January 31, 2010
Cristopolis - "Latinos" ft. Temperamento & Don Dinero
"Latinos" is available as a FREE Download @ cristopolis.com
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
Latino Hip-Hop Pioneers - Feb. 2nd, 2010
It may be dubious for some to believe that Latinos have been part of Hip-Hop since its inception. Although, it may seem like Fat Joe and Big Pun helped Latinos kick the doors down, there were some cats before them who had already cracked the door open.
Among them were DJ Disco Wiz, noted as Hip-Hop’s first Latino DJ, and Jorge “Popmaster Fabel” Pabon, member of the famed Rock Steady Crew who along with Joe Conzo, photographer and author of Born in the Bronx: A Visual Record of the Early Days of Hip Hop, will be hosting a discussion panel on the history and plights of Latinos in Hip-Hop.
The event which will be held at The Museum of the City of New York Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, will be moderated by former Source Magazine editor, Carlito Rodriguez, author of Vamos a Rapiar: Latinos and Hip-Hop Music. - written by Emmanuel Ureña, orginally posted on Vibe.com
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
January 30, 2010
January 29, 2010
What Does the iPad do for Latino Hip-Hop?
I predict that the much awaited iPad will do wonders for independent musician's.
Currently on the iPhone you have the ability to record and produce beats.
Personally, I've never taken these applications to seriously because they lacked the memory to be able to deliver the quality I wanted.
I think that the iPad changes all that.
The 1st generation iPad will give you up to 64GB.
The 2nd or 3rd generation will certainly surpass 100GB.
Therefore prepare to be able to produce, record and promote anywhere at anytime!
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
Currently on the iPhone you have the ability to record and produce beats.
Personally, I've never taken these applications to seriously because they lacked the memory to be able to deliver the quality I wanted.
I think that the iPad changes all that.
The 1st generation iPad will give you up to 64GB.
The 2nd or 3rd generation will certainly surpass 100GB.
Therefore prepare to be able to produce, record and promote anywhere at anytime!
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
January 28, 2010
January 27, 2010
Exclusive Interview with "Cruz DurrtyJada" of "Guerilla War Tactix"
If there is one principle, habit or lesson that you can share with a young up and coming artist, what would it be?
Trust nobody. The deeper you get into this, the more you will understand that you will always have to deal with snakes. There is a lot of bullshit out there, so before you decide to put your soul into the music game you gotta figure out who you are, why you are doing this and keep a steady focus. Cause they will come after you and try to poison you. Go raw out. Where do you see the music industry 5 years from now?
In 5 years from now - I believe the music industry will end up being more raped than what it is today.People seem to forget about legends such as John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, even Michael Jackson etc who came and revolutionized the entire industry and reached out to people and changed their lives forever. But at the same time, it all depends on who you are and how you visualize it. Guerilla War Tactix is more than just a couple of underground Hip-Hop heads - we fight in this struggle using verbal guerilla tactics to damage the unholy system that is constantly watching us all the time. So judging from my book I also believe that the underworld Hip-Hop kingdom will be a much doper place with artists like Bloodline, Human Genocide Process, Lord Lhus, Psych Ward, Grindhouse Gang and Guerilla War Tactix. On the behalf of warriors like that i would put it to you like this: wherever the world is at in 5 years from now, thats where we will be at to dominate the rest of it and keep our message shining like a blood diamond.
How do you go about recording, promoting and releasing your music?
What are you currently working on?
What is the best place for people to find out more about Cruz DurrtyJada?
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
January 26, 2010
Exclusive Interview with "Thirstin Howl III"
Today I had the opportunity of having a phone interview with none other than the Skillionaire himself Thirstin Howl III.
He dropped knowledge on the origin of his name, some Hip-Hop history on his crew the Lo-Life's, his upcoming projects, the future of the music industry and some advice for upcoming artist's.
Check it out:
Thirstin Howl III - Interview with LatinoHiphop.Org from LatinoHipHop.TV on Vimeo.
To find out more about Thirstin Howl III, visit him on his YouTube, Myspace or official site ThirstinHowlThe3rd.com.
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
January 25, 2010
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January 23, 2010
La Conekta - January 29, 2010
La Conekta is a monthly showcase which focuses on Latino Hip-Hop.
This event takes place in cities across the U.S., such as Boston, NYC and DC.
On January 29th the DC chapter of the event will take place at the Axum Club.
Axum Club is located @ 1934 9th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Here is a map of the area;
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Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
Chingo Bling - Nex Mixtape "Chicken-Flip-A" download
Chingo Bling's business savvy and work ethic are legendary and he is back at it again.
His new mixtape "Chicken-Flip-A" is available as a free download here.
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com.
January 22, 2010
Exclusive Interview with "Stalyn"
LatinoHiphop.Org:
If there is one principle, habit or lesson that you can share with a young up and coming artist, what would it be?
Stalyn:
YEA FOR SURE, THE PRINCIPLE THAT I LIVE BY IS GOD FIRST,EVERYTHING ELSE IS SECONDARY, HAVE FAITH IN HIM AND BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE BORN UNIQUE UNLIKE ANYBODY ON THIS PLANET, THE HABIT OF BEING HUMBLE AND PERSISTENT, AND THE LESSON IS TO LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST BECAUSE WHEN WE PASS ON WE ONLY LEAVE MEMORIES TO OUR LOVE ONES, DON'T LEARN JUST FOM YOUR EXPERIENCES BUT FROM OTHERS AS WELL. TAKE THIS FROM ME, AND YOU SHOULD DO GOOD IN ANY BUSINESS AS LONG AS YOU LIVE IN A POSITIVE WAY.
LatinoHiphop.Org:
Where do you see the music industry 5 years from now?
Stalyn:
HIP-HOP IN ENGLISH HAS TAKEN THE WHOLE WORLD RIGHT NOW, EVERYTHING HAS THE INFLUENCE OF THE 5 ELEMENTS IN OUR SOCIETY, IS THE MOST MONEY MAKING TOOL THAT EMPLOYS MANY PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE,
I ONLY EXPECT BETTER AND BIGGER THINGS FOR OUR HIPHOP CULTURE, AS FAR AS THE SPANISH SIDE OF THE INSDUSTRY, I'M PRETTY EXCITED ABOUT IT, THE FIELD IS WIDE OPEN FOR ALL US TO MAKE SOME REAL IMPACT AND SHOW THE WORLD HOW LATINOS WE BE THE FLYEST, RIGHT NOW THERE IS ENGLISH RAPPERS THAT ARE DOING COLLABO'S WITH LATINOS IN OTHERS GENRE IMAGINE HOW HAPPY THEY GONNA BE WHEN THEY SEE HOW WE DO IT REMEMBER THAT IS WAS AFRICAN AMERICANS AND LATINOS WHO INVENTED HIP-HOP, SO ASLONG AS GOD KEEPS ME HERE I'M GONNA ENFORCE THE TOOL THE RAP IS SUPPOSED TO BE...THE VOICE OF THE POOR AND UNEDUCATED KIDS OF THE SLUMS OF LATINO AMERICA.
LatinoHiphop.Org:
How do you go about recording, promoting and releasing your music?
Stalyn:
WHEN IT COMES TO THOSE 3 REMEMBER THIS...IT TAKES MONEY TO DO ALL OF THEM, THAT BEING SAID, I ALWAYS FEEL LIKE GETTING IN THE BOOTH AND RECORD AND EXPRESS WHATS IN MY HEART, SO I HIRE AN ENGINEERS TO RECORD ME AT THEIR STUDIO, AS FAR AS PROMOTING I DO MOSTLY ALL THE INTERNET PROMOTION I TRULY LOVE THE INTERNET IT HAS BECOME MY MAIN VEHICLE TO GET THINGS DONE, THE OTHER PART OF PROMOTING MY PRODUCT I HIRE PUBLICISTS TO TAKE ME TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF MY CAREER, AND WITH THE RELEASE OF MY MUSIC IS PRETTY STRAIGHT FORWARD I FOUNDED YESHUA DREAMS PRODUCTIONS, IT IS MY OWN LABEL IN WHICH I'M ABLE TO DO BUSINESS WITH DIGITAL DISTRIBUTORS AND OTHER COMPANIES THAT I MIGHT NEED THEIR SERVICES.
LatinoHiphop.Org:
What are you currently working on?
Stalyn:
RIGHT NOW I'M ALL ABOUT PROMOTING MY ALBUM TO THE MASSES, I WONT BE DOING ANYTHING ELSE BUT PROMOTING ''EL JOVEN REY'' FOR THE NEXT 2 YEARS, PEOPLE GOTTA HEAR THIS PROJECT BECAUSE IS IMPORTANT THEY GET THE FACTS AND FLAVOUR OF THE THIRDWORLD COUNTRIES OF LATIN AMERICA, SO YOU WILL BE SEEING MY VIDEOS THAT I AM DOING FOR THIS ALBUM AND YOU WILL HEAR ME ON THE RADIO, YOU WILL SEE ME ON TV PROMOTING MY ALBUM AND TALKING ABOUT OUR STRUGGLES YOU WILL SEE ME ON YOUR COMPUTER ON WEBSITES, AND YOU WILL SEE ME ON MAGAZINES INCLUDING THE NEXT XXL ISSUE, BECAUSE I'M A CALLEJERO AND MY MOVEMENT IS FELT IN EVERY BARRIO AND BASURERO GLOBALLY.
LatinoHiphop.Org:
What is the best place for people to find out more about you?
Stalyn:
YOU WANT TO FIND OUT WHAT IM ABOUT, GO TO ITUNES AND GET THE ''EL JOVEN REY'' ALBUM.
YOU CAN ALSO FOLLOW ME ON THE FOLLOWING SITES;
BUT BE A LEADER AND INTRODUCE YOUR FRIENDS TO REAL RAP FROM A KID THAT COME FROM THE POOREST LATIN COUNTRY OF THIS CONTINENT.
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
Bomba Estereo - Psychedelic Cumbia Hip-Hop from Colombia
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Nacional Records recording artist's Bomba Estereo have created a unique and hypnotic sound fusing music from their native Colombia with Hip-Hop.
The group is a musical project formed by Simón Mejía and singer Liliana Saumet. Their music merges Colombian folk sounds like cumbia, bullerengue and champeta mixed with electronica, reggae and Hip-Hop which all comes together to produce an explosive dance sound.
“Bomba Estéreo is a funky underground talent revealing a genre-busting, linguistics-defying release with ‘Blow Up’... Lead vocalist Liliana Saumet’s sultry style is a hybridization of Nelly Furtado with the precision and attitude of M.I.A.”
- URB
“Bomba Estereo’s Liliana Saumet has a forceful, full-throated attack; she can rap with rhythmic ingenuity, nonchalantly juggling American hip-hop, reggaeton, and dancehall, but she can also sing passionately, nailing melodies with impressive pitch control and emotional snap.”
- CHICAGO READER
“Bomba Estereo... is turning plenty of heads with its song "Fuego," the exhilarating lead single from its debut album... playfully referring to both Colombia's burgeoning dance culture and traditional attire in the same breath.”
- BILLBOARD
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
January 21, 2010
January 20, 2010
Del' Patio - "BerryDauran" ft. Mozart La Para & Villano Sam - download
Del' Patio just released another club banger!
This joint is called "BerryDauran" ft. Mozart La Para & Villano Sam, you can find it as a FREE download here.
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
Santaflow - New Album "Ave Phoenix" in Stores Jan. 31st, 2010
Santaflow, is a well known MC based out of Madrid, Spain.
He is currently preparing to release his third studio album;
"Ave Phoenix" which hits stores on Jan. 31st, 2010.
The album will consist of 14 tracks plus 2 bonus cuts.
The album will be available for purchase here.
New Single:
In doing research for this blog I stumbled across this behind the scenes video of Santaflow in the studio:
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
January 19, 2010
Exclusive Interview with "Scarred IV Life"
LatinoHiphop.Org:
If there is one principle, habit or lesson that you can share with a young up and coming artist, what would it be?
Scarred IV Life:
I still consider myself an up-and-coming Artist so I'm learning as I go. What I've done (and others can look over my shoulder for their own example) is, do your homework! Learn about the Biz and find out who you are as an Artist. That may sound silly but, until you share your music to get some raw and constructive criticism, you have nothing to gauge yourself on. Do open mic's or put your self in shows outside your circle or City. Your friends and family are going to think you're good but, try getting some love from folks who don't even know you. And take time to record yourself. A lot of Cats don't think about that. You might be surprised at how different you sound when you play back your music. That's something that will be captured in time forever...how's your delivery? Are you just recording or putting out quality material? There's a difference between just rhymin' and putting it on CD to sell or hand out.
LatinoHiphop.Org:
Where do you see the music industry 5 years from now?
Scarred IV Life:
Well, the best way to answer that is to look back 5 years (ago) and see where it is now. That's how fast the industry and art is moving. So, I think it'll keep evolving and Artist's will keep pushing the line, making the Industry adjust to us. But, I think this IS the best time for all Independent Artists. There's more resources for us now, than there ever has been. If you look back at the RUN DMC days, or even when NWA was bangin'....there weren't too many Artists out. That might be a good thing, cuzz only quality Emcees were on the mic. I consider all music that came out at that time, good. Skilled Emcees were keeping the game elevated. Only Producers who had studied and learned the trade were producing records. These days, EVERYONE has equipment and considers themselves an Emcee or Producer. From top notch music to the wackest, everyone's getting exposure and you don't need mainstream radio these days to get noticed. The point I'm trying to make is, you're gonna hear music from anyone and everyone, from all over the Country (and the world). Decide (for yourself) what's actually music and what's HIP HOP.
LatinoHiphop.Org:
How do you go about recording, promoting and releasing your music?
Scarred IV Life:
First, the rhymes and beats have to be on point. If not, why waste anyone's time (especially mine), pushing something that's not there yet. It doesn't take an A&R or Producer to recognize what quality music sounds like. Either something's hitting or it's not. I usually perform a song at my shows to get some feedback before I invest more time and energy in it. But, I'm usually comfortable with my end results. So when I mix down my music, I email mp3's to folks on my email list and ask for their feedback (HINT: visit my website and join my mailing list). I think the hardest part for me, as an Emcee and Producer is, which order to put the songs on an Album. As silly as it sounds, the order can make an Album good or average. Think about it, the order of songs is gonna be the first thing someone remembers about a CD and how often they go back to listen to it again.
LatinoHiphop.Org:
What are you currently working on?
Scarred IV Life:
A lot and I wish I had more time to get it all done. Music is almost my career but until that happens, bills got to get paid! But, I keep myself busy with several projects of my own and a few that I'm working on with other Producers and Emcees. This includes local Cats, to the Bay Area, Arizona, Houston, Brooklyn and even Chile (South America). Underground heads are reaching out to me and that lets me know I've got a style that people are feelin'. That helps me grow too as an Artist, getting different vibes from other Producers or Emcees.
LatinoHiphop.Org:
What is the best place for people to find out more about Scarred IV Life?
Scarred IV Life:
ScarredIVLife.com and LatinoHiphop.org! Along with all the other network sites. But, you'll find those on my page anyway. On the real, visit my page(s) and let me know where you're at! I wanna schedule shows all over and I need to know where the real Hip Hop heads are. And I can't emphasize enough, check out my shows. I got bangin' tracks you won't hear any where else, the rhymes are to the good and the vibe is right. We keep it 100! Plus, anyone showin' love, I'll return the favor and throw out CD's, stickers - even shirts or beanies!
Peazo...
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
January 18, 2010
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January 14, 2010
La Mala Rodriguez - "Por La Noche"
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
January 13, 2010
Cristopolis - "Eternity" ft. La Bruja
The new single "Eternity" by Cristopolis ft. La Bruja can now be downloaded instantly here.
This and many more songs are always available as FREE downloads @ cristopolis.com.
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
January 12, 2010
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January 8, 2010
10 Things to Think About in 2010
1. Music is free.
2. The album is dead.
3. Your live show is where the money is.
4. Music streaming is the future.
5. iPhone and other apps are how music streaming will be consumed.
6. Social networking is a great way to connect with people, but pick one and be king of it.
7. Your email list is still king. Respect it.
8. Hardwork and honest connections with people are the secret to success.
9. Don't quit your day job until your music is making you enough money to live off of on it's own.
10. Think local.
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
2. The album is dead.
3. Your live show is where the money is.
4. Music streaming is the future.
5. iPhone and other apps are how music streaming will be consumed.
6. Social networking is a great way to connect with people, but pick one and be king of it.
7. Your email list is still king. Respect it.
8. Hardwork and honest connections with people are the secret to success.
9. Don't quit your day job until your music is making you enough money to live off of on it's own.
10. Think local.
Wishing you continued success!
Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com
January 7, 2010
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