Thalia’s first album on the EMI Latin label finds the Mexican singer and soap-opera starlet moving away from the disposable pop of her earlier discs in favor of richer, more diverse sounds. There are a few limp moments on En Extasis, but Thalia is clearly coming into her own as a singer. The switch …
Rock, vallaneto, cumbia, ska, zydeco, and more fuel Colombian singer/songwriter Carlos Vives’s latest party, aptly titled Rock de mi Pueblo. From the festive opening track “Como Tu,” Vives bounces nonstop among rhythms, music styles, and instruments to keep the celebration running red-hot. On “La Maravilla,” Vives sings about a woman who knows how to enjoy life while his …
Flex’s highly anticipated new album “La Evolucion Romantic Style” is a fusion of Panama Reggae, R&B, Hip Hop, and Dance Hall. Filled with innovative arrangements and cool vocals, “La Evolucion Romantic Style” was recorded in Panama and Mexico with producer Victor Delgado “Predikador”. Flex released his first US album “Te Quiero” in early 2008, becoming an instant success. …
Twelve of the late Tejano diva’s hits are collected here, making for an excellent introduction to her passionate singing. Though fans won’t find “Amor Prohibido,” arguably Selena’s biggest hit, all the others are here, including “Como la Flor” and “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” some of fellow vocalist Pete Astudillo’s best compositions. Overall, the album has a rollicking, vibrant …
Selena’s music and legacy is one of the most influential stories in Latin music history. Grammy Award winner and recipient of numerous awards throughout her career such as ‘El Premio Lo Nuestro’, ‘Billboard’, ‘Tejano Music Award’ and many others. Selena is an artist that broke all the barriers of music. Selena Remembered is a detailed …
Colombian soap star-cum-singer Carlos Vives continues drawing from the colorful palette of vallenato with 2001’s sunny, unfailingly upbeat, Grammy-winning Dejame Entrar. True to vallenato’s rich folk tradition, accordion figures prominently, but the kaleidoscopic grocery list of instruments in use also includes electric guitar, flute, piano, and quite possibly a kitchen sink. Stylistically, son, merengue, and paseo rhythms are …
Latin Superstar Grammy and Latin Grammy winner Juan Luis Guerra is releasing his highly-anticipated twelfth studio album, Todo Tiene Su Hora. The album was produced by Juan Luis himself and it features 10 studio tracks including the new single Tus Besos , which debuted at #5 on Billboard s Latin Airplay Chart. The song is a traditional Bachata …
The Latin Urban Music Phenomenon J Balvin, presents his new studio album La Familia. J Balvin continues to spread throughout the world. J Balvin reached #1 with his song Sola on the national radio charts in Colombia, while his international hit Yo Te Lo Dije , the official single in the US and Puerto Rico, continues to skyrocket …