The Voice Of Latin Crossover and Alternative Music
Venezuelan band Los Amigos Invisibles recently released their new album Repeat After Me, a Spanglish collection of funk, rock, and disco. The second track from the album is "La Que Me Gusta," an up-beat love tune infused with a pop-rock beat and soulful swing. Lead vocalist Julio Briceño delivers his romantic lines with a calm confidence that is well-supported by the whistling band as they sway with the rhythm. The black-and-white video for "La Que Me Gusta" has a dark … [Read more...]
Spanglish Noise met up with Miami artist 2NYCE last week during the 2013 Latin Billboards at a showcase party hosted by Mr. 305 Inc at Off The Hookah. Much like his colleague Sito Rocks, 2NYCE is known for his party-centric mambo and dance tracks. The latest release “Esta Noche” featuring Fito Blanko, Fulanito, and Sito Rocks, is an exciting showcase of Miami talent and 2NYCE’s ability to get the party started. Here’s 2NYCE, with a shoutout to the Spanglish Noise community. … [Read more...]
Old school and the new era collide in this new video by reggaeton veteran Daddy Yankee and the hottest new talent J Alvarez. Daddy Yankee brings his usual aggressive firepower to the track that is a stark contrast to the easy-flowing melodies and boyish charm of his young peer. Together they sing of "El Amante" (the lover) and do their best to convince us that infidelity is acceptable when it's clear to both parties that it's nothing more than living in the moment. If you can get past the … [Read more...]
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...]
Jenny from the block? More like Jenny the diva! Jennifer Lopez was reportedly dropped from performing in front of 60 million people at the Indian Premiere League cricket championship opening ceremony in Mumbai after her camp made outrageous demands including her own plane! Jen's team requested that event organizers paid for her hotel room as well as her entire entourage of stylists and chefs! Officials decided to book Pitbull instead! J-Lo's team insists that she couldn't even attend the … [Read more...]
After selling more than forty million albums and starring in telenovelas such as Mari Mar and Maria La Del Barrion, Thalia, the wife of mogul music exec Tommy Mottola confirmed that she will be hitting the road, with a concert tour promoting her latest album Habitame Siempre. … [Read more...]
MAFFIO is one of the most innovative artists to emerge in 2012 and El Rey del Merengue Electronico has tirelessly worked to bring us a modern electro-mambo sound that retains the genre’s traditional authenticity. The album Mi Sonido is due out later this year, which we have glimpsed through the romantic track “No Te Dejare de Amar” and the street anthem “Tu Ta Loco.” If you haven’t heard from Maffio in a few months, it’s probably because he was busy winning a Latin Grammy and … [Read more...]
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...]
Ana Tijoux is a 2012 Latin Grammy Nominee of Chilean descent who is nominated in the “Best Urban Music Album” category for her album, La Bala. She is the daughter of Chilean self-exiles who had fled to France after the coup d’état of 1973 that put Augusto Pinochet into the role of dictator in Chile. When the dictatorship ended, she returned to Chile and became immersed in the underground Hip Hop scene of Santiago. Her socially-conscious lyrics and smooth delivery have led to her growing … [Read more...]
Fito Blanko is an up and coming young singer from Toronto whose hip lyrics and catchy melodies have been charming listeners from Canada to the clubs in Miami. Many of you are probably familiar with today's track, "Pagadito Suavecito," which has been enjoying a fair amount of rotation on the airwaves in New York, Miami, and various other markets. While the original song consists of Fito alone, the more-heavily promoted remix has a heavy emphasis on merengue icon Elvis Crespo, who shines on … [Read more...]
