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The New York Times Loves Calle 13’s New Album

johnnytalkback — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:41:57 +0000

They may not be liked by many reggaeton artists, but Calle 13 continues to receive high praise from the toughest critics out there!

The New York Times reviewed their new album, Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo, and says that “few hip-hop or urban acts, in any language, match so much ambition to so much fun”.

Daddy Yankee lanzará su Perfume en Noviembre

johnnytalkback — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:43:19 +0000

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Exclusive Entrevista: Ivy Queen

johnnytalkback — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:22:17 +0000

Haters, don’t get it twisted…

Ivy Queen’s bass-busting vocals have been cutting tracks with powerful anthems for las mujeres for over ten years now. In a genre where testosterone runs the game, the Latin Grammy-nominated Boricua has managed to sustain a powerful presence from el barrio to the Billboard charts. Her last album “Sentimiento” represents her highest debut ever, and showcases her versatile style while staying true to her painful “corta venas” experiences. Her wounds may have healed, but La Caballota is back in the studio working on her upcoming album “Drama Queen.” Get all of the details from the diva herself in our exclusive interview right below the hood!

What can fans look forward to from your upcoming album “Drama Queen”?

It’s going to be half hip-hop and half reggaeton based. Since it is called “Drama Queen,” we are going to do some terrible stuff to the guys because you know I am always looking out for my ladies out there.

What are some struggles that you have faced as the only successful female en el mundo de reggaeton?

Mira, I feel proud of my job and I have struggled a lot to be where I am today. Even today it is still hard to be the only woman in the genre doing so many things in a beautiful way. I am always representing for the ladies and it is important for me to carry myself in a proper way. I still have my struggles, but I am human. I am still doing my thing, tú sabes.

Considering your album title, do you consider yourself a drama queen or a diva?

Well my fans actually titled me as a diva. If being a diva means that I have a maid at home…NO NO NO. You know I do my own laundry and I handled my stuff. I think I got that title because they see that I am the only woman standing. As far as being a drama queen, I think all women have a piece of it in them. We don’t let men run the situation, and instead, we bring the drama to them.

Since Halloween is fast approaching, do you have a most memorable costume?

I am a witch don’t you see? I left my broom outside because they told be I couldn’t bring it into the studio. I am just kidding! I once dressed like an [obese] lady and the pillow I had tucked inside my outfit fell in front of everyone. It was embarrassing!

¡Qué chistosa! We are glad she knows how to run the game while also having a sense of humor. Be sure to keep it locked for an exclusive performance of Ivy Queen’s new single “Dime” on Mi TRL this Thursday at 4pm and 9pm!

Photos via Getty Images.

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Stripper Remix- La Sista & Jowell y Randy (Making Of)

johnnytalkback — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:13:49 +0000

Don Omar To Support Obama In Miami

johnnytalkback — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:40:34 +0000

We all felt the blue and red divide between Fat Joe and Daddy Yankee, but Don Omar is taking a peaceful approach in his political activism…

Whether you are representing for McCain or Obama, the “King of Kings” believes that the key to making a difference is keeping RESPECT in mind. In honor of the strong influence that young Latinos have on the ‘08 Presidential Election, the “Canción De Amor” singer is urging everyone to vote - no matter which candidate you choose!

Of course, that doesn’t mean Don Omar doesn’t have his own favorite candidate. The reggaetonero expressed his love for the Democratic by joining several celebrities in the musical and political collaboration “We Can With Obama.” The newly wed plans on keeping-up the hype this October by supporting Obama during his convention in Miami.

Omar states:

Me llevan como portavoz de los jóvenes latinos. Mi intención es genuina dentro de mi corazón al poder comunicar las situaciones de nosotros los latinos en cualquier parte.

Esto no es por color ni por la cara más linda, sino es para hablar por las situaciones que suceden en el mundo… El que yo pueda pagar el galón de gasolina no significa que todo el mundo lo pueda pagar… Y los gastos detrás de esta guerra son inoperantes. Lo único que hay es una deuda de $20 millones diarios.

No doubt. We are glad there is a peaceful mediator in the mix! [Primera Hora]

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Vakero responde a las declaraciones de Daddy Yankee

sutukh — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:49:24 +0000



Hector El Father’s Last Album Cover
johnnytalkback — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:25:45 +0000


This is Hector ‘El Father’’s last album cover before he retires.
Hmm…what’s he trying to say here?
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Flex quiere con Rihanna
johnnytalkback — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:23:53 +0000


EMI

Flex tiene muchos planes en mente.  




La carrera y vida personal del reggaetonero panameño Flex cada vez está mejor, pues luego de su reciente boda secreta y su incursión en el cine al grabar el tema para una película junto a Eiza González, ahora declaró que ya tiene planeado un dueto ni más ni menos que con la cantante estadounidense Rihanna.
También con Juan Luis Guerra
Según distintos medios de comunicación mexicanos, el intérprete de Te quiero está afinando detalles del mencionado dueto, pero aún no ha revelado el nombre de la canción, ni el idioma de la misma, ni tampoco si se incluiría en el disco de él o de ella,



Este podría ser otro gran paso en la carrera de Flex, ya que la cantante de música urbana es una de las artistas juveniles del momento en el mundo entero y eso le daría un gran proyección internacional.
Recientemente el reggaetonero sorprendió a todos casándose con su novia de hace varios años llamada Ossyris Vega en  su natal Panamá. La boda se realizó en privado el pasado martes 26 de agosto por lo civil, y se llevó a cabo en el Juzgado Segundo de la localidad de Chitré, en las afueras de Panamá y de donde Flex es originario.

 A la boda civil no asistieron ni los padres de la novia ni el padre de Flex. A la fiesta sólo llegó la hermana del cantante y la recepción se hizo para unas 150 personas y ofrecieron un banquete de comida tradicional panameña como lechona, tamales panameños, ensalada de papa y dulces
Eso no es todo, recientemente el romantic style del intérprete llegó a la pantalla grande con el soundtrack de la película Letra por Letra, que estuvo a cargo del principal impulsor del movimiento urbano panameño, Flex y la cantante mexicana Eiza González mejor conocida como Lola.

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Fat Joe Calls Daddy Yankee A ‘Sellout’ For Endorsing John McCain
johnnytalkback — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:30:05 +0000

‘I feel real disgusted that Daddy Yankee would do that,’ Barack Obama-backing rapper tells MTV News.

Senator John McCain and Daddy Yankee

Photo: Getty Images/Laura Segall
Up until a few days ago, it was easy to assume that Senator Barack Obama is the overwhelming favorite presidential candidate of music-makers from urban communities. MCs such as Jay-Z, Nas, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Common and Diddy have all openly said that the Illinois politician needs to be the next man in the White House. The King of Reggaetón, however, has a different opinion.
Daddy Yankee surprised many earlier this week when he showed up at a Phoenix high school and gave a glowing recommendation for Republican Senator John McCain.
“I believe in his ideals and his proposals to lead this nation,” Yankee said. “He’s been a fighter for the Hispanic community.”
The news of Yankee’s endorsement left a sour taste in the mouth of one of the Hispanic community’s most visible and verbal leaders: Fat Joe.
“Put this in the MTV News headline: ‘Fat Joe Says Daddy Yankee Is a Sellout,’ ” the MC said via phone from Denver, where he’s attending the Democratic National Convention. “Just like that! I gotta go in. I’m talking to little cousins that like [Yankee] and all that, and they’re starting to believe that John McCain is [the best candidate]. I can’t have that.
“I opened the newspaper and got sick to my stomach,” Joe continued. “I felt like I wanted to vomit when I seen that. The reason why I called him a sellout is because I feel he did that for a [publicity] look, rather than the issues that are affecting his people that look up to him. How could you want John McCain in office when George Bush and the Republicans already have half a million people losing their homes in foreclosure? We’re fighting an unjust war. It’s the Latinos and black kids up in the frontlines, fighting that war. … We over here trying to take the troops out of Iraq and bring peace. This guy immediately wants war. If not with Iraq or Afghanistan, he’ll start a new one with Iran. I feel real disgusted that Daddy Yankee would do that. Either he did that for a look, or he’s just not educated on politics.”
Joe said he’s more than willing to educate Yankee on each of the politicians’ platforms.
“If he believes John McCain is the better candidate for the Latinos,” Joe said, “we could sit down. Even if he wants to get into a debate, we can debate anywhere — New York, Puerto Rico.”
The Grammy-nominated lyricist is especially enthralled with Obama’s promise for improved and universal health care. That issue still hits home for the rap veteran.
“Like I said, with me, my whole philosophy on blacks and Latinos is: We’re all one,” he said. “We’re in the same ghettos, same inner cities, and we’re suffering from the same problems. Every problem the blacks have, the Latinos have. There’s two systems of health care: the one for the rich that’s really good, then there’s the one for the inner city, where they leave ladies in the emergency room unattended for 24 hours until they drop dead. … People don’t even check on her hours after she’s dead. This is normal stuff. This is what’s happening in the U.S.”
Joe blames inferior health care for a tragedy he and his family suffered years ago.
“My own sister — to me she was murdered by doctors,” he claimed. “She was having a baby in the Bronx, and they gave her an epidural — a normal procedure that was supposed to numb her from the waist down. They numbed her from the waist up, because they had amateurs learning in the Bronx hospitals. Not even real doctors — students murdered my sister in the inner city, in the Bronx. I love what Barack is doing with the heath care system. Once he gets universal health care for everybody, then we gotta step up our system to make it the best in the world.”
Joe arrived in Denver on Wednesday after performing in New York City with the Game the previous night. He was moved by speeches on consecutive evenings by Hillary and Bill Clinton.
“That was beautiful, man,” he said. “I’m a huge fan of the Clintons. I love Hillary; I love Bill. They hit home runs out the park. I was so excited when Bill was speaking. It reminded me of why I love him. He’s articulate, so smart. Greatest president of our era. When he was here, we had peace. Yasser Arafat of Palestine and the prime minister of Israel, shaking hands and hugging, bringing peace in the Middle East, not war! Everybody had jobs. The economy was growing. George Bush and the Republicans turned the whole country around to where our dollar is worth half the Euro dollar. Your man John McCain wants to continue the same tactics of the Bush organization. Why should my man Daddy Yankee be endorsing McCain? This is the only urban guy in the universe to endorse John McCain. You got people who look up to [Yankee] — young teenagers that look up to him and might make the wrong choice. John McCain is the wrong thing to do. I don’t think the Republicans care much about minorities. I can’t believe [Yankee] went and endorsed this guy.”
Fat Joe would also like to change the perception of his country in the eyes of the rest of the world.
“I travel the world doing shows, and people hate the United States because of the policies of George Bush,” he explained. “Years ago, you would go overseas, and the people would praise you and love the United States. I feel Barack Obama is the one person who could bring not just the United States, but the world together. I was in Africa two days ago, and I seen people with ‘I Love Obama’ on their bumper sticker. He just spoke to 200,000 people in Germany.”
Now more than ever, Joe said he realizes the importance of participating in this upcoming election.
“Fat Joe says it’s not an option to vote,” he insisted. “We have to vote and change this country around. Everybody has to get out there and register. I’m not asking, I’m telling you to go vote. I’m forcing you.”
A rep for Daddy Yankee said the MC is out of the country and won’t be available for comment until next week.
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Daddy Yankee’s People Respond to Obama Rumor
johnnytalkback — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:11:25 +0000



That was quick…Daddy Yankee’s people sent out this message in regard to the rumor that Yankee settled to endorse McCain because Obama passed on him.
In fact, they’re saying that Obama originally wanted Yankee to endorse him.
“It’s completely false. Our camp never approached the Obama camp. The Obama and Clinton camps were calling our office before the Puerto Rican primary, trying to get Yankee to endorse them. The McCain camp approached us, as well. Yankee considered all the proposals and he liked McCain’s. That’s why he decided to endorse him. There was never an offer to endorse Obama. That never happened.“
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