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Julieta Venegas is known for her soulful pop ballads and the latest video "Hoy" ("Today") adds an electro-indie ambiance to this sound. The song begins with a thin instrumentation of solo vocals and synth piano that eventually swell with the addition of the drums, grand piano, and back-up vocalist. This theme of a rise or awakening is mirrored in the lyrics, where there is an unfolding moment of clarity and happiness - self-professed to be the first time this has occurred ("hoy por primera … [Read more...]

El Dusty – Por Vida

Cumbia-tech connoisseur DJ Dus, or simply "El Dusty," returns with a new track "Por Vida" off his album Soy Yo! (available on Bandcamp). We were fortunate enough to interview Dusty in June of 2012, where we learned about his hip-hop origins DJ-ing for the likes of Baby Bash and the road that eventually led to his first cumbia-tech single, "K Le Pasa." HipHop beats and Cumbia might seem like two totally different worlds, but this is just the latest example of the possibilities that exist for … [Read more...]

Raul y Mexia – Las Escondidas

Mexican electro-mastermind Toy Selectah, still basking in the 2012 "Best New Artist" Latin Grammy success of his tribal proteges 3Ball MTY, returns today with with la energia of the Californian sibling duo, Raul y Mexia. Their new single "Las Escondidas" contains the explosive tribal-cumbia shuffle that many listeners have grown to love and Raul's romantic singing style is a sharp contrast to Mexia's urban grit. Raul y Mexia happen to be the sons of Hernan Hernandez, bassist for the popular … [Read more...]

Rene Lopez – Fa La La De Fa La

Rene Lopez is one of my favorite Nuyorican musicians and today I bring you the song "Fa La La De Fa La," which comes off his 2011 album E.L.S. ("Electric Latin Soul"). The album title certainly fits the song well, as the instrumentation is a fusion of Latin and perhaps reggae, while his vocals contain elements of soul and funk. Some experimental electronic tones enter the track shortly after the three-minute mark, energizing the final minute with an electro-percussive crescendo of … [Read more...]

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...]

Exclusive Download: Rene Lopez – Brown Eyed Brother

Rene Lopez shines with the lively sounds of Nuyorican soul, electro-funk, and Latin swing on today's newest release (and encouraged download) "Brown Eyed Brother." The melodic Latin bursts of the horns are Rene's signature touch on a catchy swing song that brims with a mature confidence and youthful energy that spin off each other like a well-choreographed pair of dance partners. Polish your dancing shoes, throw some gel in your hair, and prepare yourself for the sounds of the … [Read more...]

Daddy Yankee – Pasarela

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

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...]

Julieta Venegas – Hoy

El Dusty – Por Vida

Raul y Mexia – Las Escondidas

Rene Lopez – Fa La La De Fa La

Eli Jas – Deseandote (MP3 Download)

Episode 2: Bonfire Remixes

Exclusive Download: Rene Lopez – Brown Eyed Brother

Daddy Yankee – Pasarela

Maffio – No Te Dejare de Amar

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