The Voice Of Latin Crossover and Alternative Music
Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Domino Saints Interview Summary: Domino Saints is a versatile Miami duo consisting of rapper David and singer Gigi. Spanglish Noise's Joseph Mitchell interviews the band today to learn about their native Puerto Rico, the origins of their band name, their first single "Malas Mañas," the effect of Puerto Rico's crime on the island's music scene, and more! Watch their latest single "Exclusivo" here on Spanglish Noise, and stay tuned for the … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
These are the Spanglish Noise picks for the best of 2012. Artists had to have albums or songs in Spanglish in order to qualify and they are ranked according to the level of influence we feel they contributed to the Spanglish market. Any success on the charts was also taken into consideration. Do you agree with these picks? Is there anybody we missed or haven't heard of yet? Let us know in the comments below. Top 2012 Spanglish Artists 1. Pitbull As much as people complain … [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...]
Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Dj Dus aka "El Dusty" Interview Summary: DJ Dus aka "El Dusty" is a former hiphop/R&B DJ - who has toured the country with the like of Baby Bash and Frankie J - turned techno cumbia connoisseur. The result is Cumbia-Tech, a fascinating genre that melds the traditional sounds of cumbia with electronic sounds - ranging from techno to dub step - and urban hiphop beats. Today's interview takes us from DJ Dus' days of sneakily honing his … [Read more...]
Corpus Christi, Texas, has a well-guarded secret that is becoming more difficult to keep with every passing day. You might have heard this secret in passing, or perhaps you even saw him in concert when he was touring as DJ for Baby Bash and Frankie J. Since we're known more for making noise than keeping secrets, go ahead and prepare your music player for the sounds of El Dusty, or DJ Dus if you prefer his formal name. If there is one word you should associate with Señor Dusty, it is … [Read more...]
Cumbia Tech: the evolution of Cumbia according to El Dusty - or if you prefer his formal name - DJ Dus. This electronic mastermind is a member of Texas' Peligrosa, which is a collective of DJs, producers, VJs, and photographers, who are redefining the sound of parties nationwide. Blending elements of Latin, Electronic, Indie, Soul, and HipHop, El Dusty and his crew consistently explore combinations of rhythms and sounds that have been largely untouched to date. DJ Dus' single "K Le Pasa" … [Read more...]
Even the most cynical observers of reggaeton must admit that it has a fascinating history. The highly contested origins of the genre are most often attributed to either Panamanian Spanish reggae artists (themselves influenced by the Jamaican workers who came over to work on the Panama Canal) or to the early underground scene in Puerto Rico, the country which has produced the vast majority of Reggaeton artists. All of this comes before factoring in the influential sounds of hiphop, electronic … [Read more...]
Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Rioh Interview (Spanglish Noise Exclusive) Summary: Spanglish Noise recently had a chance to sit down with Roman Rojas, producer of the New York-based Latin band Rioh. This talented group of musicians is looking to modernize the sound of traditional Latin music by introducing electronic pop sounds and contemporary production techniques. The first single off their upcoming EP is a remake of the famous salsa song "Lloraras" by Oscar D'Leon, … [Read more...]
