august - Spanglish Noise

Toby Love – Lejos

September 30, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

New York bachata artist Toby Love returns with his latest single "Lejos," which features the romantic twangs of a Spanish Guitar, the rolling pulse of the percussion, and of course, the heartbroken anguish of a confused young lover. Lyrically, the piece is similar to most bachata tunes, with exclamations such as tu me causaste dolor, tu no sientes nada, etc...but when all's said and done, the lyrics do their duty of painting a vivid image of a young man whose heart feels betrayed. The real … [Read more...]

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Maná – Hasta Que Te Conoci (Juan Gabriel Cover)

September 27, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Mexican rock band Maná needs little introduction, considering the wide recognition of their name and the fact that they've won considerably more Latin Grammy's than Pitbull (surely a sign of success). They recently released the compilation album Exiliados en la bahía and the video for the song "Hasta Que Te Conoci" ("Until I Met You"), which is a cover of the original by Juan Gabriel. While Maná really stayed true to the original rendition with the guitars and pained soulful expression … [Read more...]

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Domino Saints – Malas Mañas

September 8, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Domino Saints are a Latin pop group from San Juan, Puerto Rico, who have been generating some exciting buzz this summer with their new single "Malas Mañas" ("Bad Habits"). The lyrics of the piece are a provocative interaction between the two artists, and interestingly enough, they happen to be a couple in real life as well. The singer Gigi has a beautiful and naturally melodious voice which I can pretty much guarantee will leave the words "vente vente, enseñame tus malas mañas" stuck in … [Read more...]

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J Lo & Enrique Iglesias: Exclusive Photos From The Summer Tour

September 2, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Touted as one of 2012's must-see tours, Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias performed in front of thousands of fans this summer and left no doubt as to why they are two of the biggest names in the Latin Crossover market. I watched the duo perform at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis,where singer Frankie J (a late replacement for the absent Wisin y Yandel) impressed the crowd with his smooth vocals, paving the way for Enrique, and eventually the final set by Jennifer Lopez. Dressed … [Read more...]

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Patafunk – Relax

August 30, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

You know that summer has come to an end when the morning traffic drive is accompanied by those lumbering yellow beasts known as school buses, steadily employed in the catch-and-release of dreary-eyed youths. No matter which vehicle window you groggily sit behind, one of the best concepts of summer that hopefully everybody was able to enjoy at some point is that of RELAXATION. Venezuela's Patafunk has captured this concept in their newest video "Relax," which is off the 2011 album … [Read more...]

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New Artist Spotlight: Monique Abbadie

August 30, 2012 by Joseph 1 Comment

Today I unveil the first of a new series of posts - published on a case-by-case basis - featuring the top brand-new artists who are just waiting to be discovered and brimming with the passion of untested talent. In an era where social media and youtube have been known to turn no-name singers into superstars, we might just encounter the rise of America's next big celebrity. So with the post concept introduced, let me turn your attention to Monique Abbadie, a drop-dead gorgeous singer from … [Read more...]

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Resonant Thoughts Carnival: Why do I Hear Spanglish On The Radio?

August 28, 2012 by Joseph 1 Comment

2012 has been a promising year for the future of Spanglish music in the United States, introducing us to the rise of a new generation of bilingual artists. While the voice of Latin Crossover artists was once limited to a handful of well-known pop stars such as Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana - both fantastic musicians in their own right - it is my view that the growth of the US Hispanic population, combined with the mainstream acceptance of the mid-2000's reggaeton fad and a thirst for new … [Read more...]

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Danny Fornaris – No Me Hace Falta Na

August 13, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

While Puerto Rican producer-turned-recording artist Danny Fornaris has only released three singles to date that could potentially be placed on an album, each song is beautifully produced and introduces a new musical influence to listeners. I acknowledge that Danny began as a reggaeton producer and his vocals can be heard on underground tracks with artists such as LG and Auudi, but it wasn't until the release of "Estoy Enamorado," from Don Omar's Meet The Orphans compilation album, that I … [Read more...]

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Eli Jas – Deseandote (MP3 Download)

August 7, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Today has #TeamEliJas in a frenzy, thanks to the release of Eli Jas' second single, "Deseandote." This talented young singer, New York's Princess of Bachata, came hurtling onto the scene last spring with the release of her song "Tu Me Haces Volar" and the early recognition she received from MTV 3 (and Spanglish Noise of course - click here for the interview!!). The fact that she is a female bachata singer aside, what truly makes Eli Jas special is the emotion she oozes into every phrase, her … [Read more...]

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Tito El Bambino – Dame La Ola

August 6, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Tito "El Bambino" is perhaps one of the most recognized artists to arise from the genre of reggaeton, and I largely attribute this success to his ability to test out new musical genres and reach out to a global Latin audience. While the overall nature of his lyrics has remained fairly consistent over the years (love, dance, music, and women), his vocals and melodies have matured with the progression of time, abandoning occasional flirtations with dissonance in favor of pop elements. Tito's … [Read more...]

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