Episode 5: My Broken Valentine

MAFFIO is one of the most innovative artists to emerge in 2012 and El Rey del Merengue Electronico has tirelessly worked to bring us a modern electro-mambo sound that retains the genre’s traditional authenticity. The album Mi Sonido is due out later this year, which we have glimpsed through the romantic track “No Te Dejare de Amar” and the street anthem “Tu Ta Loco.” If you haven’t heard from Maffio in a few months, it’s probably because he was busy winning a Latin Grammy and … [Read more...]

Maffio & 2Nyce: “Gangnam Style” Merengue-Electronico Remixes

“Gangnam Style” has officially entered the realm of Spanglish and Latin Crossover Music. Today we bring you two Merengue-Electronico remixes from Miami – let us know what you think! Honestly, I'm usually not a fan of remixes, but Maffio's version of "Gangnam Style" is the best version I've heard yet! He has a unique way of making ANY song sound exciting with Merengue Electronico and although I haven't had the pleasure to work with him yet, I admire him musically and I believe he is … [Read more...]

Maffio – No Te Dejare de Amar

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...]

Niko Eme – Whatever It Takes & Jealous Type

Niko Eme is a young Dominican-born pop/dance singer who currently resides in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St.Paul. His appearance (see above), talent, and distinctive voice have earned him the title of "The Sean Kingston of Minnesota" from Spanglish Noise. Having witnessed this young artist emerge from his bedroom studio with the primarily self-produced mixtape The End Of The Beginning, it has been exciting to watch him grow as an artist and develop an internet fanbase. He has since … [Read more...]