In the early hours of Wednesday, April 17, a sad news was announced for the music world. At the age of 56, the music producer and graphic designer Jorge Verdín, better known as Clorofila, passed away.
Jorge was part of one of the most original musical groups in recent years: Nortec Collective. Together with Bostich, Hiperboreal, Panóptica, and Fussible, Clorofila formed Nortec Collective in 1999. Originally from Los Angeles but raised in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Jorge Verdín left this electronic/nortech music collective in 2007.
He is mainly remembered for composing, along with Panóptica, the musical theme “Olvídela compa,” which is included in the album “Tijuana Sessions Vol. 3.” After his departure from Nortec Collective, Clorofila released the album “Corridos urbanos” in 2011, which was well received by fans of the group. Songs like “Babyrock Rock,” “Naked ladies,” “Discoteca nacional,” and “Llantera” are included in this album.
In 2014, he released an EP of only six songs called “Ahorita vengo.” Afterward, he remained silent for several years. Jorge Verdín Clorofila passed away on Tuesday, April 16 in California, but the cause of his death has not been disclosed yet. Current members of Nortec Collective confirmed the sad news on their social media, expressing their fond memories of him.
One of the first to react to the death of this renowned musician was his former colleague Panóptica, who expressed his sorrow and appreciation for their time together. Clorofila is credited with revolutionizing music in Mexico by creating a genre that mixed electronic sounds with traditional band music.
It was later revealed that he passed away from cancer, a battle that he had been fighting. In addition to his music, Clorofila also worked as a theatrical sound designer. He was known for creating remixes for various artists, leaving behind a legacy that will be honored by those who continue to listen to his music. May he rest in peace.
