The Internet took Rosalía’s live performance from her MOTOMAMI track “BIZCOCHITO” to the next level. Social media users are currently using the song’s intro as a meme – and we can’t get enough of it. The trend started earlier this month when videos of her MOTOMAMI World Tour surfaced. Not only did the fan-recorded videos[…]
[Content warning: This story contains mention of suicide] Mexican musician and multi-disciplinary artist Valiz Ortíz was found dead on Sunday, July 17. She was 39 years old. The news broke on Monday afternoon (July 18) after close friends began sharing condolences messages on social media in an outpour of grief that has highlighted two decades[…]
You’ve been living under a rock if you haven’t heard about the rise and fall of “Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu” by now. It’s been weeks since Tito Silva and Tefi C’s parody track caused viral hysteria on social media. It caused such a stir that it was recently taken down from streaming platforms due to[…]
Earlier this month, Ricky Martin was hit with a restraining order by a man who was later revealed to be his nephew. Despite the controversy surrounding the Puerto Rican singer, he’s scheduled to perform at Hollywood Bowl for the first time, alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic on Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July 23. Dennis[…]
System of a Down’s drummer John Dolmayan and lead vocalist Serj Tankian were celebrating Dolmayan’s 50th birthday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on July 15, when they joined a local street band for an impromptu performance of “Aerials.” It all started when the local rock cover band, Médium, was hired to play at[…]
Becky G lit up her hometown of Los Angeles as the headliner for MLB’s All-Star Week’s Extra Innings on Saturday, July 16, at Dodgers Stadium. The “MAMIII” singer and headliner gave fans a show and performed hits such as “Mayores,” “Shower,” and “Buen Día,” (off her new album Esquemas). Nothing but love for the hometown[…]
One of salsa’s most prominent Puerto Rican singers, Héctor Tricoche, passed away on Sunday (July 17). He was 66. Primera Hora reports that it was due to a heart condition. “It is with great sorrow that we officially confirm the death of our father, Héctor Noel Tricoche Albertorio at the age of 66[…]
It seems like Natanael Cano is turning the other cheek on Pepe Aguilar’s previous critiques against corridos tumbados. In a recent red carpet interview, Cano didn’t dismiss the idea of collaborating with the Aguilar Dynasty singer. Instead, he welcomed the suggestion. “Of course. I hope so,” Cano said when asked if he would ever sing[…]
Omar Apollo has been enjoying a career high since dropping his excellent album Ivory back in April — but he’s not done releasing new music. On Friday, he shared “Archetype,”an emotional R&B song that shows off his vocal range and extends the sonic universe he built on his full-length debut. The song’s romantic lyrics celebrate[…]
During the peak of the pandemic, the Puerto Rican rapper PJ Sin Suela spent countless hours in the hospital. He intubated hundreds of people. He pulled back-to-back 24-hour shifts. He checked pulses and oxygen levels nonstop. He delivered good and bad news to families. He got Covid and recovered. And then he found time to[…]
Our week just got brighter with Omar Apollo’s brand new single, “Archetype,” released today (July 15). With this new R&B track, the chameleon-like Mexican-American singer-songwriter gave his audience the first taste of his forthcoming extended album, IVORY (Marfil). Produced by Omar himself alongside Carter Lang and Oscar Santander, “Archetype” is a heart-wrenching ballad that describes[…]
Gorgeous singer and dancer Tacey shared her debut single “CONMIGO”, a story about meeting someone and wanting to dance with them all night long. The artist showcases her Argentine-US heritage through Spanglish lyrics but it is her beautiful vocal performance that does the heavy lifting, fused with urban beats and Latin pop melodies. It’s been[…]
Jay-Way drops a new piece featuring DIGITZZ, a song called “Deep End” which we’ve been loving! The two-minute compact song gets us all sentimental with a romance story in which “she stole my heart and I don’t know where the thief went”. With electric guitars and stunning trap beats, “Deep End” is the most laid-back[…]
International hitmaker Skales drops a new enticing single called “Say You Bad” remix featuring 1da Banton, one of this year’s Nigerian breakout stars. The song is included in Skales’ upcoming Sweet Distractions deluxe album which promises to be quite a treat. Check out the song down below! Fusing incredible Afrobeats and hip-hop-like lyrics as well[…]
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 Lyzza, Bad Gyal, and Caloncho. Follow[…]
Doris Anahí is sitting in a cafe in Mexico City, talking to Rolling Stone on the phone, when a tiny hummingbird lands directly in front of her and flutters its wings. “It’s my ancestors saying, ‘What’s up!’” she says with a laugh. She’s been in Mexico for a few weeks; she arrived first in Guadalajara[…]
On July 14, The Recording Academy announced that the 2023 Grammy Awards would return to Los Angeles, CA. After a year hosted in Sin City, Music’s Biggest Night will take place on Feb. 5 at the Crypto.com Arena. The official nominations will be announced on Nov. 15. “It’s the comeback we’ve been waiting for!” the[…]
Cardi B is getting some love from the daughter of a late wrestling legend she mentions in her newest song “Hot Shit.” The lyrics are making her fans wonder if they’ll ever see the icon appear in the WWE. Cardi B name dropping JIMMY SNUKA for the win.?? #wwe ? #HipHop @TaminaSnuka @TheRock pic.twitter.com/fWjSa0DA07 Jimmy[…]
As can be seen on TikTok, the Latine community isn’t the only one jamming out to “Titi Me Preguntó” and the rest of the hits off Un Verano Sin Ti. Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, released its 2022 mid-year music report on July 14. Among its key findings is that Latine[…]
On July 13, Apple Music announced their newest addition to their Up Next artist roster. The artist chosen is none other than the emerging family trio Yahritza Y Su Esencia, who’s been on a sky-rocketing rise since the release of their viral hit “Soy El Único.” “I started singing and like, playing the guitar, because[…]
Despite citing issues with the song’s promotion, Cardi B finally released the official music video for “Hot Shit,” featuring Lil Durk and Kanye West. And it seems it was worth the wait. If it’s one thing Cardi is known for, it’s her alluring visuals. In the new Marvel-looking music video, the rapper starts on top of[…]
