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Topo La Maskara – “TUMBATUM”

Dive into the dizzying world of Topo La Maskara with his latest Dembow banger, “TUMBATUM”. This song is a celebration of everything we love about Dominican music — it’s lively, dynamic and irresistibly danceable. Even if you don’t speak a word of Spanish the hypnotic hook will have you in a trance singing along. The multi-platinum Dominican artist, singer and songwriter has been making waves in Brazilian Funk, Afrobeats and Dembow since 2018. His music has been used in hundreds of millions of TikTok videos and his hits “Socoadoma” and “Verdinha” featuring the renowned Brazilian artist Ludmilla have a combined 150 million streams on Spotify.

Andre Mateo – “FULL MOON”

Much like the artist himself, André Mateo’s latest single “FULL MOON” is a well balanced dichotomy of English and Spanish, fast and slow, introspection and swagger. Built around a soulful electric guitar riff, this song oscillates between a romantic R&B vibe in English and a double time rap in Spanish. Growing up in both Boston and Puerto Rico, Andre has been creating music and perfecting his craft since age 13. As the co-founder of the artist collective Small Wrld Music Group, he’s best known for reggaeton mixed with other genres like reggae, R&B, hip-hop, and dancehall.

Curvelo James – “Las canciones que dejé”

In his new single “Las canciones que dejé” (“The songs that I left”), Colombian artist/producer Curvelo James taps into the nostalgia behind music and how those memories can connect us to special people and things from our past. With bright guitars and Curvelo’s signature emotional vocal delivery, this mid-tempo reggaeton track entrances you in an enchanting groove. When Puerto Rican rap and Reggaeton first arrived on the scene in Colombia, a 13 year old Curvelo James began his musical journey. After gaining recognition from prominent local producers DJ Numa and DJ Kano, he joined their independent company “Los que Zumban”, also known as “The Monsters Ink”. Since then he’s been hard at work mastering his craft as a producer, lifting up local rap talent from his hometown of Barranquilla.

Tipa Tipo – ‘Cintas’

Warming up the spring season with a tropical fusion of rhythms is Tipa Tipo’s release of their first LP, ‘Cintas’. The nine-track album captivates listeners with its unique flair of Latin yacht rock, with heavy influences from the 70s disco era, soft rock and cumbia. While tackling different themes from romance to politics, the album is threaded together by its bright and groove-based tracks. Fitting for the album name “Cintas”, which means “ribbons” in Spanish but also refers to reel-to-reel tape used to record parts of the album. The Brooklyn-based group was originally formed in Peru with producers Adele Fournet and Felipe Wurst. Whenever they play live, Jordan Auber joins them on drums and the duo becomes a trio. Along with their Lincoln Center debut and the success of the first two EPs ‘El Chari’ and ‘2 Al Azar’, Tipa Tipo has garnered media attention from outlets like Rolling Stone […]

Jenn Morel – “Socorro (Loko Velocet Remix)”

When two badass Dominican artists join forces, you just know that whatever they’re cooking up will be a fire hazard. With his new remix of “Socorro”, producer Loko Velocet adds fuel to the flames and takes this track to a whole new level. Coupled with Jenn Morel’s breakneck flows and infectious swagger, these two created an Electro-Dembow banger that is sure to get your body moving! Despite his hectic schedule as founder & CEO of Symphonic (our beloved parent company), somehow Jorge Brea finds time to moonlight as artist/producer/remixer Loko Velocet. In both roles, Jorge’s intense creativity and determination shine through in his work. Starting off her career as a dancer, Jenn Morel built a huge social media following and made a name for herself as a heavy hitting Latin rapper. With over 80 million streams worldwide and sync placements with Samsung, Fortnite, Just Dance and Red Bull, this lady […]

Curvelo James – “Bye Ven”

Just before we come to the end of the summer, Curvelo James drops this Latin R&B jam, “Bye Ven” that’s all about those summer flings! Inspired by the rising sound of “El Flow Melancoleto”, this track’s smooth and melodic groove might just have you swirling in your feelings. The concept that our moods can alter the perception of time runs throughout the track, when we’re with our summer sweetheart things move fast like a vacation. Curvelo James is a music producer, artist and co-founder of the independent label “FLOWKILLAS” based in Barranquilla, Colombia. Being one of the most notable independent labels in the city, Curvelo has been a leader in bringing the independent music industry to the community and uplifting talent.

SHEISA – “Reloj”

Our experiences and the things we remember all play a part in our past and the baggage we carry. In SHEISA’s latest single, “Reloj” (“Clock”) they sing about the concept of time and sentimentality, all delivered with the group’s uplifting and powerful vocals. Full of cinematic elements and builds, this dream pop song is the first single off their upcoming EP “En La Mochila” (“In the Bag”) which explores the notion of baggage we carry. Solo quiero recordarte / I just want to remember youGuardarte en esa parte / Keep you in that partDonde no he dejado a nadie más llegar / Where I have not let anyone else reachSentir que el mundo nos da vueltas / Feel the world is spinning aroundLas horas no se cuentan / The hours do not countY que el reloj se pare ahí / And let the clock stop there This all-female Latin Pop group […]

JACE CARRILLO – “Moviendo”

“Moviendo”, the hot new single from JACE Carillo captures the essence of a tropical romance. Set to a Caribbean flavored AfroPop beat, the song employs elegant aquatic metaphors in Spanish comparing the chemistry between lovers to salt and water in the ocean. JACE, a Venezuelan-Canadian, collaborated with Panamanian artist Alyko in his home studio in Montreal to write and produce “Moviendo”. Taking inspiration from other artists such as Ric Hassani, Yera, and Omah Lay, JACE’s new single creates an irresistibly sexy tropical vibe. JACE Carrillo is a singer-songwriter-producer originally from Valencia, Venezuela who has gained recognition across Latin America as well as his new home in Montreal, Canada. With nearly one million streams across platforms, his unique sound combines Latin music with traditional American styles.

Jenn Morel – “Chapon”

Just in time for Spring Break and the start of summer, Jenn Morel’s latest blazing new single “Chapon” will have you up and moving. This irresistibly energetic track taps into Jenn’s Dominican roots with a driving Dembow rhythm and empowering lyrics. Her message is clear: it’s ok for a woman to have fun, feel sexy and shake her rump! Dominican-American rapper Jenn Morel continues to pave her way in the LatinX music scene after starting her career as a dancer and comedy influencer. Over the past four years she has established her unique sound as a rapper, garnering over 100 million streams and touring throughout Europe. A top figure in the Zumba fitness community, Jenn has also broken into sync scoring placements with Samsung, Fortnite and Just Dance. If you’re looking for fun, energetic, infectious Latin rhythms with a badass attitude be sure to keep tabs on this incredible talent!

Jona Ferreira – ‘Te Amo Tanto Que Te Odio’

In Jona Ferreira’s new EP release ‘Te Amo Tanto Que Te Odio’, he focuses on the dichotomy of love and hate, as the literal translation of its name in English is “I Love You So Much, I Hate You”. As two sides of the same coin, “Levy” is all about passion and intimacy and “Ruleta” deals with themes of hate, jealousy, and anger. Boston-born Dominican artist Jona Ferreira was inspired at a young age by a blend of genres including Bachata, Dancehall, Hip-Hop/R&B, Reggaeton, and Salsa. These various styles of music helped shape and establish himself as an artist with a global romantic sound.

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