The Voice Of Latin Crossover and Alternative Music
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...]
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...]
Grammy award-winning producer Emilio Estefan has been tapped to produce the 2013 Festival People En Espanol. Featured performancers include Mexican singer and international superstar Alejandro Fernandez, award winning and Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin Y Yandel, singer, songwriter and actress Demi Lovato, award-winning singer-songwriter Jencarlos Canela, Mexican-American Tejano musician Bobby Pulido and Mexican singer Frankie J. The two-night festival (August 31-Sept 1, 2013) is a … [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...]
Los Lideres are back with the video to their popular single "Te Deseo." Once known for their energetic reggaeton tracks, Wisin y Yandel have noticeably altered their style over the years in favor of dance-friendly pop songs. There are undoubtedly fans from the original days who don't like this mainstream approach, but the truth of the matter is that reggaeton is not a sustainable genre: what worked in 2004 no longer works today. Thankfully this duo stayed true to their musical style and the … [Read more...]
Justin Quiles is as prominent of a figure as you can find in Orlando's underground reggaeton scene and he has released a couple albums' worth of songs in his time. There were critics in the early years who felt that his vocals didn't live up to the production, but he is still creating new music for fans at a time when many underground reggaeton artists are beginning to call it quits. While J Quiles has yet to exert his influence outside of Orlando, his romantic lyrics are genuinely … [Read more...]
Puerto Rican reggaeton pop duo Dyland & Lenny recently released their sophomore album My World 2, which has a range of sound that spans romantic ballads to up-tempo reggaeton. The album contains a high level of musical talent, but is over-produced to the point that it takes away from the sincerity of the artists' passion. There are moments in the album where the emotion rides high and we are able to glimpse the duo's potential, but it honestly lacks the originality to separate it from … [Read more...]
