Villa Rosa (Maria Isa & Muja Messiah) – Street Luv

Villa Rosa Street Luv 2013 Maria Isa Mujja Messiah

My favorite Twin Cities HipHop duo Villa Rosa has been busy in California lately and the new video "Street Luv" is our fleeting glimpse into their adventures.  While rapper Muja Messiah playfully proclaims, "If only I spoke Spanish, I might control the planet," Maria Isa delivers a steady Spanglish tale of her infatuation with a gangsta caballero.  The track swirls with casinos, beaches, sex, and adventure as the self-serving forces of freedom float just beyond the law's iron grip.  This … [Read more...]

Domino Saints Interview

Domino Saints Interview Spanglish Noise 2013

Listen: Download (Right Click & Save):  Domino Saints Interview Summary: Domino Saints is a versatile Miami duo consisting of rapper David and singer Gigi.  Spanglish Noise's Joseph Mitchell interviews the band today to learn about their native Puerto Rico, the origins of their band name, their first single "Malas Mañas," the effect of Puerto Rico's crime on the island's music scene, and more!  Watch their latest single "Exclusivo" here on Spanglish Noise, and stay tuned for the … [Read more...]

Sito Rocks & Sak Noel – Party On My Level

Sak Noel Sito Rocks Party On My Level

Remember the recent hit dance song “CrazyPeople” (“Johnny, La Gente Esta Muy Loca”)?  Most of you are probably familiar with the version by Pitbull, Sensato, and Fito Blanko, and some of you might have even heard Sito Rocks’ remix as well.  But before these versions hit the disco, the original track was innovated in Spain by the Catalan DJ/producer Sak Noel. Given the energy of Sak Noel’s productions and Sito Rocks’ lyrics, their collaboration on today’s new video “Party … [Read more...]

J Alvarez – Actua

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You’ve been hearing it on the radio for weeks, gyrating in your seat on the way to work, and now you can dance to it in the comfort of your home!  J Alvarez’ video for “Actua” was recently released and has quickly gained over 85,000 views.  The video includes shots of his native island of Puerto Rico and the beautiful campos of Ecuador.  In accordance with reggaeton law, the video features several beautiful ladies, a love story, and a couple shots of J Alvarez rocking his shades in a … [Read more...]

Danny D (of Xtreme) – Eres Mi Todo

Danny D

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...]

XIII Latin Grammy Awards: The Winners

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The XIII Latin Grammy Awards took place on November 15th 2012 in Las Vegas.  Competition was fierce, the performances were spectacular, and many talented artists and producers left with a smile on their face.  Here is the selection of winners relevant to the Spanglish Noise website: General Record Of The Year: “¡Corre!” - Jesse & Joy (artists) Song Of The Year: “¡Corre!” - Jesse & Joy & Tommy Torrres (songwriters) Best New Artist: 3Ball MTY (artist) Album … [Read more...]

Prince Royce – Road To The Latin Grammys

Prince Royce

Prince Royce has been a prominent name in the Latin music scene since he released his first album Prince Royce in 2010, which was followed by the 2012 sophomore album Phase II - proof that his music is more than a temporary fad.  While many artists have since emulated his fusion of bachata with R&B, the only artist who can truly be compared to Royce is Romeo Santos of the group Aventura.  I certainly could compare the two artists, but that really isn't the focus of this article, so I'll … [Read more...]

Episode. 3: New Music For Fall

Fall Music 2012

Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 3: New Music For Fall Summary: In the third episode of the Spanglish Noise podcast, Nataly Sanchez and Joseph Mitchell return with an exciting half-hour of new music for the fall, including an interview with Fito Blanko from the song "Pegadito Suavecito" and a preview of the upcoming 2012 Latin Grammy Awards.  Whether you're a Spanglish-parlante or simply a listener who enjoys the fresh new sounds of Latin music, come join the newest voice … [Read more...]

J Quiles – El Demonio Son Los Hombres (MP3 Download)

J Quiles

Few events are more exciting to me than when a group of aspiring young musicians, artists, producers, and promoters are able to pool their talents and create a buzz in their home city.  I watched this happen in Orlando, FL, back when the reggaeton scene was taking off, and several of the mainland Puerto Ricans in this city really impressed me with their music.  First off, it is a HUGE help if your scene has talented producers, and Orlando had Lelo & Jazz "Los Hitmen," who brought some … [Read more...]

Maffio Ft. Magic Juan – Tu Ta Loco (Video + MP3)

Maffio & Magic Juan

Few rising artists exemplify and promote the concept of Spanglish as well as Miami’s Rey del Merengue-Electronico, Maffio. What began as the distant dream of an underfunded young producer has since evolved into a budding musical career, thanks to his perseverance and the backing of his label Spanglish Global. Today’s video for “Tu Ta Loco” (“You’re crazy!”) features New York Dominican rapper Magic Juan and is produced by Maffio himself – now that’s talent! The video for … [Read more...]