Niko Eme – Traicionera

Niko Eme Traicionera

Nothing gets a the blood flowing hotter than a rapid mambo and tale of betrayal.  "Traicionera" ("Traitor") has us sitting on the edge of our seats, feet tapping and body swirling, as Niko Eme sings about a woman who thrives off of passion and apathy.  No matter how much love you give her, you'll only feel worse in the long-run ("Te Regale Mi Amor / Y Ya Nada Queda").  Few artists can infuse as much passion and meaning into an energetic dance or mambo track like the Twin Cities' Niko … [Read more...]

Villa Rosa (Maria Isa & Muja Messiah) – Street Luv

Villa Rosa Street Luv 2013 Maria Isa Mujja Messiah

My favorite Twin Cities HipHop duo Villa Rosa has been busy in California lately and the new video "Street Luv" is our fleeting glimpse into their adventures.  While rapper Muja Messiah playfully proclaims, "If only I spoke Spanish, I might control the planet," Maria Isa delivers a steady Spanglish tale of her infatuation with a gangsta caballero.  The track swirls with casinos, beaches, sex, and adventure as the self-serving forces of freedom float just beyond the law's iron grip.  This … [Read more...]

Domino Saints Interview

Domino Saints Interview Spanglish Noise 2013

Listen: Download (Right Click & Save):  Domino Saints Interview Summary: Domino Saints is a versatile Miami duo consisting of rapper David and singer Gigi.  Spanglish Noise's Joseph Mitchell interviews the band today to learn about their native Puerto Rico, the origins of their band name, their first single "Malas Mañas," the effect of Puerto Rico's crime on the island's music scene, and more!  Watch their latest single "Exclusivo" here on Spanglish Noise, and stay tuned for the … [Read more...]

Niko Eme – Contigo

Niko Eme Contigo

Twin Cities singer Niko Eme has a hot merengue-electronico track to start off the week, which you can download below.  The song is called "Contigo" ("With You") and paints the story of being single while experiencing the early twangs of love.  At 20 years old, Niko never pretends to have the answers to love - who really does - but he excels at sharing his introspective thoughts through the lyrics. It is with great pride that I can also state that Niko Eme composed the beat to "Contigo."  I … [Read more...]

Rihanna Ft. Niko Eme – Diamonds (Latin Remix)

Rihanna Niko Eme Diamonds Remix

The Twin Cities’ 20-year-old Latin urban singer Niko Eme first caught our attention back in 2011, where his ability to write catchy and meaningful lyrics instantly earned our admiration.  While his mixtape The End of The Beginning 2.0 is filled with pop and dance tracks, he has recently been experimenting with merengue-electronico (clearly inspired by Maffio) and it'll be interesting to see which styles end up on the album he is in the process of completing.  Niko has always remained true to … [Read more...]

Raul y Mexia – Las Escondidas

Raul Mexia

Mexican electro-mastermind Toy Selectah, still basking in the 2012 "Best New Artist" Latin Grammy success of his tribal proteges 3Ball MTY, returns today with with la energia of the Californian sibling duo, Raul y Mexia.  Their new single "Las Escondidas" contains the explosive tribal-cumbia shuffle that many listeners have grown to love and Raul's romantic singing style is a sharp contrast to Mexia's urban grit.  Raul y Mexia happen to be the sons of Hernan Hernandez, bassist for the popular … [Read more...]

Sensato – Senswagger Mixtape (2013)

Sensato Senswagger

New York rapper Sensato burst into the scene last year with a fashionable nerdy image, hilarious energy and lyrics, and the slightest touch of urban grit.  The support he found in Pitbull was the exact push needed to move his music into the Latin spotlight and the result was a 2012 Latin Grammy nomination and closing performance for the song “Crazy People” with Mr. 305 himself. Fans of the Latin Urban scene are sure to appreciate today’s free Senswagger Mixtape, which traverses the … [Read more...]

J Alvarez: Road To The Latin Grammys

J Alvarez

J Alvarez is one of the most highly-demanded Latin Urban artists on the market these days, and his recent Latin Grammy nomination for Best Urban Music Album – specifically for the album Otro Nivel De Música Reloaded – is a well-deserved recognition of his efforts so far.  While many new reggaeton artists have struggled to find a sizeable outlet for their music (see Kenai Leaves The Latin Urban Music Scene), J Alvarez has managed to attract a sizeable fanbase to whom he diligently releases … [Read more...]

Enrique Iglesias Ft. Daddy Yankee & Niko Eme – Finally Found You Remixes

Enrique & Daddy Yankee

Latin heartthrob Enrique Iglesias released the video for his popular new song "Finally Found You," which is a danceable pop ballad that fits his style well.  The original rendition features Boston rapper Sammy Adams, who doesn't appear until around two and a half minutes into the song, but his presence helps provide a late spark of energy and a dash of contrast to Enrique's lines.  Did Enrique's alluded sex scene and departure from the girl he "finally found" add anything to the video?  In my … [Read more...]

JP “El Sinico” Ft. Killatonez – Tiempo A Tiempo

JP El Sinico

Today director Fernando Lugo released his latest music video, which features a new artist by the name of JP "El Sinico" - whose mannerisms are reminiscent of a young Spanish-flowing version of T.I. - and the singer Killatonez, who hardcore reggaeton fans might remember from the underground duo Galante & Killatonez. Both artists are best known for their work in the genre of reggaeton, but "Tiempo A Tiempo" is actually an urban pop song that is filled with the emotional pain and conflicting … [Read more...]