Chicago’s Lester Rey reinvents Boogaloo, blending salsa, soul, and house with queer and Latinx voices to create a vibrant sound rooted in heritage.
Cristela Alonzo’s Upper Classy Is Her Best Stand-Up Yet: Riveting, Honest, and Hilarious
Cristela Alonzo delivers her most riveting Netflix special yet in Upper Classy, blending sharp humor, heartfelt storytelling, and unmatched stage presence.
Latinos: Let’s Talk About Whiteness
Latino identity often romanticizes racial mixing, masking deep-rooted anti-Blackness in both Latin America and the U.S. It’s time to confront these erasures.
Goyo’s Pantera — A Fierce and Transformative Solo Debut
Afro-Colombian artist Goyo makes a powerful solo debut with Pantera, a genre-blending album that fuses Afrobeats, hip-hop, reggaetón, and Pacific Colombian rhythms. After rising to fame with ChocQuibTown, Goyo steps into her own spotlight, collaborating with artists like Greeicy, Afro B, and Pras, and producers such as !llmind and Slow Mike. Through bold lyrics and vulnerable storytelling, Pantera celebrates Black identity, womanhood, and Afro-Latina resistance, solidifying Goyo’s legacy as a groundbreaking force in Latin music.
Thalia Made A Dominican Styled Dembow ‘Esa Calor Me Toca’ And We Kindly Say “No Gracias”
When Latin pop star Thalía decided to dip her toes into dembow with a track that sounds suspiciously like Yailin La Más Viral’s “Bing Bong,” it felt less like cultural appreciation and more like trend-chasing. Coming from a polished corner of the Latin industry that’s historically dismissed “El Movimiento” as too raw or unsophisticated, Thalía’s sudden pivot into Dominican street sounds — a culture she’s never been part of — lands awkwardly at best. The result? A song that mimics the swagger without carrying any of its heart. No gracias.
Why Ivy Queen, Is The Queen of Reggaeton
Before there was global crossover, before record-breaking streams, and before reggaetón was sanitized for radio, there was Ivy Queen—a fearless, sharp-tongued, unapologetically feminist powerhouse from Añasco, Puerto Rico, who refused to be silenced…
Planta Industrial’s “Teteo in The Bronx”: Redefining Afro-Latinx Sound and Identity from the Borough to the World
Planta Industrial’s “Teteo in The Bronx” blends post-punk, reggaetón, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms to deliver a bold anthem celebrating Afro-Dominican roots and Bronx culture. This groundbreaking track showcases the duo’s unique sound and powerful storytelling, positioning them as leading voices in the Afro-Latinx music scene. Perfect for fans seeking fresh, authentic Latinx music that breaks genre boundaries.
Bad Bunny’s Residency in Puerto Rico: A Guide
If you’re headed to Puerto Rico pa’ Bad Bunny’s residency, no te quedes solo en el show—explore Old San Juan, hit up spots like La Placita y José Enrique pa’ la mejor comida boricua, and support los artisans de la isla. Take mad pics pero always con respeto, move eco-friendly, and soak up la vibra real de la isla. Debi tirar más fotos, pero más importante, vive la isla con corazón y pa’ la gente. ¡Eso es!
History: The AfroLatinx Pioneers Who Shaped Media Forever
Meet the powerful Afro-Latinx thinkers shaping the framework of AfroLatinidad today—Janel Martinez, Dr. Alan Pelaez Lopez, Dr. Rosa Clemente, Melania Luisa Marte, and Zahira Kelly. Their groundbreaking work in media, poetry, activism, and scholarship has challenged anti-Blackness in Latinidad and centered Black feminist thought in powerful, lasting ways.
‘Neon’ Just Dropped on Netflix—and It’s the Reggaetón Show We’ve Been Waiting For
Netflix’s Neon, created by Shea Serrano and Max Searle, just dropped—and it’s already making waves for how it centers reggaetón with humor, heart, and cultural authenticity. Backed by Scooter Braun’s SB Projects and executive produced by Daddy Yankee, the series brings in heavy hitters like Suzy Exposito and Katelina “La Gata” Eccleston as consultants to make sure it gets the culture right. With sharp writing, layered characters, and intentional representation—especially of Afro-Latinas in the industry—Neon isn’t just a music comedy, it’s a blueprint for how to tell Latine stories with nuance and respect.