[1] The label released music in the genres of Latin indie rock, swing, and ska.
"[3] The label had a small staff, limited budget, and no mainstream radio support.
[4] The first album the label released was Señor Cementerio by Los Angeles-based Ley de Hielo in 1995.
[6] Fernando Ramirez, lead singer of Latin rock band Maria Fatal, recognized the label's importance in the scene, stating "if it weren't for Aztlan Records, I don't know where we'd be.
"[4] In an article for ColorLines, Hua Hsu noted that "labels like Aztlan, Xicano, Grita!, and Pinche Flojo [fought] to carve out space for Latinos in genres like ska, punk, and indie.