Nascent indie production outfit Little Spain and Sony Music Entertainment have provided Variety with the exclusive first look trailer for upcoming Movistar Plus+ Original “This Excessive Ambition” (“Esta Ambición Desmedida”), a unique look at the life and times of multifaceted Spanish musician, C. Tangana.
The trailer is dropping in the build up to “This Excessive Ambition’s” world premiere at the 71st San Sebastián Film Festival’s big screen Velodrome, which accommodates nearly 3,000 spectators.
Billed as “not a tour, not a documentary, it’s a tragedy in three acts,” the film curates more than four years of footage into an eye-opening look at life at the top of the music industry by way of the lauded Grammy Award-winning experimental musician, referred to as Pucho by his inner circle.
The project is dutifully directed by Santos Bacana, Cris Trenas and Rogelio González (“Now You Know”), creatives who share an intimate connection...
The trailer is dropping in the build up to “This Excessive Ambition’s” world premiere at the 71st San Sebastián Film Festival’s big screen Velodrome, which accommodates nearly 3,000 spectators.
Billed as “not a tour, not a documentary, it’s a tragedy in three acts,” the film curates more than four years of footage into an eye-opening look at life at the top of the music industry by way of the lauded Grammy Award-winning experimental musician, referred to as Pucho by his inner circle.
The project is dutifully directed by Santos Bacana, Cris Trenas and Rogelio González (“Now You Know”), creatives who share an intimate connection...
- 9/12/2023
- by Holly Jones
- Variety Film + TV
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Ed Sheeran rides the tide on a highlight from his fifth album, Tove Lo delivers a stripped down gem, Lil Baby stays guarded, and electronic music legend Brian Eno shows up twice, once with a rock legend and once with a rising house music star.
Ed Sheeran, “Life Goes On” (YouTube)
Tove Lo, “No One Dies From Love (Stripped from France)” (YouTube)
Lil Baby, “Go Hard” (YouTube)
Bethany Cosentino,...
Ed Sheeran, “Life Goes On” (YouTube)
Tove Lo, “No One Dies From Love (Stripped from France)” (YouTube)
Lil Baby, “Go Hard” (YouTube)
Bethany Cosentino,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
The Latin Recording Academy and the Government of Andalucía have reached an agreement that will likely see the 2023 Latin Grammys move to Spain for the first time in its 23-year history.
It was during a press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 22 that the “historic and unprecedented agreement” was announced that would make the region of Andalucía “host of several events in the next 3 years.” Sevilla is said to be the front-running city that would play host to the 24th Annual Latin Grammys.
“We are considering Sevilla to celebrate the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards this November, but we are still working through the logistics with our partners TelevisaUnivision. We will share additional details about the date and location of the next Latin Grammys soon,” Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, said in a statement.
Production for the show would be a collaboration between TelevisaUnivision and Spanish broadcaster Rtve (Radio...
It was during a press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 22 that the “historic and unprecedented agreement” was announced that would make the region of Andalucía “host of several events in the next 3 years.” Sevilla is said to be the front-running city that would play host to the 24th Annual Latin Grammys.
“We are considering Sevilla to celebrate the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards this November, but we are still working through the logistics with our partners TelevisaUnivision. We will share additional details about the date and location of the next Latin Grammys soon,” Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, said in a statement.
Production for the show would be a collaboration between TelevisaUnivision and Spanish broadcaster Rtve (Radio...
- 2/22/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Alvaro la Fuente’s year has been a whirlwind — a product of a budding, but frenetic musical career that has taken him across the world. Prior to releasing his first LP, La Cantera, which came out in May, the Spanish singer, who records under his stage name Guitarricadelafuente, was touring with only a handful of songs under his belt. Many of those tracks were acoustic-driven melodies dressed in La Fuente’s low-hum, classical drawl. But after realizing he wanted to make a full-length album, la Fuente joined forces with Raül Refree,...
- 12/2/2022
- by Vita Dadoo
- Rollingstone.com
The Latin Recording Academy shared its list of nominees for the 2022 Latin Grammys on Sept. 20. Bad Bunny swept the nominations, netting 10 nods overall. His chart-topping album "Un Verano Sin Ti" received nominations for album of the year and best urban music album. Rauw Alejandro, Christina Aguilera, and Rosalía also received a number of noms. On the evening on Nov. 17. Singer/songwriter Jorge Drexler took the most awards home, leading with six wins including record and song of the year for
"Tocarte" with C. Tangana, Best Pop Song for "La Guerrilla de la Concordia," Best Alternative Song for "El día que estrenaste el mundo," Best Singer/Songwriter album for "Tinta y Tiempo," and Best Portuguese Language Song (alongside Marisa Monte in "Vento Sardo"). Bad Bunny who wasn't present at the award show followed with five awards including Best Urban Album for "Un Verano Sin Ti," Best Urban Fusion Performance, and Best...
"Tocarte" with C. Tangana, Best Pop Song for "La Guerrilla de la Concordia," Best Alternative Song for "El día que estrenaste el mundo," Best Singer/Songwriter album for "Tinta y Tiempo," and Best Portuguese Language Song (alongside Marisa Monte in "Vento Sardo"). Bad Bunny who wasn't present at the award show followed with five awards including Best Urban Album for "Un Verano Sin Ti," Best Urban Fusion Performance, and Best...
- 11/18/2022
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Even critically acclaimed icons have bouts of insecurity. For Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler, Tinta y Tiempo was an album that “almost didn’t happen.” In the past, the Oscar-winning veteran had stepped out in the world and shared bits and pieces of unfinished tunes with fellow artists — something that had been a vital part of his songwriting process. But confined to his home in Spain during the pandemic, he found himself without that nurturing feedback to support him, and many songs remained incomplete. “Two years went by, and I still couldn’t finish them,...
- 10/14/2022
- by Ernesto Lechner
- Rollingstone.com
The 2022 Latin Grammy nominations were announced on September 20, with the awards going out November 17. So who will win Latin music’s top songwriting award, Song of the Year?
SEE2022 Latin Grammy predictions: Record of the Year is a battle between young stars and old favorites
Let’s go through the process of elimination here. Ricky Martin‘s “A Veces Bien y A Veces Mal,” Daddy Yankee‘s “Agua,” and Mon Laferte‘s “Algo Es Mejor” are probably here in part due to being alphabetically high on the ballot, and since none of them made much noise, they will likely not win. While Carla Morrison and Fonseca are both highly respected artists, their respective songs “Encontrarme” and “Besos En La Frente” also didn’t really make much of an impact. Those five are likely the filler nominees.
A few other nominees have a slight chance. “Hentai” by Rosalía might be too polarizing for most voters,...
SEE2022 Latin Grammy predictions: Record of the Year is a battle between young stars and old favorites
Let’s go through the process of elimination here. Ricky Martin‘s “A Veces Bien y A Veces Mal,” Daddy Yankee‘s “Agua,” and Mon Laferte‘s “Algo Es Mejor” are probably here in part due to being alphabetically high on the ballot, and since none of them made much noise, they will likely not win. While Carla Morrison and Fonseca are both highly respected artists, their respective songs “Encontrarme” and “Besos En La Frente” also didn’t really make much of an impact. Those five are likely the filler nominees.
A few other nominees have a slight chance. “Hentai” by Rosalía might be too polarizing for most voters,...
- 9/29/2022
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
I’ve discussed a couple of possible Latin Grammy winners for Album of the Year this year, but what about another general field category? Let’s look at the contenders for Record of the Year.
Alas, Pablo Alborán (“Castillos De Arena”), Camilo (“Pegao”), and Marc Anthony (“Pa’lla Voy”) are just here to fill up space. While Bad Bunny and Bomba Estéreo‘s “Ojitos Lindos” was a big hit and one of the best songs of the year, the academy has tended to shy away from rewarding Benito in the top categories, so I wouldn’t place it among the top contenders. Similarly, Shakira and Rauw Alejandro‘s “Te Felicito” was successful, but not the most successful here, and it isn’t as highly acclaimed as some of its rivals.
Both “Pa Mis Muchachas” by Christina Aguilera, Becky G, Nicki Nicole, and Nathy Peluso and “Baloncito Viejo” by Carlos Vives and Camilo could win,...
Alas, Pablo Alborán (“Castillos De Arena”), Camilo (“Pegao”), and Marc Anthony (“Pa’lla Voy”) are just here to fill up space. While Bad Bunny and Bomba Estéreo‘s “Ojitos Lindos” was a big hit and one of the best songs of the year, the academy has tended to shy away from rewarding Benito in the top categories, so I wouldn’t place it among the top contenders. Similarly, Shakira and Rauw Alejandro‘s “Te Felicito” was successful, but not the most successful here, and it isn’t as highly acclaimed as some of its rivals.
Both “Pa Mis Muchachas” by Christina Aguilera, Becky G, Nicki Nicole, and Nathy Peluso and “Baloncito Viejo” by Carlos Vives and Camilo could win,...
- 9/27/2022
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Bad Bunny leads the 2022 Latin Grammy Award nominations with 10 bids including Album of the Year (“Un Verano Sin Ti“) and Record of the Year (“Ojitos Lindos”), but can he finally win top honors from the academy? Scroll down for the complete list of contenders in all categories.
SEEBillboard charts: Number-one albums of 2022
The Latin Recording Academy has been somewhat ambivalent about Bad Bunny, judging from his track record over the years. He has won four times, but only in urban genre categories. He lost his three previous Album of the Year bids (for “Yhlqmdlg” and “Oasis” in 2020 and “El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo” in 2021) and his previous Record of the Year nom (for “Vete” in 2020). However, Bad Bunny has emerged as the biggest crossover Latin star in the world. “Un Verano Sin Ti” has topped the all-genre, all-language Billboard 200 albums chart for 11 weeks, which is more than any album in six years.
SEEBillboard charts: Number-one albums of 2022
The Latin Recording Academy has been somewhat ambivalent about Bad Bunny, judging from his track record over the years. He has won four times, but only in urban genre categories. He lost his three previous Album of the Year bids (for “Yhlqmdlg” and “Oasis” in 2020 and “El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo” in 2021) and his previous Record of the Year nom (for “Vete” in 2020). However, Bad Bunny has emerged as the biggest crossover Latin star in the world. “Un Verano Sin Ti” has topped the all-genre, all-language Billboard 200 albums chart for 11 weeks, which is more than any album in six years.
- 9/20/2022
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Bad Bunny’s major year continues: The Puerto Rican artist received the most nominations for the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, which the Latin Recording Academy announced on Tuesday morning.
Bad Bunny secured nods in several major categories: His song with Bomba Estereo, “Ojitos Lindos,” is nominated for Record of the Year, and his latest album, Un Verano Sin Ti, is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Urban Music Album. He competes with himself in a few categories: “Titi Me Pregunto” and the Aventura collaboration “Volvi” are up for Best Urban Fusion Performance,...
Bad Bunny secured nods in several major categories: His song with Bomba Estereo, “Ojitos Lindos,” is nominated for Record of the Year, and his latest album, Un Verano Sin Ti, is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Urban Music Album. He competes with himself in a few categories: “Titi Me Pregunto” and the Aventura collaboration “Volvi” are up for Best Urban Fusion Performance,...
- 9/20/2022
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
When Romeo Santos became the first Latino artist to sell out two consecutive shows at Yankees Stadium in 2014, it was clear he was a force to be reckoned with. Starting with his teenage days in the New York City-based band Aventura, the singer’s youthful falsetto and seductive flow has helped bring the decades-old Dominican style to soaring new heights over the years. The genre, which has roots in Afro-Dominican barrios, has been derided by the nation’s elites in the past, but Santos became a sensation and brought the...
- 9/1/2022
- by Amanda Alcántara
- Rollingstone.com
For many years, the music business seemed to think that Latin artists needed to follow a stereotypical crossover path to get global attention. Major acts, such as Bad Bunny and Maluma, debunked that idea by becoming undeniable stars without changing their sound or style to fit into the Anglo pop world. But years before either artist came along, it was Romeo Santos — the dimpled bachata heartthrob known for his sky-grazing falsetto — who helped pave the way by refusing to give into the industry machine.
Santos got his start singing in...
Santos got his start singing in...
- 7/22/2022
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
Here he comes now, sauntering down the sidewalk in L.A.’s Westchester neighborhood, a few blocks from Lax — iced coffee in hand, friend by his side, and a Whitney Houston song on his mind. “I’m saving all my love for youuuu,” he hum-sings with effortless soul and a soft smile, a friendly giant at 6’5″. He introduces himself as he approaches: “Hi, I’m Omar.”
Omar Apollo leads us into an unassuming house that looks like the venue for a typical college party inside, with strange doodles on the wall,...
Omar Apollo leads us into an unassuming house that looks like the venue for a typical college party inside, with strange doodles on the wall,...
- 4/1/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Over a drumroll reminiscent of a march or religious procession, the massive blue velvet curtains came falling down like a waterfall, and the stage at Madrid’s WiZink Center arena on Saturday turned into a dim lit club, complete with small tables, a bartender, a full orchestra and the evening’s master of ceremonies: the Spanish singer, rapper and songwriter C. Tangana, dressed in a double breasted striped suit and dark shades. “Thank you for being part of the most important gig of my fucking life,” he told the 15,000 fans...
- 3/6/2022
- by Nuria Net
- Rollingstone.com
With the continued crossover success of Latin music in the English-language marketplace, the Grammys have continued to evolve their Latin awards. This year the recording academy split up pop and urban music into their own categories (they were combined last year). So who can we expect to win on January 31? Let’s break down three of the top races.
SEE2022 Grammy predictions: Top 3 artists you shouldn’t underestimate for possible upsets Best Latin Pop Album
This award might be a tight race between American pop star/actress Selena Gomez and Colombian superstar Camilo. On one hand, this category does have its fair share of crossover winners like Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny, Shakira, and Marc Anthony, which helps Gomez a lot. Furthermore, she is very much in the public eye right now, doing promo for her new movie “Hotel Transylvania 4” as well as gaining awards buzz for her role in...
SEE2022 Grammy predictions: Top 3 artists you shouldn’t underestimate for possible upsets Best Latin Pop Album
This award might be a tight race between American pop star/actress Selena Gomez and Colombian superstar Camilo. On one hand, this category does have its fair share of crossover winners like Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny, Shakira, and Marc Anthony, which helps Gomez a lot. Furthermore, she is very much in the public eye right now, doing promo for her new movie “Hotel Transylvania 4” as well as gaining awards buzz for her role in...
- 12/29/2021
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Viewed through one lens, last night’s Latin Grammy Awards were full of unexpected awards and upsets. The 79-year-old Brazilian trailblazer Caetano Veloso and 24-year-old son Tom Veloso won over emerging stars like Rauw Alejandro and Camilo for Record of the Year; Panamanian salsero Rubén Blades beat out Bad Bunny, Natalia Lafourcade, and C. Tangana for Album of the Year; and the anthem “Patria Y Vida,” which soundtracked Cuban protests this summer, was chosen as Song of the Year over some of the biggest pop hits in recent months.
But...
But...
- 11/19/2021
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
Spanish rapper C. Tangana sat at a table covered in fruits and wine and looked ready for a feast when he took the stage at the 2021 Latin Grammys to perform “Ingobernable” with his family of collaborators. The ensemble sang and clapped along during the flamenco-inspired performance, which also included Nathy Peluso and Natalia Lafourcade.
Tangana is nominated for five Latin Grammy Awards this year, among the most of any artist, and has already picked up wins for Best Engineered Album (El Madrileño), Best Alternative Song (“Nominao” featuring Jorge Drexler), and...
Tangana is nominated for five Latin Grammy Awards this year, among the most of any artist, and has already picked up wins for Best Engineered Album (El Madrileño), Best Alternative Song (“Nominao” featuring Jorge Drexler), and...
- 11/19/2021
- by kiko martinez
- Rollingstone.com
This is the cover story of the inaugural issue of Rolling Stone en Español (December 2021). Translated from Spanish by Diego Ortiz.
“I didn’t listen to flamenco until I was 13,” Rosalía says. “When I listened to it, it was a turning point for me.” We’re at the iconic Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City, and she’s explaining the musical roots that have made her one of the most intriguing artists in pop today. After several encounters in 2020, today we are going to finish a conversation that began during a full-on pandemic.
“I didn’t listen to flamenco until I was 13,” Rosalía says. “When I listened to it, it was a turning point for me.” We’re at the iconic Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City, and she’s explaining the musical roots that have made her one of the most intriguing artists in pop today. After several encounters in 2020, today we are going to finish a conversation that began during a full-on pandemic.
- 11/17/2021
- by Diego Ortiz
- Rollingstone.com
Gloria Estefan to Open Latin Grammys With All-Star Medley Featuring Anitta, Carlinhos Brown and More
Update (11/15): The Latin Grammys has finalized its performance lineup, tapping Gloria Estefan to open the 22nd iteration of the show. Estefan, per a press release, will kick things off with a three-song medley (“Abriendo Puertos,” “Cuando Hay Amor,” and “Magalenha”) and she’ll be joined on stage by an array of guests including Anitta, Carlinhos Brown, Laércio da Costa, Pedro Capó, Farina Giulia Be and Diego Torres.
Update (11/2): Christina Aguilera will return to the Latin Grammys for the first time in over 20 years for an “extended performance” at this year’s ceremony.
Update (11/2): Christina Aguilera will return to the Latin Grammys for the first time in over 20 years for an “extended performance” at this year’s ceremony.
- 11/15/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Anitta has dropped the video for new single “Envolver.” The reggaeton-flavored track follows “Faking Love” featuring Saweetie, which arrived in October.
In her new self-directed visual, Anitta unapologetically embraces desire. The clip moves between two different locations and situations. In one, she dances alone as she sings. In the other setting, she lives out her wants with a dancer.
“Envolver” is Anitta’s fourth single of 2021, following “Faking Love,” “Girl From Rio” and “Loco.” Last week, Anitta and Saweetie performed their bouncy track on The Late Late Show Show With James Corden.
In her new self-directed visual, Anitta unapologetically embraces desire. The clip moves between two different locations and situations. In one, she dances alone as she sings. In the other setting, she lives out her wants with a dancer.
“Envolver” is Anitta’s fourth single of 2021, following “Faking Love,” “Girl From Rio” and “Loco.” Last week, Anitta and Saweetie performed their bouncy track on The Late Late Show Show With James Corden.
- 11/12/2021
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
The 2022 Latin Grammys are coming on November 18, so let’s see which artists could be the biggest winners of the night.
Camilo
This Colombian singer-songwriter is already the biggest nominee this year, racking up 10 bids for both his own songs and others he co-wrote. Wins in pop are likely, with the very real possibility of him claiming both Best Pop Song and Best Pop Vocal Album. Furthermore, he could pick up a win for Best Urban/Fusion Performance for “Tattoo (Remix)” alongside Rauw Alejandro, and is also a sure bet to win Best Tropical Song for his work as a songwriter on “Dios Así Lo Quiso.” And there’s also a possibility of Camilo sweeping the general field, especially since he is double nominated for both Song and Record of the Year in addition to his Album of the Year bid for “Mis Manos.” So he may need help carrying...
Camilo
This Colombian singer-songwriter is already the biggest nominee this year, racking up 10 bids for both his own songs and others he co-wrote. Wins in pop are likely, with the very real possibility of him claiming both Best Pop Song and Best Pop Vocal Album. Furthermore, he could pick up a win for Best Urban/Fusion Performance for “Tattoo (Remix)” alongside Rauw Alejandro, and is also a sure bet to win Best Tropical Song for his work as a songwriter on “Dios Así Lo Quiso.” And there’s also a possibility of Camilo sweeping the general field, especially since he is double nominated for both Song and Record of the Year in addition to his Album of the Year bid for “Mis Manos.” So he may need help carrying...
- 10/27/2021
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Colombian singer-songwriter Camilo dominated the announcement of the 2021 Latin Grammy Awards nominations, garnering 10, including nods in all three top categories — album of the year (for “Mis Manos”), record of the year (for “Vida de Rico” and “Amen”) and song of the year (for “Vida de Rico” and “Dios Así Lo Quiso”).
Also faring well with multiple nods were Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra with six, Spanish rapper C. Tangana with five and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny with four.
Most of these top-nominated artists have enjoyed multiple trips to the podium in previous years— especially Guerra, a 20-time Latin Grammy winner. C. Tangana and Bad Bunny have won twice before. But with his staggering 10 nominations this year, Camilo comes into the ceremony only ever having won once before, for last year’s best pop song (his acceptance appearance is pictured above).
The 22nd annual show airs on Univision Nov. 18 live at 8 p.
Also faring well with multiple nods were Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra with six, Spanish rapper C. Tangana with five and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny with four.
Most of these top-nominated artists have enjoyed multiple trips to the podium in previous years— especially Guerra, a 20-time Latin Grammy winner. C. Tangana and Bad Bunny have won twice before. But with his staggering 10 nominations this year, Camilo comes into the ceremony only ever having won once before, for last year’s best pop song (his acceptance appearance is pictured above).
The 22nd annual show airs on Univision Nov. 18 live at 8 p.
- 9/28/2021
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
The 2021 Latin Grammy Awards nominations have been announced. The Latin Recording Academy shared the nominees for the 22nd annual awards ceremony on Tuesday. Colombian singer-songwriter Camilo leads the list with 10 nominations, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Juan Luis Guerra follows with six nods, with Spanish artist C. Tangana receiving five. Bad Bunny and Tainy also...
- 9/28/2021
- by Aynslee Darmon
- ET Canada
The Latin Grammy nominations are in and leading the charge are Camilo, C. Tangana, and Bad Bunny.
Camilo has a total of 10 nominations including Record of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and one for “Amén”; Song of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and “Dios Asi Lo Quiso”; Best Pop Song “Vida De Rico,” and Best Pop Vocal Album for Mis Manos, among others.
Spanish Urban star C. Tangana earned five nominations, among them: Record of the Year for “Te Olvidaste,” Album Of The Year for El Madrileño, and Best Pop/Rock Song: “Hong Kong.”
Bad Bunny received four nods this year bringing his total career nominations to 15. His 2021 nominations include Album Of The Year for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Urban Music Album for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for “Booker T,” and Best Urban Song for “Dákiti.”
Bachata artist Juan Luis Guerra...
Camilo has a total of 10 nominations including Record of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and one for “Amén”; Song of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and “Dios Asi Lo Quiso”; Best Pop Song “Vida De Rico,” and Best Pop Vocal Album for Mis Manos, among others.
Spanish Urban star C. Tangana earned five nominations, among them: Record of the Year for “Te Olvidaste,” Album Of The Year for El Madrileño, and Best Pop/Rock Song: “Hong Kong.”
Bad Bunny received four nods this year bringing his total career nominations to 15. His 2021 nominations include Album Of The Year for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Urban Music Album for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for “Booker T,” and Best Urban Song for “Dákiti.”
Bachata artist Juan Luis Guerra...
- 9/28/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The Latin Grammy Awards, not to be confused with the Latin categories at the regular Grammys, honor the best music in the Latin-sphere, with contenders in both Spanish and Portuguese being eligible. This year in particular we have a lot of contenders, from big English-market crossovers to critically acclaimed gems. Let’s take a look at who could score big.
Massive crossover stars typically get recognized, so expect to see names like Bad Bunny and Kali Uchis come nominations day. The former has smashed this year with his hit song “Dákiti” featuring Jhay Cortez peaking at number-five on the Billboard Hot 100, which is rare for a Latin song. It also dominated the Hot Latin Songs chart and the Latin Airplay chart, as well as climbing high on the Rhythmic and Top 40 charts. Its parent album, “El Último Tour del Mundo,” is probably a lock for an Album of the Year...
Massive crossover stars typically get recognized, so expect to see names like Bad Bunny and Kali Uchis come nominations day. The former has smashed this year with his hit song “Dákiti” featuring Jhay Cortez peaking at number-five on the Billboard Hot 100, which is rare for a Latin song. It also dominated the Hot Latin Songs chart and the Latin Airplay chart, as well as climbing high on the Rhythmic and Top 40 charts. Its parent album, “El Último Tour del Mundo,” is probably a lock for an Album of the Year...
- 5/9/2021
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Myke Towers’ new album, Lyke Mike, is 65 minutes of dogged, hard-nosed trap — full of blaring bass that’s sure to wake up the neighbors, clenched, claustrophobic drums, and drubbing raps.
But “Pin Pin,” which comes early in the 23-song set, offers a welcome moment of levity: Towers builds the track around a cheery salsa sample, a brassy snippet borrowed from Tommy Olivencia’s “Periquito Pin-Pin.” This salsa/hip-hop hybrid has proved effective in the past, from Meshell Ndegeocello’s “Hot Night” to Common’s “Stolen Moments – Part III” to C. Tangana’s “Mala Mujer.
But “Pin Pin,” which comes early in the 23-song set, offers a welcome moment of levity: Towers builds the track around a cheery salsa sample, a brassy snippet borrowed from Tommy Olivencia’s “Periquito Pin-Pin.” This salsa/hip-hop hybrid has proved effective in the past, from Meshell Ndegeocello’s “Hot Night” to Common’s “Stolen Moments – Part III” to C. Tangana’s “Mala Mujer.
- 4/26/2021
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
This piece was originally published as a cover story in the March issue of Rolling Stone Colombia. Translated from Spanish by Diego Ortiz.
November 19th, 2020: C. Tangana is in Madrid. At midnight he receives an invitation from Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler to go into the studio and finish a pending session. The meeting — which coincided with the Latin Grammys, where Drexler was competing for Song of the Year — ended up being the foundation of “Nominao,” a set of hard rhymes to the beat of three chords and a bass drum.
November 19th, 2020: C. Tangana is in Madrid. At midnight he receives an invitation from Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler to go into the studio and finish a pending session. The meeting — which coincided with the Latin Grammys, where Drexler was competing for Song of the Year — ended up being the foundation of “Nominao,” a set of hard rhymes to the beat of three chords and a bass drum.
- 4/2/2021
- by Diego Ortiz
- Rollingstone.com
Alizzz’s production has been reliably unpredictable. “Body,” a collaboration with Pedro, and “Latinoamericana,” a track with Maikel Delacalle, both channeled the gloomy, slow-motion R&b that was so popular during the 2010s. “Para Repartir,” which features C. Tangana, paid tribute to traditional Cuban music. Another track with Tangana, “Pa’ Llamar Tu Atención,” embraced Brazilian baile funk.
Maybe it’s no surprise, then, that Alizzz’s recent work as a solo artist marks a headlong dive in another direction: His latest track, “Ya No Siento Nada,” is crunchy neo-grunge. “I...
Maybe it’s no surprise, then, that Alizzz’s recent work as a solo artist marks a headlong dive in another direction: His latest track, “Ya No Siento Nada,” is crunchy neo-grunge. “I...
- 2/19/2021
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
Could your weekend playlist use a little more seasoning? Rolling Stone Latin selects some of the best new music releases from Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Keep track of the latest in Latin via our playlist on Spotify.
Bad Bunny and Don Omar, “Pa’ Romperla”
Bad Bunny turned the urbano world upside down when he dropped his third LP and second release this year, Las Que No Iban a Salir, this past Mother’s Day. A collection of scrapped songs recorded partially in quarantine, the LP became an instant smash.
Bad Bunny and Don Omar, “Pa’ Romperla”
Bad Bunny turned the urbano world upside down when he dropped his third LP and second release this year, Las Que No Iban a Salir, this past Mother’s Day. A collection of scrapped songs recorded partially in quarantine, the LP became an instant smash.
- 5/15/2020
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Could your quarantine playlist use a little more seasoning? Rolling Stone Latin selects some of the best new music releases from Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Keep track of the latest in Latin via our playlist on Spotify.
Paloma Mami, “Goteo”
“[I’m] feeling like you need a Spanish mamí in your life,” purrs Paloma Mami — and she’s not wrong. The Chilean-American starlet brings her effortless New York cool to Latin America in the slinky, El Guincho-produced reggaetón track, “Goteo.” Produced by Argentine company the Movement, Paloma Mami’s latest video...
Paloma Mami, “Goteo”
“[I’m] feeling like you need a Spanish mamí in your life,” purrs Paloma Mami — and she’s not wrong. The Chilean-American starlet brings her effortless New York cool to Latin America in the slinky, El Guincho-produced reggaetón track, “Goteo.” Produced by Argentine company the Movement, Paloma Mami’s latest video...
- 5/1/2020
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Marco “Tainy” Masís first made a name for himself producing reggaeton classics alongside his mentors, the legendary duo Luny Tunes. Eventually, he’d play a critical role in the making of Grammy-nominated hits by Latin pop titans like J Balvin and Bad Bunny.
But this Friday, the acclaimed Puerto Rican producer arrives as an artist with his debut Ep, The Kids Who Grew Up on Reggaeton, released via his boutique label NEON16 and Roc Nation Records.
With the release of The Kids Who Grew Up on Reggaeton, Tainy ushers in...
But this Friday, the acclaimed Puerto Rican producer arrives as an artist with his debut Ep, The Kids Who Grew Up on Reggaeton, released via his boutique label NEON16 and Roc Nation Records.
With the release of The Kids Who Grew Up on Reggaeton, Tainy ushers in...
- 3/13/2020
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Puerto Rican producer Tainy links up with Fifth Harmony alumna Lauren Jauregui and Spanish rapper C. Tangana in the splendid new track, “Nada.” It’s the latest single off Tainy’s upcoming Ep, The Kids That Grew Up on Reggaeton: Neon Tapes, due out March 13th.
In the Elliott Muscat-directed video, the three stars indulge in a low-key backyard kickback, deep in the heart of Miami. Jauregui and Tangana exchange verses in English and Spanish, sparring gently over a glossy, tropical synth melody. “Sigue dándome nada,” or “You keep giving me nothing,...
In the Elliott Muscat-directed video, the three stars indulge in a low-key backyard kickback, deep in the heart of Miami. Jauregui and Tangana exchange verses in English and Spanish, sparring gently over a glossy, tropical synth melody. “Sigue dándome nada,” or “You keep giving me nothing,...
- 2/21/2020
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Spanish rapper, producer and composer C. Tangana has carved a niche for himself writing darkly clever verses fit for Forties crime dramas. Dominican singer-songwriter Natti Natasha, the most-watched woman on YouTube, enters his underworld in the new song, “Viene Y Va.”
Produced by Dvlp and Capi, the new song is a mesmerizing, highly-danceable blend of pop-reggaeton. Natasha brings her Caribbean swing to the devil-may-care chorus, “Esta vida viene y va,” or, “This life comes and goes.” Together the two exchange seductive lyrics, outlining a particularly successful rendezvous; Tangana lights the match,...
Produced by Dvlp and Capi, the new song is a mesmerizing, highly-danceable blend of pop-reggaeton. Natasha brings her Caribbean swing to the devil-may-care chorus, “Esta vida viene y va,” or, “This life comes and goes.” Together the two exchange seductive lyrics, outlining a particularly successful rendezvous; Tangana lights the match,...
- 1/25/2020
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Ricky Martin, Residente, and Bad Bunny joined forces for a cross-generational celebration of Puerto Rico’s musical heritage at the Latin Grammys on Thursday. The three stars performed their new collaboration “Cántalo,” which attempts a bold merger of canonical salsa, radio-friendly reggaeton and window-shaking trap.
“Cántalo” opened with full-throated singing from Martin, who also served as the host of this year’s Latin Grammys ceremony. A blast of horns signaled that it was time to pass the baton to Residente, who rapped with casual ferocity. The chorus reverted to full-throttle...
“Cántalo” opened with full-throated singing from Martin, who also served as the host of this year’s Latin Grammys ceremony. A blast of horns signaled that it was time to pass the baton to Residente, who rapped with casual ferocity. The chorus reverted to full-throttle...
- 11/15/2019
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
Miguel has released a new single, “Funeral,” a terse, electro-driven number about death and sex, which makes the first release from his upcoming Ep of the same name. The song, which clocks in at just over two minutes, sees Miguel singing over a bed of dramatic, surging synth beats.
“Send my regards to the mother and father,” he intones on the track, which was produced by Miguel, Deion Gill, Alekaei Savchenko and Arutiun Tamamian. “‘Cause somebody’s daughter I just fucking slayed/Blood on the carpet, it came from my heart/Once I start,...
“Send my regards to the mother and father,” he intones on the track, which was produced by Miguel, Deion Gill, Alekaei Savchenko and Arutiun Tamamian. “‘Cause somebody’s daughter I just fucking slayed/Blood on the carpet, it came from my heart/Once I start,...
- 11/1/2019
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Several years ago, the singer-songwriter Maye penned a track titled “My Love.” “I was playing it locally in Miami, and every time I would play it, I would get a reaction,” she recalls. The key was a downshift into the hook: A sudden drop in tempo just as the single surges into a shimmering chorus.
Maye spent years working closely with her collaborators, Fernando Belisario and Patrick Howard, to perfect a recording of her song. “Then ‘West Coast’ by Lana Del Rey came out,” Maye remembers. “I was like, fuck!
Maye spent years working closely with her collaborators, Fernando Belisario and Patrick Howard, to perfect a recording of her song. “Then ‘West Coast’ by Lana Del Rey came out,” Maye remembers. “I was like, fuck!
- 10/25/2019
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
Spanish wordsmith C. Tangana and Chilean-American R&b singer Paloma Mami spar over feelings of lust and shame in their shadowy new single, “No Te Debí Besar,” or, “I Shouldn’t Have Kissed You.”
Produced by frequent Tangana collaborator Alizzz, “No Te Debí Besar” is a psychological thriller of a reggaeton track: faint echoes of piano accentuate the vocalists’ cloak-and-dagger lyrics. “I come to you like a matador,” purrs Tangana in Spanish. “Prepared for the worst/Your love is like a bad pain.”
Paloma Mami plays a deceptively doe-eyed femme fatale in the video,...
Produced by frequent Tangana collaborator Alizzz, “No Te Debí Besar” is a psychological thriller of a reggaeton track: faint echoes of piano accentuate the vocalists’ cloak-and-dagger lyrics. “I come to you like a matador,” purrs Tangana in Spanish. “Prepared for the worst/Your love is like a bad pain.”
Paloma Mami plays a deceptively doe-eyed femme fatale in the video,...
- 9/13/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Madrid trap artist C. Tangana reprises his gangster alter ego in his latest single and video, “Para Repartir,” or “To Give Away.” Produced by previous collaborator, Barcelona’s Alizzz, the new song craftily melds old-school son Cubano sounds with just a touch of Tangana’s signature trap beats.
Directed by Santos Bacana, the new video takes after Tangana’s previous, Old Hollywood-tinged clip for “Un Veneno.” Filmed this past March in Havana, Cuba, Tangana plays a trickster with an insatiable lust for local women, gambling and other peoples’ motorbikes. Donning a black cowboy hat,...
Directed by Santos Bacana, the new video takes after Tangana’s previous, Old Hollywood-tinged clip for “Un Veneno.” Filmed this past March in Havana, Cuba, Tangana plays a trickster with an insatiable lust for local women, gambling and other peoples’ motorbikes. Donning a black cowboy hat,...
- 4/24/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
The Grammy-winning, Mexican-American heartthrob Miguel Jontel Pimentel is undeniably Latino — but as an R&B star who sings in English, he’s rarely counted among the league of Latin pop stars pervading American airwaves.
Yet that perception would change in 2017, after Miguel joined Mexican pop singer Natalia Lafourcade in a heartrending rendition of the Coco theme song, “Remember Me.” Miguel would push the bounds even further that year by flexing his Spanish-language skills in the jaunty funk-rock “Caramelo Duro“: a cut off his album War & Leisure, which features vocals by Colombian-American songstress Kali Uchis.
Yet that perception would change in 2017, after Miguel joined Mexican pop singer Natalia Lafourcade in a heartrending rendition of the Coco theme song, “Remember Me.” Miguel would push the bounds even further that year by flexing his Spanish-language skills in the jaunty funk-rock “Caramelo Duro“: a cut off his album War & Leisure, which features vocals by Colombian-American songstress Kali Uchis.
- 4/5/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
What might the baddest boys in Spain and Brazil do to get a woman’s attention? Madrid’s Latin Grammy-winning rapper C. Tangana, along with São Paulo baile funk artiste Mc Bin Laden, count the many stunts they’d pull in a springy new track released Thursday called “Pa’ Llamar Tu Atención,” or “To Get Your Attention.” Produced by Barcelona rapper-producer Alizzz, the track is Tangana’s first release since his 2018 single, “Un Veneno.”
Dutch director Jeroen Dankers trails the two pleasure-seeking MCs as they guzzle malt liquor, smoke joints...
Dutch director Jeroen Dankers trails the two pleasure-seeking MCs as they guzzle malt liquor, smoke joints...
- 1/25/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Iberian trap master C. Tangana premiered his new song, “Un Veneno” (translation: “A Poison”) on Wednesday, along with a luxe new video. Recorded alongside flamenco singer-songwriter Niño de Elche, the song flirts with the classic bolero style, but with an Afro-Cuban twist.
It’s a notable change of pace for the Mc, whose most recent release was “Booty,” a collaboration with Mexican-American pop starlet Becky G. “I may come from rap,” Tangana tells Rolling Stone. “But I consider myself an artist above any type of music or discipline, I do not believe in genre.
It’s a notable change of pace for the Mc, whose most recent release was “Booty,” a collaboration with Mexican-American pop starlet Becky G. “I may come from rap,” Tangana tells Rolling Stone. “But I consider myself an artist above any type of music or discipline, I do not believe in genre.
- 11/22/2018
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
How many colors can you fit into a single syllable? For Barcelona singer-songwriter Rosalía Vila Tobella, the range is near infinite. Where her 2017 debut, Los Ángeles, was painted in gradations of slate, her new follow-up, the flamenco-pop fusion record El Mal Querer — which loosely translates to Toxic Love — is dabbled with bursts of red, gold and saffron.
“I respect the flamenco tradition,” Rosalía tells Rolling Stone while seated inside Sony Music’s Manhattan headquarters. Wearing a pastel yellow utility jumpsuit and sneakers, she leaps out of her seat at times,...
“I respect the flamenco tradition,” Rosalía tells Rolling Stone while seated inside Sony Music’s Manhattan headquarters. Wearing a pastel yellow utility jumpsuit and sneakers, she leaps out of her seat at times,...
- 11/20/2018
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
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