A.B. Quintanilla (born Abraham Quintanilla III on December 13, 1963 in Toppenish, Washington) is a Mexican American Cumbia musician and producer. A native Texan of Mexican descent. He is better known as the older brother of the late Tejano music singer Selena.

Career

While living in Lake Jackson, Texas, A.B. learned to play the guitar and bass. Alongside Selena, his sister Suzette, and their father, Abraham, he became a member of the successful band Selena y Los Dinos. A.B. also became Selena's producer. He co-wrote Selena's hit songs "Como La Flor" (Like a Flower) and "Amor Prohibido" (Forbidden Love).