Alberto Stylee

Le encantan los animales, mas que eso los perros, algo que para mi sencillamente merece un 10. Y no le tiene miedo aventurar, mudando se a otro país y empezar de nuevo. Una persona que no teme viajar, se esta abriendo las puertas a lo mejor que la vida puede ofrecer, y esa persona es Alberto Stylee. 

The man is an animal lover, more than that, a dog person which gets double points in my book. He is also one who is not afraid to try something new like moving to a new country and starting a new. A person that is not afraid to travel, just opens to some of the best things that life has to offer, and that person is Alberto Stylee.

Bionica: I know you have a little dog named Danita.
Alberto Stylee: Yes.
Bionica: Como esta ella? How is she?
Alberto Stylee: She's going to be 3 years old. She's my daughter because I don't have any kids yet. I'm working on it, but she's my little girl and my heart. I love that little dog. I'm working on getting her travel permit so I can bring her with me everywhere I go. So next time you will see her with me all over. She's the baby.
Bionica: Yes! I have 3 little dogs and I love them so much.
Alberto Stylee: Look, I'm the type of person that for example will use animals in general to feel a person out. I will ask a person if they like animals and if they tell me no…Because it's not the same to say that you don't like animals as to say that they aren't really your thing. There are people that like animals, they're cute and all but that's about it. There are people who simply don't like them. And I've always said that a person that doesn't like animals, has no heart. It's a good way to learn about the people that are around you.
Bionica: I agree because they have a sense that we don't and go by vibes. For example if they bark at a certain person a lot…
Alberto Stylee: Exactly. And an animal is just going to give you love. They're beautiful, what's not to like about them? It's one thing for a person to like animals but not want one, but if you just don't like them well…You know what I mean?
And it is a good way for you to be able to pick out your friends by simply asking them because let's say that one day you're with your dog and they come over… For example, one of my best friends, Latin, he's Christian now but he was a reggaeton artist, he takes care of my dog when I go away. My dog loves going over to his house and they love her.
Bionica: What's the wildest thing she has done?
Alberto Stylee: When she was a puppy, if someone left a piece of paper on the floor, she would rip it to shreds. One day she took a whole newspaper while I had gone out and when I got back home there were bits of newspaper all over the house. And another thing, when she does something wrong or pees or poops where she isn't supposed to–she's trained but there are times…we know that she did something because she will hide. 'Where's the dog?' She did something, but if you look around the house you'll find her hehehe.
Bionica: She's too cute. Once, I was either at work or school, we had 2 dogs and they took the paper towel and made a mess!
Alberto Stylee: Yes! They have a party, they mostly break everything when they're in that puppy stage, they experiment a lot. But she is the light of my life that little dog. I love her so much and I love animals and have always been a part of my life.
Bionica: Your song Her Name is Sara (Ella Se Llama Sara), was there a special love in your love named Sara?
Alberto Stylee: Never, and people have always asked me, and it's called I Imagine You (Te Imagino) not Her Name is Sara (Ella Se Llama Sara).

Bionica: Aah.
Alberto Stylee: Everyone always asks me that, but in reality it's a rhyme. No one compares to you, her name is Sara (ti ninguna se compara, ella se llama Sara). It's the name that came about at that moment and I think it was also the most popular name in Colombia, thanks to my people there whom I love and miss so much, they made it #1.
Bionica: What do you like most about your job?
Alberto Stylee: I love being able to sing. I love singing. I love being able to receive the euphoria and applause of the audience when they sing my songs. One of the good things about being a musician aside from the fact that you do have to work hard, people think it's all fun and games but you do have to sacrifice a lot. I love traveling and going to different places. It's one of the great things about being a singer/musician.
Bionica: I also went to Colombia and I loved it, especially the warmth of the people there. What about Colombia made you fall in love with it because I had spoken with Nicky and I think it was him that said that you told him to go to Colombia.
Alberto Stylee: Yes, he and I practically moved in together and our careers took off once again there. But what I liked most about Colombia was the pleasantness of the people and the weather in the city, especially in Medellin.
It was always exquisite, compared to where I'm from an island where it's always hot but I love my Puerto Rico. I call Medellin my second home, I really like it, the way people are sherry loving and how Colombians are just so welcoming, how they greet you…Especially in Medellin, the weather–the country itself is just beautiful. The vegetation and mountains are one of the key things that got me. Christmas in Puerto Rico is like no other and for a Puerto Rican person to spend the holidays away from home it's hard but Colombia is that place where I can tell you that it's almost the same, it's where I was able to feel like I was home. That's when I said 'I really can live here without a worry'
Because you know, it's not easy leaving your home to go live in another country and to a republic no less when you are an American/Puerto Rican citizen. Some people will find it odd, but I tried it and it has been one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had.
The situation at hand is very sad but we're working on it. I'm innocent and I say it everywhere I go, we're working hard and I hope to one day be able to go back and enjoy some good times with my people. My wife is Colombian and I know that one day things are going to get cleared up and I'm going to be able to sing over there.
Bionica: God willing.
Alberto Stylee: Amen

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Es que no hay nada
Como un caballero ensacado
Para voltearse y mirar 2 veces ;)

There's definitely nothing like
A well suited man 

For a double take ;)

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El Drastico

Desde Brooklyn, Drastico comparte sus metas para dejar su huella en el mundo musical.  

Coming from Brooklyn Drastico shares his goals on how to make his mark.

Bionica: Drastico. Puerto Rican, from Brooklyn. Tell me a little about yourself, your style in music and what inspires you.
Drastico: When it comes to music, I love anything urban. I like hip-hop and R&B–similar to Drake. What I want to do, is change the music genre with my Puerto Rican-American flow. Quiero hacer lo miasma. What they do in english, I want to do in spanish along the lines of R&B and hip-hop. 

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Napoles-Fragment Muzik

After meeting with Napoles, I was just taken aback by this man's honorable humility. He is a talented producer and writer that has worked with an array of artists such as that Bronx heartthrob–yes ladies, I'm talking about Prince Royce. His hard work has earned him Grammy nominations and his encouraging spirit shared some very valuable advice for anyone looking to have a career in music.

Cuando conocí a Napoles, quede totalmente impresionada con su humildad. El es un productor talentoso que has trabajado con un sin fin de artistas como el guapo del Bronx–así es chicas, con Prince Royce. Napoles ha recibido nominaciones al Grammy por su gran trabajo y esfuerzo y comparte con nosotros el mejor consejo para aquel que desea tener una carrera musical.

Bionica: Napoles, you are a musical genius. What advice do you have for those musicians that are starting out and really want to stand out? What's something that you would say they have to have?

Napoles: Well the first thing is to be yourself. Many times people are at a place in which they say 'I want to be different' and they end up being like everyone else. Be yourself and leave your ego at the door. In this industry, in this world, you have to be able to let yourself be guided by those that know more than you. And keep going for your dream.

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¡Salsa Salsa Salsero!

Al escuchar música buena, no hay de otra mas que perderse en ella. Pero me parece que ese es el propósito–de disfrutar tanto de ella que nos volvemos uno. Sencillamente un cuerpo musical.
Eso es exactamente lo que pasa cuando escuchas a Marlow Rosado junto a Larry Harlow. Hay una calidad épica, tanto para el bailador y para  aquel que escucha.
Y el 10 de Marzo, la ciudad de Miami va sentir la ricura del nuevo disco de Rosado titulado Harlow Marlow Volume 1 en El Tucán! No se olviden de llevarse sus zapatos pa'l bailador cuando estén allí ;)

When you hear good music, you can't help but get lost in it. More often than not, I think that's the point–to enjoy it so much that you become one with it. Simply, a body of music.
Well that's what it feels like listening to Marlow Rosado in collaboration with Larry Harlow. It's an epic quality for the dancer and listener.
And on March 10, Miami is going to feel the groove of Rosado's new album Harlow Marlow Volume 1at El Tucán. Just don't forget your dancing shoes while you're there ;)

The album will be available in March via Itunes & Amazon.

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Raquel Sofía-Agua Bendita (Feat. Pedro Capó)

Latinos Unidos

Porque como Latinos somos un solo pueblo 

Una voz 

Y merecemos respeto como seres humanos

Perdona Trump, pero no nos disculpamos 

Because we stand together as Latinos 

We have one voice

And we deserve respect as human beings

Sorry, not sorry Trump 

Visita VL Action Network y registrate para votar, aqui decidimos nosotros!

Visit VL Action Network and register to vote, because we can and we will! 

Too White To Be Mexican: Some Love feat. Diana García

Too White To Be Mexican-Verano Alternativo

El concepto de Geovani se llama Too White To Be Mexican, con el propósito de burlarse de esos estereotipos raciales formados por la sociedad. Te parece complejo? Tal vez un poco, pero toma lo como un proyecto que une al mundo través de la música sin importar lo que 'esta supuesto ser' ;) Lo llamo sátira musical y me parece genial! 

Too White To Be Mexican is the name of Geovani's concept which makes fun of the racial stereotypes formed by society. Sound complex? Perhaps a bit, but take it in as a project that creates beautiful music from around the world–becoming a bridge that knocks down what 'we're supposed to be or like' because of our ethnic background. It is what I call musical satire and it's genius!!! 

Bionica: You have something called Too White to be Mexican.

Geovani: That is correct.

Bionica: Tell me about it. 

Geovani: Well, Too White To Be Mexican comes from being here in the US as a Mexican. This is audio, but I'm pretty white, I'm pale. I am ChilaPatío, so I'm mixed. Chilangos are from the Federal District and Tapatíos are from Guadalajara. 

Well each time I would go into a store, someone would ask 'where are you from' and I would say 'where do you think I'm from?' People would always say Italy, Argentina but never Mexico and when I would tell them that I'm Mexican, they would be surprised and go 'oh, really–you're too white to be Mexican' I heard it so many times that I finally said I would adopt a name for something. I wasn't sure what it would be and in the end I came up with this project of electronic music with collaborations called Too White to be Mexican. 

Bionica: What's inspired your music?

Geovani: My music is like a statement to break down stereotypes. Obviously when you're told 'you're too white to be Mexican' it's like 'what did you expect?' It does have to do with race–there's everything. It's not the color of your skin that matters, we're all people and so the Too White To Be Mexican is ironic in a way. 

I've invited a lot of very interesting people to take part in the project. There are people from Spain, Chile & even Israel which has to do with the fact that it doesn't matter where you're from. There's this Mexican actress, Diana Garcia involved, and she's been in movies like Casi Divas and is also a street artist. There's an Israeli singer, Maor Nawi who is also on the scene, Lara Bello is from Spain, living in New York with an incredible voice and Camila Meza who is from Chile and into jazz. As you can see, there are all types of different genres which some how brings us a little out of our comfort zone. It's to say 'this is electronic music, I'll give you the beat and you write what you want' and it's brought forth a lot of interesting things. The first song was release on the 2nd of July and you can go on to Spotify, Google Play & iTunes to hear Too White To Be Mexican. 

Bionica: I like it because it's breaking down the racial stereotypes that we all experience as Latinos. 

Geovani: It also touches base on the topic of identity–'are you Hispanic or Latino?' In reality you're Hispanic but you're from Colombia, Brazil or wherever…The Mexican is pretty clear, Too White To Be Mexican. When people see me they say 'of course, you're too white to be Mexican' and so I'm also making fun of that in a way.

I just dropped two singles and it's pretty interesting because the idea is to drop two per month and invite a lot of collaborations. Right now there's a song with Renee Mooi who is Mexican and she's amazing. 

Bionica: So you put the beats together…

Geovani: Yes, I'll put a base together. The composition aspect is interesting too because I'll make the beat, send it online, they'll work on the vocals, send it back to me here and the result is something that I would have never imagined. Some people sing punk like Sandrushka Petrova who is Mexican, was invited to Russia and her music has nothing to do with being Mexican. The fact that you're Mexican doesn't mean that you play mariachi or even tequila. There are very different tastes in music and the idea is that everyone adopts what they like. Give me your personality in this song. If you play punk music that's great, dark wave or whatever it is–in the end it's electro music with a Mexican twist. 

Bionica: Did you always like electronic music? What were your other influences?

Geovani: Well, I like all types of music. The influence that I have is arrabal, Mexican arrabal (arrabal is urban but in terms of music, maybe what was urban sometime ago)–up to the danzón (the danzón is a type of music with Cuban origins that incorporates an orchestra with wind instruments, drums, violins and percussion instruments–it may also be interpreted by mariachi as well). These types of music have their bases well fostered in Mexico and that's how it started. I used to have a project called Sweet Electra which was a mix of arrabal with electronica. You can say that it's the cousin of this project, just a little more intense with people from all over that are invited to do other things music wise. 

Bionica: What did your family say when you told them 'The name of the project is Too White To Be Mexican?'

Geovani: <laughs> Well obviously it's controversial as many people will react saying 'that's too racist…' I'm Mexican, I'm too white to be Mexican–but that's what people say, not me. In reality it's a joke. It's been talked about a lot and people take it lightly which I like because there isn't a serious statement that's political, racial or anything. It really is just making fun of the fact of what I'm always told here in the US. I find it funny and my friends do too. <laughs>

Bionica: Thank you so much!

Geovani: No, thank you!

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Sueltala - Maxx Gallo (Video Oficial)

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El pasado martes 7 de Julio, BMI dio a disfrutar el concierto de Verano Alternativo, en The Bowery Electric de Manhattan como primicia de su Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC). Este tremendo concierto en verdad fue una fusion de la musica al rededor del mundo. 

This past Tuesday, July 7, BMI music had its Verano Alternativo concert at The Bowery Electric in Manhattan welcoming it's Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC). This awesome concert, was a true fusion of music from around the world.

Empezando con el joven mexicano Maxx Gallo que sin duda alguna cuando escuchas su música no hay mas opción que empezar dando pasitos con el pie derecho, luego el izquierdo, después movidas de cadera y sin darte cuenta estas bailando. No lo puedes evitar. Su música incorpora lo que es el Regional Mexicano con algo moderno de techno y lo urbano, creando una mezcla entre generaciones, la de los padres y la de uno.

It began with Mexican singer Maxx Gallo. From the minute you hear his music, you can't help but begin tapping your right foot, then the left, your hips  start moving and before you know it–your full on dancing! It's inevitable. His music is a blend of Regional Mexican with techno and urban beats, bridging the generation of our parents with ours. 

Bionica: Maxx, what did your parents say when they heard your music for the first time?

Maxx Gallo: Well, my parents had been supporting my music before I chose tribal. I was producing hip-hop, electronica, edm…and enjoyed it as a producer, but was still searching for the genre form me. I still hadn't found the right one as an artist. My parents were very happy when I found tribal because I was singing in Spanish and everything before that was in english. They were so excited to see the positive response everyone gave when I began putting my songs out there. Tribal is definitely for me and it's what I'm going to focus on. 

Bionica: It's all tribal as an artist!

Maxx Gallo: Yes, I love it as an artist. Of course when I do featurings with other artists I'm going to stray from the genre a little. 

Bionica: What type of music did you play before as an artist or producer?

Maxx Gallo: Well all my life I've played musica norteña (Northern Mexican music) and band music on the drums. I've been a percussionist since I was a kid. When I turned 15, I got into hip-hip but as I said before, I was always searching. 

I also produced a lot of reggaeton for a bit and now I'm doing tribal. I was definitely inspired when I heard 3BallMTY, I think that's where, how do you say it? Me envicié (I got hooked).

Bionica: How old were you when you started playing the drums?

Maxx Gallo: I was about seven. Yea, I was a kid in a small town in Oregon where I lived with my dad. 

Bionica: What's the name of that town?

Maxx Gallo: The Dalles. 

Bionica: You also went to Los Angeles. 

Maxx Gallo: I was still living in Portland when I was 21 and then I got a sudden opportunity to produce tribal and I went to Los Angeles. It was basically the beginning of Maxx Gallo–it's where it all started. 

Bionica: How was it for you playing in Oregon?

Maxx Gallo: To be honest, it was hard. I was just starting and no one was really giving me a chance–I was always looking for new and interesting genres that weren't yet accepted. That has always been a little difficult for me but I'm focused on creating my own path. Now things are great and I'm no longer worried about the past. 

Bionica: Who opened the doors for you?

Maxx Gallo: There were plenty of people who supported me along the way and some how helped me get in touch with Toy Selectah who has been backing me up ever since. 

Bionica: What's the best lesson or advice that you have learned from Toy Selectah?

Maxx Gallo: Patience. Yes, the first thing he told was to be patient and he was right. I think patience is key, keep working and stay focused. 

Bionica: You're LP El Gallote comes out this summer. 

Maxx Gallo: Yes! I'm very excited. First we're coming out with an EP, we're not sure if we're going to turn it into an LP just yet but it has 5 songs. I've produced all of them and it's pretty much a welcoming into my world. Of course from there we'll do some collaborations with other artists and I actually already have some songs lined up too, but I think that will be for the LP El Gallote. We'll see what happens.

Bionica: Can you give me a little preview of an upcoming song. 

Maxx Gallo: Yes of course. This one is El Gallote and it goes…

El mas galotte, let her loose so she can go 

move so she can let loose 

come on over so I can see, little by little by little 

she's already looking for something sweet 

isn't she already happy?

come on over and bring me those lips 

to see if they taste like mint 

turn on, turn on that light 

so that I can see everything that I'm touching 

you know I can get a little crazy 

especially when your near me…

Bionica: That was really good. Would you say chido? Not so chido?

Maxx Gallo: A litte alburero. (witty-pun)

Bionica: Alburero.

Maxx Gallo: A little albuero, kind of funny, all with the good intention of having everyone dance. 

Bionica: I like it, I like it. Well, thank you so much Maxx. 

Maxx Gallo: No, thank you. 

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Camino al Concierto Pt. 3

Damas y caballeros, les presento a Zack! Un joven marroquí mejor conocido como el Coke Boys President, que también celebró junto a muchos la pre-vista del documental Camino Al Concierto de HBO Latino. 

No tan solo un rapero,  pero un emprendedor que lanzará muy pronto su propia colección de mascaras para esquiar. Os dejo con la entrevista en la cual Zack comparte un poco sobre su estilo, trabajo y cultura!

Bionica: Aquí tenemos a Zack, el presidente de los Coke Boys. 

Zack: Así es. 

Bionica: Me parece genial que eres Marroquí!

Zack: Si! Cien por ciento puro.  

Coke Boy: Y él es Dominicano de corazón.

Zack: Y soy Dominicano de corazón. 

Bionica: Y habla mucho Arabe.

Zack: Y sí, es cierto, hablo mucho Arabe.

Bionica: Si. 

Zack: Si. 

Bionica: Ahora dime, podemos esperar proyectos nuevos de Zack?

Zack: Claro. Voy a lanzar una colección de mascaras para esquiar llamada Dirteen que esta siendo patrocinada por Villains. Tengo unos discos que están sonando como Quiet on the Set, el sencillo y el remix con Rico Love y Velous.  

Bionica: ¿Me puedes cantar un poco?

Zack: Quisiera, de verdad que quisiera. 

Bionica: ¿Qué me puedes cantar?

Zack: Es que hay demasiado ruido y no vas a poder prestar mucha atención. Yo quiero que haya silencio cuando yo te cante para que puedas escuchar lo mejor de mi voz .

Bionica: Cuenta me sobre las mascaras de esquiar. 

Zack: Básicamente son mascaras de esquiar de alta costura. Veo que no han hecho mascaras para esquiar de alta costura hasta ahora. Yo siempre tengo una mascara de esquiar y un turbante como puedes ver. 

BIonica: Me gusta. 

Zack: Es mi propio look. La colección saldrá el próximo invierno. 

Bionica: Yo nunca he esquiado. ¿Será que podemos ir juntos? ¿Con tus mascaras?

Zack: Canta me un poco. A ver si tu puedes ser la primera Coke Girl. Vamos, canta. 

Bionica: Esta bien, una canción. En árabe?

Zack: Una canción, en árabe u ingles–lo que tu quieras.

Bionica: Listo, ahí va fainoh, habibi fainoh enta alby aa (donde, donde esta mi amor?)

Zack: Puede ser que tengas que ir al estudio. Spiff, sabes lo que digo.

Bionica: Cantar en arabe. Te ves requete chulo! Me encanta tu estilo. 

Zack: Muchísimas gracias. 

Bionica: Dime, ¿de quién vistes?

Zack: El reloj es Pierre Collection, tengo los Yeezys (zapatillas) puestos y la chaqueta (cazadora) Oliver que tengo es de Atrium. Saludos a Spiff TV.

Bionica: ¿Qué influye tu estilo?

Zack: Es mi estilo, mi propio gusto de la moda. Todos tienen su gusto, el mio es de un turbante y mascara de esquiar. Me encanta ese look. Siempre uso mascaras de esquiar en el inverno. 

Bionica: Me encanta. Cómo digo que me encanta en arabe? Ana bajep…

Zack: ¿Si tu qué?

Bionica: El estilo. Ana bajep.

Zack: Tu dices ana maghrebi.

Bionica: ana magrebi.

Zack: Eso quiere decir 'soy marroquí'.

Bionica: ANA MAGHREBI!!!

Zack: Ahi es .

Bionica: Muchas gracias. 

Zack: Te enseñé algo, dame mi reconocimiento.

Bionica: Gracias Zack!

Zack: Gracias a ti!

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Carlos Suarez mejor conocido como Spiff es una mente creativa en su totalidad ya que es director de vídeos musicales con enfoque en el genero urbano y ha trabajado con artistas como Rick Ross, French Montana, Zack y Chris Brown entre otros. Spiff también nos presenta su trabajo como productor en un video con Yandel y Future y con la película Respect the Shooter de camino. Él esta envuelto en todo lo que tiene que ver con el arte. 

Bionica: Spiff, estas envuelto en la musica y el cine. 

Spiff: Si. 

Bionica: Eres lo máximo! Dime como fueron tus pasos hace a la industria musical. 

Spiff: Saliendo de Orlando (Florida) empece a trabajar con DJ Nasty & DJ Khaled y eso me abrió las puertas. Era difícil, llevar toda la música a mano en huaceles. Luego salió Serato (programa digital de música)! Ha sido lo mejor, tienes tu bolsa para la computadora y listo. 

Bionica: Tienes algunos proyectos nuevos por ahí? 

Spiff: Acabo de grabar mi sencillo con Yandel & Future. Fui el director y productor.

Bionica: Qué te pasa por la mente cuando llegas al estudio a producir, dirigir…Cuál es tu musa para empezar?

Spiff: Estoy ahí desde el inicio. Empezando con la pista, buscando el artista y del artista al video musical. 

Bionica: Cuál ha sido el reto mas grande para ti como productor?

Spiff: He trabajado con muchos productores talentosos, los junto y ellos crean lo que crean y yo los veo. 

Bionica: Que te interesó para las películas? 

Spiff: Llevo años filmando los vídeos de Rick Ross entonces hago los vídeos de todo el mundo. Ahora mismo estoy grabando una película. 

Bionica: Habla me un poco sobre la película. 

Spiff: Se llama Respect the Shooter con Michael K. Williams, French Montana, Zack, José Vizcaino...

Bionica: De que se trata la película?

Spiff: Sabes, es una película de la calle. Es como la pelicula Paid in Full junto a Quentin Tarantino. 

Bionica: Que es lo que mas te gusta de trabajar en esta película? 

Spiff: Que yo la escribí.

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De acuerdo que Spiff me dijo que su nombre es José Vizcaino, pero él me dijo Cuba y va estar en la película Respect the Shooter. Un actor respetable que interpretara unos de los papeles sobre la película basada en la vida y experiences de la calle. 

Bionica: Let's see Cuba.

¿asere qué bolá?

Bionica: A mi encanta la actuación, el arte es bello. ¿Cómo te interesaste en la  actuación?

Cuba: La actuación es un tremendo arte que acabo de aprender. Soy de Cuba, Santa Clara, La Villa–el pueblo La Esperanza. 

Bionica: Since we are at a music event, can you tell me which artists influenced you most as a person?

Cuba: La Rima Oriental, Los Van Van & Los Irakere.

Bionica: I'm a fan of the Orishas, they're very good. 

Cuba: A great band. 

Bionica: Cuanta me algo que quisieras que las personas captaran si tu fueras a escribir una película sobre Cuba.

Cuba: Que Cuba es un país hermoso con gente bella y talentosa. 

Bionica: Thank you so much Mr. Cuba!

Cuba: You're very welcome love.    

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Camino al Concierto Pt. 2

Su nombre es Justina Valentine, cantante de New Jersey con lo que llamo una dulce voz. Ella tiene un estilo urbano con mucho fluor con un poquito de todo. Tuve el placer de compartir con ella en el evento de HBO Latino: Camino al Concierto y aqui os dejo con la entrevista! Y mas fotos del evento!!

Justina Valentine: Justina Valentine–cantautor, maestra de ceremonias. Soy de North Jersey, del condado de Passaic. Ahora mismo tengo un sencillo que se llama Faded y lo están recibiendo muy bien. Está en la radio de NY, Connecticut, Rhode Island y Albany. Es una de esas canciones que te suben el animo–perfecta para el verano. La fuimos promocionando durante Abril y Marzo para ir la calentando para el verano. La canción viene de mi EP llamado Scarlett Letter (Letra Escarlata). Estoy muy contenta aquí trabajando… Soy una luchadora tratando de dejar mi huella y conectar me con la gente y que escuchen mi musica  de gran manera. 

Mi música es algo pop pero también tiene influencias del hip-hop y soul. Yo canto y hago rap, improviso y escribo…Muchas veces es difícil para uno como mujer porque hay personas que en verdad no le importa si uno escribe, pero yo me enorgullezco en decir que lo hago. Mi música es ecléctica y sobre pasa los géneros. Es universal y para todos.

Bionica: Me puedes cantar algo?

Justina Valentine: Claro.

Hay reglas que seguir 

Si eliges el juego 

Pero tu nunca sabrás 

Lo que dejaste ir 

Nunca sabes lo que tienes

Hasta que lo pierdes 

Lo pierdes 

Nos dijimos adios 

Cada quien por su camino

Pero tu nunca sabrás 

Lo que dejaste ir 

Puedes dar la vuelta al mundo 

Y nunca encontraras alguien 

que brille como yo

Bionica: Wow! Que voz! 

Justina Valentine: Gracias amor.

Bionica: Me encanta! Me encanta! Dime quien es tu inspiración como cantante.

Justina Valentine: Definitivamente, mi papá es mi mayor inspiración. El es musico y canta. Crecí en una casa de musica por él. También están The Beatles, Tupac, Nas, Lil Kim, Jay Z, Madonna, Lauren Hill, Eminem y las Spice Girls. 

Bionica: Te ves estupenda! Me encanta ese pelo rojo. Qué influye ese estilo?

Justina Valentine: Honestamente se lo debo todo al equipo increíble con quien trabajo. Mi maquilllista Loso–Loso_MUA y mi estilista Richie, Richie Candelo. Ellos me vistieron, fueron a mi casa con el vestido y me dijeron que me acordara que es DVF. Diane Von

Bionica:  Ella es lo mejor!

Justina Valentine: Si! Lo puedes terminar de decir?

Bionica: Diane Von Furstenberg.

Justina Valentine: Así es. El vestido es de ella. El look y el pinta labios rojo fueron ellos. Le doy todo el credito! Son los mejores. 

Gracias Justina!!!

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Camino al Concierto Prt. 1

El hombre que se volvió loco cuando la vio bailando dembow para luego llamarla 'abusadora' bendiciendo la hora cuando la encontró, es uno de una gran trayectoria. La cual que tuve el placer de ver en la prevista del documental de HBO Latino Yandel Camino al Concierto el pasado Abril en Nueva York. HBO Latino estuvo allí para el primer concierto como solista de la Leyenda Viviente que se llevo a cabo en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico. En el documental Yandel nos muestra algo mas de la música compartiendo también lo que es su vida familiar… 

Y para celebrar en este gran evento, no pudieron faltar sus amigos como el DJ Alex Senstaion, Ulysess Terrero y hasta 50 Cent entre otros. 

Gracias mil a HBO Latino y The Brand Phoenix por su invitación! 

Aquí os muestro algunas fotos del evento (cortesía de HBO Latino) parte 1

The man that just couldn't take it when he saw her dancing dembow and later on called her a tease blessing the hour in which he found her is definitely a living legend with quite a story. One of which I had the honor of attending the pre-screening for the documentary by HBO Latino Yandel Camino al Concierto this past April in New York. HBO Latino was there to film Yandel's first concert as a solo artist which took place in Puerto Rico's Coliseo. In this documentary we a little more than music as Yandel shares his family life as well…

And of course no celebration is complete with out good friends such as DJAlex Sensation, Ulysess Terrero and 50 Cent among others.  

Thank you HBO Latino & The Brand Phoenix for this wonderful invite!

And so I share with you some pictures of the event (courtesy of HBO Latino) part 1

images courtesy of HBO Latino