Twin Cities Event: Toby Love @ Insert Coins (May 23, 2013)

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Bachata veteran Toby Love will be performing at Insert Coins in Minneapolis this Thursday May 23rd. Fresh off the May 7th release of the new album Amor Total, Toby is sure to deliver a night of R&B-influenced tropical love songs full of power and emotion. I recently enjoyed Toby Love's set at the Top Stop Music Showcase last month during the Latin Billboard Awards and I will personally vouch for his stage confidence and the raw emotion of his singing. This will actually be my first … [Read more...]

VIDEO: Toby Love (New Album Interview with LatinGossip.com)

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I had the chance to see New York bachata veteran Toby Love perform at the Top Stop Music showcase during the Latin Billboards last month and I walked away highly impressed. His romantic lyrics are catchy and the R&B influence really keeps the audience engaged, so definitely check him out if he visits your area on tour (Twin Cities: mark your calendars for Thursday May 23rd at Insert Coins, Minneapolis). The new album Amor Total just released on May 7th and since Spanglish Noise has yet … [Read more...]

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...]

Twin Cities Event: Jerry Rivera (Live Salsa) @ Mango Bar & Grill (May 10, 2013)

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Puerto Rican salsa star Jerry Rivera is performing in Minneapolis this Friday May 10th at Mango Bar and Grill. I was completely unaware of this event until yesterday, so I’m not sure what that says about the event promotions, but I’m now following the venue closely and will be in the loop for the future. Jerry Rivera has been singing for so long that he was initially called “El Bebe de la Salsa” (“The Baby of Salsa”) and his 1992 album Cuenta Conmigo is the best-selling salsa … [Read more...]

Twin Cities Event: Cuatro De Mayo w/ Malamanya

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Who says that we have to wait until 5 de Mayo to have a celebration? Twin Cities salsa band Malamanya will be performing at the Nomad World Pub on May 4th for an event that is sure to please salsa enthusiasts throughout the metro. We encourage you to read our interview with Malamanya's lead singer Adriana Rimpel to learn about her background and passion for Cuban-style salsa music. With two EP's released and positive reviews from such local media outlets as Minnesota Public Radio, … [Read more...]

It's official!! I (Joseph) am traveling to the 2013 Latin Billboards next week, April 22-25th in Miami. While the televised awards show on Thursday April 25th (Telemundo: 7pm ET / 6pm CT) claims most of the media attention with its Red Carpet event (La Alfombra Roja) and live performances, there is just as much excitement scheduled behind-the-scenes...at least for my interests in music and marketing/branding. The purpose of this post is partly press release - I want to connect with as many … [Read more...]

Twin Cities Event: Sito Rocks @ Aqua Nightclub + DJ Dripinice Mix (April 19, 2013)

Sito Rocks Aqua Nightclub 2013 Minneapolis

Miami's Sito Rocks is coming to the Twin Cities this Friday April 19th, where he will take the stage at Minneapolis' Aqua Nightclub. An energetic Mambo/Dance/R&B singer, Sito knows how to get a crowd pumped and his dynamic down-to-earth personality makes him a pleasure for everybody to work with. My memory of Sito's last performance is of an incredible entertainer whose only weakness is that his efforts to create hype at times infringed on his true artistic potential. That was … [Read more...]

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...]