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Merengue Magic: From Santo Domingo to Puerta Plata, Unlock the History Through Musical Exploration

Marcos Hassan — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:22:28 +0000

Imagine stepping into paradise, where the city’s pulse syncs with the rhythm of Caribbean beats. In the Dominican Republic, merengue isn’t just a musical genre; it’s the heartbeat of its own culture. Whether walking through the historic streets of Santiago De Los Caballeros or feeling the ocean breeze in Puerto Plata, you’ll be captivated by

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Cardi B Sampled This Merengue Classic in “Bodega Baddie”

Lucas Villa — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:26:59 +0000

Cardi B’s new song “Bodega Baddie” might sound familiar because of a particular sample. The rap superstar nods to her Dominican roots with Magic Juan’s classic “Ta Buena (Tipico).” After a seven-year wait, Cardi B finally released her sophomore album Am I the Drama? on September 19. The LP includes her previous hits “UP” and

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The Mess: Salsa, Merengue & Cumbia Never Died, Despite Tropical Music Revival Claims

Richard Villegas — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:14:01 +0000

The Mess is a new column from journalist Richard Villegas, who has been reporting on new, exciting sounds flourishing in the Latin American underground for nearly a decade. As the host of the Songmess Podcast, his travels have intersected with fresh sounds, scene legends, ancestral traditions, and the socio-political contexts that influence your favorite artists.

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Let’s Put the Shine Where It Belongs – 8 Dominican Artists Making Merengue Electrónico to Know

Cheky — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:29:03 +0000

With the release of Karol G’s new single “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” an unexpected controversy was instantly unleashed on social media, as Rosalía fans were quick to point out the song’s similarities to the Catalan artist’s record-breaking hit “DESPECHÁ,” going as far as claiming she’s the originator of merengue electrónico altogether. While this may

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Wait, Why Is Mala Fe’s “La Vaca” Going Viral?

Jeanette Hernandez — Fri, 24 May 2024 13:50:35 +0000

TikTok is making Mala Fe’s “La Vaca” go viral. The merengue banger is now getting a new wave thanks to language-savvy social media users who are getting a kick out of translating the song’s lyrics. Latines may know “La Vaca” as a quinceañera or wedding staple since the early 2000s. But get this: social media

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The Mess: Once Viewed as Opposites, Dembow is Revitalizing Merengue & Bachata Traditions

Richard Villegas — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:17:31 +0000

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WATCH: Merengue Singer Omega Was Originally On Rosalía’s ‘DESPECHÁ’

Lucas Villa — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:36:12 +0000

It seems the version we got to hear earlier this week wasn’t the original. In a recent interview with Alofoke Podcast, merengue singer Omega said he was going to be on Rosalía’s “DESPECHÁ,” the Spanish pop star’s latest song. Yesterday (July 28), the Dominican star played the verse that was cut. During the launch of

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This Dominican Musician Composed the Merengue on Bad Bunny’s ‘Después De La Playa’

Moises Mendez II — Thu, 12 May 2022 17:22:51 +0000

One of the most popular songs from Bad Bunny’s latest album Un Verano Sin Ti is a merengue-infused banger called “Después De La Playa.” Unbeknownst to many, though suspected by some, a Dominican musician named Luis Daniel Frías Felix, better known as Dahian el Apechao, had a hand composing the breakdown. The song starts off

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Legendary Dominican Merenguero Johnny Ventura Dies at 81

Kiko Martinez — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:20:10 +0000

Multiple outlets report that the legendary Dominican merenguero Johnny Ventura, 81, died of a heart attack on Wednesday, July 28, in Santiago, Dominican Republic. According to Al Momento, the news was confirmed by Ventura’s son, Jandy Ventura. Born Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano in La Vega, Dominican Republic, in 1940, Ventura, whose nickname was “El

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Juan Luis Guerra Is On the Mend After “Brief and Successful” Heart Surgery

Jenzia Burgos — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:01:59 +0000

Don’t worry, the legend is still here. After Juan Luis Guerra underwent a cardiovascular procedure in Santo Domingo this week, doctors are saying that his surgery was a success. As per the press team at the Cedimat hospital where the merenguero was treated, his surgery was “brief and successful, thank God.” It’s great news for

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