Kewin Cosmos – Encuentro y Olvido EP

Kewin Cosmos Encuentro Olvido EP EYO

Smooth, dark, and full of emotion, the opening notes of Kewin Cosmos’ new EP Encuentro y Olvido (EYO) are captivating from the very start.  This is raw and heartfelt Spanish R&B, where every breath is real, and every lyric vivid.  The project generally features piano-accompanied romantic ballads, but you will at times hear dub-step and dance elements.  If this is your first encounter with Kewin’s music, I encourage you to listen to his interview to gain a better understanding of his … [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...]

Dawin – Light Of Day (Let ‘Em Go) & Via Bedroom EP

Dawin

Dawin is a talented Dominican-American crooner from NYC who brings a fresh Latin vibe to the mainstream sound of Urban R&B.  In addition to possessing a voice that is comparable in many ways to Usher or Chris Brown, Dawin can also play the guitar and piano, utilizing these tools as an important part of his song-writing process.  Where his new single "Light of Day" portrays his confident swag and a soulful passion for pop music, the free Via Bedroom EP artistically complements his … [Read more...]

Enrique Iglesias Ft. Daddy Yankee & Niko Eme – Finally Found You Remixes

Enrique & Daddy Yankee

Latin heartthrob Enrique Iglesias released the video for his popular new song "Finally Found You," which is a danceable pop ballad that fits his style well.  The original rendition features Boston rapper Sammy Adams, who doesn't appear until around two and a half minutes into the song, but his presence helps provide a late spark of energy and a dash of contrast to Enrique's lines.  Did Enrique's alluded sex scene and departure from the girl he "finally found" add anything to the video?  In my … [Read more...]

International Boyz – Mami Dime A Ver (MP3 Download)

International Boyz

The New York Dominican trio of AGL, Ronny Junior, and Yulio Cartoon - collectively known as International Boyz - brings an exciting new fusion of bachata, R&B, pop, and tropical influences to an ever-evolving Latin music scene.  Barely out of their teens, these young singers are brimming with passionate enthusiasm and a charismatic image that has them poised for success both on and off the stage.  While it is too early to know exactly where the trio will take their sound, tentative early … [Read more...]

DJ Dus aka “El Dusty” Interview

El Dusty

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...]

Exclusive Download: EL Dusty AKA DJ Dus – Cumbioso

El Dusty

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...]

Aldo – Cuando Se Apaga La Luz

Aldo "El Arquitecto"

Fernando Lugo is one of my favorite up-and-coming music video directors, hailing from Miami, Florida. His videos are consistently well-shot in high definition and the final edits explore interesting aspects of color hue, shadow, and use of light. In a genre that used to be knocked for it's portrayal of women, the models in Fernando's videos always retain their class and I repeat - always - look exceptional. So this Saturday you are privy to a smooth Spanish R&B track by Puerto Rico's Aldo … [Read more...]