Regional Mexican artist El Coyote (born José Angel Ledezma Quintero) decided to go on his own in 1997 after participating in bands such as La Costeña, Banda El Limón, and Recoditos. Tierra Santa was formed that same year, soon recording El Coyote y Su Banda Tierra Santa's debut album called Aquí Me Quedaré, followed by 1998's Concedeme. To promote 1999's El Amo and Profundamente, the group started touring Mexico and the U.S., successfully performing live for thousands of Mexican music fans.