Twin Cities Event: Toby Love @ Insert Coins (May 23, 2013)

Toby Love Insert Coins Bachata Twin Cities Minneapolis 2013 Minnesota

Bachata veteran Toby Love will be performing at Insert Coins in Minneapolis this Thursday May 23rd.  Fresh off the May 7th release of the new album Amor Total, Toby is sure to deliver a night of R&B-influenced tropical love songs full of power and emotion.  I recently enjoyed Toby Love's set at the Top Stop Music Showcase last month during the Latin Billboard Awards and I will personally vouch for his stage confidence and the raw emotion of his singing.  This will actually be my first … [Read more...]

Los Amigos Invisibles – La Que Me Gusta

Los Amigos Invisibles La Que Me Gusta

Venezuelan band Los Amigos Invisibles recently released their new album Repeat After Me, a Spanglish collection of funk, rock, and disco.  The second track from the album is "La Que Me Gusta," an up-beat love tune infused with a pop-rock beat and soulful swing.  Lead vocalist Julio Briceño delivers his romantic lines with a calm confidence that is well-supported by the whistling band as they sway with the rhythm. The black-and-white video for "La Que Me Gusta" has a dark … [Read more...]

Xcelencia – Estilito Que Enamora (Studio Preview)

Xcelencia Estilito Que Enamora Preview

Orlando reggaeton artist Xcelencia previews his next single "Estilito Que Enamora" and gives us a glimpse into the studio production that is involved.  I can tell right away that this song has some lush R&B strings, unique synths, and a catchy hook.  Check out Xcelencia's Website for free downloads and the latest news. … [Read more...]

Verizon’s My Fabulous Quince Launches w/ Latin Grammy Winner 3BALL MTY

3Ball MTY Verizon My Fabulous Quince 2013

Verizon’s My Fabulous Quince launched this week in Miami with Latin GRAMMY® winners 3BALL MTY.  The DJ collective will be touring at the My Fabulous Quince Expo, which is stopping at eight cities across the U.S. (MIA, NYC, CHI, LA, SF, HOU, San Antonio, El Paso). Not only will 3BALL MTY take part in the My Fabulous Quince expos, the group will also make a special appearance at the Quince of one lucky teen.  For the last six years, Verizon has helped teens have the Quince of their dreams … [Read more...]

Leslie Grace – Be My Baby

Leslie Grace Be My Baby The Ronettes 2013

In less than a year, Leslie Grace has revolutionized bachata music.  The debut single “Will you Still Love Me Tomorrow,” a cover of the popular song by the Shirelles, quickly catapulted her to the stage at the 2012 Premios Juventud show and earned her the honor of being the youngest Latina to top the Billboard Latin charts.  She followed up with the current hit “Day One,” which also has enjoyed the #1 position on the Latin Tropical Chart.  Following her recent nomination at the 2013 … [Read more...]

VIDEO: Toby Love (New Album Interview with LatinGossip.com)

Toby Love Amor Total Interview Entrevista Latin Gossip

I had the chance to see New York bachata veteran Toby Love perform at the Top Stop Music showcase during the Latin Billboards last month and I walked away highly impressed.  His romantic lyrics are catchy and the R&B influence really keeps the audience engaged, so definitely check him out if he visits your area on tour (Twin Cities: mark your calendars for Thursday May 23rd at Insert Coins, Minneapolis).  The new album Amor Total just released on May 7th and since Spanglish Noise has yet … [Read more...]

Niko Eme – Traicionera

Niko Eme Traicionera

Nothing gets a the blood flowing hotter than a rapid mambo and tale of betrayal.  "Traicionera" ("Traitor") has us sitting on the edge of our seats, feet tapping and body swirling, as Niko Eme sings about a woman who thrives off of passion and apathy.  No matter how much love you give her, you'll only feel worse in the long-run ("Te Regale Mi Amor / Y Ya Nada Queda").  Few artists can infuse as much passion and meaning into an energetic dance or mambo track like the Twin Cities' Niko … [Read more...]

Villa Rosa (Maria Isa & Muja Messiah) – Street Luv

Villa Rosa Street Luv 2013 Maria Isa Mujja Messiah

My favorite Twin Cities HipHop duo Villa Rosa has been busy in California lately and the new video "Street Luv" is our fleeting glimpse into their adventures.  While rapper Muja Messiah playfully proclaims, "If only I spoke Spanish, I might control the planet," Maria Isa delivers a steady Spanglish tale of her infatuation with a gangsta caballero.  The track swirls with casinos, beaches, sex, and adventure as the self-serving forces of freedom float just beyond the law's iron grip.  This … [Read more...]

Twin Cities Event: Jerry Rivera (Live Salsa) @ Mango Bar & Grill (May 10, 2013)

Jerry Rivera 2013 Concert Minneapolis Salsa Twin Cities

Puerto Rican salsa star Jerry Rivera is performing in Minneapolis this Friday May 10th at Mango Bar and Grill.  I was completely unaware of this event until yesterday, so I’m not sure what that says about the event promotions, but I’m now following the venue closely and will be in the loop for the future.  Jerry Rivera has been singing for so long that he was initially called “El Bebe de la Salsa” (“The Baby of Salsa”) and his 1992 album Cuenta Conmigo is the best-selling salsa … [Read more...]

Jessy Rose – Unfaithful (MP3 Download)

Jessy Rose Unfaithful Infiel

New York singer Jessy Rose entered the scene earlier this year with her debut bachata single "Te Amo," thrilling us with the rich texture of her soulful melodies.  Today she presents us with an unusual glimpse into the thoughts of an "Unfaithful" cheater who is guiltily examining her situation.  On one hand the song expresses an appreciation for the trusting partner who is being cheated on, yet the fact that she refers to this man in the third person ("I love his trust") while addressing her … [Read more...]