Madai Interview @ Bongos Cuban Cafe

Madai 2013

Summary: Spanglish Noise's Juan "El DJ Duro" Ortiz recently caught up with the talented singer Madai before she took the stage at Bongos Cuban Cafe in Miami.  It's been nearly a year since we were first introduced to Madai, who at the time was recently signed to Pitbull's label Mr. 305 inc, and today she brings us a few new updates on her music and collaborations.  If you missed the story of her background and audition for Pitbull, you can read that here, but her advice from last year still … [Read more...]

Episode 5: My Broken Valentine

Spanglish Noise Podcast Episode 5 My Broken Valentine

Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 5: My Broken Valentine Summary: Lovers across the nation recently took a day to rekindle that passionate fire, share some wine and chocolates, and set the mood with those canciones de amor that mysteriously took over every blog this month, irregardless of the language.  Here at Spanglish Noise, we support your Valentine's Day experience and hope it was wonderful.  We recently decided that instead of contributing to yet another standard … [Read more...]

Eli Jas Mixtape (2013)

Eli Jas Mixtape 2013

New York's princess of bachata returns with a free 5-track mixtape for her fans!  Eli Jas clearly planned this release around Valentine's Day, as every song on the mixtape conveys the emotions of love.  The production of Chris Hierro and Eli Jas' passionate lyrics give us the most in-depth look at her music that we have witnessed to date. The first track "No Me Podras Olvidar" is in my opinion the star of the mixtape due to its intricate production, soulful passion in the vocals, and … [Read more...]

Valentino Ft. Eli Jas – Estoy Enamorado

Valentino Elis Jas Estoy Enamorado

Valentino is a talented teenage sensation from New York City whose name is derived from the Holiday of his birth and the amorous lyrics that define his music.  Multilingual in five languages and ever-confident on the guitar, this young artist brings a youthful passion to the Latin scene that is fresh in sound and heartfelt in melody.  Valentino is supported by DJ Napoles’ company Fragment Muzik, which released his first single “Eres Mi Niña” and the Holiday song “Ven A Mi Casa Esta … [Read more...]

Top Spanglish Music of 2012

2013

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...]

Episode 4: A Spanglish Christmas

Christmas 2012

Listen: Download (Right Click And Save):  Episode 4: A Spanglish Christmas Summary: Mistletoe, Parrandas, and nacimientos -  it's a season of joy for many celebrants across the globe.  Not only does December hold a multitude of Holidays for many faiths and spiritualistic, but it is also the final month of 2012!  To celebrate the Holidays, Nataly and Joseph have compiled a variety of Spanglish Christmas tunes, featuring prominent artists who've supported us over the past year - Eli Jas, … [Read more...]

Resonant Thoughts Carnival: Why do I Hear Spanglish On The Radio?

Pitbull & Shakira

2012 has been a promising year for the future of Spanglish music in the United States, introducing us to the rise of a new generation of bilingual artists.  While the voice of Latin Crossover artists was once limited to a handful of well-known pop stars such as Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana - both fantastic musicians in their own right - it is my view that the growth of the US Hispanic population, combined with the mainstream acceptance of the mid-2000's reggaeton fad and a thirst for new … [Read more...]

Eli Jas – Deseandote (MP3 Download)

Eli Jas 2

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...]

Prince Royce – Incondicional

Prince Royce

I've heard it said that bachata is the new reggaeton, with its popularity skyrocketing in recent years thanks to the R&B-influence of such artists as Romeo Santos (Aventura) and Prince Royce.  Their influence is undeniable and has produced a new crop of talent, including the likes of Grupo 24 Horas and Eli Jas (peep the Exclusive Interview here).  Just as reggaeton was often accused of having a beat that is too monotonous, the same has been said of bachata. Prince Royce and his … [Read more...]

Eli Jas Interview

Eli Jas

Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Eli Jas Interview (Spanglish Noise Exclusive) Summary: Today I am happy to share Spanglish Noise's first interview, which is with New York's talented Bachata artist Eli Jas.  If you have not heard her single "Tú Me Haces Volar," you can view the video on my post from earlier this spring. I truly believe that Eli Jas is the next big artist in the Bachata scene.  Her music infuses elements of R&B, which has proven successful for the … [Read more...]