Wisin & Yandel’s first album, Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio, came out in 2000. For millennial hip-hop heads, that was the year Outkast’s Stankonia and Ghostface Killah’s Supreme Clientele dropped. For rock fans, that’d be the year Radiohead released Kid A. And for zoomers, well, that was three years before Olivia Rodrigo was even born.
All of that is a long-winded way of saying Wisin has been around for a minute now. But if his new album, Mr. W, is any indication, he’s an O.G. who...
All of that is a long-winded way of saying Wisin has been around for a minute now. But if his new album, Mr. W, is any indication, he’s an O.G. who...
- 4/25/2024
- by Juan J. Arroyo
- Rollingstone.com
No one takes the crown from the king. On Wednesday night, Don Omar delivered a high-energy, career-spanning celebration as part of his Back to Reggaeton tour stop in Los Angeles. During a nearly two-hour, 40-song show at the Kia Forum, Don Omar delivered a set filled with old-school perreo while also paying tribute to the artists that paved the way for him.
Don Omar, draped in a leather coat with red fur, hit the stage sitting atop a massive silver skull throne. He was surrounded by a dozen dancers and...
Don Omar, draped in a leather coat with red fur, hit the stage sitting atop a massive silver skull throne. He was surrounded by a dozen dancers and...
- 3/28/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
If you ask the members of Grupo Frontera why they’ve become such a phenomenon in música mexicana, they’ll probably say they’re just having fun.
“Cumbias, I don’t want to say we revived them,” says vocalist Payo Solis, looking hesitantly at his bandmates at first. Then he adds: “But when we started playing them, it gave the genre a whole new life.”
Over the last year, the Texan band has rocketed to the top of Latin music, even joining Bad Bunny onstage at Coachella 2023 for a rendition...
“Cumbias, I don’t want to say we revived them,” says vocalist Payo Solis, looking hesitantly at his bandmates at first. Then he adds: “But when we started playing them, it gave the genre a whole new life.”
Over the last year, the Texan band has rocketed to the top of Latin music, even joining Bad Bunny onstage at Coachella 2023 for a rendition...
- 3/20/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
As reggaetón continues to dominate the music charts, the genre's legends, including Daddy Yankee, Tego Calderón, Ivy Queen, and Don Omar remain more relevant than ever for their roles in shaping a movement that originated in Puerto Rico and eventually went global. But Don Omar's comeback has been a long-awaited one. The leyenda known for his early 2000s hits like "Dale Don," "Sácala," and "Salió el Sol," has officially returned to the scene with his "Back to Reggateon" US Tour, produced by Cmn. The tour not only marks his highly anticipated return to the stage but also beautifully celebrates his two-decade-long career and its impactful contributions to the genre.
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On Saturday, March 9, Don Omar took to the Barclays Center stage to perform a sold-out show that left the audience filled with joy and nostalgia.
Related: America Ferrera Didn’t Win an Oscar, but Her Monologue Will Live on For Latinas
On Saturday, March 9, Don Omar took to the Barclays Center stage to perform a sold-out show that left the audience filled with joy and nostalgia.
- 3/14/2024
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
In our Q&a /feature series Tell Me Más, we ask some of our favorite Latine artists to share some inside info about their lives and habits, revealing everything from their most recent read to the songs that get them hyped. This month, Grammy-winning artist Goyo, a member of legendary group ChocQuibTown, drops in to talk about her latest turn as a solo act, Afro-Latine representation, and what she's got in store for us in 2024.
As reggaetón, afrobeats, and trap become global, their distinct sounds and formulas become more cemented. However, rapper and singer Goyo has always defied the confines of a single genre. As a member of the award-winning group ChocQuibTown, the sound that she helped craft along with her brother Miguel "Slow" Martinez and Carlos "Tostao" Valencia, combined elements of traditional African percussion, Colombian folk, hip-hop, dancehall, and reggaetón. Now, as she continues her musical journey, this time as a solo artist,...
As reggaetón, afrobeats, and trap become global, their distinct sounds and formulas become more cemented. However, rapper and singer Goyo has always defied the confines of a single genre. As a member of the award-winning group ChocQuibTown, the sound that she helped craft along with her brother Miguel "Slow" Martinez and Carlos "Tostao" Valencia, combined elements of traditional African percussion, Colombian folk, hip-hop, dancehall, and reggaetón. Now, as she continues her musical journey, this time as a solo artist,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
La Bichota got her flowers!
On Thursday, Premio Lo Nuestro celebrated the best in Latin music at its annual awards show, welcoming unexpected collaborations onstage and awarding trophies to both newcomers and leaders of Spanish-language music across genres.
Leading the wins of the evening was Karol G, who — despite not being in the audience — won the most awards of the evening with nine. Along with four genre-specific trophies, the Mañana Será Bonito star won awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Remix of the Year for “Una...
On Thursday, Premio Lo Nuestro celebrated the best in Latin music at its annual awards show, welcoming unexpected collaborations onstage and awarding trophies to both newcomers and leaders of Spanish-language music across genres.
Leading the wins of the evening was Karol G, who — despite not being in the audience — won the most awards of the evening with nine. Along with four genre-specific trophies, the Mañana Será Bonito star won awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Remix of the Year for “Una...
- 2/23/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The Blonde Don meets Don Omar!
Rolling Stone can exclusively announce that Don Omar will bring Machine Gun Kelly onstage during a special performance of “Danza Kuduro” at Thursday’s Premio Lo Nuestro.
“Seeing my song go viral in Mgk’s voice absolutely blew my mind,” Don Omar tells Rolling Stone in a statement. “It’s incredible to see how music can transcend generations, genres, and languages.”
The performance will be part of a medley of hits from the reggaeton legend as he receives the Global Icon award at the Univision awards show.
Rolling Stone can exclusively announce that Don Omar will bring Machine Gun Kelly onstage during a special performance of “Danza Kuduro” at Thursday’s Premio Lo Nuestro.
“Seeing my song go viral in Mgk’s voice absolutely blew my mind,” Don Omar tells Rolling Stone in a statement. “It’s incredible to see how music can transcend generations, genres, and languages.”
The performance will be part of a medley of hits from the reggaeton legend as he receives the Global Icon award at the Univision awards show.
- 2/21/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The nominations for Premio Lo Nuestro 2024 are here!
The nominees were announced on Monday (January 22), and Maluma leads the list with 14 noms to his name, followed by Featherweight with 13, Grupo Frontera with 10 and Karol G and Feid with nine each.
They are all up for Artist of the Year, as well as acts like Bad Bunny, Ozuna and Shakira.
The Premio Lo Nuestro winners are chosen by fan votes, recognizing 180 artists in 38 categories across the tropical, pop and Mexican music genres.
Nominees are selected through a partnership with Uforia, which takes into account airtime on Univision Radio and digital streaming numbers, as well as evaluations from a committee made up of music and entertainment industry experts, via Billboard.
The ceremony will be hosted by Galilea Montijo, Clarissa Moline and Angélica Vale, and will air live on Univision on Thursday, February 22 beginning at 7 pm Et from Miami, Fla.
Fans can...
The nominees were announced on Monday (January 22), and Maluma leads the list with 14 noms to his name, followed by Featherweight with 13, Grupo Frontera with 10 and Karol G and Feid with nine each.
They are all up for Artist of the Year, as well as acts like Bad Bunny, Ozuna and Shakira.
The Premio Lo Nuestro winners are chosen by fan votes, recognizing 180 artists in 38 categories across the tropical, pop and Mexican music genres.
Nominees are selected through a partnership with Uforia, which takes into account airtime on Univision Radio and digital streaming numbers, as well as evaluations from a committee made up of music and entertainment industry experts, via Billboard.
The ceremony will be hosted by Galilea Montijo, Clarissa Moline and Angélica Vale, and will air live on Univision on Thursday, February 22 beginning at 7 pm Et from Miami, Fla.
Fans can...
- 1/22/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
When you’re 15, you start having big dreams. Your future possibilities start crystallizing the more you learn about how the world, and life in general, works. Your sense of self evolves, and you start getting ready to dive into the world of being an adult with responsibilities and expectations.
Marcos “Tainy” Masís dove in when he was 15. At that young age, he became the youngest high-profile reggaeton producer and was thrust into the spotlight. By the age of 16, he had produced chart-topping hits, like “El Telefono” and “La Barria,” for...
Marcos “Tainy” Masís dove in when he was 15. At that young age, he became the youngest high-profile reggaeton producer and was thrust into the spotlight. By the age of 16, he had produced chart-topping hits, like “El Telefono” and “La Barria,” for...
- 1/6/2024
- by Juan J. Arroyo
- Rollingstone.com
The gods of reggaeton have made peace. On Tuesday, Don Omar and Dadd Yankee shared sweet Instagram posts announcing that the longtime rivals had ended their on-and-off feud following a conversation “from the heart.”
“Today we close the book that kept the best chapters of our controversial rivalry. Thank you for your words and for listening to mine, which came from the heart too,” Omar wrote in Spanish. “I wish you and your family the best. Thank you for your competitive spirit and admirable discipline, but even more so, thank...
“Today we close the book that kept the best chapters of our controversial rivalry. Thank you for your words and for listening to mine, which came from the heart too,” Omar wrote in Spanish. “I wish you and your family the best. Thank you for your competitive spirit and admirable discipline, but even more so, thank...
- 12/13/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, the Beatles release their decades-in-the-making ‘final song,’ Megan Thee Stallion sheds her dark past, and Olivia Rodrigo delivers a shimmery ballad for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes soundtrack. Plus, new tracks from Kid Cudi, Jung Kook, and Mgmt.
Megan thee Stallion, “Cobra” (YouTube)
Olivia Rodrigo, “Can’t Catch Me Now” (YouTube)
The Beatles, “Now and Then” (YouTube)
Kid Cudi feat. Pharrell and Travis Scott,...
Megan thee Stallion, “Cobra” (YouTube)
Olivia Rodrigo, “Can’t Catch Me Now” (YouTube)
The Beatles, “Now and Then” (YouTube)
Kid Cudi feat. Pharrell and Travis Scott,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Have we suddenly been transported back to the 2000s? Looking at the state of reggaetón right now, it might seem that way. From Baby Rasta Y Gringo recently releasing a masterclass in the genre, Chencho linking up with Wisin for the banger "Loco X Perrearte," and Tainy making his teachers proud by continuing to push the limits of perreo, there is plenty of new reggaetón for fans to be excited about. Now, Luny Tunes are back with "Sandunga," a brand new single that dropped on Nov. 2 and reaches deep into their bag of beats to remind you just how big of a role they played in making reggaetón what it is today. And acho man, it's heavy.
While the word sandunga can have different connotations in different parts of Latin America, in Puerto Rico it is an Africanismo that signifies the essence of the party. It is that essential raw,...
While the word sandunga can have different connotations in different parts of Latin America, in Puerto Rico it is an Africanismo that signifies the essence of the party. It is that essential raw,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
By now, we’ve sen Don Omar do a little bit of everything: salsa, cumbia, kuduro, danzon. But he’s always at the top of his game when he brings fans back to his old-school reggaeton days and reminds them why he’s still the Don of the genre.
His new song, “Sandunga” is no exception. The historic collaboration sees Don Omar unite reggaeton heavyweights Wisin Y Yandel and the legendary producer Luny Tunes. It’s not the first time they’ve worked together, and their connection is apparent in the song’s full-throttle sound.
His new song, “Sandunga” is no exception. The historic collaboration sees Don Omar unite reggaeton heavyweights Wisin Y Yandel and the legendary producer Luny Tunes. It’s not the first time they’ve worked together, and their connection is apparent in the song’s full-throttle sound.
- 11/3/2023
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
Miami – Last week, at his Washington D.C. tour stop, Colombia born singer-songwriter, and global Latin music superstar Maluma, premiered a heartfelt and extremely personal video for his song “Procura” off his newly released album, Don Juan. The video features a huge surprise and is a very special moment for Maluma.
Visualizer for “Procura”
In September, Maluma and Mexican singer-songwriter Carin León, reached #1 on TikTok for their song “Según Quién.” The track has accumulated over 2.4 billion views and 1 million creations on the platform. Earlier this month, Maluma performed the track alongside Carin León on Good Morning America and solo on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. He also treated viewers to a performance of “Coco Loco” on GMA.
Maluma’s sixth studio album Don Juan, was released in August via Sony Music Latin – listen Here. The record features 25 songs including 6 bonus tracks and Maluma’s previously released singles “La Fórmula” with Marc Anthony,...
Visualizer for “Procura”
In September, Maluma and Mexican singer-songwriter Carin León, reached #1 on TikTok for their song “Según Quién.” The track has accumulated over 2.4 billion views and 1 million creations on the platform. Earlier this month, Maluma performed the track alongside Carin León on Good Morning America and solo on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. He also treated viewers to a performance of “Coco Loco” on GMA.
Maluma’s sixth studio album Don Juan, was released in August via Sony Music Latin – listen Here. The record features 25 songs including 6 bonus tracks and Maluma’s previously released singles “La Fórmula” with Marc Anthony,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Vibra Urbana is gearing up for its 2024 event! On Tuesday, the Miami edition of the festival announced that Anuel AA and Rauw Alejandro will headline the festival on Feb. 17 and 18, respectively, at Miami Dade County’s fairgrounds.
Arcangel and Farruko will perform as second-liners, while artists such as Jay Wheeler, Ivy Queen, Young Miko, Rels B, Nicki Nicole, and Piso 21 also appear on the performers’ list. The poster for the festival, released Tuesday, also teases a yet-to-be-announced special guest.
This is both Anuel and Rauw’s third time headlining...
Arcangel and Farruko will perform as second-liners, while artists such as Jay Wheeler, Ivy Queen, Young Miko, Rels B, Nicki Nicole, and Piso 21 also appear on the performers’ list. The poster for the festival, released Tuesday, also teases a yet-to-be-announced special guest.
This is both Anuel and Rauw’s third time headlining...
- 10/17/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Chencho Corleone is on FaceTime with his entire roster. On Thursday night, the Puerto Rican reggaetonero released the video for his single “Good Times,” in which he sings to a casual partner (or several of them) about their secret rendezvous.
The video, directed by Jessy Terrero, opens with Corleone answering a FaceTime call while sitting at a bar. The visual jumps to show pole dancers backstage getting ready for their show, and Corleone dialing several women.
“I’m all yours, you’re all mine,” Corleone promises in the lyrics as...
The video, directed by Jessy Terrero, opens with Corleone answering a FaceTime call while sitting at a bar. The visual jumps to show pole dancers backstage getting ready for their show, and Corleone dialing several women.
“I’m all yours, you’re all mine,” Corleone promises in the lyrics as...
- 9/15/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Akon will be treating his fans to nothing but the hits on a new North American set to launch this fall.
The 15-date “Superfan Tour” will kick off Nov. 2 at Tabernacle in Atlanta and wrap Dec. 10 at the House of Blues in Dallas. During the trek, Akon will play a set filled with fan-favorite tracks from the past 20 years, such as “Right Now (Na Na Na)” and “Soul Survivor.”
Tickets for the “Superfan Tour” will go on sale Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. local time. An artist presale will kick off tomorrow,...
The 15-date “Superfan Tour” will kick off Nov. 2 at Tabernacle in Atlanta and wrap Dec. 10 at the House of Blues in Dallas. During the trek, Akon will play a set filled with fan-favorite tracks from the past 20 years, such as “Right Now (Na Na Na)” and “Soul Survivor.”
Tickets for the “Superfan Tour” will go on sale Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. local time. An artist presale will kick off tomorrow,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
In our Q&a feature series Tell Me Más, we ask some of our favorite Latine artists to answer the questions only their BFFs know about them, revealing everything from their most recent read to the songs that get them hyped. This month, we sit down with Puerto Rican alternative reggaetón artist Álvaro Díaz.
Álvaro Díaz has a secret ingredient that makes his musical recipe superb. The Puerto Rican artist, known by family and fans as Alvarito, is simply being himself. As fans anticipate the release of his sophomore album, "Sayonara," Díaz confirms the sound may be different from his first album, but his authenticity will always be his main sabor.
Related: Tell Me Más
"If you took my last album 'Felicilandia' and said 'this is a reggaetón album,' when they listen to it, it's not what they expect from a reggaetón album," he tells Popsugar Juntos. "If you...
Álvaro Díaz has a secret ingredient that makes his musical recipe superb. The Puerto Rican artist, known by family and fans as Alvarito, is simply being himself. As fans anticipate the release of his sophomore album, "Sayonara," Díaz confirms the sound may be different from his first album, but his authenticity will always be his main sabor.
Related: Tell Me Más
"If you took my last album 'Felicilandia' and said 'this is a reggaetón album,' when they listen to it, it's not what they expect from a reggaetón album," he tells Popsugar Juntos. "If you...
- 8/28/2023
- by Zayda Rivera
- Popsugar.com
Last summer, as Bad Bunny wrapped his "Un Verano Sin Ti" concerts with back-to-back shows in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the Coliseo, he brought out several special guests - including fellow Puerto Rican artists Tommy Torres, Villano Antillano, and Young Miko. And on the third and final night of the tour, he shared the stage with RaiNao (whose real name is Naomi Ramírez). It was a full-circle moment for the rising indie artist because it came only weeks after Bad Bunny (real name Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio) shared that he had been listening to RaiNao's song "Luv" all summer long. While performing alongside the No. 1 artist in the world was a significant moment in RaiNao's musical career - one she shares she will always be grateful for - the proudly queer singer and songwriter was already making a name for herself in Puerto Rico's alt-perreo scene following her debut EP,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
Intro: Dominic Toretto and Brian O’Conner head down to Rio for the fifth entry in the Fast and Furious franchise. The most popular of the sequels, this one reunites Dom and Brian with several friends from previous films. Brings Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson into the ensemble. And takes the whole series in a new direction. The movie is Fast Five, and it’s about to be Revisited.
Set-up: Justin Lin thought he was done with the Fast and Furious movies after directing two of them. But while doing press for the fourth film in the series in 2009, he met a lot of passionate fans who had him re-thinking his plan to step away. And then Universal not only promised that the filmmaker would be able to do something different with the fifth film – they demanded that it be something different. In late 2009, Adam Fogelson was hired as the chairman of Universal,...
Set-up: Justin Lin thought he was done with the Fast and Furious movies after directing two of them. But while doing press for the fourth film in the series in 2009, he met a lot of passionate fans who had him re-thinking his plan to step away. And then Universal not only promised that the filmmaker would be able to do something different with the fifth film – they demanded that it be something different. In late 2009, Adam Fogelson was hired as the chairman of Universal,...
- 7/23/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Now, that’s a unexpected crossover — but we’re high-key living for it. Machine Gun Kelly performed at Mad Cool Festival on Thursday, and early in his set, he surprised fans by singing a cover of none other than Don Omar’s smash reggaetón hit “Danza Kuduro.”
“Spain, thank you so much for welcoming me to your country. I can feel all the love here today,” Mgk told the crowd in near-perfect Spanish. (He even used the vosotros verb conjugation used in Spain.) “In return, I’d like to sing...
“Spain, thank you so much for welcoming me to your country. I can feel all the love here today,” Mgk told the crowd in near-perfect Spanish. (He even used the vosotros verb conjugation used in Spain.) “In return, I’d like to sing...
- 7/7/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
This episode of Revisited was Written by Cody Hamman, Narrated by Travis Hopson, Edited by Juan Jimenez, Produced by Adam Walton and Chris Bumbray, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
After two sequels apart, the Fast and Furious family is reunited in the fourth film. Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, the gang’s all here. And yes, they’re racing cars once again… but this time the stakes are life or death. We’re going back to 2009 to talk about Fast & Furious (watch it Here) for this episode of Revisited.
Universal tried something different with the third film in the Fast and Furious franchise. Rather than make it a direct follow-up to the previous films, they brought in new characters. Teenagers they thought would be more appealing to the youth market. They got a decent movie out of it, but not a lot of pay-off. Tokyo...
After two sequels apart, the Fast and Furious family is reunited in the fourth film. Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, the gang’s all here. And yes, they’re racing cars once again… but this time the stakes are life or death. We’re going back to 2009 to talk about Fast & Furious (watch it Here) for this episode of Revisited.
Universal tried something different with the third film in the Fast and Furious franchise. Rather than make it a direct follow-up to the previous films, they brought in new characters. Teenagers they thought would be more appealing to the youth market. They got a decent movie out of it, but not a lot of pay-off. Tokyo...
- 7/5/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Everywhere he goes, Bad Bunny represents where he comes from and the artists who inspired him. For his Rolling Stone cover story, out today, the Puerto Rican star wanted to honor the reggaeton heroes he looked up to as a kid by wearing jewel-encrusted medallion necklaces featuring their logos. Designed by Avi Davidov and Ofir Ben-Shimon, the medallions represent the decades-long careers of Puerto Rican luminaries Tego Calderón, Héctor El Father, Wisin Y Yandel, Arcángel, Don Omar, and Daddy Yankee.
“These chains are of the people whose music I grew up with,...
“These chains are of the people whose music I grew up with,...
- 6/21/2023
- by Tomás Mier and Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
It only comes when summoned, the local legend says. A shark ‘of God-like proportions’ – some say a megalodon – known as el Demonio Negro and bent on vengeance. It’s the reason why the once prosperous coastal town is now all but deserted. Only a small group of men can be seen when the family arrives. They’re hanging around outside a pub, behind a grim-faced man who is introduced as El Rey (Raúl Méndez). No, he says, the family will not find a hotel. The kids don’t look too disappointed. it was never going to be much of a holiday anyway, being dragged along on another of their dad’s work trips.
Their dad, Paul (Josh Lucas) is a representative of the oil company which until recently employed most of the townsfolk. He’s there to check out the rig, and has to do that regardless, though it takes a hefty bribe to.
Their dad, Paul (Josh Lucas) is a representative of the oil company which until recently employed most of the townsfolk. He’s there to check out the rig, and has to do that regardless, though it takes a hefty bribe to.
- 6/17/2023
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week Doja Cat drops her boisterous first solo single of the year, Gunna sets the record straight, and Gracie Abrams’ gifts us a dissonant deluxe track, plus great songs from Don Omar, Victoria Monét, and Bonny Doon.
Doja Cat, Attention (YouTube)
Ángela Aguilar and Steve Aoki, “Invítame A Un Café” (YouTube)
Peggy Gou, “(It Goes Like) Nanana” (YouTube)
Gunna, “Back to the Moon” (YouTube)
Gracie Abrams, “Unsteady” (YouTube)
Victoria Monét,...
Doja Cat, Attention (YouTube)
Ángela Aguilar and Steve Aoki, “Invítame A Un Café” (YouTube)
Peggy Gou, “(It Goes Like) Nanana” (YouTube)
Gunna, “Back to the Moon” (YouTube)
Gracie Abrams, “Unsteady” (YouTube)
Victoria Monét,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
For months now, thanks to the steady drumbeat of both Universal’s ace marketing department and various members of the cast on social media, we have been informed that “Fast X,” the tenth movie in the franchise, is “the beginning of the end of the road.” And that an eleventh film, once again directed by French filmmaker Louis Leterrier (who joined the series after creative differences led to Justin Lin leaving “Fast X” mid-production), is soon on the horizon.
Everybody is back for “Fast X,” from series regulars like Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster and Sung Kang to more recent additions like John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel and Jason Statham, to car-loving characters completely new to the franchise like Brie Larson, Alan Ritchson, Jason Momoa (stealing every scene he’s in), Daniela Melchior and, for some reason, Rita Moreno. Because when you think about the fuel-injected “Fast and Furious” franchise,...
Everybody is back for “Fast X,” from series regulars like Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster and Sung Kang to more recent additions like John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel and Jason Statham, to car-loving characters completely new to the franchise like Brie Larson, Alan Ritchson, Jason Momoa (stealing every scene he’s in), Daniela Melchior and, for some reason, Rita Moreno. Because when you think about the fuel-injected “Fast and Furious” franchise,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
As Dominic Toretto (played with muscle-y esteem by Vin Diesel) once said, "I live my life a quarter-mile at a time." When 2001's "The Fast and the Furious" came out, this sentiment referred to Dom's love of street racing. But on the eve of the premiere of "Fast X," the 10th entry in the series, perhaps Dom should've said he lives his life a quarter-century at a time.
The release of "Fast X" marks 22 glorious years of the "Fast" saga, and as the 25-year mark approaches, it seems that Diesel and company are eager to give their long-running franchise a big, splashy final act. Because the "Fast" films are not based on any pre-existing source material, the journey from each movie to the next has been thrillingly unpredictable as the Torettos and their extended family reach bigger and crazier heights.
Now that Diesel, the rest of the ensemble cast, and...
The release of "Fast X" marks 22 glorious years of the "Fast" saga, and as the 25-year mark approaches, it seems that Diesel and company are eager to give their long-running franchise a big, splashy final act. Because the "Fast" films are not based on any pre-existing source material, the journey from each movie to the next has been thrillingly unpredictable as the Torettos and their extended family reach bigger and crazier heights.
Now that Diesel, the rest of the ensemble cast, and...
- 5/17/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Consider the hatchet buried between Don Omar and Cosculluela. The two reggaeton artists decided to meet in the middle on their first-ever collaboration, “Bandidos,” which simmers over a theatrical beat and makes room for both musicians to boast about their skillset while settling their feud.
“It has been a great journey to collaborate with Cosculluela on this song,” Omar shared in a statement. “He was the one who approached me, and I have to say that the result was beyond what we expected. The energy that we put behind our...
“It has been a great journey to collaborate with Cosculluela on this song,” Omar shared in a statement. “He was the one who approached me, and I have to say that the result was beyond what we expected. The energy that we put behind our...
- 5/12/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
A pink moon shone bright over three archways flanked by stairs bathed in colored light. From stage-right, old Hollywood feathers covered the woman of the hour, carried onstage by her dancers á la Cleopatra. A dancer came out, announcing the arrival of “La divina Kali Uchis.”
Kali Uchis at Radio City Music Hall 5/5/23
The feathers parted, and the spotlight turned to Uchis, a monochrome red vision in a long-sleeved top paired with thigh-high heeled boots and a short skirt. Greeted by a shrieking crowd, she boldly kicked the night off with “telepatía.
Kali Uchis at Radio City Music Hall 5/5/23
The feathers parted, and the spotlight turned to Uchis, a monochrome red vision in a long-sleeved top paired with thigh-high heeled boots and a short skirt. Greeted by a shrieking crowd, she boldly kicked the night off with “telepatía.
- 5/6/2023
- by E.R. Pulgar
- Rollingstone.com
What is it about Pete Davidson?
That’s the question that comes up every time the tabloids report on his dating life, every time we hear about Lorne Michaels taking him on vacation or Jeff Bezos promising to shoot him into space. It sometimes seems even to extend to his roles — like his signature Saturday Night Live character Chad, a totally unremarkable dude who nevertheless attracts attention and adoration everywhere he goes.
It’s a question that might find its way to your lips again as you scan the eye-watering list of cameos for Davidson’s new Peacock dramedy Bupkis — everyone from Machine Gun Kelly (of course) to Ray Romano (why not) to Al Gore (what?). Heck, it’s more or less the premise of Bupkis, created by Davidson (alongside Judah Miller and David Sirus) and starring Davidson as a fictionalized version of himself. Based on the season’s eight uneven episodes,...
That’s the question that comes up every time the tabloids report on his dating life, every time we hear about Lorne Michaels taking him on vacation or Jeff Bezos promising to shoot him into space. It sometimes seems even to extend to his roles — like his signature Saturday Night Live character Chad, a totally unremarkable dude who nevertheless attracts attention and adoration everywhere he goes.
It’s a question that might find its way to your lips again as you scan the eye-watering list of cameos for Davidson’s new Peacock dramedy Bupkis — everyone from Machine Gun Kelly (of course) to Ray Romano (why not) to Al Gore (what?). Heck, it’s more or less the premise of Bupkis, created by Davidson (alongside Judah Miller and David Sirus) and starring Davidson as a fictionalized version of himself. Based on the season’s eight uneven episodes,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Heads up, #family! It seems "Fast X" is going Revelations on all of our asses. By that I mean the most Latino and Catholic franchise in Hollywood is ready to have Jason Momoa literally blow up the Vatican with a giant bomb that looks exactly like the Death Star.
There are franchises that pivot and change drastically halfway through, but none have done so quite successfully as "Fast & Furious." What started as a simple movie about a cop going undercover with some illegal street racers has become the only true competitor to the "Mission: Impossible" franchise in terms of bonkers plots and impossible stunts — only this one has cartoon physics (and also Ludacris).
While many Hollywood franchises are attempting to add more diversity to their cast, "Fast & Furious" has naturally had that from the start. Sure, these movies have had a lot of Latino actors over the years...
There are franchises that pivot and change drastically halfway through, but none have done so quite successfully as "Fast & Furious." What started as a simple movie about a cop going undercover with some illegal street racers has become the only true competitor to the "Mission: Impossible" franchise in terms of bonkers plots and impossible stunts — only this one has cartoon physics (and also Ludacris).
While many Hollywood franchises are attempting to add more diversity to their cast, "Fast & Furious" has naturally had that from the start. Sure, these movies have had a lot of Latino actors over the years...
- 4/19/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
When it comes to live performances, Rauw Alejandro sure knows how to deliver. He goes well beyond what's generally expected of a music artist, featuring special guests and running through both recent songs and past hit-makers for nearly three hours.
But perhaps more than anything else, the Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap artist puts on a show like no other because he can dance - like, really dance. Think: b-boy moves and freestyle formations. But it's not just of his own accord; like others, he has a team of creative geniuses who have helped make his star shine bright.
While Alejandro, 30, has always had a natural talent for dancing, he began honing his craft after working with the founders of the dance company Fede Enterprises, choreographers Felix "FeFe" Burgos and Denise Yuri-Disla. The married couple travel the world teaching classes and choreographing for artists, and they've undeniably helped Alejandro...
But perhaps more than anything else, the Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap artist puts on a show like no other because he can dance - like, really dance. Think: b-boy moves and freestyle formations. But it's not just of his own accord; like others, he has a team of creative geniuses who have helped make his star shine bright.
While Alejandro, 30, has always had a natural talent for dancing, he began honing his craft after working with the founders of the dance company Fede Enterprises, choreographers Felix "FeFe" Burgos and Denise Yuri-Disla. The married couple travel the world teaching classes and choreographing for artists, and they've undeniably helped Alejandro...
- 4/6/2023
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
Baja Beach Fest, one of the biggest showcases for reggaeton and urbano music, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with major OJs in the genre. The action-packed lineup includes headlining sets veteran acts like Wisin Y Yandel, Nicky Jam, Don Omar, and Tego Calderón, showing how much the festival has evolved since it started as a one-day concert in 2018.
Wisin Y Yandel and Nicky Jam will take the stage on the first day of the festival, which kicks off on August 11 in Rosarito, Mexico. Ozuna and Feid, two artists coming off...
Wisin Y Yandel and Nicky Jam will take the stage on the first day of the festival, which kicks off on August 11 in Rosarito, Mexico. Ozuna and Feid, two artists coming off...
- 3/28/2023
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
In the mid-2010s, Myke Towers dominated Puerto Rico’s underground rap scene. His sharp delivery and lyrical dexterity made him a teenage prodigy whose release constantly went viral on SoundCloud. Hits like “Por Mí,” “Es Normal,” and “En Los Bloques” helped him build a cult following in the world rap en español, and eventually, he launched into stardom with three studio albums over the last seven years. His fourth, La Vida Es Una, is his most extensive yet.
“This is graduation,” the Puerto Rican artist tells Rolling Stone. Each...
“This is graduation,” the Puerto Rican artist tells Rolling Stone. Each...
- 3/23/2023
- by Jennifer Mota
- Rollingstone.com
As reggaeton continues to reach new heights, Don Omar is reminding the world of his rightful place in the genre he helped to shape. The Puerto Rican artist, whose debut record, The Last Don, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, has been busy promoting a string of singles since late 2021, all leading up to a highly anticipated new album. Titled Forever King, the LP is out later this year and features guests such as Maluma and Gente de Zona, plus fellow stars who emerged in the early 2000s like Calle 13...
- 2/9/2023
- by Jenzia Burgos
- Rollingstone.com
The diss track is ubiquitous in music, and it’s an especially common fixture in reggaeton. The genre, which flourished in Puerto Rico’s underground in the Nineties, drew heavily on hip hop and dancehall, two genres in which feuds between artists and crews erupt regularly. In reggaeton, those influences, along with the realities of organized crime lurking around the industry, gave rise to the tiraera (call it “tiradera” at your own risk). A slang term for diss tracks, tiraeras became almost like a rite of passage for artists who...
- 12/29/2022
- by Juan J. Arroyo
- Rollingstone.com
The new year is quickly approaching, and the long list of A-list stars performing during ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, has been revealed! ABC revealed the packed lineup on Tuesday, which features the likes of Aly & Aj, K-pop group Tomorrow X Together, and Fitz and the Tantrums.
The trio of groups will perform in a pre-taped celebration at Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort and will be joined by co-host Ciara, Shaggy, Halle Bailey, Lauren Spencer Smith, and Ben Platt, along with country...
The trio of groups will perform in a pre-taped celebration at Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort and will be joined by co-host Ciara, Shaggy, Halle Bailey, Lauren Spencer Smith, and Ben Platt, along with country...
- 12/6/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
There’s nothing like two early aughts legends linking up for a hit. On Thursday, Don Omar premiered “Good Girl,” a dancefloor-ready, merengue-meets-reggae track featuring Akon.
The song opens with Akon’s unmistakable voice over reggae-inspired production before a throbbing bass welcomes Don Omar. The two artists fuse their styles as the song breaks into an electric merengue melody.
“She said she’s a good girl/Turned into a bad girl/Caught up in a bad world,” sings Akon in the chorus, before Don Omar admits in Spanish, “I don...
The song opens with Akon’s unmistakable voice over reggae-inspired production before a throbbing bass welcomes Don Omar. The two artists fuse their styles as the song breaks into an electric merengue melody.
“She said she’s a good girl/Turned into a bad girl/Caught up in a bad world,” sings Akon in the chorus, before Don Omar admits in Spanish, “I don...
- 10/28/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
When Farruko took the Casa BACARDÍ stage at the ninth annual Life Is Beautiful, the crowd connected their thumbs and forefingers en masse. Pulsing their heart-shaped hands in time with the Puerto Rican artist’s beloved brand of reggaeton, they responded to Farruko’s every prompt, echoing every word on cue. When the music ended, the audience sang the rapper off stage in hopes their display of devotion might extend his set. Despite their efforts, it was the fans populating the YouTube comments’ section that would have the last word...
- 10/10/2022
- by Beatrice Hazlehurst
- Rollingstone.com
We’re reinventing our Songs You Need to Know franchise as a weekly playlist of the best new music — featuring the week’s biggest new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week we’ve got long-awaited returns from Kid Cudi, Paramore, and the Yeah Yeahs Yeahs, as well as new music from Quavo & Takeoff, Roddy Rich, and Don Omar. Check out the list below, or cue it up on Spotify right here.
Kid Cudi feat. Don Toliver, “Somewhere to Fly”
Paramore, “This Is Why”
Quavo & Takeoff,...
Kid Cudi feat. Don Toliver, “Somewhere to Fly”
Paramore, “This Is Why”
Quavo & Takeoff,...
- 9/30/2022
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Reggaeton legend Don Omar has been busy in the studio over the last year. After releasing the hard-hitting rap banger “Flow Hp” with Puerto Rican artist Residente in September 2021, he followed things up with a more playful and romantic track called “Soy Yo,” featuring longtime genre veteran Wisin and the Cuban duo Gente de Zona.
Don Omar is having even more fun on his latest offering: “Let’s Get Crazy” is a delightful throwback to mambo sounds that pulls in Lil Jon for an unexpected dose of energy, thanks to his signature ad-libs and call-outs.
Don Omar is having even more fun on his latest offering: “Let’s Get Crazy” is a delightful throwback to mambo sounds that pulls in Lil Jon for an unexpected dose of energy, thanks to his signature ad-libs and call-outs.
- 9/29/2022
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix’s “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” just had the streaming service’s most-watched Week 1 for a new series on record. And yes, that includes “Squid Game.”
“Dahmer” earned a whopping 196.2 million hours viewed in its first week of availability, which was really just five days. It debuted on a Wednesday, giving the Ryan Murphy drama starring Evan Peters a two-day head start on many other Netflix shows; with some variation, the streaming service typically premieres on Fridays. The Wednesday start was a bit of a throwback for Netflix; given these results, it may be tempting to bring back the company’s former favorite launch day.
For some immediate context, Netflix’s No. 2 series last week was Season 2 of “Fate: The Winx Saga,” which hauled in 60.97 million hours viewed in its second week on the charts (and first full week of availability). “Cobra Kai” Season 5 was third with...
“Dahmer” earned a whopping 196.2 million hours viewed in its first week of availability, which was really just five days. It debuted on a Wednesday, giving the Ryan Murphy drama starring Evan Peters a two-day head start on many other Netflix shows; with some variation, the streaming service typically premieres on Fridays. The Wednesday start was a bit of a throwback for Netflix; given these results, it may be tempting to bring back the company’s former favorite launch day.
For some immediate context, Netflix’s No. 2 series last week was Season 2 of “Fate: The Winx Saga,” which hauled in 60.97 million hours viewed in its second week on the charts (and first full week of availability). “Cobra Kai” Season 5 was third with...
- 9/27/2022
- by Tony Maglio and Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Many of us were stunned and filled with emotions when we learned that our beloved Daddy Yankee had announced his retirement. Tidal's Senior Director of Latin Global, Jesús Triviño, refers to him as "the unquestioned Goat of reggaeton" and even penned a piece about Daddy Yankee and his role in bringing the genre to the mainstream. Triviño doesn't take this retirement lightly. In fact, in many ways, it's a full circle moment for him. He's interviewed the Puerto Rican artists probably more times than he can count. And it's because of journalists like him that Yankee started receiving English-language press relatively early in his rise to fame.
While Yankee's career technically started in the mid-'90s, it was in 2004 that he began to gain recognition on a global scale and all thanks to his megahit song "Gasolina," off of his "Barrio Fino" album produced by Luny Tunes. But it...
While Yankee's career technically started in the mid-'90s, it was in 2004 that he began to gain recognition on a global scale and all thanks to his megahit song "Gasolina," off of his "Barrio Fino" album produced by Luny Tunes. But it...
- 9/15/2022
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
Another summer of content has come and gone in the streaming world. And to celebrate the arrival of fall, Netflix is filling its list of new releases for September 2022 with, what else? More content!
Netflix is never shy about loading up its servers each month but September 2022 is a particularly packed time for the streamer, particularly when it comes to movies. The list of prominent Netflix original movies includes: road trip thriller End of the Road (Sept. 9), Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes-starring dark comedy Do Revenge (Sept. 16), and the Marilyn Monroe epic biopic Blonde (Sept. 28).
That’s not even to mention the usual arrival of new library titles, which are particularly juicy this fall. September 1 sees the arrival of A Clockwork Orange, Clueless, Scarface, and more. Meanwhile This is the End is set to roll on Sept. 16.
Read more TV That Time How I Met Your Mother Foretold Cobra Kai...
Netflix is never shy about loading up its servers each month but September 2022 is a particularly packed time for the streamer, particularly when it comes to movies. The list of prominent Netflix original movies includes: road trip thriller End of the Road (Sept. 9), Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes-starring dark comedy Do Revenge (Sept. 16), and the Marilyn Monroe epic biopic Blonde (Sept. 28).
That’s not even to mention the usual arrival of new library titles, which are particularly juicy this fall. September 1 sees the arrival of A Clockwork Orange, Clueless, Scarface, and more. Meanwhile This is the End is set to roll on Sept. 16.
Read more TV That Time How I Met Your Mother Foretold Cobra Kai...
- 9/1/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
It almost feels like a cliché to declare 2022 the year of Bad Bunny, because let’s face it: The last several years have been entirely his. Since 2020, the Puerto Rican titan has been the most streamed artist in the world, and every rotation around the sun only makes him a bigger phenomenon. He keeps breaking records and climbing skyward, reaching a place reserved for rare, once-in-a-lifetime stars.
His latest feat? A truly seismic show — one of two back-to-back nights — at Yankee Stadium as part of the World’s Hottest Tour,...
His latest feat? A truly seismic show — one of two back-to-back nights — at Yankee Stadium as part of the World’s Hottest Tour,...
- 8/28/2022
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
Vibra Urbana, one of reggaeton’s biggest music festivals, has just announced its star-studded Miami lineup: The two-day event, which kicks off on Dec. 10, will feature big names, such as Don Omar, Maluma, Nicky Jam, and J Balvin, who shape up the list of headliners.
Jhay Cortez, Sech, Feid, and Lunay are also among the major artists on the bill. The event will include exciting rising acts as well, among them Mora, Trueno, Cauty, and the Puerto Rican newcomer RaiNao, who has been getting enthusiastic shoutouts from Bad Bunny and other reggaeton heavy-hitters.
Jhay Cortez, Sech, Feid, and Lunay are also among the major artists on the bill. The event will include exciting rising acts as well, among them Mora, Trueno, Cauty, and the Puerto Rican newcomer RaiNao, who has been getting enthusiastic shoutouts from Bad Bunny and other reggaeton heavy-hitters.
- 8/2/2022
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
Mergui has been a household name in Israel for a while now, but with his first-ever single in English, he’s ready for U.S. audiences to get to know him, too. On Friday, the curly-haired heartthrob released his single “Sucks to Know You,” a middle-fingers-up, guitar-driven anthem about healing from heartbreak.
“Now I got about a thousand things/to say to you/But I’m down to four/It goes like,” he sets up the chorus before singing: “Fuck you/I hate you/I miss you/Sucks to know you.
“Now I got about a thousand things/to say to you/But I’m down to four/It goes like,” he sets up the chorus before singing: “Fuck you/I hate you/I miss you/Sucks to know you.
- 7/15/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Nominations have arrived for the 2022 Premios Juventud, Univision’s awards show for Spanish-language pop culture, with J Balvin and Karol G leading the list at 11 nods each. The Colombian singers are followed by Rauw Alejandro, who holds nine, and Farruko, with eight.
Karol, Balvin, Rauw and Farruko overlap in three categories: favorite streaming artist, catchiest song, viral track of the year and the night’s biggest prize, album of the year. Also nominated for album of the year are Sebastian Yatra, Justin Quiles, Daddy Yankee, Rosalia, Camilo and Natti Natasha.
The show has added 10 new categories this year: female artist on the rise, male artist on the rise, my favorite actor, my favorite actress, best on-screen couple, favorite streaming artist, best couple song (which recognizes songs made by a romantic duo), tropical hit, the best beatmakers and best fandom.
In addition to the list of nominees, Univision has also announced bachata songster Prince Royce,...
Karol, Balvin, Rauw and Farruko overlap in three categories: favorite streaming artist, catchiest song, viral track of the year and the night’s biggest prize, album of the year. Also nominated for album of the year are Sebastian Yatra, Justin Quiles, Daddy Yankee, Rosalia, Camilo and Natti Natasha.
The show has added 10 new categories this year: female artist on the rise, male artist on the rise, my favorite actor, my favorite actress, best on-screen couple, favorite streaming artist, best couple song (which recognizes songs made by a romantic duo), tropical hit, the best beatmakers and best fandom.
In addition to the list of nominees, Univision has also announced bachata songster Prince Royce,...
- 6/15/2022
- by Thania Garcia
- Variety Film + TV
Reggaeton pioneer Don Omar has spent decades making some of the genre’s biggest hits, and he’s still finding ways to bring new energy to his music. For his latest release, “Soy Yo,” he teams up with his fellow Puerto Rican veteran Wisin and with Cuban duo Gente de Zona, who help him charge the upbeat track with a celebratory spirit.
In the video, Don Omar plots an elaborate plan to run away with a woman who’s about to get married to someone else. He trades verses with Wisin,...
In the video, Don Omar plots an elaborate plan to run away with a woman who’s about to get married to someone else. He trades verses with Wisin,...
- 4/21/2022
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
Legacy artists need exit strategies. These days, with pandemic disruptions closing off lucrative live-performance opportunities, a lot of the biggest names in rock and pop history have taken headline-grabbing catalog buyouts of their sizable discographies for eight- to nine-figure sums. But departing the entertainment industry isn’t solely about cashing out; it’s also about leaving one’s fans on the best possible terms, ensuring that those who supported you all those years aren’t left unsatisfied. So over this past weekend, when Daddy Yankee formally announced his retirement from music,...
- 3/24/2022
- by Gary Suarez
- Rollingstone.com
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