Katelina Eccleston

Katelina "Gata" Eccleston is a leading cultural and reggaeton critic, historian, artist, and executive producer known for her groundbreaking work centering Black Latinx voices in music and media. As the creator of Reggaetón con la Gata, she has become a pioneering force in documenting the genre's Afro-diasporic roots. Her writing has appeared in outlets such as Rolling Stone, PAPER, and Complex, offering sharp, culturally rich commentary on Latin music and identity. Gata also served as the executive producer and host of Spotify Studios’ LOUD: The History of Reggaeton podcast, the first of its kind inspired by her Perreo 101 Podcast. Through her multi-hyphenate career, Eccleston has redefined what it means to archive, critique, and shape the future of Reggaeton.

La Fiera Típica: El Nuevo Rostro del Merengue que Desafía TradicionesCulture

La Fiera Típica: El Nuevo Rostro del Merengue que Desafía Tradiciones

Katelina EcclestonJuly 27, 2025
J.I the Prince Honors Big Pun and Opens Up About Fame, Trauma in “Cherry Red 150”

J.I the Prince Honors Big Pun and Opens Up About Fame, Trauma in “Cherry Red 150”

Katelina EcclestonJuly 25, 2025
Dana Lu: The Dominican-American DJ Behind Chalet 7 Is Redefining Timeless House Music Curations

Dana Lu: The Dominican-American DJ Behind Chalet 7 Is Redefining Timeless House Music Curations

Katelina EcclestonJuly 24, 2025
Suzy Exposito: The Deadpan Latina Redefining Latin Music Journalism

Suzy Exposito: The Deadpan Latina Redefining Latin Music Journalism

Katelina EcclestonJuly 21, 2025
Why Latinos Must Rethink the Word “Criminal” to Challenge ICE Raids and the Prison Industrial ComplexCommentaryCulture

Why Latinos Must Rethink the Word “Criminal” to Challenge ICE Raids and the Prison Industrial Complex

Katelina EcclestonJuly 20, 2025
Dos Flakos: The Dominican DJ Duo Spinning Identity, Bronx, & Diaspora Into Every SetCulture

Dos Flakos: The Dominican DJ Duo Spinning Identity, Bronx, & Diaspora Into Every Set

Katelina EcclestonJuly 21, 2025
BIA Breaks Barriers: Boston’s Puerto Rican Rapper Shines with Hit Collabs and Vegas Performances

BIA Breaks Barriers: Boston’s Puerto Rican Rapper Shines with Hit Collabs and Vegas Performances

Katelina EcclestonJuly 21, 2025
‘La Hija del Rap’: J Noa’s Powerful Mark on Dominican Hip-Hop

‘La Hija del Rap’: J Noa’s Powerful Mark on Dominican Hip-Hop

Katelina EcclestonJuly 23, 2025
Not All “Safe Spaces” Are Safe: What I experienced behind the Scenes of an Out of touch All-Girl Reggaetón Party: sorrypapitourCulture

Not All “Safe Spaces” Are Safe: What I experienced behind the Scenes of an Out of touch All-Girl Reggaetón Party: sorrypapitour

Katelina EcclestonJuly 20, 2025
The Top Authentic Reggaeton Parties Led By Femmes Across The U.S.Culture

The Top Authentic Reggaeton Parties Led By Femmes Across The U.S.

Katelina EcclestonOctober 11, 2025