J Quiles – Aumentan Mis Deseos

J Quiles Aumentan Mis Deseos

Orlando reggae-crooner J Quiles has a distinctive voice that returns today in the new video "Aumentan Mis Deseos."  The song kicks off with J Quiles singing about a gorgeous woman who has him feeling both nervous and excited.  As the mood progresses, the question looms as to whether he is truly in love with this girl or if this is simply a "one night stand" level of infatuation.  In the end, it's safe to say that this is the sound of a sweet-talker convincing his latest interest that his … [Read more...]

Xcelencia – Reggae & Amor

Xcelencia Reggae & Amor

Back when reggaeton was Latin music's gold rush, a small team of Puerto Rican artists and producers from Orlando banded together to test their fate in the industry.  On the production side, you had the producers Lelo, Jazz, and Magnifico - aka "Los Hitmen" - who were the brains and driving force behind bringing this sound to their city.  These producers came up with an original sound that blended Jazz' R&B keyboard melodies, Lelo's moving string lines, and the crisp sound of Magnifico's … [Read more...]

J Quiles – El Demonio Son Los Hombres (MP3 Download)

J Quiles

Few events are more exciting to me than when a group of aspiring young musicians, artists, producers, and promoters are able to pool their talents and create a buzz in their home city.  I watched this happen in Orlando, FL, back when the reggaeton scene was taking off, and several of the mainland Puerto Ricans in this city really impressed me with their music.  First off, it is a HUGE help if your scene has talented producers, and Orlando had Lelo & Jazz "Los Hitmen," who brought some … [Read more...]

Jowell & Randy – RaggaDub

Ragga Dub

It had to happen sooner or later: today Reggaeton and Dub Step collide in a fury of rough electronic sounds, effect-laden vocals, and a defining dembow rhythm - collectively referred to as "RaggaDub."  It is too early to tell if this song will inspire a new wave of songs blending the two genres or if it is simply a passing fad (no matter how innovative), but Orlando's production duo of Lelo "El Androide" and Jazz, aka "Los Hitmen," are certainly doing everything in their power to bring a new … [Read more...]