The Voice Of Latin Crossover and Alternative Music
Spanglish Noise met up with Miami artist 2NYCE last week during the 2013 Latin Billboards at a showcase party hosted by Mr. 305 Inc at Off The Hookah. Much like his colleague Sito Rocks, 2NYCE is known for his party-centric mambo and dance tracks. The latest release “Esta Noche” featuring Fito Blanko, Fulanito, and Sito Rocks, is an exciting showcase of Miami talent and 2NYCE’s ability to get the party started. Here’s 2NYCE, with a shoutout to the Spanglish Noise community. … [Read more...]
Every collaboration that America Sierra and 3Ball MTY have released so far has been a smashing success. The electro-tribal sound of "Intentalo" was the first single to hit the spotlight and was soon followed by the track "Besos Al Aire." If third time's the charm, then today's new release "Porque El Amor Manda" is sure to spread across the airwaves faster than the 3Ball-influenced pointy-boot craze. America Sierra will be launching her debut album in the coming months and what better … [Read more...]
MiPepsi was one of the primary sponsors of the 2013 Latin Billboards and in my opinion, they were definitely the most visible. I love the work that the brand is doing with music acts – both Latin and mainstream – and they are even creating their own “Blue Can Music” to partner with emerging artists. Washington Heights (NY) personalities Juan Bago & O, known for their comedic video spoofs, provided a fresh voice to Pepsi’s activities at the Latin Billboards last week. I … [Read more...]
Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): ASCAP Latino & Top Stop Music Showcases (Podcast Episode - 2013 Latin Billboard Edition) Summary: Spanglish Noise's Joseph Mitchell recently traveled to Miami for the 2013 Latin Billboard Conference and Awards Show. While popular artists such as Don Omar and Romeo Santos dazzled the television audience with electrifying performances and numerous awards, most of these viewers did not have a chance to attend the fabulous showcases that were a … [Read more...]
Old school and the new era collide in this new video by reggaeton veteran Daddy Yankee and the hottest new talent J Alvarez. Daddy Yankee brings his usual aggressive firepower to the track that is a stark contrast to the easy-flowing melodies and boyish charm of his young peer. Together they sing of "El Amante" (the lover) and do their best to convince us that infidelity is acceptable when it's clear to both parties that it's nothing more than living in the moment. If you can get past the … [Read more...]
The other night I had the great fortune to see Mariana Vega perform as part of the ASCAP Showcase for the 2013 Latin Billboard Conference. On a night that featured four of Latin's Leading Ladies (Mariana Vega, Debi Nova, Kany Garcia, & Lena), the Venezuelan singer provided a tranquil and heartfelt performance that truly won me over as a new listener to her music. Mariana's music clearly falls into the singer-songwriter category and she uses her strong vocal range to her advantage, ever … [Read more...]
There was a funny surprise last Thursday night when Vin Diesel was invited onstage at the 2013 Latin Billboard Awards show. Following an action-packed trailer for the upcoming release of Fast & Furious 6, the franchise star overcame an awkward introduction when he simply exclaimed, "Coño!," later apologizing to his PR person for the primetime swearing by stating, "I gotta go clean...I have one of my tigeres in the audience." This has to be one of the most awkward award presentations … [Read more...]
I ran into Miami indie-pop band Hola Hi at the Latin Billboard Top Stop Music Showcase, where the duo was excited to share that Target picked up their song "Aire de Primavera" for its 2013 spring campaign. Not only does the song specifically reference spring, but its upbeat Spanish lyrics are a nice nod to the Hispanic community that leaves a positive impression. My only thought is that it would be nice for Target to have included the band and song name in the YouTube video credits, but … [Read more...]
Canadian singer Fito Blanko follows a simple, but effective, model: "Vamo Alla." The term is a colloquial expression that literally means "let's go there!", but is better expressed in this case by the informal "let's gooo!" Whether you find yourself late for work or about to enter a party, the message is equally relevant: look at yourself in the mirror, smile, and say, "Vamo Alla!" The video for "Vamo Alla" is a collage of live footage from Fito's recent Miami performance on the Calle … [Read more...]
Today I fled the snowy Minneapolis winterland for the first day of Latin Billboard panels in Miami. While my initial impression of Miami might be slightly skewed thanks to being tucked away in a room full of Latin music industry professionals, it was certainly an enjoyable event. I've been awake for 18 hours today, so below are a few highlights and instagram photos from earlier today, including the Top Stop Music Showcase. The Zumba Solution: It was interesting to hear that the founders … [Read more...]
