Panamanian singer-songwriter Sech has announced the release of his upcoming sophomore album, titled 1 of 1. The follow-up to his Latin-Grammy-nominated debut, Sueños, the new album is slated for release on May 21st via Rich Music. Sech dropped the news on Thursday, during an exclusive listening party on Zoom. Comprised …
Read More »Inside Reggaeton's Unsung Black History
Maidel “La Sista” Canales vividly recalls the “reggaeton fever” of the Nineties. At 16, Canales and her brother, four years her senior, formed the rap duo “Los Brothers,” performing in the streets of Loíza, Puerto Rico, during cultural festivals. “Everyone in Loíza wanted to be a reggaetonero,” says Canales, now …
Read More »Premios Tu Música Urbano Is Back: Nicky Jam, CNCO, Natti Natasha to Perform
After the Latin Grammys put reggaeton on life support — and the Anglophone Grammys did no better — the need for a Latin urban awards show has never been more apparent. “Whether you like it or not,” Bad Bunny said in 2019, “[urbano artists] are representing Latinos worldwide.” So began …
Read More »Anuel AA Turns Dracula AA in New 'Keii' Video
Anuel AA brings a hint of Miami to Transylvania in the video for his brand-new single, “Keii.” The song is one of many tracks that will feature on his debut album for Sony Music Latin, due 2020. The Spliff TV-directed video begins in a gothic cathedral, where a striking young …
Read More »Mala Rodríguez, Guaynaa Party With Big Freedia in New 'Dame Bien' Video
Spanish rapper Mala Rodríguez teams up with Puerto Rican goofball Guaynaa in the racy new reggaeton track, “Dame Bien,” or “Give It to Me Good.” And with an assist from Big Freedia, Queen of New Orleans bounce, the two acquaint themselves with a different kind of perreo intenso. Flanked by …
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