Tag: Latin Music

Luis Dias x Sonia Silvestre "Baila En La Calle" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #DominicanRepublic #LatinMusic #Music #13thStreetPromotions #LuisDias #LuisDiaz #soniasilvestre #bailaenlacalle #1984 #SecretariaDeEstadoDeTurismo #DominicanHeritageMonth #OldiesSunday #Oldies #OldSchool #Carnaval #Caribbean #JorgeTaveras

OLDIES SUNDAY: Luis Días & Sonia Silvestre – Baila En La Calle (1984)

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The month of February is recognized as Dominican Heritage Month. The month (January 27-February 27) honors those born in the Dominican Republic, and of Dominican descent in the United States, who have contributed to the community as well as made cultural achievements. The month ends on the Country’s Independence Day celebrations. Today on “Oldies Sunday“, we recognize an Individual who made significant contributions to the musical development of the Dominican Republic. This Man is known as the “Father of Dominican Rock“, but many know him as Luis Días a.k.a. “El Terror“. Today, we check out, “Baila En La Calle (Carnaval)“.

Arranged by Jorge Taveras and featuring Sonia Silvestre, “Baila En La Calle (Dance In The Street)” was Luis Días’ way of building unity, promoting positive vibes, and enjoy good times in the Dominican Republic. Released through Secretaria De Estado de Turismo in 1984 (but premiered in 1983), Días was commissioned to compose a theme song for the 1984 staging of the Dominican Carnival. The release was a success, and it quickly gained popularity in the Country, and in the diaspora, prompting a number of covers over the years, including one made famous by fellow Dominican, Fernando Villalona. Días would receive a national award from the Government of the Dominican Republic for his composition, and it would go on to be sampled by Wyclef Jean and Shakira for their classic collaboration, “Hips Don’t Lie“.

Since the release of “Baila En La Calle”, Luis Días would go on to be a cultural figure. He composed hundreds of songs that would later on be covered by numerous Artists, he composed music for a number of Films, worked with UNICEF and various Government entities, and was considered a “National Cultural Patrimony” in his homeland before his passing in 2009. “Baila En La Calle” is still played and covered to this day. Big up the Dominican Republic!

THANK YOU LUIS DÍAS FOR THIS TIMELESS HIT!

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Kybba x J. Balvin x Rytikal "I Love It" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Colombia #Italy #LatinMusic #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Kybba #JBalvin #Rytikal #ILoveIt #Riddim #MyOldSkin #MusicVideo #Video #Youtube

Rytikal Links Up With Kybba & @JBalvin For “I Love It”

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When Dancehall and Latin Music collide, it’s a party! Italian Producer/DJ Kybba is here to liven up with the place with 2026 vibes. He steps out with, “I Love It“.

Featuring Colombian star J Balvin and Dancehall Artist Rytikal, it’s time to party with the ladies on Kybba’s “I Love It”. This one is for the ladies who know how to move, know how to command the scene with their sex appeal, and keep the temperatures rising. We get a blend of Latin Music and Dancehall (some say BassHall), and they’re paired with good intentions. The track is accompanied by a music video directed by My Old Skin, and we get visuals of the nightlife that many are accustomed to in the Caribbean, and in Latin America. Rytikal makes a big move with this collaboration, and we look forward to him expanding his catalogue with more star-studded releases. Play this one LOUD!

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Bad Bunny Makes History At Super Bowl LX Performance

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Fresh from creating History at the 68th annual GRAMMY Awards on February 1, Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny doubles up with his appearance at the Super Bowl LX/Apple Music Halftime Show. Since its announcement in 2025, Bad Bunny has been met with praises, but was also met with negative feedback from Conservatives in the US, with threats and shady remarks daily on Social and traditional Media. Despite it all, the Artist holds the spot for being the first Artist to perform primarily in Spanish, and what a time was had.

Bad Bunny entered with that Puerto Rican energy, and a load of culture as he kicked off his set with a series of tracks from his growing catalogue. Joined by a Band, a few Dancers, and a couple that got married on the set, he made a statement throughout his performance, highlighted elements of Puerto Rican life locally and overseas, brought out Lady Gaga, Karol G, Jessica Alba, Cardi B, Pedro Pascal, Ricky Martin, and his GRAMMY award, and performed tracks like “Yo Perreo Sola“, “Monaco“, “DtMF“, “EoO“, “NUEVAYoL“, and “Tití Me Preguntó” before shouting out North America, Central America, and South America in closing. He did it for the culture, and negative forces couldn’t stop it. Salute Bad Bunny! The only thing more powerful than hate, is love.

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.@IvyQueenDiva Fires Off Her “Flow De Revista”

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The Queen returns for 2026 with new music. Which Queen? Ivy Queen, the Queen of Reggaeton! She celebrates 31 years of music this year, and she still moves with the best of them in the genre. She stayed busy last year, releasing music and performing, and she continues to show no age with her work ethic. This time around, she premieres her “Flow De Revista“.

Co-Produced with Yarek Orsini and William III Colon, Ivy Queen keeps the vibes going at a high level in, “Flow De Revista”. Listeners will be locked in to her sound, and move to the production because though Ivy is sharp with her lyrics, she’s making everyone dance. She follows up the single with a music video as well, and it was directed by Jack Nine Films. 30 years being successful in one lane is no easy feat, and we salute the Queen, and may she reign for more years to come.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @Ricky_Martin – María (1995)

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It’s that time of year again, it’s “Hispanic Heritage Month” on “Oldies Sunday“! Hispanic Americans continue to make significant contributions to entertainment, sports, and pop culture, and we have highlighted a number of them. Today’s selection comes from Puerto Rico via Ricky Martin’s “María“.

Produced by KC Porter, Tom Vickers, and Steve Berkowitz and released through Columbia/Sony Music Mexico in 1995, Ricky Martin had his eyes set on a lovely, but dangerous Woman named, “María”. Inspired by the sounds of Mariachi from Mexico and how proud the people are of their heritage, Martin created a Spanish Language song that incorporated Flamenco, Dance, and Salsa, paying homage to the Latin sounds that were prevalent in Puerto Rico. The original version of “María” had a slower tempo, and was met with resistance from his label to release it. It soon became a public release after much back and forth, and was included on his 3rd studio album, “A Medio Vivir“.

“María” enjoyed great reception, becoming Ricky Martin’s breakout International single, but things took a turn for something epic when Puerto Rican DJ Pablo Flores remixed the song. Increasing the tempo and adding extra production, the “Spanglish Remix” of “María” took the world by storm, became a Samba megahit, and helped to launch the advent of Latin and Dance music crossovers. The original and remixed version enjoyed top placements on charts globally, but the remix went on to set a record for becoming the biggest Latin hit as it went on to sell over 5 Million records, and secured spots in the greatest Latin music releases of all time lists.

Since the release of “María”, Ricky Martin went on to become a Latin Music phenomenon, producing multiple hits, and becoming an Icon in the 90s and 2000s. He was a former member of the Puerto Rican Boy Band Menudo, but his solo career fared much better, as he became the face of the “Latin Pop explosion” in the 1990s, and one of the best-selling Artists of all time. He also ventured into acting with stints in TV shows and Broadway plays, but is still very active in music. “María” continues to secure its place in Pop Culture. Wepa!

Thank You Ricky Martin For This Classic!

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Have Some “Good Times” With Charly Black’s New Album

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In just a few hours, Jamaica will be busy deciding who will be the next leader of the country. Jamaica will host another General Election. While it will be a festive day of sorts, why not throw on some music to balance everything out? We encourage you to tune in to Dancehall Artist Charly Black’s “Good Times” album.

Featuring 13 tracks, the Trelawny native returns with music that definitely wakes up the world. The “Good Times” album taps into the usual Dancehall vibes, with a little bit of Reggaeton/Latin Music vibes sprinkled throughout. Charly Black has always had a song for the ladies, and he has plenty here, and enough energy to raise roofs. Production on “Good Times” includes the likes of TunupSquad Entertainment, Team Unstoppable, Jonathan Ongolesono, Barttelini, Dave Kelly, Jiggy D, Don Corleone, and Jah Snowcone, while the likes of Valiant, Dexta Daps, Andres Couper, Denyque, L.A.X, and Bizzey make appearances on the album. With plenty of years in, Charly Black can still throw a party, and provide the people with good times.

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