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“I’m Not Terrified” is the third single off the Chilean artist’s upcoming first full-length album “Blue Dalom”

Singer, songwriter, producer, Luthier and DJ Cigarbox Man is becoming internationally renowned for the signature style of music that he has coined “Sustainable Rock,” refreshing the scene with his powerful message of peace and advocacy for sustainability. Today the groundbreaking Chilean artist arrives with his new single “I’m Not Terrified,” a thrilling piece that will prompt listeners to confront even their worst demons.

Channeling the energy of legendary psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd, Cigarbox Man created this extraordinary track while on a three-day retreat in the Sierras, encountering his inspiration for the song after a barefoot night walk through the snowy forest led him into a raw and primal state of mind. “I’m Not Terrified” hums with scintillating electricity, summoning the imagery of a mystifying yet alluring alternate universe born from the apprehension of the unknown. Accompanied by his iconic cigarbox guitar, which he crafted himself from recycled materials, with his latest single, Cigarbox Man offers fans a daring ride into the farthest corners of the mind, taking them to the places they are most afraid to explore.

From the subways of Santiago to one of the main stages of Lollapalooza CL, and now to the Bay Area, Cigarbox Man has steadily been rising as one of the most talented and intriguing artists to hit the independent music scene in recent years. Captivating listeners everywhere with his compelling fusion of rock, electronica, delta blues and psychedelia, his engaging stories are rooted in the complex aspects of the human condition as well as his own personal experiences.

“I’m Not Terrified” is the third single from Cigarbox Man’s first full-length album “Blue Dalom,” and the first track released in partnership with Chilean environmental organization Cultiva (https://www.cultiva.cl). Proceeds from the track will guarantee the planting of a minimum of ten trees, absorbing an estimated 6 tons of CO2 over the life of the trees.

The new album sees Cigarbox Man joining forces with the project’s co-producer Tomas Salcedo (from the band Fantastic Negrito), and a dream team of Bay Area Grammy winners and acclaimed artists and producers, including Thomas Pridgen on drums (The Mars Volta, Residente), Uriah Duffy on bass (Whitesnake), and Karl Perazzo on percussion (Carlos Santana). The highly anticipated album is being mixed by two-time Grammy winner Nahuel Bronzini (mixing engineer, Fantastic Negrito), and promises to solidify Cigarbox Man’s position as a trailblazer in the contemporary music landscape.

IAMCHINO Makes Everyone Dance with the Premiere of “Palito Rico”

IAmChino, the Cuban-American star has dazzled in the field of the music industry obtaining collaborations with very important artists of Latin and international music. 

Outstanding multi-award winning artist and producer IAMCHINO celebrates the release of his new single and video clip “PALITO RICO”, ​​a fusion of hip-hop and dembow international that unites a catchy rhythm with a lyrical that is sure to captivate on the dance floor again and again. 

“PALITO RICO” is a musical theme that has a joyful fusion that will make you dance nonstop wherever you are. “Palito Rico” tells the plot of a girl who left IAMCHINO, who was not sad at all, who was single again, she is very happy and living her best moment, a story in which we can all identify at some point in life. our lives.

IAMCHINO is currently on his friend, colleague, and boss Pitbull’s “Can’t Stop Us Now” US tour as official DJ, and has been on stage during the tour, as a guest performing his greatest hits. 

Important hits stand out in IAmChino’s successful career. Creator of numerous musical successes, such as the recent “Pepas” and “El Incomprendido” Farruko’s latest album “LA 167”. He is also the creator in production of the new musical anthem, “Pepas”, a song that is in the first places of various international billboards. In 2021 it was awarded #2 on Spotify among the “10 Best Latin Songs of 2021”. 

IAmChino has worked with numerous stars such as Natti Natasha, for whom he produced the single “No Pod Saber” from her album “Nattividad”. During his successful career he has worked with various luminaries such as Pitbull, Yandel, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Daddy Yankee, Ne-Yo, Ozuna, Diddy (Puff Daddy), Rauw Alejandro, El Alfa, Farruko, Justin Quiles among others. . 

Also as a DJ, he is the main figure of the Pitbull tour in 32 cities, “I Feel Good” and “Can’t Stop Us Now”. She has worked with Pitbull for years and is part of his record label Mr. 305 Records. 

Álvaro Díaz Unveils New Single “Lentito”

Today fashion forward Puerto Rican rapper, Álvaro Díaz, releases highly anticipated new single “Lentito,” presented by Gallery Sessions, via Universal Music Latino and under the management of Top Floor Talent and NEON16. The track was produced by celebrated and award-winning producers: Manuel Lara, who is up for 4 Latin GRAMMY nominations this year, Caleb Calloway, who is up for 3 Latin GRAMMY nominations and Orteez.

“Lentito” is part of his forthcoming album ‘Sayonara’ and was filmed in Barcelona, Spain with Gallery Sessions, a renowned YouTube channel dedicated to promoting live music sessions recorded in different window displays around the world. The channel boasts 200k subscribers and has featured prominent artists such as Bizarrap, Lunay, Julieta Venegas, and Maria Becerra, amongst others.

Díaz recently performed in front of over 6,000 fans at his SOLD-OUT debut show in Mexico City’s Pepsi Center WTC and was presented with various plaques for his global hit single “Problemón” feat. Rauw Alejandro and for his album ‘Felicilandia’ by his label, Universal Music Latino. Díaz received a Diamond, a Platinum and a Gold certification for “Problemón” and a Gold certification for ‘Felicilandia.’ Díaz will be wrapping up his Adios Felicilandia tour in México this Saturday October 1st at the Guanamor in Guadalajara More news from Álvaro Díaz coming soon!

Lara Project Releases New Single + Visuals for “Altas Horas”

Latin Grammy winning Venezuelan artist-production duo and creative directors, Lara Project, releases new single “Altas Horas” via Ingrooves and NEON16. The track, inspired by sounds captured on a late night drive with hints of nu-disco, funk, and Pop, is accompanied by Felix Lara’s sultry vocals as he croons about a chemistry he can’t decipher. The single is part of Lara Project’s forthcoming album sobrenatural which is set to be released later this year. 

The video, an original concept created by Felix Lara (vocalist, producer) and Dominican creative director Eric Alvarez, was directed by Johanser Martinez and filmed in Miami. Felix explains the video process as wanting to “create the visual complement with open interpretation, since Altas Horas talks about perspective and not differentiating between good and bad.” 

Composed of brothers Manuel Lara and Felix Lara, the multidisciplinary artists produce, write, mix and master all their songs. Individually, Manuel has production credits with Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Kali Uchis, Tainy, Omar Apollo, Sebastián Yatra, Feid and Julieta Venegas amongst others. Manuel was also the executive producer on Cuco’s latest album Fantasy Gateway which includes the standout track “Sitting in the Corner” feat. Adriel Favela and Kacey Musgraves. Felix, who assumes the role of lead vocalist and composer for the band, also exists in this realm and has production credits with Bad Bunny, Álvaro Díaz, Duki, and Mora while creatively leading all forms of artistic direction including visual and video concepts, styling, and rollout branding.

Alaina Castillo Releases New Visualizer for Dance Single “Party in my head (ur not invited)”

Alaina Castillo releases her second single “party in my head (ur not invited)” off her upcoming EP fantasies due October 14th via Chosen People/ AWALCastillo and longtime collaborator and Grammy-nominated producer, RØMANS (Ella Mai, Khalid, Disclosure, etc.) create a sensual dance track that compliments the end of summer. Alaina’s music is brought to life in visual format with the collaboration of  creative director Milkman (J-Balvin) for the artwork and visualizer.

Castillo channels the energy of a femme fatale describing the experience of listening to the track as “when listening to ‘party in my head (ur not invited)’ I want u to imagine ur out for the night. ur playing games, teasing someone who desperately wants u – u would be happy to just be alone- but messing with them gives u even more joy.”

In 2022 Castillo made a successful debut at Coachella and quickly after she opened for Coldplay alongside H.E.R. in Alaina’s hometown, Houston, TX. In addition, Alaina’s successful debut in the Web 3 space included an NFT she dropped in April via The Sound.xyz which sold out in 30 seconds. This fall Alaina will be joining Olivia Rodrigo producer, Alexander 23 on his North American Tour. See all dates below.

Stay tuned for more news & new music from Alaina Castillo coming soon!

Domino Saints Capture Love & Heartbreak in “Si No Eres Tu”

Still riding the success of their smash hit single “Rockstar” ft. Mozart La Para and D Smoke, Puerto Rican group Domino Saints continues to dominate 2022, dropping one incredible anthemic hit after another and maintaining their status as the hottest Latin duo of the moment. Today the revolutionary pair is back to remind everyone of why they are one of the most unique Latin acts on the scene, releasing their highly anticipated new single “Si No Eres Tu.”

Produced by Gotex the Lyon, a native of the Colombian island of San Andres, “Si No Eres Tu” is an impactful, emotion-driven song that explores the darker side of love, speaking to the deepest pain and heartbreak we can experience in romance. Although it conveys the devastating feeling we encounter when we lose the one we love the most, especially when the breakup is the result of a big fight that we thought had no solution, the song still preserves Domino Saints’ signature Caribbean vibe, intertwining heart-wrenching lyrics with super fresh island-inspired melodies. It’s the perfect love song for listeners to dedicate to that special person that they know they can’t live without.

Domino Saints recently shared the official music video on their YouTube channel. Filmed under the direction of “THE HAYES BROTHERS” (Adam and Nick Hayes), the dynamic visual fuses frames in black and white and in color to deliver an engaging and captivating viewing experience that will pull fans even deeper into this already intriguing story.

Along with the wildly successful previously released singles “Dancefreak,” “Amor de Tontos,” “My Way” and “Rockstar,” all of which have experienced impressive reach and explosive popularity worldwide, “Si No Eres Tu” will also be featured on Domino Saints’ upcoming album “FUTURE LOVE GAMES.” As the title suggests, the project will explore a variety of compelling topics related to love while incorporating enthralling new sounds, such as moombahton and drill, within the duo’s already irresistible Latin-Caribbean style, speaking to Domino Saints’ forward-thinking creative process, constant trend-setting innovation, and undeniable knack for creating global hits infused with infectious energy.

Juan Magán Joins Envi and Damaris to Make you dance “24/7”

Every summer is flooded with chart topping songs from hitmaker Juan Magán, and this summer will be no different. For his new single entitled “24/7” from Virgin Music LAS Spain, the multi-platinum artist joins two young talents who promise to make us dance throughout the year: the Dominican artist Damaris and the Catalan artist Envi.

Energy and slower times merge into a sexy theme with a lyric that will be in your head “24/7.”

Karol G Shines During Pride Parade in Madrid

During a historic day for the LGTBQ + movement across the world, Karol G, the global Latin super star who continues breaking musical and follower records, was the main act of the MADO Parade, Madrid Pride, showcasing an original float customized in pink. The singer and composer performed her renowned hits, “Provenza,””MAMII,” “Bichota,” “Tusa” and “SEJODIOTO,” among others, thrilling the audience who followed her along the way with euphoria and a sense of freedom and joy.  

During the 4-hour trajectory, Karol G did not stop cheering her audience from the top of the float, staying in constant contact with them. 

After more than three years since her last visit to Spain, the artist surprised her extensive legion of followers the day before by posting a story on Instagram: “Madrid, I’ll see you tomorrow in Pride. We’re going to give each other a lot of love,” said the superstar. The love was reciprocated, as close to a million people sang her songs at the top of their lungs throughout the parade.

The music was provided by the radio station “Los 40,” which played all the urban hits and, of course, encouraged the audience who turned to the artist during a historic night.

An indisputable voice within the LGTBQ + community, and a worldwide icon of Latin music and the urban genre, Karol G has become an artist who doesn’t stop breaking records, and is the woman with the most number of sales in the Latin music industry.

Since the launch on April 22, “Provenza”the latest single from Karol G, has been trending at #1 and is #1 on YouTube,#1 in Apple Music Spain, #2 in Spotify Spain, #1 in Shazam during 9 consecutive weeks and #1 in Deezer.Additionally, it has surpassed all previous Karol G records with a solo launch.

The single portrays innovative sounds that explores the fusion of tropical rhythms, afro-beats and reggaeton melodies.

“Provenza” represents a new freedom; a place that invites you to revisit the old times and relive memorable moments from a peaceful place, full of inclusion, love and good vibes. Karol G showcases in her new music video, directed by Pedro Artola, the importance of finding mental peace, someone who attracts a prosperous life, with good company and prosperity.The video for“Provenza”was filmed in Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands, known for its volcanic scenery, hot weather and beautiful beaches.

Feid Reaches New Pinnacle with New Single, “Normal” Debuts

FEID, emerging superstar and leader of new school Reggaeton in Colombia, celebrates the monumental release of his highly anticipated single, “Normal.” Fans all over social media raced to experience the phenomenon that “Normal” became prior to its official release. With over 120,000 people virtually attending the YouTube pre-release watch-page for the official video, “Normal” became a streaming force in the first 24 hours since its release.

The official video currently sits at 4 million views on YouTube and is actively trending in over 20 countries worldwide while reaching #1 in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama and Peru and Top 10 in Spain (#3) Mexico (#8), USA (#10) and Argentina (#10), making this the highest day 1 mark for FEID to date.

“Normal” also debuts in the Spotify Daily Global Top 30 charts, at #27. This milestone marks a new touchstone for Feid as he propels into a Latin superstar with over 20 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Feid’s viral hit single, “Pantysito” peaked at #50 global just a few months ago, leading the way for “Normal” to catapult higher within the Spotify charts.

New Music: Larry Hernández “Que Te Caiga El 20”

Larry Hernández releases the video for his second single of the year titled “Que Te Caiga El 20”, which echoes that popular Mexican saying that describes the moment when a person realizes something or understands a specific situation. In the song, the artist says goodbye to an old love that refuses to accept that it’s over. 

Recorded in Beverly Hills, California, under the direction of Edgar Minjares, the video, wich starrs model Lorna Grumt and Larry Hernandez himself, tells the story of a breakup that had to be settled in court.  After the success of the corrido “El Baleado” produced in collaboration with artist Luis R. Conriquez, and which has already been streamed more than SEVEN MILLION TIMES on YouTube and Spotify alone, Larry Hernandez releases this new song in two versions –traditional and banda.  

With more than 25 years in the scene, Larry Hernandez keeps captivating his ever-growing audiences with each new release and collaboration, proving why he is one of the key players in today’s Regional Mexican music scene.