Assembled by singer/trumpeter Tony Luna in 1992, Los Hooligans emerged as an alternative to the third wave ska revival, creating an infectious Jamaican ska mix that includes heavy doses of uptempo Latin jazz, big band swing, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. In 1997 Los Hooligans released their debut album "Traditions" on MOON SKA, gaining instant worldwide acclaim in addition to solidifying their reputation as one of the Bay Area¹s hottest acts. While "Traditions" went on to be one of MOON SKA's best sellers, LOS HOOLIGANS were also included on compilations produced by Steady Beat, Kingpin, Aztlan and of course MOON SKA NYC.

Los Hooligans has shared the stage and filled the dance floors with such acts as The Skatalites, The Specials, Dance Hall Crashers, Bad Manners, Hepcat, Jump With Joey, Let's Go Bowling, The Aggrolites, Chris Murray, The Inciters, and countless more. Los Hooligans is consistently pushing the limits of their music with original and favorite cover tunes to keep the crowd moving and singing. In a local scene that is hot with live activity again - including JUMP UP label mates SEE SPOT, ISRAELITES, DEBONAIRES, and STEADY UPS – Los Hooligans proudly take their place in on top of a healthy California traditional ska scene that continues to thrive as mainstream ska/rock bands loose their appeal. "MAFIOSO SKA" is a wonderful return to form, delivering a dozen new tracks of high energy traditional ska that can only come from one of the world's healthiest music scenes. "MAFIOSO SKA" is the 2nds release in a joint venture between THE ISRAELITES run SHANTYTOWN RECORDS and JUMP UP RECORDS based in Chicago.

For Fans of: HEPCAT, SKATALITES, SEE SPOT, AGGROLITES, SLACKERS