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...]

J Quiles – Quien Por Ti

J Quiles Quien Por Ti

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...]

Kewin Cosmos Interview

Kewin Cosmos Spanglish Noise Interview

Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Kewin Cosmos Interview Summary: Kewin Cosmos is a young Spanish R&B singer from New York whose upcoming EP promises to deliver lots of soul and passion.  Spanglish Noise host Nataly Sanchez interviews him today to discuss the inspirations - real and imaginary - for his music, the single "Imaginate," the unforeseen popularity of his winter "Bachata Medley" (see end of this post), and the growth of the Dominican-American musical community. … [Read more...]

Episode 1: Summer Kick-Off

Minneapolis

Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 1: Summer Kick-Off Summary: The premiere episode of the Spanglish Noise podcast is a balance of rhythmic dance tunes and inspiring romantic ballads, preparing listeners for the excitement of summer that awaits us around the corner.  Joseph Mitchell and Nataly Sanchez share their insights on artists in the world of Latin music, from emerging acts Elastic Bond, Leslie Grace, and Madai, to established artists such as Elvis Crespo, Tommy … [Read more...]

Arcangel – Me Prefieres A Mi

Arcangel

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...]