World famous Mexican rock band Molotov is set to pop the lid off 2008 with their first concert of the year to be held in San José.

Frontman Tito Fuentes and his band of four are scheduled to play here Jan. 19, according to United Press International newswire. Molotov, a favorite of MTV Latino América, is sure to play material from “ Eterniamente,” the band's latest album released in October with the single “Yofo.”

Molotov is known for explosive lyrics charged with social commentary. Their Latin Grammy-winning hit “ Frijolero ” (a literal translation of a derogatory U.S. term for Mexicans, “beaner”), from the 2003 recording “Dance and Dense Denso,” is one such song. Its message: Gringo, don't call me beaner!

The weekend follows with a reggaeton romp on Jan. 20. Puerto Rican stars DeLaGhetto are among the performers set to put the booty-moving hip hop-dancehall fusion in motion. Then on Feb. 2, diehard reggaeton fans will hail the genre's reigning king, Daddy Yankee, who hits the Jacó Beach Music Festival as part of his “Big Boss Tour.”

-Tico Times