Bad Bunny “Un Verano Sin Ti” Lawsuit: Accuser Responds
Empawa Africa is contesting Bad Bunny’s bid to recover nearly $466,000 in attorneys’ fees after its sampling lawsuit over “Enséñame a Bailar” was dismissed for lack of prosecution. The label says it filed in good faith, disputes that any sample was properly authorized, and warns a fee award would chill legitimate copyright claims by smaller rights holders.
Quevedo Reveals 'El Baifo' Album, Canary Islands Tribute
Quevedo’s third studio album, El Baifo, is a deeply personal 14-track tribute that places the Canary Islands at the heart of its sound and storytelling. Named after the local word for a baby goat, it blends regional identity with broader resonance. From the timple-led “Mi Balcón” to carnival energy with Elvis Crespo and a closing union with Los Gofiones, it frames origin as the main event.
Quevedo Debuts El Baifo in Gran Canaria: Reggaeton Mix
Quevedo premiered his third album, El Baifo, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria through a location-based island tour that linked each track to local life. Released on major platforms, it fuses reggaeton foundations with Canarian folklore, featuring timple and chácaras and collaborations with Los Gofiones and Nueva Línea. With research into heritage and identity, the record becomes a cultural statement rooted in place and memory.
Argentine Indie, Venezuelan Reggaeton & SA Punk Hits
A pan-Latin playlist spanning Venezuelan reggaeton, Argentine experimental indie, and San Antonio punk, this episode balances legacy and innovation. Highlights include Chino y Nacho’s polished return, Paula Prieto’s atmospheric risk-taking, and a biting U.S. punk cut shaped by Latin identity. Tributes to Arsenio Rodríguez, Brazilian pop craft, and a migration anthem round out a border-crossing set.
David Grutman Reveals Miami Restaurant Deal With Bad Bunny
David Grutman reveals how a long-built relationship with Bad Bunny led to their shared ownership of Gekkō, a Japanese steakhouse in Miami’s Brickell district. In his new book, he traces the deal back to a 2017 dinner introduction sparked by Drake, and highlights Bad Bunny’s active role beyond investment—promoting the venue, engaging with guests, and shaping its culture through authenticity and trust.
Karol G Announces Tropitour: 2 California Shows Tickets
Karol G has announced her global “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” stadium tour, running from July 2026 through July 2027, with two major California dates in August 2026. The tour stops at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Aug. 14 and Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Aug. 21. Official tickets are expected via Ticketmaster and karolgmusic.com, with verified resale options available.
Alt.Latino: Argentine Indie, Reggaeton and Punk Hits
Alt.Latino’s new playlist spans Latin America with experimental Argentine indie, the return of Venezuelan reggaeton duo Chino y Nacho, and sharp punk from San Antonio’s FEA. It also honors Afro-Cuban pioneer Arsenio Rodríguez through Bobby Sanabria’s big-band jazz tribute, adds Brazilian retro-pop warmth with Midnight Cafe and Marina B, and foregrounds migration in Doctor Nativo’s “Caminantes.”
Karol G World Tour Hits Dallas in October 2026 Live
Karol G brings her “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” world tour to Dallas on October 3, 2026, performing at AT&T Stadium. Expect a stadium-scale production with a 360-degree “neon jungle” stage, plus a setlist mixing signature hits and songs from 2025’s Tropicoqueta. Tickets include presale registration through April 24, presales April 27, and public sales April 29.
El Paso Reggaeton Artist LA Atlas Reveals His Roots
El Paso reggaeton artist LA Atlas is emerging as part of the city’s next wave, crafting a borderland sound at Beacon Hill Studios that blends Latin identity with modern, genre-fluid production. From early music training and a family legacy to disciplined studio sessions, he prioritizes melody and arrangement as much as lyrics. His release “Hasta Que Salga El Sol” ties a personal love story to downtown El Paso while hinting at EDM expansion.
MCA Debuts Landmark Exhibition on Caribbean Activism
Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art debuts Dancing the Revolution: From Dancehall to Reggaetón, a landmark exhibition curated by Carla Acevedo-Yates that reframes these genres as engines of Caribbean activism, migration, and cultural memory. Filling the fourth floor with works by 40+ artists and participatory sound spaces, it positions music and movement as public discourse and embodied politics. On view through Sept. 20.