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Latin, News, Reggaeton/Latin

Gocho’s “Si Te Digo La Verdad” Reaches #1 On Billboard


#1 on Hot Latin Songs (national chart)
#1 on Tropical Airplay
#1 in radio- Puerto Rico
Miami, FL – Gocho, also known as “el lapiz de platino” has just received his first #1 on Billboard’s most important chart, Hot Latin Songs, thanks to his most recent single, “Si Te Digo La Verdad”. In the Billboard edition which goes on sale June 22nd, the single also appears at #1 on the Tropical Airplay chart and #1 on BDS charts in Puerto Rico. “Si Te Digo La Verdad” has spent 17 weeks on radio.

This romantic song was written and produced by Gocho and features three different versions; pop, mambo, and the official remix featuring Wisin from the duo Wisin y Yandel. “Working with Wisin on the remix for “Si Te Digo La Verdad” has been a blessing and I have to thank all my fans for all their support that they’ve given to this song.” says Gocho.

“Si Te Digo La Verdad” is the second hit from Gocho’s debut solo album titled, “Mi Musica”. His first single, “Dandole” reached the top 5 on Hot Latin Songs and has become a worldwide sensation in countries such as France, Spain, Venezuela, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, among others. “Mi Musica” was nominated for Premio Lo Nuestro in 2012 for best urban album.

“I’m so grateful to the public, the people in radio, and the media who have supported my career and have allowed me to take my music all around the world.” expressed Gocho who will be performing in Ecuador this weekend.

This past 15th of June, Gocho participated in Despierta America’s Summer Concert Series which aired live on the Univision network. Gocho’s appearance brought lots of energy to the program, but also featured a heart-felt emotional surprise as production brought in Gocho’s father, Rafy Torres, a well known musician and famous trombonist in honor of Fathers Day.

Electronic, Electronic Music, Music, News, Songs

FAUX NO – Velma Kelly (Preview) (Mad Decent) (Bass Pop)

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Washington DC – FAUX NO is the production and vocal duo of Maaike Lebbing and Reija Lee (formally known as “Kito & Reija Lee”). Two passionate Australian friends now based in London; the two draw inspiration from a vast selection of music that has sound tracked the love, lust and teenage rebellion that defines so much of what they’re about. Maaike and Reija’s first collaborative release came in the form of the game changing “LFO” that was released in early 2009 on Skream’s Disfigured Dubz imprint. Since then, they have worked together on a number of pieces for Mad Decent, including the “Sweet Talk” EP, and have now reunited under one name to explore a new style.

Their first single under the new FAUX NO moniker is called “Velma Kelly”. A bass infused pop tune, it highlights both Maaike’s bombast percussion style with Reija’s melodic vocals. Along with the single we’ve got two remixes- one from recent Kito collaborator Feadz (Ed Banger) and a rapid-fire juke production from Norway’s Slick Shoota.

FAUX NO- Velma Kelly Single Out June 26th
1.Velma Kelly
2.Velma Kelly (Feadz Remix)
3.Velma Kelly (Slick Shoota Remix)

Hip Hop/R&B, News

B.o.B. & Taylor Swift Finish Their Music Video “Both Of Us”

Nashville, TN – B.o.B and Taylor Swift take to the heartland of Nashville, TN to shoot the video for their song “BOTH OF US,” directed by Jake Nava (Beyonce “Single Ladies”, Adele “Someone Like You”) . “BOTH OF US” is the latest single off of B.o.B’s critically acclaimed sophomore album, Strange Clouds. The video will premiere at the end of June, further details to come.

Latin, News

The Next Great Success Story of Top Stop Music Leslie Grace: A Young Bachata Artist

Washington DC – LESLIE GRACE’S debut single “Will U Still Love Me Tomorrow”, produced by Sergio George for his label Top Stop Music, is a version of the successful song originally written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and originally recorded by The Shirelles. It was ranked among Rolling Stone ‘s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at #126. The song is notable for being the first song by an all-girl group to reach #1 in the United States. The song is currently ranked as the 110th greatest song of all time, as well as the best song of 1960, by Acclaimed Music.

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LESLIE GRACE is a beautiful young 17 year old girl of Dominican-American descent with a strong and warm voice, and the character of a true star as she expertly styles this version with flirts of bilingual colors and vocal ranges which dignifies this bachata with contemporary brushstrokes.

Events, Latin, News

Locos Por Juana Announce Their Summer U.S. & Canada Tour Dates

Los Angeles, CA – As part of their summer tradition, the band Locos Por Juana will execute an extensive tour that will take them from coast to coast in the United States and to Canada, with over 14 dates including renowned festivals and special events.

The tour, ‘Somos de la Calle Summer Tour’ (We are from the Streets Summer Tour), is part of a nationwide promotion to support their fifth studio album titled ‘Somos de la Calle’ (We are from the Streets) which will be released within the next few weeks.

“For several years now we have done summer tours all over the U.S. and Europe. It is the right time of the year for us to perform in festivals and visit places where our music is the perfect excuse to have fun and enjoy this particular time of year,” said Itagui Correa, Locos Por Juana’s vocalist.

Currently, the band known as “the masters of mash-up of Latin-Reggae-Hip-Hop”, is promoting the hit single and video “Afro Sound” feat. Palenke Soultribe.

“On this tour we will be visiting new places and returning to cities and events that have previously received us with great affection. This tour is part of all the work we have prepared for the launch of our new album. We hope to see many new and familiar faces at the shows,” stated Mark Kondrat, Locos Por Juana’s guitarist.

Here are the confirmed dates of ‘Somos de la Calle Summer Tour’:

June
20-21 – Riverside Live, Rochester (Maryland)
22 – Moe’s Alley, Santa Cruz (California)
23 – Party On The Street, Sacramento (California)
23 – Brick & Mortar, San Francisco (California)
24 – Sierra Nevada World Music Fest, Boonesville (California)
28 – Afro Funke, Santa Monica (California)
29 – Levitt Pavilion, Pasadena (California)

July
7-8 – Sun Fest, London (Canada)
10 – River 2 River Fest, New York (New York)
11 – Littlefield Brooklyn, Brooklyn (New York)
14 – Nuits D’Afrique Festival, Montreal (Canada)
20-21 – Grassroots Festival, Trumansberg (New York)
27-28 – Floyd Fest, Floyd (Virginia)

August
17-18 – Hot August Blues & Roots, Cockeysville (Maryland)

Events, Latin, News

Elvis Crespo Takes Over The Puerto Rican Parade In NYC

Miami, FL – Singer Elvis Crespo participated alongside thousands of Puertorricans and fellow Latinos in the annual New York Puertorrican Day Parade which ran along famous 5th Avenue in the big apple.

The singer of “Yo No Soy Un Monstruo”, the second single off his new album titled, Los Monsters, waved from the Telemundo & mun2 float accompanied by Puertorrican actress Adamari Lopez and Colombian actress Carmen Villalobo, encouraging all who gathered to enjoy the event which celebrated it’s 54th year.

“I am very pleased to say that I’m apart of the Puertorrican parade and to share with my boricuas in New York. This celebration has become a tradition which celebrates the history and culture of Puerto Rico and which recognizes the efforts of hundreds of puertorricans.”, said the singer.

Following his participation in the parade in New York, the artist will travel to Puerto Rico to continue his promotional tour by taking part in the festivities of Isabela on June 13 & 16 in Shannan’s Pub.