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Sech

From the birthplace of Reggaeton, we finally have a superstar. Singer, songwriter, rapper and producer...this multi-talented musician is determined to push his Panamian imprint in Urbano

This Latino Week...
Historic Beat Battle: Tainy Vs. Luny

As the government’s guidelines to quarantine are extended, creatives all around the globe have taken their hidden and not-so-hidden talents to the gram.

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Top Ten Hits April 2020

Another week of lockdown, another week of boredom...but wait! Here’s our Top Ten Hits of April 2020 to keep your spirits up and hips swaying through quarantine...

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Reggaeton Artists who Turned to Religion

With the celebration of the Easter Holiday just gone by, we remember some of the artists who underwent a religious career transformation

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Top 10 Female Reggaeton Artists

We may have come a long way since the days of overt misogyny in Urban Latin Music, but the industry is still dominated by men and their narrative. 2019, however, was a big year for breakthrough female artists who continue to rise…

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Rels B

From Rosalia, to C Tangana, it's clear that there's a new wave of Spanish talent in town.

In-depth Interviews
A Soulful Voice from Brazil

Natacha Andueza Bosch talks to emerging Brazilian vocalist Sarah Roston, who draws on a range of influences from funk, soul, jazz, to reggaeton and traditional Brazilian music

Reviews
J Balvin: 'Colores' Review

Bright, bold and vivacious? Yep, that's J Balvin for you. Well him AND his brand new album 'Colores', the 10 track Album that brings hope and colour in times of uncertainty. Here's our song-by-song review...

This Latino Week...
Reggaeton artists to host virtual shows amidst coronavirus crisis

As the virus crisis continues to deepen, social gatherings and live events have been forced to be cancelled or postponed...

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Reggaeton producer Tainy releases his first EP

Puerto Rican producer Tainy, made an appearance this time as an artist with his debut EP, ‘The Kids Who Grew Up on Reggaeton: Neon Tapes’ , released via his boutique label NEON16 and Roc Nation Records.

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Top 10 Hits of March 2020

If you are stuck at home waiting for the sun to come out…I bring you the heat with the best tracks of the month that will make you look forward to sunny days again!

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Top 10 February Hits

We are just a few weeks away from the star of the spring, so let’s start to get warmer with the hits that have been on repeat everywhere this February!

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TOP 10 PERFORMANCES AT PREMIOS LO NUESTRO 2020

Did you miss one of the most popular award ceremonies on national Spanish-language television? Don’t worry we got you covered! Here are the best performances of the night.

Things That Matter To
Things That Matter To...Flavia Coelho

From the morros of Rio de Janeiro where she was born to the paved streets of Paris, where she now resides, Flavia Coelho has travelled the world and is at home where her music feels welcome. Needless to say, the Brazilian has…

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Top 10 Romantic Reggaeton Classics

It's almost that time of year again. Yes ladies and gents - Roses are red, violets are blue. V-day is here and we've got something for you!

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Myke Towers

It is no big secret that Reggaeton is today what Salsa used to be years ago for many Puerto Ricans: The National soundtrack. The Island of Enchantment has - and continues - to give rise to a new wave of world-class talent, and…

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Top 10 Hits to Kick off your 2020

With 2020 well under way, here's our list of tracks trending in the Latin clubs and kicking off our year.

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Spotlight on...Rosalia

She might have started off singing flamenco, but truth is Rosalia has now become a multifaceted international pop-star.

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Reggaeton Hits of the Decade

With the new year fastly approaching AND the end of yet another decade, that’s right - ten years have passed since the likes of Don Omar and his Virtual Diva - it is only fair that we curate the best reggaeton tunes of the decade…

Culture Guides
THE LUKAS MUSIC WINNERS 2019

Undoubtedly the best ever year in terms of the range and quality of nominations, we proudly present this year’s LUKAS winners 2019 for Outstanding Contribution to Music

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Top Ten Autumn Hits 2019

We really didn't want to accept it, but even we have to admit that summer is well and truly over. But although the days are getting colder and shorter, that just means the nights, and parties, get longer! These sizzling…

In-depth Interviews
Reggaeton Soul

At the age of 19, Manuel Turizo is fast becoming the latest Colombian sensation to explode in the world of Reggaetón. His first hit 'Una Lady Como Tú' received over 1.3 billion YouTube views, while 'Vaina Loca…

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Manuel Turizo

A deep, authoritative voice, laced with the charm, typical of the Colombian costeño, Manuel Turizo is the new voice of the romantic, poetic Reggaeton coming out of Colombia that is storming the world. At a mere 17 years of age,…

Things You Should Know About...
Things You Should Know About...Colombian Reggaeton

Reggaeton may have been born in Panama and Puerto Rico, but lately it seems that the reggaeton everyone wants to hear is Colombian. Artists such as Carlos Vives, Kevin Roldan and Lalo Ebratt are storming the charts in what…

This Latino Week...
At the request of their fans, Jacob Forever and Nacho release the remix "Te liberé"

The Cuban Jacob Forever and the Venezuelan Nacho are premiere! After several days of promotion in social networks, Latin urban singers have just given the green light on YouTube to their new collaborative song.

In-depth Interviews
Caribbean Calm

Pedro Capó’s single featuring Alicia Keys and Farruko has become the song of this summer. With its feel good lyrics and calming reggae tinge, embodying the spirit of the Hispanic Caribbean, Calma has accrued 1.4 billion views on…

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Karol G has good results in the African continent singing in Spanish

The Colombian singer Karol G continues to go beyond with her music, and with her last presentation, she overcame cultural and language barriers, something that she herself did not believe. The artist participated this weekend at…

Reviews
Daddy Yankee performs @ 02 Arena

London provided an electric atmosphere at The 02 but the performance by the King of Reggaetón didn't do it justice, says Abhijit Kapadia

This Latino Week...
Don Chezina, Wisin and Jon Z will put you on the beat of "3G

In the firstly, Wisin has united his voice to that of the Puerto Ricans Don Chezina and Jon Z for a new song that promises to make all reggaeton lovers to dance.

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Sounds Like London

A new generation of Latin musicians in London are creating entirely new genres as they draw on and fuse the sounds of urban London and British pop with tropical beats and melodies to produce a Spanglish melting pot of unique…

Preview
J Balvin performs @ The Endz Festival June 2019

Colombian Reggaeton superstar lights up South London

In-depth Interviews
Cuba's Real Royalty

When Charles and Camilla visited Cuba in March this year they were probably unaware that Cuba has its own royalty in the shape of popular female Cuban Rap duo “La Reyna y La Real” (“Reyna” being a popular Cuban name which is…

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The Sunday X-Perience Bank Holiday Top Ten

The Sunday Xperience has become THE party to go on Sundays due to its vibe and dancing crowd, but it is all down to the music played there, a mix of Reggaeton with doses of Dancehall, Afrobeats, Baile Funk and Salsa. Ahead of a…

Reviews
Louie Vega’s E.O.L. Soulfrito @ Royal Festival Hall

Little Louie Vega's Nuyorican soul turns the South bank concert hall into a club night. Latinolife's review with special video reportage

Latin Londoners
LATIN LONDONER #23 Mike Kalle - Urban Latin Artist

Born in London to Colombian parents, Mike Kalle is the leading light of the young, creative Latino community. Referred to as the godfather of UK Latin Hip Hop, Mike won a LUKAS two years running as Urban Latin Act of the Year.…

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HEARTSONGS

Lila Downs is back – with not one but Dos Corazones – a new song which she will be debuting live in…

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Reggaeton Revolution: 20 years of UK Urban Latin Culture 

Back in 2004, when the UK music industry was ignoring reggaetón and Maluma was in nappies,…

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Brazilian Music
Things That Matter… Jards Macalé

Having worked with some of the biggest names in Brazilian music, including Joao Donato, Gal Costa,…

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Top Ten Mexican Male Singers of all Time

Since the days when Mexico was a serious rival to Hollywood in terms of film production and quality…

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Urban
Top 10 Female Reggaeton Artists

We may have come a long way since the days of overt misogyny in Urban Latin Music, but the industry…

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Urban
TOP 10 Latin Hip Hop Artists

Dominated by Caribbean talent - from Venezuela and Puerto Rico to Cuba and the Dominican Republic…