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...]

Domino Saints – Malas Mañas

Domino Saints

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...]

Daddy Yankee – Pasarela

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Daddy Yankee is hands-down one of the most notorious names in the Latin music scene - and he is fully conscious of this fact.  Today's video for "Pasarela," an electro-mambo track off the upcoming album Prestige, is the Big Boss' visualization of his rise to power and love of the spotlight.  From sharing a limo and fancy cocktails with a highly desirable woman to the chattering snaps of the press cameras, Daddy has clearly stuffed his old street image in a closet back in Puerto Rico and traded … [Read more...]

Maffio – No Te Dejare de Amar

Maffio

Grab a glass of wine, cue the romantic music, and prepare your heart strings for some sweet tugs of mambo-style emotion from Miami producer-turned-singer Maffio.  This new singer is extra versatile in that he is capable of approaching a track from the lyrical and musical vantage of an artist, while firmly understanding the production techniques and elements of commercial success that come with the territory of music production.  With an impressive work resume that includes such names as … [Read more...]

Daddy Yankee – Lovumba

Lovumba

DA!-DDY! ... YAN!-KEE!... If you've never heard those words, then you have been missing out on a popular player in the modern Latin music scene.  Daddy Yankee (ne Ramon Ayala) is a singer/rapper from Puerto Rico, perhaps best known for his 2005 single "Gasolina," which crossed over into the mainstream and even made it's way onto major music outlets such as MTV and numerous Top 40 radio stations.  However, don't let that one song define your vision of Daddy Yankee - he was around long before … [Read more...]