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Orlando reggaeton artist Xcelencia previews his next single "Estilito Que Enamora" and gives us a glimpse into the studio production that is involved. I can tell right away that this song has some lush R&B strings, unique synths, and a catchy hook. Check out Xcelencia's Website for free downloads and the latest news. … [Read more...]
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...]
Old school and the new era collide in this new video by reggaeton veteran Daddy Yankee and the hottest new talent J Alvarez. Daddy Yankee brings his usual aggressive firepower to the track that is a stark contrast to the easy-flowing melodies and boyish charm of his young peer. Together they sing of "El Amante" (the lover) and do their best to convince us that infidelity is acceptable when it's clear to both parties that it's nothing more than living in the moment. If you can get past the … [Read more...]
The Big Boss teams up with El Dueño del Sistema for the new video "El Amante," off Daddy Yankee's latest album Prestige. The behind the scenes video features some scenes of flashy cars, a busty model, and the beauty of the Caribbean sea. The interviews are a bit disappointing and for those of you who don't speak Spanish well, you really didn't miss anything aside from everybody letting us know that they're on the set for the music video. Like we didn't know. Stay tuned for the official … [Read more...]
If you could spend a day shuffling through Danny Fornaris' iPod, I guarantee you that the results would be astounding. Once a reggaeton producer who kicked it with fellow Puerto Rican rappers Auudi and LG, Danny has since dived headfirst into a range of genres that span cumbia, rock, new wave, and bluegrass. Each release brings a different story and perspective that reflect his current interests. It's refreshing to see an artist who isn't afraid to experiment and Danny skillfully crafts … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
You’ve been hearing it on the radio for weeks, gyrating in your seat on the way to work, and now you can dance to it in the comfort of your home! J Alvarez’ video for “Actua” was recently released and has quickly gained over 85,000 views. The video includes shots of his native island of Puerto Rico and the beautiful campos of Ecuador. In accordance with reggaeton law, the video features several beautiful ladies, a love story, and a couple shots of J Alvarez rocking his shades in a … [Read more...]
One hit after another seems to be Daddy Yankee’s plan for this year! “Limbo,” a popular song off of his newly released album Prestige, has swiftly found it’s way to the top of the charts (currently #3 on the Billboard Latin Song Chart). The mixture of the ever popular sounds of electronic dance and the Caribbean zest of the song’s namesake gives this track the staying power to to chart for 6 weeks straight. The synthesized Caribbean horns, uptempo samba drums, and whistle deftly bring … [Read more...]
Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 4: A Spanglish Christmas Summary: Mistletoe, Parrandas, and nacimientos - it's a season of joy for many celebrants across the globe. Not only does December hold a multitude of Holidays for many faiths and spiritualistic, but it is also the final month of 2012! To celebrate the Holidays, Nataly and Joseph have compiled a variety of Spanglish Christmas tunes, featuring prominent artists who've supported us over the past year - Eli Jas, … [Read more...]
