Latin Grammy-nominated Brazilian singer-actress Anitta has released “Me Gusta,” a new single with Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B and Puerto Rican singer-MC Myke Towers. The song is a lick off Anitta’s forthcoming Warner Records debut, which will be executive produced by Grammy-winning producer Ryan Tedder. Unabashedly bisexual and bilingual, Anitta and …
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Ricky Martin and Carla Morrison trade aching verses over hollow, snapping production on their new duet “Recuerdo.” The song is the third single off his brand new EP, Pausa, which also features Residente, Bad Bunny, and Pedro Capó. The two singers have complementary vocal styles: Morrison’s is light and lilting, …
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force citizens to remain in their homes, the enterprising Puerto Rican rapper-activist Residente has begun broadcasting weekly Instagram Live discussions with world leaders. In the interest of educating and connecting with listeners from across Latin America, previous broadcasts have featured Nayib Bukele, a resident …
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Boricua band Buscabulla have dropped a brand new video for their gauzy disco cut, “NTE.” It is the second single off their upcoming full-length debut, Regresa, out May 8th on Ribbon Music. “NTE” stands for “No Te Equivoques,” or “Don’t Get It Wrong.” Directed by Chris Gregory-Rivera and filmed by …
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Toward the end of the 2010s, Anglophone artists had produced their fair share of bilingual crossover tracks. Few, like 2017’s “Despacito,” yielded astronomical success on the pop charts, whereas others only doubled down on cynical gimmicks and Latino stereotypes, leaving a slew of largely forgettable singles in their wake. The …
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day: the record-breaking hitmaker Ozuna signs, seals and delivers a special love song to his native Puerto Rico in the breezy guitar ballad “100 Preguntas,” or “100 Questions.” Shot in San Juan, the Nuno Gomes-directed video follows a diverse group of Puerto Ricans showing affection …
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When indie luminary Manu Chao first released his 1998 debut, Clandestino — and the song of the same title — he sought to humanize the millions of migrants, survivors of civil war and poverty, hustling to survive on the mean streets of European cities. Often derided as “clandestinos,” or what …
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In May, almost exactly 13 years after Reik released their debut album, the Mexican trio scored their first Number One hit on the Latin Airplay chart: “Me Niego,”an indomitable, reggaeton-laced collaboration with the youthful hook-master Ozuna and the veteran rapper Wisin. The combination of molten pleading from Reik’s lead singer,Jesús …
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