Damn. it was a good year for music.
It didn’t always feel that way, though. While Kendrick Lamar’s aforementioned fourth studio album -- which hit like a meteor on the Friday before the rapper’s monster set to close out Coachella -- much of 2017 was defined by growers rather than out of the gate jams and much of the summer passed without a bona fide “Song of” said season. (Barely. More on that in a second.)
Really, it's only on looking back at the cavalcade of "Best Of" lists that footnote every year that you realize how full of noteworthy sounds 2017 in particular was. And now, with the nearly ubiquitous acceptance of streaming as the primary method of song consumption, not only is the roster of artists who find both large audiences and critical acclaim more diverse and democratized than ever, but the entire idea of a publication-determined "Best Music of the Year" feels almost silly. After...
It didn’t always feel that way, though. While Kendrick Lamar’s aforementioned fourth studio album -- which hit like a meteor on the Friday before the rapper’s monster set to close out Coachella -- much of 2017 was defined by growers rather than out of the gate jams and much of the summer passed without a bona fide “Song of” said season. (Barely. More on that in a second.)
Really, it's only on looking back at the cavalcade of "Best Of" lists that footnote every year that you realize how full of noteworthy sounds 2017 in particular was. And now, with the nearly ubiquitous acceptance of streaming as the primary method of song consumption, not only is the roster of artists who find both large audiences and critical acclaim more diverse and democratized than ever, but the entire idea of a publication-determined "Best Music of the Year" feels almost silly. After...
- 12/18/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
2017 was the year of the Spanish-English music collaborations!
Not since 1999, when the U.S. was introduced to Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias, among others, have we had a Latin explosion quite like this year's.
Et is rounding up the hottest Spanglish singles of the year. From "Despacito" to "Mi Gente," these are the tracks that set the radio waves on fire!
"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber
It came, it saw, it conquered! The "Despacito" remix took over the charts since its release on April 17, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for a consecutive 44 weeks.
"Despacito" was not only a commercial but also a critical success for the Puerto Rican singer and rapper. The track won four Latin Grammy Awards, including Record and Song of the Year, and was recently nominated for three Grammy Awards. The song was infectious, and its music video went on to become the first YouTube video to hit 4 billion...
Not since 1999, when the U.S. was introduced to Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias, among others, have we had a Latin explosion quite like this year's.
Et is rounding up the hottest Spanglish singles of the year. From "Despacito" to "Mi Gente," these are the tracks that set the radio waves on fire!
"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber
It came, it saw, it conquered! The "Despacito" remix took over the charts since its release on April 17, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for a consecutive 44 weeks.
"Despacito" was not only a commercial but also a critical success for the Puerto Rican singer and rapper. The track won four Latin Grammy Awards, including Record and Song of the Year, and was recently nominated for three Grammy Awards. The song was infectious, and its music video went on to become the first YouTube video to hit 4 billion...
- 12/14/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Latin artists continue to dominate the music scene this year. In the recent weeks, Latinos have ranked among the top 10 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart and inspired English-speaking artists to break out their Spanish-speaking skills for high-profile collaborations. Vevo and YouTube announced on Dec. 6 and Dec. 5, respectively that Latin performers are among the highest ranked on lists for the most music video views.
After calculating their most viewed music videos of the year globally, video streaming service Vevo found that Latin music reigned supreme, claiming 7 of the top 10 spots. YouTube reported similar results with Latinos snagging 6 of the 10 most-watched video spots in 2017. No surprise,...
After calculating their most viewed music videos of the year globally, video streaming service Vevo found that Latin music reigned supreme, claiming 7 of the top 10 spots. YouTube reported similar results with Latinos snagging 6 of the 10 most-watched video spots in 2017. No surprise,...
- 12/7/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
Last night, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee proved one again the mass appeal of Spanish-language music with summer hit “Despacito.” The track, which sat on the Billboard‘s Hot 100 for 16 weeks, making history as the longest running No. 1 song since Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s 1995 “One Sweet Day,” took home two awards at the 2017 American Music Awards, which aired live on Nov. 19.
The megahit won for “Best Collaboration of the Year,”and “Favorite Song – Pop/Rock.” It was also nominated for “Video of the Year,” but Bruno Mars took that trophy home for “That’s What I Like.
The megahit won for “Best Collaboration of the Year,”and “Favorite Song – Pop/Rock.” It was also nominated for “Video of the Year,” but Bruno Mars took that trophy home for “That’s What I Like.
- 11/20/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
Latinos have had a big year in music. First, there was Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s summer hit “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber, which sat on the Billboard‘s Hot 100 for 16 weeks, making history as the longest running No. 1 song since Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s 1995 “One Sweet Day.” That megahit seemed to set the tone for the rest of 2017.
For the week of Nov. 18th on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart four Latin artists ranked among the top ten: Camila Cabello’s “Havana” parked in the No. 3 spot; Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” made it to No.4; Demi Lovato...
For the week of Nov. 18th on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart four Latin artists ranked among the top ten: Camila Cabello’s “Havana” parked in the No. 3 spot; Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” made it to No.4; Demi Lovato...
- 11/17/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
As evidenced by the record-shattering success of 'Despacito' -- which became the first video on YouTube to surpass 4 billion views in just 272 days -- Latin music is currently having an explosive moment on the world’s largest video platform.
'Despacito' was first released by Puerto Rican artists Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee in Januray -- whereupon the Spanish-language earworm experienced a whole new wave of popularity thanks to a remix with Justin Bieber in April. Other collaborations between Latin artists and English-language popstars have seen similar trajectories, notes Forbes, including the Colombian singer J Balvin and French DJ Willy William’s 'Mi Gente', which clocked 1 billion views in only 102 days. 'Mi Gente' is the fourth fastest video in YouTube history to hit 1 billion views, and a subsequent remix with Beyonce turned the song into an even bigger smash.
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'Despacito' was first released by Puerto Rican artists Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee in Januray -- whereupon the Spanish-language earworm experienced a whole new wave of popularity thanks to a remix with Justin Bieber in April. Other collaborations between Latin artists and English-language popstars have seen similar trajectories, notes Forbes, including the Colombian singer J Balvin and French DJ Willy William’s 'Mi Gente', which clocked 1 billion views in only 102 days. 'Mi Gente' is the fourth fastest video in YouTube history to hit 1 billion views, and a subsequent remix with Beyonce turned the song into an even bigger smash.
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- 11/17/2017
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Back in September, Beyoncé didn’t just lend her powerful vocals to the remix of J.Balvin & Willy WIlliam’s single “Mi Gente,” but surprisingly delivered her verses in Spanish — and with ease, as if the language were her native tongue: “Con lo mío todos se mueven, La fiesta la llevo en mis genes,” she croons on the tune. Fans were impressed.
“Beyoncé singing in Spanish makes me want to learn español,” one tweeted.
The dynamo who helped the Lemonade singer perfect her beautiful Spanish is Jean Rodriguez. Rodriguez is a member of the Latin music duo Coast City and...
“Beyoncé singing in Spanish makes me want to learn español,” one tweeted.
The dynamo who helped the Lemonade singer perfect her beautiful Spanish is Jean Rodriguez. Rodriguez is a member of the Latin music duo Coast City and...
- 11/1/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
J Balvin’s upbeat single ‘Mi Gente’ has conquered the radio waves — and Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy. The 5-year-old couldn’t stop singing the song, so her mom decided to collaborate with Balvin on a remix. Here are 5 other reasons to love the Colombian artist.
1. His funky fashion inspires creative risk-taking: From rainbow-colored locks to zebra print jackets and orange jumpsuits, he’s a fearless fashionista.
2. He puts family front and center: He is supportive of his mother, who suffers from a rare genetic metabolic disease called Acute Intermittent Porphyria, and has the word ‘familia‘ tattooed across his chest.
1. His funky fashion inspires creative risk-taking: From rainbow-colored locks to zebra print jackets and orange jumpsuits, he’s a fearless fashionista.
2. He puts family front and center: He is supportive of his mother, who suffers from a rare genetic metabolic disease called Acute Intermittent Porphyria, and has the word ‘familia‘ tattooed across his chest.
- 10/27/2017
- by Lena Hansen
- PEOPLE.com
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Last month, Beyoncé surprised the Latin world when she released the remix to J Balvin & Willy William’s hit single “Mi Gente.” Following in the footsteps of Justin Bieber, who collaborated on a remix for “Despacito,” she sang her lyrics in Spanish. Queen Bey announced on social media that the funds raised from the song will be donated to those victimized by recent natural disasters: “I am donating my proceeds from this song to hurricane relief charities for Puerto Rico, Mexico and the other affected Caribbean islands.
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Last month, Beyoncé surprised the Latin world when she released the remix to J Balvin & Willy William’s hit single “Mi Gente.” Following in the footsteps of Justin Bieber, who collaborated on a remix for “Despacito,” she sang her lyrics in Spanish. Queen Bey announced on social media that the funds raised from the song will be donated to those victimized by recent natural disasters: “I am donating my proceeds from this song to hurricane relief charities for Puerto Rico, Mexico and the other affected Caribbean islands.
- 10/19/2017
- by Thatiana Diaz
- PEOPLE.com
It’s been 22 years since the death of Selena Quintanilla, a Tejano music singer who captured America’s heart in the early ‘90s with songs like “Como La Flor,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and “Dreaming of You.”
After conquering a male-dominant genre, a feat many deemed impossible, the Grammy winner had blossomed into a cultural icon at the time of her death.
On March 31, 1995, Selena was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldivar, the president of her fan club. She was 23 years old. The news sent shock waves around the world, prompting several vigils across the U.S. and Mexico. Saldivar was later found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. She will be eligible for parole in March of 2025.
While the passing of time can be a detrimental factor for any celebrity, in Selena’s case, it’s only helped broaden her legacy. Her cultural resonance can, in part, be attributed...
After conquering a male-dominant genre, a feat many deemed impossible, the Grammy winner had blossomed into a cultural icon at the time of her death.
On March 31, 1995, Selena was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldivar, the president of her fan club. She was 23 years old. The news sent shock waves around the world, prompting several vigils across the U.S. and Mexico. Saldivar was later found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. She will be eligible for parole in March of 2025.
While the passing of time can be a detrimental factor for any celebrity, in Selena’s case, it’s only helped broaden her legacy. Her cultural resonance can, in part, be attributed...
- 10/12/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
This year’s Cannes Film Festival will see a much less prominent Latino presence than in previous years. Considering that in the past two editions the award for Best Director went to Carlos Reygadas (Post Tenebraz Lux) and Amat Escalante (Heli) respectively, the limited selection of Latin American films should come as surprise. There is only a handful of these films throughout the entire program, but despite the shortage of Latin talent at the Croisette this time around, the ones that made the cut are promising works.
Here are some highlights of the upcoming Latino presence in Cannes.
-Wild Tales by Damián Szifron is the only Latino Film in the main Competition
As the sole Latin American representative to compete for the Palm d’Or, the Argentine film promises to impress audiences at its World Premiere on Saturday May 17th. Starring famous actor Ricardo Darín, as well as Darío Grandinetti, Leonardo Sbaraglia, and Oscar Martínez, the film is said to be controversial and possibly divisive as Cannes’ Thierry Frémaux assured.
-Refugee by Diego Lerman is the only Latin American feature in the Directors’ Fortnight
This is the latest from the Argentine filmmaker, which is a road movie that follows a young boy and his pregnant mother as they run away from a violent environment. Starring Julieta Díaz and Sebastián Molinaro, it’s a co-production between Campo Cine (Argentina) and Burning Blue (Colombia). A short film from Brazil titled Heartless (Sem coração) by Nara Normande y Tião, will also play in this section of the festival. Trincheira Filmes, Garça Torta and CinemaScópio produced the short.
-Gente de Bien (Good People) will be the only Latin American film to play in Cannes’ Critic’s Week
The feature debut from Colombian director Franco Lolli, Gente de Bien, will represent the region during the 53rd edition of this parallel section. The cast includes Brayan Santamaría, Carlos Fernando Pérez and Alejandra Borrero, in a story about a son’s relationship with his father. Charles Tesson, Artistic Director of this program, said of the film “ It is a work of overwhelming sincerity, close to the emotion in some of films by Ozu”. The film was produced by Evidencia Films, Geko Films. Ad Vitam will distribute it in France, and Versatile is its Isa.
Although there will be no Latin American shorts playing in this section, for the 11th consecutive year as part of a Cannes partnership with the Morelia International Film Festival, a program of Mexican shorts will be featured. Among these films are Aningaaq by Jonás Cuarón,The Sidewalk by Anaïs Pareto Onghena, The End of the Existence of Things by Dalia Huerta Cano, Jesuralem by Alicia Segovia Juárez, The Invisible Mountains by Ángel Linares, and The Last Veil by David Palomino Benítez.
Here are some highlights of the upcoming Latino presence in Cannes.
-Wild Tales by Damián Szifron is the only Latino Film in the main Competition
As the sole Latin American representative to compete for the Palm d’Or, the Argentine film promises to impress audiences at its World Premiere on Saturday May 17th. Starring famous actor Ricardo Darín, as well as Darío Grandinetti, Leonardo Sbaraglia, and Oscar Martínez, the film is said to be controversial and possibly divisive as Cannes’ Thierry Frémaux assured.
-Refugee by Diego Lerman is the only Latin American feature in the Directors’ Fortnight
This is the latest from the Argentine filmmaker, which is a road movie that follows a young boy and his pregnant mother as they run away from a violent environment. Starring Julieta Díaz and Sebastián Molinaro, it’s a co-production between Campo Cine (Argentina) and Burning Blue (Colombia). A short film from Brazil titled Heartless (Sem coração) by Nara Normande y Tião, will also play in this section of the festival. Trincheira Filmes, Garça Torta and CinemaScópio produced the short.
-Gente de Bien (Good People) will be the only Latin American film to play in Cannes’ Critic’s Week
The feature debut from Colombian director Franco Lolli, Gente de Bien, will represent the region during the 53rd edition of this parallel section. The cast includes Brayan Santamaría, Carlos Fernando Pérez and Alejandra Borrero, in a story about a son’s relationship with his father. Charles Tesson, Artistic Director of this program, said of the film “ It is a work of overwhelming sincerity, close to the emotion in some of films by Ozu”. The film was produced by Evidencia Films, Geko Films. Ad Vitam will distribute it in France, and Versatile is its Isa.
Although there will be no Latin American shorts playing in this section, for the 11th consecutive year as part of a Cannes partnership with the Morelia International Film Festival, a program of Mexican shorts will be featured. Among these films are Aningaaq by Jonás Cuarón,The Sidewalk by Anaïs Pareto Onghena, The End of the Existence of Things by Dalia Huerta Cano, Jesuralem by Alicia Segovia Juárez, The Invisible Mountains by Ángel Linares, and The Last Veil by David Palomino Benítez.
- 5/13/2014
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Sydney's Buzz
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