The Voice Of Latin Crossover and Alternative Music
The XIII Latin Grammy Awards took place on November 15th 2012 in Las Vegas. Competition was fierce, the performances were spectacular, and many talented artists and producers left with a smile on their face. Here is the selection of winners relevant to the Spanglish Noise website: General Record Of The Year: “¡Corre!” - Jesse & Joy (artists) Song Of The Year: “¡Corre!” - Jesse & Joy & Tommy Torrres (songwriters) Best New Artist: 3Ball MTY (artist) Album … [Read more...]
The video for "Me Prefieres A Mi" by Arcangel recently released, which takes place in a high school setting and features the production of Mambo Kingz - a trio of producers from San Juan, Puerto Rico, who specialize in the reggaeton sub-genre of romantiqueo ("romantic"). Arcangel's vocals tend to be a sort of hybrid between rapping and singing, which he varies with smooth inflections to complement the playful tone of his lyrics. The video follows Arcangel as he serenades his lyrical charm to … [Read more...]
Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Rioh Interview (Spanglish Noise Exclusive) Summary: Spanglish Noise recently had a chance to sit down with Roman Rojas, producer of the New York-based Latin band Rioh. This talented group of musicians is looking to modernize the sound of traditional Latin music by introducing electronic pop sounds and contemporary production techniques. The first single off their upcoming EP is a remake of the famous salsa song "Lloraras" by Oscar D'Leon, … [Read more...]
