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

Boston-born Puerto Rican rapper BIA is redefining what it means to break out from an underserved city. Known for her viral hits like “Whole Lotta Money” featuring Nicki Minaj, BIA has performed on major stages including Las Vegas, proving her versatility and star power. Despite Boston’s historic lack of support for urban artists, BIA’s rise signals new opportunities as local initiatives from Mayor Wu’s administration invest in hip-hop and Latinx talent. Discover how BIA’s journey from Medford to global stages is inspiring a new generation of artists.

Discover the top 8 perreo parties in 2025 bringing the heat across the U.S.—from NYC’s Bodega Rave to Miami’s HypePerreo. These events go beyond mainstream reggaetón, celebrating the Black-rooted, percussion-heavy sound of perreo with sweaty, sexy, and culturally rich dance floors curated by the community.

Perreo De Verdad: The Best Perreo Parties 2025

Perreo is lighting up cities across the U.S. in 2025, with standout events like NYC’s Bodega Rave and Miami’s HypePerreo leading the way. These gatherings go beyond commercial reggaetón, offering vibrant, percussion-driven spaces that honor the genre’s Black roots and cultural depth—transforming every dance floor into a celebration of rhythm, identity, and community.

Karol G’s Tropicoqueta: A Review

Karol G’s Tropicoqueta is a bold and musically diverse project that explores a wide range of Latin sounds with the help of top-tier collaborators. While the album showcases her versatility and artistic ambition, it also invites conversation around representation and visual storytelling, particularly in the rollout of singles like Latina Foreva.

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

Dominican rapper J Noa, known as La Hija del Rap, is making a bold impact on the Dominican hip-hop scene with her sharp lyricism, fearless storytelling, and socially conscious messages. From viral freestyles to her debut album Mátense Por La Corona, J Noa proves her versatility while addressing themes like mental health, feminism, and barrio life. Discover how this rising star is redefining rap in the Dominican Republic.

Sech: Panama’s Best Breakout Artist Since Flex, Redefining Reggaetón with Emotion and Legacy

Panamanian singer-songwriter Sech has emerged as the strongest contemporary voice since Flex’s “Te Quiero,” blending Latin urban roots, heartfelt lyricism, and genre-savvy versatility. From his breakout hit “Otro Trago” to sold-out shows at Puerto Rico’s El Choli and powerful features on Spotify’s LOUD Podcast, Sech is proving that Panama can compete at the highest level in reggaetón.

Jennifer Mota: The Trailblazing Historian Who Put Dominican Dembow on the Map

Jennifer Mota the pioneering writer and cultural curator, who transformed Dominican dembow storytelling from an overlooked sound to a celebrated genre. As the first to document its rich history for People Magazine and Remezcla’s “Si Tu Quiere Dembow” column, Mota’s insightful work counters xenophobic misconceptions and champions Dominican culture.