New Artist Spotlight: AB Tauro – El Tren

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Abraham Madrigal is a talented pop-rock singer from Costa Rica - a music scene that isn't covered too often here in the U.S., but has certainly yielded some talented singers over the years (see: Tamela Hedstrom).  After his adventures with the bands Esencia Kepah and Mistica, Abraham went solo under the pseudonym AB Tauro and today we bring you his first single, "El Tren." "El Tren" is a well-produced song that features exciting guitar solos, carefully-placed background vocals, and the … [Read more...]

New Artist Spotlight: Monique Abbadie

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Today I unveil the first of a new series of posts - published on a case-by-case basis - featuring the top brand-new artists who are just waiting to be discovered and brimming with the passion of untested talent.  In an era where social media and youtube have been known to turn no-name singers into superstars, we might just encounter the rise of America's next big celebrity.  So with the post concept introduced, let me turn your attention to Monique Abbadie, a drop-dead gorgeous singer from … [Read more...]

Eli Jas – Deseandote (MP3 Download)

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Today has #TeamEliJas in a frenzy, thanks to the release of Eli Jas' second single, "Deseandote."  This talented young singer, New York's Princess of Bachata, came hurtling onto the scene last spring with the release of her song "Tu Me Haces Volar" and the early recognition she received from MTV 3 (and Spanglish Noise of course - click here for the interview!!).  The fact that she is a female bachata singer aside, what truly makes Eli Jas special is the emotion she oozes into every phrase, her … [Read more...]

Exclusive Album Download: Niko Eme – The End Of The Beginning 2.0

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Minneapolis' young Dominican singer Niko Eme finally bowed down to popular demand and released an album for his fans: The End of the Beginning 2.0, which contains 11 tracks of introspective young love, dance tunes, and a strong affirmation that music is a "Way of Life."  The album opens with the nostalgic break-up song "Losing It All" and quickly spins off into danceable tales of jealousy ("Jealous Type"), a rekindled romance with an ex-lover ("Don't Pretend"), and the burning desire to … [Read more...]

DJ Dus aka “El Dusty” Interview

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Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Dj Dus aka "El Dusty" Interview Summary: DJ Dus aka "El Dusty" is a former hiphop/R&B DJ - who has toured the country with the like of Baby Bash and Frankie J - turned techno cumbia connoisseur.  The result is Cumbia-Tech, a fascinating genre that melds the traditional sounds of cumbia with electronic sounds - ranging from techno to dub step - and urban hiphop beats.  Today's interview takes us from DJ Dus' days of sneakily honing his … [Read more...]

Exclusive Download: EL Dusty AKA DJ Dus – Cumbioso

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Corpus Christi, Texas, has a well-guarded secret that is becoming more difficult to keep with every passing day.  You might have heard this secret in passing, or perhaps you even saw him in concert when he was touring as DJ for Baby Bash and Frankie J.  Since we're known more for making noise than keeping secrets, go ahead and prepare your music player for the sounds of El Dusty, or DJ Dus if you prefer his formal name. If there is one word you should associate with Señor Dusty, it is … [Read more...]

Episode 1: Summer Kick-Off

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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...]

Niko Eme – Whatever It Takes & Jealous Type

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Niko Eme is a young Dominican-born pop/dance singer who currently resides in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St.Paul.  His appearance (see above), talent, and distinctive voice have earned him the title of "The Sean Kingston of Minnesota" from Spanglish Noise.  Having witnessed this young artist emerge from his bedroom studio with the primarily self-produced mixtape The End Of The Beginning, it has been exciting to watch him grow as an artist and develop an internet fanbase.  He has since … [Read more...]

Madai Interview

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Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Madai Interview Summary: Madai is a hot new Miami-based talent recently signed to Pitbull's label, Mr. 305, Inc.  Spanglish Noise was able to arrange an interview with the pop/dance singer where we discussed her Cuban influences, how she signed with Pitbull, the 2012 Latin Billboard Awards, and of course the upcoming debut album.   You don’t want to miss out on yet another exciting new interview – tune in at SpanglishNoise.com or download … [Read more...]

Madai – May Day / Pure Evil

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Madai is an emerging Cuban-born talent from Miami who was recently signed to Pitbull's label Mr. 305, Inc.  Pitbull has practically become a symbol of the Latin Crossover movement with his energetic Spanglish lyrics and beats bred for the nightclub.  The songs sung by Madai are destined for the same level of success and she has even released some demos on Soundcloud to give listeners a taste of what is to come when the album releases. While many artists in the world of pop and dance fade … [Read more...]