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Jhayco is a modern day rock star. While redefining the sound of reggaeton, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter has amassed multiple global hits. Following his monster smash “Holanda” and to close out the summer, Jhayco celebrated the release of his new single “Ex-Special” featuring Peso Pluma with CÎROC Vodka Spritz. He is truly living in his “Vida Rockstar” era. “Just being here, doing my work, doing the best I can, and […]

If you’re songs are only getting a few thousand streams on Spotify every month it might be hard to believe that it’s possible for a song to get over a billion, yet it’s true. Not only that, if the numbers continue as they’ve been, there will be over 500 songs in the Spotify Billions Club by the end of the year. As of Sept 2023, there are 473 songs that […]

Since his initial foray into the realm of biographical films with 2014’s Million Dollar Arm, the true story of an American sports agent who turned two exceptionally talented cricket bowlers into Major League Baseball pitchers, director Craig Gillespie has made it his mission to reinvent the biopic. After getting his feet wet with Disney’s tried-and-true sports biopic formula, Gillespie went on to forge a path of his own, wholly disinterested […]

Home / Inner Circle Podcast / Kits Ai Founders, Playlist Culture Changing Songwriting, And The Cost Of Analog Recording On My Latest Podcast On my latest podcast episode: Voice cloner Kits Ai founders Evan Dhillon and James Paston join me for a discussion on some unexpected uses for vocal cloning, new revenue opportunities from using the platform, why the user interface is so importan, and much more. How songwriting is […]

When it comes to negotiating streaming rates, the major record labels are in the drivers seat, doing deals in the backroom that no one knows about until they’re announced. Needless to say, artists have no say in this. That could change if the updated Protect Working Musicians Act becomes law. The bill would allow artists to collectively bargain with the streaming services, giving them direct say in how much they’re […]

Millions of Afro-Brazilians walk the streets of São Paulo and Rio De Janeiro every day. Vestiges of the African diaspora and its tangible trans-cultural influence pour out into the culture of Brazil through the country’s cuisine, history, and music. Kizomba, the far-reaching genre that blends African rhythms with Caribbean and European influences, is no different. Deriving from central Africa and traveling to other countries through Portuguese music, Kizomba is a […]

Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes the return of rising Dominican-American star María Isabel, Demi Lovato’s rock-infused album, and Becky G’s ode to her Mexican roots and grandfather. Also on the list: Nohemy’s genre-bending banger, Nathy Peluso’s sultry collaboration with Tiago PZK, and BRATTY’s alternative anthem. Plus, the debut album by Venezuelan singer-songwriter Yadam and Christian Nodal covering regional Mexican music classics. […]

People have been trying to game Spotify for probably as long as the platform has been online. From claiming another artist’s song as your own to click farms pushing up streaming numbers to playlist highjacking, crooks always seem to find a way take money from deserving artists and songwriters. The latest scam has more to do with money laundering than directly stealing royalties, and because organized crime is involved it […]

It’s another big week for horror and Latinos! Everywhere you look it’s jump scares and English subtitles. Thankfully, if you’re already feeling burnt out by the end of summer, you won’t have to leave your house to watch most of these movies. Between Netflix and Amazon Prime alone there’s a weekend full of movies to watch. So, in the interest of a relaxing weekend, we’ll keep it short and sweet. […]