Highlights & Winners From Premio Lo Nuestro 2013

Premio Lo Nuestro 2013 Winners Highlights Performances

Univision's 2013 Premio Lo Nuestro took place last night at Miami's American Airlines Arena and the event featured a glamorous red carpet event, dazzling live performances, and a tribute to the late Mexican singer Jenni Rivera.  The awards were hosted by Ninel Conde and Pedro Fernandez (was that suit coat pure cow-hide?), both singers/actors from Mexico.  If you've ever seen a Latin music awards show, you know to expect a huge on-stage theatricality for almost every performance.  This rang … [Read more...]

Sensei Interview & DJ Germain Mix

Sensei Canada

Summary: Keith Kanashiro, known by his Music Producer name Sensei Musica, is a Canadian producer of Peruvian descent who has been establishing a name for himself behind the scenes through such hits as “V.I.P. (Fito Blanko Ft. Fuego & El Cata),” “MAMBO (Fito Blanko Ft. Drake),” and the recent#1 hit on the Billboard Latin Tropical Chart, “Pegadito Suavecito (Elvis Crespo ft. Fito Blanko).”  Our latest interview takes us from Sensei's days in a salsa band to his upcoming projects … [Read more...]

Fito Blanko Interview

Fito Blanko

Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Fito Blanko Interview Summary: Fito Blanko is a Panamanian-born singer from Canada who has been making a name for himself on the radio these past few years, with such hit as "V.I.P. (Ft. Fuego & El Cata)," "Crazy People Remix (Ft. Sensato & Pitbull)," and his current single, "Pegadito Suavecito (Ft. Elvis Crespo)."  Our latest interview, hosted by Joseph and Nataly, takes us from Fito's daily routine to his collaboration with Drake to his … [Read more...]

Episode. 3: New Music For Fall

Fall Music 2012

Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 3: New Music For Fall Summary: In the third episode of the Spanglish Noise podcast, Nataly Sanchez and Joseph Mitchell return with an exciting half-hour of new music for the fall, including an interview with Fito Blanko from the song "Pegadito Suavecito" and a preview of the upcoming 2012 Latin Grammy Awards.  Whether you're a Spanglish-parlante or simply a listener who enjoys the fresh new sounds of Latin music, come join the newest voice … [Read more...]

Elvis Crespo & Fito Blanko – Pegadito Suavecito

Pegadito Suavecito

Fito Blanko is an up and coming young singer from Toronto whose hip lyrics and catchy melodies have been charming listeners from Canada to the clubs in Miami.  Many of you are probably familiar with today's track, "Pagadito Suavecito," which has been enjoying a fair amount of rotation on the airwaves in New York, Miami, and various other markets.  While the original song consists of Fito alone, the more-heavily promoted remix has a heavy emphasis on merengue icon Elvis Crespo, who shines on … [Read more...]

Fito Blanko – Vamo Alla

Fito Blanko - Vamo Alla

If you ever bought a balloon as a child and joyfully released it to the sky, that was probably the last time you witnessed something similar to today's artist, Fito Blanko.  Mr. VIP, as he calls himself on twitter, is a rising talent in the Latin music scene who has been all over the charts in 2011 and 2012, releasing such hits as "VIP (w/ Fuego & El Cata," "Crazy People Remix (w/ Pitbull & Sensato)," and his current single "Pegadito Suavecito," which features the famous merengue-singer … [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...]

Episode 1: Summer Kick-Off

Minneapolis

Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 1: Summer Kick-Off Summary: The premiere episode of the Spanglish Noise podcast is a balance of rhythmic dance tunes and inspiring romantic ballads, preparing listeners for the excitement of summer that awaits us around the corner.  Joseph Mitchell and Nataly Sanchez share their insights on artists in the world of Latin music, from emerging acts Elastic Bond, Leslie Grace, and Madai, to established artists such as Elvis Crespo, Tommy … [Read more...]