Argentinean-American Sophia Angelica Releases Two New Singles + Live Show in NYC

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March 22, 2022

Argentinean-American singer-songwriter Sophia Angelica recently released two pop singles, the empowerment pop ballad “Here I Am” and her tropical Latin track “Que Seria De Mi”.

The powerful single in English, “Here I Am”, reveals the empowerment one feels after leaving a toxic relationship, reflected in the vivid accompanying music video. The music was produced with unique sounds by Shannon McArthur in Nashville, Tennessee.

Angelica conveys the emotion of being lost and blinded by love, and her pride in being Latina, through the catchy tropical pop single, “Que Seria De Mi,” produced by Billboard Award-winning and Grammy-nominated Napoles. The official video was filmed in Puerto Rico by the director Andrés López Alicea, full of landscapes and rhythm to make you dance.

Both songs were mastered by Grammy-winner Bernie Grundman, who mastered “Survivors” and has worked with legendary artists like Prince and Michael Jackson.

Angelica began her entertainment career at the age of 6 on television shows like “Good Day New York” on FOX TV and “Dora the Explorer” on Nickelodeon. Fast forward today, it has been a transformative journey as she creates music about her personal life.

See her live at The Bowery Electric in NYC this Thursday, March 24th.

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Artist Spotlight: Colombian Artist Mar Mejia with her New Single “Money”

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March 21, 2022

God Willing, the record label founded by Bull Nene, recognized as one of the most prominent figures internationally in the music industry, has signed a global distribution deal with Virgin Music US Latin. His career as a producer and composer of the greatest hits for artists such as J Balvin, Shakira, Juanes, Karol G, Maluma, among others, positions him as one of the masterminds of music. Now, thanks to his experience, he has created God Willing, a label that will break new ground in 2022.

The first release with this new partnership will be from Colombian artist MAR MEJÍA. This new discovery from the urban genre arrives with her single “Money,” a song that highlights female empowerment and reminds women that anything is possible, but above all that dreams do come true. “Money” is a composition by Bull Nene, Vibarco, Gale y Zenzei produced by Casta, Daniel Obregon, and Sammy White. For MAR, being part of this project also has a special significance for her career.

“For me, it is an honor to be the first signed artist to God Willing. It is an incredible opportunity for which I am willing to present my best. Being from Medellin, I have been able to follow all of Bull Nene’s growth very closeup, to see how he quickly became a world-class composer and producer, and that now he is part of my team. The most important thing is that he bets on and believes in my project. It is something indescribable. We are ready to give the world incredible music, full of originality and freshness. On the other hand, I feel super grateful to Virgin Latin, who has given us staunch support despite being an emerging project. We are sure that with their team we will achieve incredible things. I feel super excited and want everyone to know everything we are working on.” – MAR MEJÍA

The official video for “Money” was recorded in Medellín, with MAR MEJÍA as the protagonist. The versatility that she has as an artist can be recognized, in addition to performing in English and Spanish in a concept that makes this a project with international reach. The production is from Creators under the direction of Ronny Xavier.

Barcelona’s Cristina Malakhai Releases “Besos Arma”

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March 4, 2022

Cristina Malakhai releases “Besos Arma”, a new single that will be part of the next album and that refers to a concept that for the first time in 100 years, changed our schemes: “the kisses that used to heal, are now a weapon.”

The confusion. Impatience. Despair. Boredom. Uncertainty. The lack. Doom. The line was thin between nothing and everything. Between white and black. Between sanity and madness. The production is inspired by that cluster of sensations that circulated and enveloped her room, based on stereo arpeggiated synthesizers, an electropop beat as naked as blunt, and layers of voices in various dimensions.

Co-Produced and Mixed by Pablo Mirete: Los Angeles-based producer, songwriter, and arranger, ambassador for the Latin Cultural Foundation GRAMMY, and a graduate of Berklee College of Music. Pablo recently won the Fugaz Award for Best Soundtrack with the short film “Umbrellas,” also nominated for the 2022 Goya Awards. Mastered by Rob Jimenez (Orangewood Studios, LA).

Like the music composition and pre-production, the music video was filmed and edited by herself in her apartment in LA during her quarantine, when she couldn’t shoot, but her fever as an advertising creative pushed her to start directing as well. and edit her own videos.

Cristina Malakhai is a singer, songwriter, producer, radio presenter, and actress from Barcelona, Spain. She reached number 1 on iTunes Spain with the project Los Peces de Cristina and began her tour with more than 100 shows in Europe and the United States. She is a voting member of the Latin Grammy Academy. He graduated in Independent Music Production from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) with an SGAE Foundation Scholarship. She is currently working at a music publishing house and is preparing new releases with producer Marcus Bell (Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Timbaland), among others, with whom she will release a single music video that already has more than a dozen awards and nominations at Los Angeles and Latin America Film Festivals.

Greeicy Releases ‘La Carta,’ Her New Studio Album Where Her Soul Soars Towards Her True Essence

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March 3, 2022

After the successful release of “Att: Amor” with Mike Bahia, and the announcement of her awaited “Amantes Tour” with stops in cities like Cali, Bogota, and Medellin, the wait is finally over and Greeicy is releasing her anticipated album ‘La Carta,’ a production that features as its focus track the single “Tóxico,” while also celebrating a double premiere; Her new album, and her starring role in the highly anticipated series ‘Ritmo Salvaje’ on Netflix.

‘La Carta’ is a personal album where she lays her soul bare before her loyal audience that was eagerly waiting to receive her new music. In each of the singles, Greeicy hopes to reach more people to exude harmony and happiness in their lives. The Colombian singer-songwriter went through all kinds of moments: extreme happiness, connecting with music, emotional despair, disappointment, anguish, many unanswered questions and found many truths, and each time she had to pause for one reason or another, magical things would happen that reconnected her with the album.

For Greeicy, ‘La Carta’ came to teach her many things. She defined that part of the process as a “master’s degree in patience.” ‘La Carta is an album that I’ve tried to finish for the past three years, before the pandemic and for many reasons, some that made more sense than others, it was postponed until today. So it’s an album that has gone through several of my emotional states. I have been disappointed, lost faith and strength, but in the middle of the road, the album would always come back with its magic to save me and reconnect me with what I am and what I love.”

SINGER-SONGWRITER FÁTIMA PINTO RELEASES “MUTUO ACUERDO”

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February 7, 2022

“Mutuo Acuerdo” is the most powerful release so far by Costarricense Artist Fátima Pinto after her recent signing with Virgin Music Mexico. It is a Reggaeton, Latin, and urban pop track. It talks about a night out and what happens when there is a mutual agreement between two people and they decide to have a good time without further commitment. It is a track with a lot of energy that leads us to dance nonstop. It is a summer anthem for nightclubs, produced by Saibu (Colombia), who has done songs for artists such as Natyash, MC Davo, and Alex Hoyer among others.

This launch comes amid the announcement of Fátima’s participation in the Picnic Festival, the most relevant music festival in Costa Rica, where she will share the stage on April 23 with artists such as Rauw Alejandro, Guaynaa, Farruko, and Juanes, among many more.

With “Mutuo Acuerdo,” Fátima reveals her most striking and elevated facet as today’s most relevant urban artist in her country and profiles her as a pop icon in Latin America. The video full of science fiction and where we see her transform into a vampire was directed by Antonio Roma, who has directed videos for Jesse and Joy, Piso 21, and Danna Paola among others.

The song will be accompanied by a social media strategy focused on content with influencers such as Kunno, with whom Fátima has developed great friendships and a series of challenges.

“Creating “Mutuo Acuerdo” led me to find a different part of me; very sensual and daring but always powerful and in control of situations. This is for all self-confident and free girls, who live by their own rules and enjoy life to the fullest.” – Fátima Pinto

SEBASTIÁN YATRA ENLISTS JUSTIN QUILES & L-GANTE ON “REGRESÉ”

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January 25, 2022

Sebastián Yatra confirms he’s back in his new track “Regresé” with Puerto Rican reggaeton urban superstar Justin Quiles and Argentine cumbia singer L-Gante which sees the three champions of their respective genres explore desire under a mysterious distortion of shared reality over connecting with an ex. The official video, directed by frequent visual collaborator Daniel Duran, takes listeners through a mysterious and lustful rekindling of lost love.

Sebastián Yatra co-wrote “Regresé” with Justin Quiles with the intention to bring on an artist from Argentina’s exploding music movement. “Regresé is a very fun song, the whole recording process was exciting,” Sebastián Yatra shares ”Justin and I were very intrigued by L-Gante, a very talented artist. I’m a fan of his work so it was very exciting when he decided to join us on this track.” Justin Quiles adds, “I loved collaborating with Sebastián and creating this song from scratch in the studio. It was a special moment, we laughed too much and we had a great time. The participation of L-Gante could not be absent, he gave it the final touch. Argentina, Colombia, and Puerto Rico for the world!” L-Gante is grateful to be on the song, “The truth is that I had a very good time recording the song. It is a very big step for me and I appreciate the invitation to be on the track a lot. The song is also the first time for me to record in this romantic style. It’s something different from my usual, but I’m into it.”

Aitana x Nicki Nicole Release “Formentera”

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December 5, 2021

Aitana and Nicki Nicole come together for the first time in a musical project for the release of this single which sounds from start to finish like a new global hit for both of them. A very suggestive track that surprises listeners from the very first note, delivering a fresh electronic pop sound.

Produced by Andres Torres and Mauricio Rengifo, mixed and mastered by Tom Norris, and composed by Aitana Ocaña, Nicki Nicole, Mauricio Rengifo, and Andres Torres, it comes with a video that will touch everyone, directed and produced by Ambiwo (Alba Ricart & Iris Valles). It’s a single that will become a musical reference and was born with the clear ambition of becoming a global hit in the coming months.

Chiquis New Single/Video “Cualquiera”

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November 8, 2021

Latin GRAMMY Award-winning singer, TV personality, and entrepreneur Chiquis recently released her new single and video “Cualquiera,” a fun, danceable Cumbia with an LA urban flow and bilingual twists that will have everyone dancing. Through the empowering lyrics that make it clear that she must be treated with respect, the song is poised to become a modern-day anthem for women. To listen and/or download “Cualquiera,” click HERE.

“Cualquiera” was written by Janney Marin (Chiquis), Natalia Garcia, Ulises Lozano, Alex Casado, Luis Angel Gonzalez and Antonio Hernandez; and produced by Ulises Lozano “El Licenciado,” Richard Bull, Toy Selectah and Maxx Gallo.

Its official video was produced by Xavier Sotomayor and directed by Emilio Sanchez in a small town near Joshua Tree, CA called Pioneertown. Chiquis sports a sexy LA Latina look and we see her driving an ATV, radiating confidence, just as the artist had creatively envisioned the video since she first recorded this song. Watch the official music video for “Cualquiera.”

Ozomatli to Headline This Weekend’s Making Memories Festival in Los Angeles

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November 8, 2021

Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, the oldest community-based organization serving families living with Alzheimer’s in Los Angeles is honoring and celebrating their 40 years of service to the community with a vibrant celebration of food and music at L.A. State Historic Park. The event, featuring Grammy Award-winners Ozomatli, will be held on November 14, 2021, gates opening at 12 pm.

In addition to the kings of Latin fusion, Ozomatli, the multicultural festival will include live performances by Grammy Award-winning and a nominated member of Ellas, as well as Egyptian Lover, No Small Children, Quinto Sol, and DJ Mona Lisa. Iconic local food vendors and informational booths focusing on brain health and other healthy lifestyle opportunities will also be part of the festivities. Top sponsors of the event include Zenith Media, Biogen, Lilly, Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Alfred E. Mann Foundation, Cedars-Sinai, Genentech, and Amoeba Music.

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With this fundraising event, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is both celebrating the past and turning its vision to the future to ensure that anyone in need of help is able to access it. They continue to work to educate greater Los Angeles about what dementia is and isn’t and fight to eliminate the stigma that perpetuates misunderstanding and creates unnecessary barriers to accessing available support and services.

“This event will help raise awareness about available support and resources within the communities most affected by Alzheimer’s disease,” comments Heather Cooper Ortner, President & CEO. “But it also gives us all a safe place to come together in person and celebrate the community. We all need a reason to celebrate these days and a safe way to do it.”

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OLIVA INSPIRES YOU TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST WITH HER LATEST SINGLE “BAILAMOS”

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November 2, 2021

Colombian-Spanish artist OLIVA’s latest single, “Bailamos” is here. The fresh, energy-loaded party anthem reaffirms the singer’s close ties with disco, pop, and dance music. It’s just the perfect track for a non-stop night out.

“Bailamos” is the first single off her upcoming studio album set for release in mid-2022. Packed with motion and fast beats, the song describes that exciting feeling we get as we get ready to party, inviting us to live the present to the fullest and let music takes us away. The concept behind the track’s official music video was developed by Oliva herself. Influenced by futuristic aesthetics, the video sees the artist enter an imaginary universe where dance and good vibes reign supreme while enticing us to eagerly await her next single’s video.