Reggaeton buffs know Guaynaa from his no-holds-barred verses in songs like “Rebota” and, most recently, Mon Laferte’s protest song, “Plata Ta Tá.” Yet the Puerto Rican MC meets his match in “Taxi,” the latest single by tough girl newcomer Mariah. Hailing from Miami, Florida, the 19-year-old Cuban-Boricua artist first generated …
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By fusing a riot grrrl ethos with steely-eyed Chicana grit, the band Fea have become American punk trailblazers. Comprised of ex-Girl in a Coma members Phanie Diaz and Jenn Alva, and musicians Letty Martinez and Sofi Lopez, the San Antonio four-piece released its sophomore album No Novelties on November 15th …
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Millions of people around the world tuned in to see FunPlus Phoenix defeat G2 Esports in 3-0 at the 2019 League of Legends World Championships last weekend, but the real stars of this year’s premiere Esports tourney may have been a surprise musical group who performed during the event’s larger …
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In his own quiet way, Panamanian singer-songwriter Sech is taking the Latin pop world by storm. The 25-year-old began his soft takeover in April, with his now Latin Grammy-nominated debut, Sueños, or Dreams. By deftly fusing reggaeton and R&B — or as he puts it, lending the urban genre “un …
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In his first-ever release as Benito Martínez, Bad Bunny has teamed up with the Puerto Rican trio Los Rivera Destino for a special Father’s Day track titled “Flor.” Directed by Claudia Calderón, the new video sees the Latin trap star in a wholesome new light. Sporting matching red tuxedos, Martínez …
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Maluma has released a trailer for a new YouTube Original documentary, titled Lo Que Era, Lo Que Soy, Lo Que Seré: which translates to What I Was, What I Am, What I Will Be. Chronicling the young singer’s stratospheric rise — from a middle-class childhood in Medellín to global superstardom …
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Madrid trap artist C. Tangana reprises his gangster alter ego in his latest single and video, “Para Repartir,” or “To Give Away.” Produced by previous collaborator, Barcelona’s Alizzz, the new song craftily melds old-school son Cubano sounds with just a touch of Tangana’s signature trap beats. Directed by Santos Bacana, …
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The Recording Industry Association of America released a year-end revenue report this week that detailed the rapid growth of the Latin recorded music market in the United States. “Any conversation about the Latin music market starts with one word: streaming,” RIAA COO Michele Ballantyne wrote. According to the RIAA’s latest …
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J Balvin has made his mark on the mainstream music charts, and now the reggaeton star says he’s coming for the fashion throne too. Balvin has been announced as the face of the Guess Spring 2019 campaign, making him the first Latin man to front a campaign for the international …
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Early on the morning of January 11th — at roughly 2 a.m. in San Juan, Puerto Rico — an unusual broadcast aired live from Bad Bunny’s Instagram account. Instead of their beloved Benito, fans of the Latin trap singer were greeted by his friend and mentor René Pérez Joglar, AKA …
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