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...]

Fito Blanko – Vamo Alla

Fito Blanko Vamo Alla Spanglish Noise

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...]

Sito Rocks Concert Review 4/19/13 @ Aqua Nightclub (Twin Cities)

Sito Rocks Concert Review Aqua Nightclub

Recently returned from the infamous Barcelona nightlife and the set for his new video "Party On My Level" with Sak Noel, the charismatic singer Sito Rocks found himself on a flight from the warmth of Miami to the April snow of Minneapolis.  A tweet from his hotel room exclaimed, "Feels like xmas" and the next few hours were presumably spent relaxing and testing out a local restaurant. I arrived at Aqua Nightclub around 11pm to find a few people getting a head start at the bar while DJs … [Read more...]

Sito Rocks & Sak Noel – Party On My Level

Sak Noel Sito Rocks Party On My Level

Remember the recent hit dance song “CrazyPeople” (“Johnny, La Gente Esta Muy Loca”)?  Most of you are probably familiar with the version by Pitbull, Sensato, and Fito Blanko, and some of you might have even heard Sito Rocks’ remix as well.  But before these versions hit the disco, the original track was innovated in Spain by the Catalan DJ/producer Sak Noel. Given the energy of Sak Noel’s productions and Sito Rocks’ lyrics, their collaboration on today’s new video “Party … [Read more...]

Twin Cities Event: Sito Rocks @ Aqua Nightclub + DJ Dripinice Mix (April 19, 2013)

Sito Rocks Aqua Nightclub 2013 Minneapolis

Miami's Sito Rocks is coming to the Twin Cities this Friday April 19th, where he will take the stage at Minneapolis' Aqua Nightclub.  An energetic Mambo/Dance/R&B singer, Sito knows how to get a crowd pumped and his dynamic down-to-earth personality makes him a pleasure for everybody to work with.   My memory of Sito's last performance is of an incredible entertainer whose only weakness is that his efforts to create hype at times infringed on his true artistic potential.   That was … [Read more...]

Domino Saints – Exclusivo

Domino Saints Exclusivo

Puerto Rico's Domino Saints made a name for themselves last fall with the debut of their energetic mambo-pop single“Malas Mañas” ("Bad Habits").  Their latest song "Exclusivo" is an electro-pop track that would fit right in at a house party or bonfire on the beach.  Gigi's pop vocals shimmer with a confident flavor that transitions nicely into the dancehall and hiphop influence of David's verses.  Ever the versatile artist, Gigi deftly delivers her own speedy spanglish rap lines as … [Read more...]

Wisin & Yandel – Te Deseo

Wisin Yandel Te Deseo

Los Lideres are back with the video to their popular single "Te Deseo." Once known for their energetic reggaeton tracks, Wisin y Yandel have noticeably altered their style over the years in favor of dance-friendly pop songs. There are undoubtedly fans from the original days who don't like this mainstream approach, but the truth of the matter is that reggaeton is not a sustainable genre: what worked in 2004 no longer works today. Thankfully this duo stayed true to their musical style and the … [Read more...]

Sito Rocks – Hoy Tengo Ganas // De Lao A Lao

Sito Rocks De Lao A Lao Hoy Tengo Ganas

Sito Rocks is Miami's "renaissance man" in the sense that he is passionate about exploring just about any form of art he can fit into his busy schedule.  The son of a salsa percussionist from the 70s and 80s, Sito inherited a love for music that has led him to photograph famous musicians,  design graphic covers for albums, and form his own production and song-writing company Smash 11 Productions with producer Mario "Genio" Coto.  It's interesting to note that he has also been acting at the … [Read more...]

Los Labios – Bailando En Otra Parte

Los Labios Luz Fuerza EP

The ñu-cumbia movement, from a North American perspective, is an underground music scene that is breaking down barriers through its experimentation with electronica, Latin, and of course Cumbia.  From what we can tell, there is no absolute definition of the genre, but in general, if you catch that familiar cumbia shuffle flirting with some modern electronic sounds, it'll probably qualify.    Ñu-cumbia seems to have the strongest base in Argentina (ie. Campo) and Colombia (ie. Bomba … [Read more...]

Kewin Cosmos Interview

Kewin Cosmos Spanglish Noise Interview

Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Kewin Cosmos Interview Summary: Kewin Cosmos is a young Spanish R&B singer from New York whose upcoming EP promises to deliver lots of soul and passion.  Spanglish Noise host Nataly Sanchez interviews him today to discuss the inspirations - real and imaginary - for his music, the single "Imaginate," the unforeseen popularity of his winter "Bachata Medley" (see end of this post), and the growth of the Dominican-American musical community. … [Read more...]