Leslie Grace Recap @ Top Stop Showcase

After a long day of Latin Billboard Conferences, indie label Top Stop Music flexed it's muscles by hosting a magnificent showcase at Miami's Grand Central. The night featured performances by a mix of tropical singers - most of whom were accompanied by a Live Band! - but the one interview I was hoping to land was with bachata singer Leslie Grace. While I was fortunate enough to sit down with the high school senior and record the audio for an upcoming podcast episode, a faulty memory card … [Read more...]

Leslie Grace – Day One (Bachata)

Leslie Grace took the airwaves and internet by storm in 2012 with her mega hit debut “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” a clever bachata rendition of the classic song by The Shirelles. When we first heard the track, Leslie was still your every day high school student, but she quickly turned into an overnight celebrity following a live performance at the Premios Juventud. The song was so successful that she now holds the honor of being the youngest woman to top the Billboard Latin Airplay … [Read more...]

Domino Saints – Malas Mañas

Domino Saints are a Latin pop group from San Juan, Puerto Rico, who have been generating some exciting buzz this summer with their new single "Malas Mañas" ("Bad Habits"). The lyrics of the piece are a provocative interaction between the two artists, and interestingly enough, they happen to be a couple in real life as well. The singer Gigi has a beautiful and naturally melodious voice which I can pretty much guarantee will leave the words "vente vente, enseñame tus malas mañas" stuck in … [Read more...]

J Lo & Enrique Iglesias: Exclusive Photos From The Summer Tour

Touted as one of 2012's must-see tours, Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias performed in front of thousands of fans this summer and left no doubt as to why they are two of the biggest names in the Latin Crossover market. I watched the duo perform at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis,where singer Frankie J (a late replacement for the absent Wisin y Yandel) impressed the crowd with his smooth vocals, paving the way for Enrique, and eventually the final set by Jennifer Lopez. Dressed … [Read more...]