J Lo & Enrique Iglesias: Exclusive Photos From The Summer Tour

Touted as one of 2012's must-see tours, Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias performed in front of thousands of fans this summer and left no doubt as to why they are two of the biggest names in the Latin Crossover market. I watched the duo perform at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis,where singer Frankie J (a late replacement for the absent Wisin y Yandel) impressed the crowd with his smooth vocals, paving the way for Enrique, and eventually the final set by Jennifer Lopez. Dressed … [Read more...]

Danny Fornaris – No Me Hace Falta Na

While Puerto Rican producer-turned-recording artist Danny Fornaris has only released three singles to date that could potentially be placed on an album, each song is beautifully produced and introduces a new musical influence to listeners. I acknowledge that Danny began as a reggaeton producer and his vocals can be heard on underground tracks with artists such as LG and Auudi, but it wasn't until the release of "Estoy Enamorado," from Don Omar's Meet The Orphans compilation album, that I … [Read more...]

International Boyz – Mami Dime A Ver (MP3 Download)

The New York Dominican trio of AGL, Ronny Junior, and Yulio Cartoon - collectively known as International Boyz - brings an exciting new fusion of bachata, R&B, pop, and tropical influences to an ever-evolving Latin music scene. Barely out of their teens, these young singers are brimming with passionate enthusiasm and a charismatic image that has them poised for success both on and off the stage. While it is too early to know exactly where the trio will take their sound, tentative early … [Read more...]

Tito El Bambino – Dame La Ola

Tito "El Bambino" is perhaps one of the most recognized artists to arise from the genre of reggaeton, and I largely attribute this success to his ability to test out new musical genres and reach out to a global Latin audience. While the overall nature of his lyrics has remained fairly consistent over the years (love, dance, music, and women), his vocals and melodies have matured with the progression of time, abandoning occasional flirtations with dissonance in favor of pop elements. Tito's … [Read more...]

Daddy Yankee – Pasarela

Daddy Yankee is hands-down one of the most notorious names in the Latin music scene - and he is fully conscious of this fact. Today's video for "Pasarela," an electro-mambo track off the upcoming album Prestige, is the Big Boss' visualization of his rise to power and love of the spotlight. From sharing a limo and fancy cocktails with a highly desirable woman to the chattering snaps of the press cameras, Daddy has clearly stuffed his old street image in a closet back in Puerto Rico and traded … [Read more...]

Maffio – No Te Dejare de Amar

Grab a glass of wine, cue the romantic music, and prepare your heart strings for some sweet tugs of mambo-style emotion from Miami producer-turned-singer Maffio. This new singer is extra versatile in that he is capable of approaching a track from the lyrical and musical vantage of an artist, while firmly understanding the production techniques and elements of commercial success that come with the territory of music production. With an impressive work resume that includes such names as … [Read more...]