May 2012 Archives - Spanglish Noise

The music in Monica Lionheart's song "Let Go" delicately weds dissonance with tranquil beauty, as her indie-soul vocals bring warmth to any instruments willing to provide an accompaniment. For those unfamiliar with her name and solo efforts, perhaps you have heard of her groups Zigmat and Pacha Massive. Monica's music features eclectic arrangements and instrumentation - a feature that applies to this song as well. From the strumming guitarist who can't decide on major or minor chords to … [Read more...]

Carlitos Rossy – Se Te Escapa

(Press play as you read). The lights dim. (Count to ten.) Electronic chirps start rising from the depths of the headphones, accompanied by the low flicker of a deep raspy synth. Materializing out of the darkness he appears, bobbing his head to the rhythm and dressed in full reggaeton apparel - dark over-sized shades and fitted cap of choice: witness el cantante Carlitos Rossy. The words "el dembow la transforma" ("the dembow transforms her") tumble from his mouth and nothing will ever … [Read more...]

Natti Natasha Ft. Don Omar – Dutty Love

Natti Natasha, born Natalia Alexandra Gutierrez Batista, is a 25 year old artista from the Dominican Republic. She was recently announced as Don Omar’s "new artist” under his independent music label, Orfanato Music Group. Together they have made various duos that have an air of Spanish pop while maintaining mid-tempo reggaeton undertones. Dutty Love, with its Tropical- Caribbean melody, showcases Natti Natasha’s strong, yet sensual, voice. This song is a top feature on the … [Read more...]

El Dusty AKA DJ Dus – K Le Pasa

Cumbia Tech: the evolution of Cumbia according to El Dusty - or if you prefer his formal name - DJ Dus. This electronic mastermind is a member of Texas' Peligrosa, which is a collective of DJs, producers, VJs, and photographers, who are redefining the sound of parties nationwide. Blending elements of Latin, Electronic, Indie, Soul, and HipHop, El Dusty and his crew consistently explore combinations of rhythms and sounds that have been largely untouched to date. DJ Dus' single "K Le Pasa" … [Read more...]

Calle 13 – La Vuelta Al Mundo

Puerto Rico's Calle 13, consisting of the talented brothers Rene ("Residente": the emcee) and Eduardo ("Visitante": the instrumentalist/producer), have undeniably brought an energetic spark of creativity to Latin music since they arrived on the scene in the early-mid 2000s - both lyrically and musically. When it comes to lyrics, Rene's clever lines feature everything from political satire to topics that are socially profound. Not to be outdone, Eduardo is just as adept at showcasing his … [Read more...]

Niko Eme – Whatever It Takes & Jealous Type

Niko Eme is a young Dominican-born pop/dance singer who currently resides in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St.Paul. His appearance (see above), talent, and distinctive voice have earned him the title of "The Sean Kingston of Minnesota" from Spanglish Noise. Having witnessed this young artist emerge from his bedroom studio with the primarily self-produced mixtape The End Of The Beginning, it has been exciting to watch him grow as an artist and develop an internet fanbase. He has since … [Read more...]

Tommy Torres – Querido Tommy (Lyric Video)

Music is like a puzzle, with a variety of intricately-shaped pieces carefully fitted together to leave listeners with an auditory vision. While musicians are certainly the most visible piece of this puzzle, the producers and composers behind the scenes are just as instrumental in determining the outcome of the project. Today I introduce you to Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Tommy Torres, who initially earned his stripes in the music industry as a producer and arranger. As ironic as it … [Read more...]

Liz Menezes Interview

Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Liz Menezes Interview Summary: New York's own Liz Menezes is an indie singer-songwriter whose music, even though she doesn't like to categorize it, is best described as Latin pop/rock. This trilingual artist released her first album, Yo, in 2011 and will soon be releasing a video to her song "Veneno." The interview with Spanglish Noise gives us a glimpse into her writing process, influences, and even a tale of a memorable open mic night in … [Read more...]

Monica Lionheart – Let Go

Carlitos Rossy – Se Te Escapa

Natti Natasha Ft. Don Omar – Dutty Love

El Dusty AKA DJ Dus – K Le Pasa

Twin Cities to Miami: Music Exchange With LasGringasBlog.com (Podcast Episode)

Calle 13 – La Vuelta Al Mundo

Niko Eme – Whatever It Takes & Jealous Type

Tommy Torres – Querido Tommy (Lyric Video)

Liz Menezes Interview

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