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Monique – Stay (Rihanna Cover)

April 10, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

It's been a while since we heard from Miami singer Monique Gonzalez, but she finally turned up again and seems to have been busy recording her EP out in LA with producers Dale Play and Ricky Luna. For those of you who listened to the Monique interview, you probably noticed that she has a bit of fire in her personality. The music business is a tough one and artists certainly need every bit of fire they can muster. Today Monique sets this toughness aside for an intimate cover of Rihanna's … [Read more...]

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La Santa Cecilia – El Hielo (ICE)

April 5, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

It's difficult to discuss the topic of immigration without emotion. When this theme is presented by the soulful vocals of "La Marisoul" and her flavorful Los Angeles band La Santa Cecilia, the message resounds with an added power that only music can provide. The video follows the recent budget-friendly trend of lyric videos, but the social message presented in the piece is anything but simple. For those who don't know, "El Hielo" means "The Ice" in Spanish. In the context of this song, … [Read more...]

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Julieta Venegas – Hoy

March 21, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Julieta Venegas is known for her soulful pop ballads and the latest video "Hoy" ("Today") adds an electro-indie ambiance to this sound. The song begins with a thin instrumentation of solo vocals and synth piano that eventually swell with the addition of the drums, grand piano, and back-up vocalist. This theme of a rise or awakening is mirrored in the lyrics, where there is an unfolding moment of clarity and happiness - self-professed to be the first time this has occurred ("hoy por primera … [Read more...]

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International Boyz – Yo Te Quiero Asi

February 13, 2013 by Joseph 1 Comment

The soulful trio International Boyz dropped an energetic club track last summer "Mami Dime A Ver" that showcased their ability to fuse together a diverse set of musical influences. They have since been hard at work writing new songs and today I bring you the debut music video "Yo Te Quiero Asi." All three singers present a common theme of acceptance and devotion, but each artist brings a unique sound that together lives up to their "International" image. Upon first listen, you might … [Read more...]

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Leslie Grace – Day One (Bachata)

February 5, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Leslie Grace took the airwaves and internet by storm in 2012 with her mega hit debut “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” a clever bachata rendition of the classic song by The Shirelles. When we first heard the track, Leslie was still your every day high school student, but she quickly turned into an overnight celebrity following a live performance at the Premios Juventud. The song was so successful that she now holds the honor of being the youngest woman to top the Billboard Latin Airplay … [Read more...]

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Mink – Esperame

January 29, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Mink is an eclectic band from Mexico whose website description of "pop avante-garde" sums them up nicely. "Esperame" is a pop-rock track off their 2010 album Camino whose melancholic vibrancy matches the song's yearning for fulfillment. Leaves flutter and the hourglass ticks as both the music and video portray a sense of urgency. Only recently formed in 2007 and assisted by a production team who have worked with the likes of Soda Stereo, Gustavo Cerati, Zoe, Los Claxons, and Jesse & … [Read more...]

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Dawin – Light Of Day (Let ‘Em Go) & Via Bedroom EP

January 12, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Dawin is a talented Dominican-American crooner from NYC who brings a fresh Latin vibe to the mainstream sound of Urban R&B. In addition to possessing a voice that is comparable in many ways to Usher or Chris Brown, Dawin can also play the guitar and piano, utilizing these tools as an important part of his song-writing process. Where his new single "Light of Day" portrays his confident swag and a soulful passion for pop music, the free Via Bedroom EP artistically complements his … [Read more...]

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Maria Isa & Adriana Rimpel – Este Amor

January 11, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Maria Isa (right) is a smooth-flowing Spanglish MC from the Twin Cities who is joined today by Adriana Rimpel (left), lead singer of the Cuban-influenced band Malamanya (see our interview). The two ladies recently journeyed to Puerto Rico, where they were able to experience the culture and escape to reflect on their songwriting. Upon her return, Maria assembled a compilation album titled the “Latina Ritual Project” that presents a fusion and mix of artists from the Midwest to Puerto Rico. … [Read more...]

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Danny D (of Xtreme) – Eres Mi Todo

December 6, 2012 by El DJ Duro Leave a Comment

Although Dany Meijia, front man from the bachata duo Xtreme, only signed to SpanGlish Global as a solo artist four months ago, he has earned himself an impressive amount of airplay during his single's his early weeks of release. That’s right… Danny D is back with a new hit single, “Eres Mi Todo”! Keeping true to the genre that led the duo to stardom, Danny will have the girls swooning for months to come with this bachata song that skillfully incorporates his soulful voice and … [Read more...]

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Chicano Batman – Joven Navegante

November 27, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Chicano Batman is a talented group from Los Angeles that brings an exciting mix of Latin and adventure to every track. At times they might sound everything BUT Latin, with influences that span funk, reggae, R&B/Soul, surf rock, Bossa Nova, Samba, and ambient sound, but this should come as no surprise for a group whose mission is to "bring the overlooked to the forefront." While some groups thrive on breaking rules, Chicano Batman does just the opposite, creating a fusion of sound that … [Read more...]

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