Bad Bunny’s sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (I Should Have Taken More Photos), has been widely celebrated as “a breathtaking balancing act, a succession of history lessons tucked inside airtight reggaeton, synth-pop, and folk songs” (Vulture) and the artist considered “a master at work to enact his vision […]
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DJ EU: “Puerto Rico is my background; Atlanta is my sound”
This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features DJ EU, a Puerto Rico-raised and Atlanta-based DJ. He talks about his journey into the DJ industry, his LatinX cultural background, and his experience as the official DJ for Atlanta United FC Team. Created by Paul Alonso, Hybrid Atlanta is a video interview series with […]
Read MoreNino Augustine: “The urban genre is going to be just a big gumbo of music” [VIDEO]
This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features Nino Augustine, an Atlanta-based rapper and musician from Panama. Nino talks about his multicultural identity and how being exposed to early Panama reggae and Atlanta hip-hop influenced his music. Created by Paul Alonso, Hybrid Atlanta is a video interview series with local artists and creatives […]
Read More10 female LatinX artists who are challenging gender roles in reggaeton
The genre of reggaeton has often been criticized for its misogynistic and sexist lyrics. Men have held the reins in this genre of music, not only in the charts, but also in the narratives of songs, where men are usually the protagonists, while women are merely sexual objects. However, this […]
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