This is our weekly compilation of newly released bite-sized song reviews from our talented music writers. Discover new favorites, read nuanced criticism of the week’s hottest releases, and much more. Who knows, you might walk out of this with a new fave or two. Some of the featured artists include Yahritza y Su Esencia and[…]
Yesterday (Oct. 5), a report by hacktivist group Guacamaya started making rounds with purported confidential documents from Mexico’s national defense department. The leaked documents allegedly included a report of the Chilean singer Mon Laferte and feminist groups being watched closely by the Mexican army. Guacamaya actually released the bombshell reports three weeks ago. The report[…]
Just when we thought we had reached the peak of Shakira and Gerard Piqué’s headline-heavy split, people are still weighing in on all the drama. Even Ozuna is referencing the divorce on a new track called “Te Pienso.” The song’s lyrics describe Ozuna going out to forget about his woes, but after one too many[…]
In Colombia, the city of Cali is often regarded as the unofficial capital of its Pacific coast. Known for its rich Afro-descendant heritage, the Pacific’s diasporic customs are layered and unique yet inextricably linked to Afro-Colombian communities in Palenque and the Caribbean coast. Pacific rhythms like currulao and chirimiya are both preserved by oral teachings[…]
Christina Aguilera has an unexpected fan in the heavy metal band Slipknot. One of the group’s co-founding members, Shawn Crahan, recently revealed that he had added her music, and Ariana Grande’s, to his playlist. a man with culture and exquisite taste! Crahan is better known as “Clown” in Slipknot, being one of the band’s percussionists.[…]
This year’s Red Bull Batalla USA National Final is about to go down. Over 7,000 ambitious MCs applied, and only 16 finalists remain. The nation’s final will officially take place on Oct. 8 at the Soho Studios in Miami, FL. Following the USA Qualifier Events in Dallas (July 16) and Los Angeles (July 30), the[…]
Last month, Bad Bunny shook the internet when he dropped the docu-style music video for “El Apagón,” a track off his record-breaking album Un Verano Sin Ti. Within the music video, there is a nearly-20-minute documentary titled “Aquí Vive Gente” by Puerto Rican journalist Bianca Graulau. The documentary covers the gentrification, displacement, and abandonment of Puerto Ricans on[…]
After going viral on TikTok for dancing to one of our favorite quinceañera classics, “El Tao Tao,” the K-pop group MustB got to recreate the magic of their viral video with Grupo Control, the masters of the Tao Tao themselves, this past weekend (Sep. 30) during one of their concerts in the Cameron County Amphitheater[…]
Tickets for Feid’s first U.S. tour went on sale this morning (Oct. 5), and his concerts began selling out in minutes. Many fans are taking to Twitter to express their disappointment over not securing their tickets. Y ahora un poema ?? pic.twitter.com/UpHa6t7ENu Since the early release of Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo Te Pirateamos El Álbum last[…]
On Oct. 4, Amazon Music revealed their newest Amazon Originals compilation, La Nueva Pack, to honor figureheads with reimagined tributes by newcomers. The first installment celebrates two reggaeton icons: Daddy Yankee and Wisin y Yandel. The up-and-coming artists that covered Daddy Yankee include Puerto Rican artist ROBI (who covered “Tu Principe”), Spanish rapper PtaZeta (covering[…]
Anuel AA and his manager Frabian Eli Carrion have recently parted ways professionally. On Friday (Sept. 30), the Puerto Rican superstar responded to a lawsuit filed by Carrion that claims a breach of contract. Carrion has long guided Anuel AA’s career to superstardom. Carrion was also the CEO of Anuel AA’s Real Hasta la Muerte,[…]
Daddy Yankee is a beloved reggaeton legend. We all love and know him, but he has allegedly pretended not to know some people he came up with. In a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, Fat Joe said he used to see Daddy Yankee in the Bronx, NY when the musician was still up-and-coming. However,[…]
Bad Bunny’s World’s Hottest Tour wrapped up this weekend with incredible news. Not only was the U.S. leg tour successful, but the last two stadium shows made history. His last U.S. performances (Sept. 30 and Oct. 1) at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA, marked two of the highest-grossing shows to date. To put[…]
The roof was literally on fire at one of Daddy Yankee’s recent concerts in Argentina. The Puerto Rican icon paused the show to make sure his fans and the venue’s staff were safe during the incident. Se prendió fuego una parte del escenario en #laultimavueltatour de daddy yankee en argentina ? tamos bien pero esperando[…]
Karol G’s $trip Love Tour is showing how artistic and resilient the Colombian songstress is. From flying Ferraris to opening up about almost quitting music, the arena tour is as iconic as she is. The latest surprise? La Bichota brought out Grupo Firme to sing a couple of songs with her during her concert stop[…]
On Friday (Sep. 30), Bad Bunny’s legacy was commemorated in a special way. Oct. 1 has officially been named Bad Bunny Day in Los Angeles, CA. Bad Bunny last night receiving the official certificate of declaring “Bad Bunny Day” in the city of Los Angeles ??? pic.twitter.com/rPU3Xy61vQ While Bad Bunny was in Inglewood for his[…]
On Saturday (Oct. 1), Bad Bunny met with Vanessa Bryant backstage at his concert in Inglewood, CA. The Puerto Rican superstar and long-time Kobe fan invited Vanessa out to enjoy his World’s Hottest Tour. It’s no secret that Bad Bunny is a Kobe fan. A few days after the Los Angeles icon’s passing in Jan.[…]
Los Dúo, the critically acclaimed record by Juan Gabriel, is returning with a new rendition, Los Dúo 3, and Anahí might be the missing ingredient. As of yesterday (Sep. 29), the former RBD pop star shared a sentimental video on TikTok of the two artists recording in the studio at Juanga’s home. But the real[…]
The 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards took place on Thursday (Sept. 29) at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida. It comes as no surprise that Bad Bunny had yet another successful award show as he led the winner’s list with nine trophies. The Puerto Rican icon was followed by Farruko and Karol G. La[…]
Summer might be over, but Natti Natasha and María Becerra are keeping the party going with their new collaboration, “Lokita.” The provocative song was produced by DJ Luian y Mambo Kingz. The music video was directed by Venezuelan director Nuno Gomes and it was shot in the historic Casa de La Cultura in Buenos Aires,[…]
Wisin y Yandel are revisiting one of their hits with Rosalía. The Spanish pop star features on a new version of “Besos Mojados,” released yesterday (Sep. 29) on the duo’s final album La Última Misión. The reimagination is aptly titled “Besos Moja2.” Besos Moja2 @rosalia HOY 8 pm EST #LaÚltimaMisión ??? pic.twitter.com/sSygW5WGPN Wisin y Yandel[…]
