Shakira’s explosive collaboration with Bizarrap in “BZRP Music Sessions Vol. 53” broke records and barriers, turning heartbreak into a global anthem of empowerment. Explore the impact of the track, its live performances, and why it marks a bold new era for the Latin pop icon.
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.
Discover how Chavi Leons is redefining bachata by blending traditional Dominican roots with modern pop influences. As the bachata pop movement grows under leaders like Prince Royce, Chavi brings soulful storytelling and innovative sounds to a genre long overlooked by the Latin music industry. Dive into the rise of bachata’s new wave and why artists like Chavi Leons are shaping its vibrant future.
Plan B’s Love and Sex remains a groundbreaking reggaetón album that boldly celebrated adult desire and sensuality. The cousin duo Chencho Corleone and Maldy from Guayama, Puerto Rico, pioneered a raw, unapologetic sound that shaped the genre’s evolution. Discover why fans still long for their return and how their legacy continues to influence Latin urban music.
Jesus Sepúlveda’s Mr. Tough Life on HBO Max is puro corazón con comedia. In just 29 minutes, he peels back layers of growing up Latino in L.A.—talking therapy, familia, and cultura—with hella humor and realness. This ain’t no watered-down stand-up. It’s for la comunidad, by la comunidad. If you want to laugh, reflect, and feel seen, Mr. Tough Life es pa’ ti.
Latinidad, long celebrated as a unifying identity, has deep roots in anti-Blackness and erasure. From the myth of mestizaje to modern-day media exclusion, Afro-Latinos have been systematically pushed to the margins. This critique explores the harms of Latinidad’s whitewashed foundations, citing voices like Janel Martinez, Rosa Clemente, Alan Pelaez Lopez, and Zahira Kelly who demand accountability and visibility for Black Latinxs.
Ian Lara’s Growing Shame on Comedy Central is puro corazón y chiste. En solo 30 minutos, el dominicano de Queens te lleva por un trip de risas, familia, luto, y lo awkward que es adulting. He’s chill, funny, and real con su cultura—sin tener que overexplain. It’s comedy con alma, donde te ríes, pero también te quedas pensando. This one? Mandatory pa’ cualquiera que quiera humor con raíz.
J Balvin accepting an Afro-Latino award as a white Colombian artist sparked widespread backlash, highlighting the ongoing erasure of Black Latinx artists in the music industry. The controversy reveals deeper issues of racism, cultural appropriation, and the need for accountability in Latin music.
Aida Rodriguez’s Fighting Words is more than a comedy special—it’s a raw, funny, and deeply personal reclamation of identity. From reuniting with her father in the Dominican Republic to spotlighting her Afro-Latina roots and Caribbean lineage, Rodriguez blends sharp wit with emotional depth. With a DJ set by Venus X setting the tone, she delivers a set that’s unfiltered, political, and proudly her own.
J Balvin and Tokischa faced intense backlash after their “Perra” music video was removed from YouTube for depicting two Black Latina women on leashes. The controversy drew condemnation from Colombia’s president and highlighted longstanding issues of racism and insensitivity in the Latin music industry.
