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How ‘Los Grandes Éxitos En Español’ Cemented Cypress Hill As Architects of Latin Hip-Hop

Marcos Hassan — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:36:29 +0000

Cypress Hill had nothing to lose. By the year 1999, the Los Angeles-based hip-hop group had become one of the biggest acts of the genre thanks to their unique style—claustrophobic beats that soundtracked tales of street violence and stoner anthems that were equal parts comedy and gritty storytelling. Yet they made perhaps their biggest contribution

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TBT: How Wisin & Yandel’s ‘Los Reyes Del Nuevo Milenio’ Was a Prophecy

Marcos Hassan — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:24:41 +0000

The year 2000 doesn’t stand as a flagship year for reggaeton. It’s sandwiched between underground’s rise and backlash from authorities in the mid-’90s and the international breakthrough just a few years down the line. Very few albums were released during the year marked by the Latin Boom. One of the most significant albums, though, was

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35 Years Ago, Miami Sound Machine Laid the Blueprint for Latin Pop

Marcos Hassan — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 20:36:06 +0000

If there was a quintessential Latin pop song from the ‘80s that captured the essence of the decade you could do worse than to go with Miami Sound Machine’s “Conga.” It’s supremely catchy, ticks a ton of production hallmarks of the decade and even gets a bit of a reputation for being cheesy. As corny

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Here Is the Wild as Hell Story Behind ‘Lambada,’ a Cultural Shift Forgotten in Time

Marcos Hassan — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 20:29:11 +0000

Welcome to Ponlo En Repeat where we revisit Latinx music history’s biggest hits, misses, and unbelievable moments; and how they impact our world today. In 2020, “Lambada” seems like little more than a bleep in pop culture history; it’s hard to picture the massive worldwide phenomenon it was. While “Lambada” might be a dated artifact

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10 Girl Groups from Latin American Pop History You Should Know

Marcos Hassan — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 19:52:25 +0000

Some of the best known and forgotten all female pop outfits of the past

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Remembering ‘Beverly Hills 90210’s Only Latino Lead, a Character Who Deserved Much More

Gabriela Garcia — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:10:38 +0000

Throughout the ‘90s, Beverly Hills 90210 gave us a glimpse inside one of the nation’s most recognizable zip codes. Audiences were taken beyond the manicured lawns and luxury cars and into the lives of eight privileged teens as they navigated their way into adulthood. But though the show’s landscape was brimming with glamour and prestige,

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12 Classic Songs From 90s Animated Films That Are Even Better in Spanish

Carlos Aguilar — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 21:44:50 +0000

Part of what has helped animated films from the 1990s stand the test of time is their iconic songs. Profit-seeking as per usual, during that decade, Disney started more actively recruiting famous musical acts and singers to perform the theme songs for their flagship productions, and other companies – such as the short-lived Fox Animation

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Latino Artists Blessed Us With These Memorable Moments at the MTV VMAs

Frances Solá-Santiago — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:03:31 +0000

From Cardi B opening the ceremony to Maluma’s VMAs debut and J.Lo’s Video Vanguard Award, Latino artists will have their moment at this year’s VMAs. While the awards haven’t had a long history of nominating Latino artists outside of the Best Latin category, this year, the VMAs are pushing for more presence of Latino performers on

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From Big Pun to Juan Gabriel: 11 Influential Albums Turning 20 This Year

Marcos Hassan — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:31:49 +0000

Looking back on 1998, it’s clear that it was an important year for music. Not because it saw a particular genre peak or sociopolitical barriers crumble, but because it was a transitional time. The year was full of releases that represented new bold artistic steps, as well as the rise of accomplished artists into better

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Relive Your Teen Angst With These Latino Nu Metal Bands

Marcos Hassan — Tue, 08 May 2018 14:47:05 +0000

We revisit the best Latinx children of the korn

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