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...]

Mi Pepsi Presents: Meet 3Ball MTY (w/ Juan Bago & O)

MiPepsi Pepsi Juan Bago O 3Ball MTY Latin Billboards Premios Billboard 2013

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...]

Leslie Grace Recap @ Top Stop Showcase

Leslie Grace Top Stop Music Showcase

After a long day of Latin Billboard Conferences, indie label Top Stop Music flexed it's muscles by hosting a magnificent showcase at Miami's Grand Central.  The night featured performances by a mix of tropical singers - most of whom were accompanied by a Live Band! - but the one interview I was hoping to land was with bachata singer Leslie Grace.  While I was fortunate enough to sit down with the high school senior and record the audio for an upcoming podcast episode, a faulty memory card … [Read more...]

Kewin Cosmos – Encuentro y Olvido EP

Kewin Cosmos Encuentro Olvido EP EYO

Smooth, dark, and full of emotion, the opening notes of Kewin Cosmos’ new EP Encuentro y Olvido (EYO) are captivating from the very start.  This is raw and heartfelt Spanish R&B, where every breath is real, and every lyric vivid.  The project generally features piano-accompanied romantic ballads, but you will at times hear dub-step and dance elements.  If this is your first encounter with Kewin’s music, I encourage you to listen to his interview to gain a better understanding of his … [Read more...]

Niko Eme – Contigo

Niko Eme Contigo

Twin Cities singer Niko Eme has a hot merengue-electronico track to start off the week, which you can download below.  The song is called "Contigo" ("With You") and paints the story of being single while experiencing the early twangs of love.  At 20 years old, Niko never pretends to have the answers to love - who really does - but he excels at sharing his introspective thoughts through the lyrics. It is with great pride that I can also state that Niko Eme composed the beat to "Contigo."  I … [Read more...]

Henry Santos – My Way

Henry Santos My Way Aventura

If you don't know Henry Santos by name, you definitely should know him by his former band: Aventura.   Much of the former success of Aventura stems from Henry's skill as a composer, so while his cousin Anthony "Romeo" Santos was the lead singer and "star" of the show, the talent truly was balanced within the group.  When Henry and Romeo decided to go solo, their debut albums reached #2 and #1 respectively on the Billboard Tropical Chart. Henry Santos's new video "My Way" is as much a … [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...]

Rihanna Ft. Niko Eme – Diamonds (Latin Remix)

Rihanna Niko Eme Diamonds Remix

The Twin Cities’ 20-year-old Latin urban singer Niko Eme first caught our attention back in 2011, where his ability to write catchy and meaningful lyrics instantly earned our admiration.  While his mixtape The End of The Beginning 2.0 is filled with pop and dance tracks, he has recently been experimenting with merengue-electronico (clearly inspired by Maffio) and it'll be interesting to see which styles end up on the album he is in the process of completing.  Niko has always remained true to … [Read more...]

International Boyz – Yo Te Quiero Asi

International Boyz Yo Te Quiero Asi

The soulful trio International Boyz dropped an energetic club track last summer "Mami Dime A Ver"  that showcased their ability to fuse together a diverse set of musical influences.  They have since been hard at work writing new songs and today I bring you the debut music video "Yo Te Quiero Asi."  All three singers present a common theme of acceptance and devotion, but each artist brings a unique sound that together lives up to their "International" image. Upon first listen, you might … [Read more...]

Ji Music – Asi Asi

Ji Music

They’re at it again! Producers A&X have successfully blended pop elements with the Brazilian samba that has become so popular as of late, but this time with a new rising artist, JI.  This talented New York Dominican singer has thoroughly captured the story of what goes through EVERY guy’s mind when they see a beautiful lady at the club.  The upbeat lyrics will have you singing along by the second chorus and the beat makes you feel like you can actually dance Samba (although we take no … [Read more...]