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Discover how Rene Perez, AKA Residente, evolved from struggling art student into the founder of Latin Americas most influential rap group, Calle 13, and became one of Latin Americas most outspoken critics of injustice and corruption. Inspired after mapping out his DNA, Residente left the group the peak of it's success to embarked on a new project through Siberia, the Caucasus, China and West Africa in order to trace the footsteps of his ancestors. Music becomes the primary focus, framing each destination and informing every conversation.