Verizon’s My Fabulous Quince Launches w/ Latin Grammy Winner 3BALL MTY

3Ball MTY Verizon My Fabulous Quince 2013

Verizon’s My Fabulous Quince launched this week in Miami with Latin GRAMMY® winners 3BALL MTY.  The DJ collective will be touring at the My Fabulous Quince Expo, which is stopping at eight cities across the U.S. (MIA, NYC, CHI, LA, SF, HOU, San Antonio, El Paso). Not only will 3BALL MTY take part in the My Fabulous Quince expos, the group will also make a special appearance at the Quince of one lucky teen.  For the last six years, Verizon has helped teens have the Quince of their dreams … [Read more...]

VIDEO: Toby Love (New Album Interview with LatinGossip.com)

Toby Love Amor Total Interview Entrevista Latin Gossip

I had the chance to see New York bachata veteran Toby Love perform at the Top Stop Music showcase during the Latin Billboards last month and I walked away highly impressed.  His romantic lyrics are catchy and the R&B influence really keeps the audience engaged, so definitely check him out if he visits your area on tour (Twin Cities: mark your calendars for Thursday May 23rd at Insert Coins, Minneapolis).  The new album Amor Total just released on May 7th and since Spanglish Noise has yet … [Read more...]

Jessy Rose – Unfaithful (MP3 Download)

Jessy Rose Unfaithful Infiel

New York singer Jessy Rose entered the scene earlier this year with her debut bachata single "Te Amo," thrilling us with the rich texture of her soulful melodies.  Today she presents us with an unusual glimpse into the thoughts of an "Unfaithful" cheater who is guiltily examining her situation.  On one hand the song expresses an appreciation for the trusting partner who is being cheated on, yet the fact that she refers to this man in the third person ("I love his trust") while addressing her … [Read more...]

Mi Pepsi Presents: Meet 3Ball MTY (w/ Juan Bago & O)

MiPepsi Pepsi Juan Bago O 3Ball MTY Latin Billboards Premios Billboard 2013

MiPepsi was one of the primary sponsors of the 2013 Latin Billboards and in my opinion, they were definitely the most visible.  I love the work that the brand is doing with music acts – both Latin and mainstream – and they are even creating their own “Blue Can Music” to partner with emerging artists.  Washington Heights (NY) personalities Juan Bago & O, known for their comedic video spoofs, provided a fresh voice to Pepsi’s activities at the Latin Billboards last week.  I … [Read more...]

Leslie Grace Recap @ Top Stop Showcase

Leslie Grace Top Stop Music 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...]

Spanglish Talents On The Voice: Season 4

The Voice Season 4 Monique Karina Midas Whale Cathia Agina

Colombian music icon Shakira arrived to The Voice: Season 4 blind auditions with an enjoyable enthusiasm and critical ear for talent.  And what an addition she's been!  From conversing in Spanish to pulling out a mock English:Country dictionary, the opening nights have been a blast.  Now that a Latin Crossover Superstar is seated amongst the judges, it's only fitting that some aspiring young Spanglish talent has followed.  Who am I referring to?  Read on to find out. 1.  Monique … [Read more...]

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...]

New York Event: Villa Lobos Brothers @ Take Two Film Festival (April 6, 2013)

Villa Lobos Brothers Take Two Film Festival New York

On Saturday April 6, 2013 @ 9:00pm, days after performing at the Cubre Tajin Fetival in Mexico, an event which draws more than 500,000 people annually, the Villa Lobos Brothers (Ernesto, Alberto, and Luis) will join the Take Two Film Festival, which will take place from April 5 to April 7 in New York City.  As part of the three-day film festival, showcasing a collection of the best in independent films from around the world, they will be performing a concert presenting their most recent album … [Read more...]

Henry Santos – My Way

Henry Santos My Way Aventura

If you don't know Henry Santos by name, you definitely should know him by his former band: Aventura.   Much of the former success of Aventura stems from Henry's skill as a composer, so while his cousin Anthony "Romeo" Santos was the lead singer and "star" of the show, the talent truly was balanced within the group.  When Henry and Romeo decided to go solo, their debut albums reached #2 and #1 respectively on the Billboard Tropical Chart. Henry Santos's new video "My Way" is as much a … [Read more...]

Thalia Ft. Prince Royce – Te Perdiste Mi Amor

Thalia Prince Royce Te Perdiste Mi Amor

Mexican pop star Thalia has sold millions of albums and is irrefutably one of the most iconic figures in the history of Latin pop music.  She has released 12 albums to date, including the English crossover Thalia in 2003, and her most recent album Habitame Siempre (Nov. 2012).  This latest work features the bachata duet "Te Perdiste Mi Amor" with none other than New York's Prince Royce. While "Te Perdiste Mi Amor" ("You Lost My Love") follows the standard bachata themes of broken love and … [Read more...]