hiphop - Spanglish Noise

Puerto Rico's Domino Saints made a name for themselves last fall with the debut of their energetic mambo-pop single“Malas Mañas” ("Bad Habits"). Their latest song "Exclusivo" is an electro-pop track that would fit right in at a house party or bonfire on the beach. Gigi's pop vocals shimmer with a confident flavor that transitions nicely into the dancehall and hiphop influence of David's verses. Ever the versatile artist, Gigi deftly delivers her own speedy spanglish rap lines as … [Read more...]

Maria Isa & Young Mennace – Latinization EP

SotaRican emcee Maria Isa recently released a surprise collaboration with fellow Twin Cities rapper Young Mennace that is titled Latinization. This project is surprising for the fact that Maria recorded an entire compilation that can easily be described as pop or dance club music, which is a vastly different sound from the socially-charged underground hip hop songs she is known for performing here in her hometown. The result is 9 tracks that blend dance, pop, hiphop, reggaeton, and Latin for … [Read more...]

Sensato – Senswagger Mixtape (2013)

New York rapper Sensato burst into the scene last year with a fashionable nerdy image, hilarious energy and lyrics, and the slightest touch of urban grit. The support he found in Pitbull was the exact push needed to move his music into the Latin spotlight and the result was a 2012 Latin Grammy nomination and closing performance for the song “Crazy People” with Mr. 305 himself. Fans of the Latin Urban scene are sure to appreciate today’s free Senswagger Mixtape, which traverses the … [Read more...]

Maria Isa & Adriana Rimpel – Este Amor

Maria Isa (right) is a smooth-flowing Spanglish MC from the Twin Cities who is joined today by Adriana Rimpel (left), lead singer of the Cuban-influenced band Malamanya (see our interview). The two ladies recently journeyed to Puerto Rico, where they were able to experience the culture and escape to reflect on their songwriting. Upon her return, Maria assembled a compilation album titled the “Latina Ritual Project” that presents a fusion and mix of artists from the Midwest to Puerto Rico. … [Read more...]

Vers – Hallway

Today's artist definitely brings a mainstream Top-40 flair to the website - but before you knock it, part of the beauty of music and the concept of Spanglish is that these artists can take the music in whichever direction they please. So let me present..Vers' (pronounced "verses"), an underground hiphop/pop artist who has been generating buzz before he's even reached the age of 20. This young singer is Cuban American and hails from Miami, where he grew up in a single-parent household and … [Read more...]

Ana Tijoux: Road To The Latin Grammys

Ana Tijoux is a 2012 Latin Grammy Nominee of Chilean descent who is nominated in the “Best Urban Music Album” category for her album, La Bala. She is the daughter of Chilean self-exiles who had fled to France after the coup d’état of 1973 that put Augusto Pinochet into the role of dictator in Chile. When the dictatorship ended, she returned to Chile and became immersed in the underground Hip Hop scene of Santiago. Her socially-conscious lyrics and smooth delivery have led to her growing … [Read more...]

J Alvarez: Road To The Latin Grammys

J Alvarez is one of the most highly-demanded Latin Urban artists on the market these days, and his recent Latin Grammy nomination for Best Urban Music Album – specifically for the album Otro Nivel De Música Reloaded – is a well-deserved recognition of his efforts so far. While many new reggaeton artists have struggled to find a sizeable outlet for their music (see Kenai Leaves The Latin Urban Music Scene), J Alvarez has managed to attract a sizeable fanbase to whom he diligently releases … [Read more...]

Sensato del Patio: Road To the Latin Grammys

Once limited in recognition to underground Latin Hip Hop circles, Bronx-raised Dominican rapper Sensato del Patio has worked his way from obscurity to niche stardom, as he celebrates a recent Latin Grammy nomination in the Best Urban Song category for the club track “Crazy People.” While it is easy to become caught up in his humorous lyrics and playful demeanor (“I’m fresh off the banana boat / Los ojos rojos like a can of coke”), there is an undeniable intelligence that underlines … [Read more...]

Domino Saints – Exclusivo

Maria Isa & Young Mennace – Latinization EP

Sensato – Senswagger Mixtape (2013)

Maria Isa & Adriana Rimpel – Este Amor

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Vers – Hallway

Ana Tijoux: Road To The Latin Grammys

J Alvarez: Road To The Latin Grammys

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Sensato del Patio: Road To the Latin Grammys

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