Brooklyn rapper J.I the Prince drops “Cherry Red 150,” a powerful tribute to Big Pun that dives deep into fame, betrayal, and survival. The emotional track marks a new chapter in J.I’s evolution.
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Dana Lu: The Dominican-American DJ Behind Chalet 7 Is Redefining Timeless House Music Curations
Dana Lu has turned her upbringing in New York City into a rich sonic foundation that now powers her identity as both producer and DJ. Through her Chalet 7 platform, she’s created opportunities where few existed. Her latest EP’s half‑million‑stream milestone (as reported) confirms her steady rise—and marks her as a bold, culturally expressive force in house and global dance music.
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.
Puerto Rican Rapper Villano Antillano Is Redefining What Power Sounds Like
Villano Antillano: Puerto Rico’s trans‑femme rap trailblazer, shattering Latin music’s macho norms with bold anti‑machismo lyrics, queer visibility, and global hits that redefine el movimiento.
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.
Sanky Panky: The Dominican Comedy That Turns “Mangando una Visa” into Laugh-Out-Loud Cinema
“Sanky Panky” is a Dominican cult comedy that hilariously explores immigration, tourism, and diaspora identity through sharp satire and unforgettable Caribbean storytelling.
Suzy Exposito: The Deadpan Latina Redefining Latin Music Journalism
Belizean-Cuban writer Suzy Exposito made history as the first Latina to write a Rolling Stone cover story and pioneered the magazine’s U.S. Latin vertical. From her Miami upbringing to her impact on pop culture, she’s become one of the most trusted voices in Latin music journalism today.
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…
Why Latinos Must Rethink the Word “Criminal” to Challenge ICE Raids and the Prison Industrial Complex
Latinos are rethinking the harmful label “criminal” amid inhumane ICE raids and systemic injustice. This powerful perspective challenges the prison industrial complex and calls for unconditional human dignity beyond legal status or past mistakes. Discover why redefining criminality is key to immigrant justice and community solidarity.
Reina de la Popola: How Tokischa Is Redefining Latin Music With Raw Power and Reinvention
the self-proclaimed “Reina de la Popola” Tokischa Altagracia Peralta—known simply as Tokischa—emerged as one of the most unapologetically original voices in Latin music. With a stage name that rolls off the tongue like a war…