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In honor of CNCO's 10th anniversary tomorrow, I caught up with Joel Deleōn for LA Times about the Latin boy band's legacy, the truth behind his departure, reunion prospects, & finding his footing as a solo artist www.latimes.com/delos/story/...
Joel Deleōn talks 10 years of CNCO — and finding his footing as a solo artist
Chicano pop-R&B singer Joel Deleón, formerly of the Latin boy band CNCO, opens up about navigating a solo career and the group's 10th anniversary.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
In honor of CNCO's 10th anniversary tomorrow, I caught up with Joel Deleōn for LA Times about the Latin boy band's legacy, the truth behind his departure, reunion prospects, & finding his footing as a solo artist www.latimes.com/delos/story/...
For The Fader's Best Songs of the Year list, I wrote about Latin Mafia & Omar Apollo, Easykid, & Bad Bunny www.thefader.com/2025/12/09/b...
The 51 best songs of 2025
The best songs of 2025, as picked by the editors and contributors of The FADER. Featuring "WHIM WHAMIEE," Dijon's "Baby," Rosalia's "Berghain," and more.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
For The Fader's Best Songs of the Year list, I wrote about Latin Mafia & Omar Apollo, Easykid, & Bad Bunny www.thefader.com/2025/12/09/b...
For The Fader's Best Albums of the Year list, I wrote about Bad Bunny, Neton Vega, Feid, & Ela Taubert www.thefader.com/2025/12/08/t...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
For The Fader's Best Albums of the Year list, I wrote about Bad Bunny, Neton Vega, Feid, & Ela Taubert www.thefader.com/2025/12/08/t...
For Rolling Stone's best Latin albums of the year list, I wrote about Blue Rojo, Feid, & Ela Taubert www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
The 50 Best Latin and Spanish-Language Albums of 2025
From Bad Bunny’s celebration of Puerto Rican roots to Silvana Estrada’s lovely reminder to embrace the present, here's what we loved this year.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
For Rolling Stone's best Latin albums of the year list, I wrote about Blue Rojo, Feid, & Ela Taubert www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
For Genius I interviewed Netón Vega about going from Peso Pluma writer to one of the year's biggest artists, representing Mexicans in reggaeton, & pushing música Mexicana forward in his new album genius.com/a/neton-vega...
Netón Vega Is Redefining What A Música Mexicana Artist Can Be
His new album ‘DELIRIUM’ is a sonic trip.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
For Genius I interviewed Netón Vega about going from Peso Pluma writer to one of the year's biggest artists, representing Mexicans in reggaeton, & pushing música Mexicana forward in his new album genius.com/a/neton-vega...
For SPIN I caught up with Trueno on the road to his first Grammy nomination, leading the Latin rap game, & what's coming next www.spin.com/2025/11/from...
From Freestyle Battles in Buenos Aires to the Grammys: Trueno's Unstoppable Rise
Fresh off playing a friendly game of soccer with his labelmates like Rauw Alejandro the night before the Latin Grammys, Trueno casually strolls into a hotel roo
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
For SPIN I caught up with Trueno on the road to his first Grammy nomination, leading the Latin rap game, & what's coming next www.spin.com/2025/11/from...
For Remezcla I caught up with BROKIX about infusing reggaeton with their punk rock roots, representing Cali, Colombia, & they also curated an exclusive playlist with otros rarxs like themselves, including Latin Mafia, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, & more remezcla.com/lists/music/...
BROKIX’s Emotional & Experimental Playlist for ‘Rarxs’ With CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Latin Mafia & More
We spoke to BROKIX about their latest album "PA QUE YA NO ESTÉS TRISTE," & they shared their playlist for all the "rarxs" out there.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
For Remezcla I caught up with BROKIX about infusing reggaeton with their punk rock roots, representing Cali, Colombia, & they also curated an exclusive playlist with otros rarxs like themselves, including Latin Mafia, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, & more remezcla.com/lists/music/...
For UPROXX I wrote about six Latin acts to watch for at the 2026 Grammys, including Feid, Rauw Alejandro, Trueno, Fuerza Regida, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, & Nicki Nicole uproxx.com/music/2026-g...
These nominees prove Latin music is taking over the 2026 Grammys.
From Rauw Alejandro to Feid, these are the Latin artists leading the next wave of sound.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
For UPROXX I wrote about six Latin acts to watch for at the 2026 Grammys, including Feid, Rauw Alejandro, Trueno, Fuerza Regida, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, & Nicki Nicole uproxx.com/music/2026-g...
In honor of the Latin Grammys this week, I interviewed 3 of the Best New Artist nominees for Rolling Stone, including Isadora, Paloma Morphy, & Yerai Cortés www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Meet the Rising Acts Competing for the Best New Artist Latin Grammy
Isadora, Paloma Morphy, and Yerai Cortés are some of the contenders for this year's Best New Artist award at the Latin Grammys.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
In honor of the Latin Grammys this week, I interviewed 3 of the Best New Artist nominees for Rolling Stone, including Isadora, Paloma Morphy, & Yerai Cortés www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Ahead of his upcoming album, I caught up with Pablo Alboran for Queerty about his freedom with this latest LP, making his acting debut in Netflix's Breathless, & looking back on his coming out moment 5 years later www.queerty.com/exclusive-sp...
EXCLUSIVE: Spanish pop prince Pablo Alborán isn’t rushing—he’s just here for the ride - Queerty
"I'm in an era in my career where I'm really enjoying the journey," Alborán tells Queerty in an exclusive interview. "I'm enjoying everything that I'm doing with my music. I'm at a moment where I feel...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Ahead of his upcoming album, I caught up with Pablo Alboran for Queerty about his freedom with this latest LP, making his acting debut in Netflix's Breathless, & looking back on his coming out moment 5 years later www.queerty.com/exclusive-sp...
At ACL, I caught up with Latin Mafia for SPIN about their breakthrough past year, going international with the Latin American & European leg of their tour, & what they'll do if they win their first Latin Grammy www.spin.com/2025/10/lati...
How Latin Mafia Went From Making Beats in Their Parents’ Home to Two Latin Grammy Nominations
On a sweltering Saturday afternoon at Austin City Limits, the de la Rosa brothers of Latin Mafia are drenched in sweat after performing on the Miller Lite Stage
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October 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
At ACL, I caught up with Latin Mafia for SPIN about their breakthrough past year, going international with the Latin American & European leg of their tour, & what they'll do if they win their first Latin Grammy www.spin.com/2025/10/lati...
In the middle of his 201 World Tour, I caught up with Manuel Turizo for UPROXX about representing Colombia, leaning into his sex symbol status, embracing his LGBTQ+ fans, & his next album uproxx.com/music/manuel...
Latin Pop superstar Manuel Turizo refuses to be boxed in
From Montería to the world stage, Manuel Turizo’s 201 Tour showcases the Colombian star’s rise as a global Latin pop sensation.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
In the middle of his 201 World Tour, I caught up with Manuel Turizo for UPROXX about representing Colombia, leaning into his sex symbol status, embracing his LGBTQ+ fans, & his next album uproxx.com/music/manuel...
For Genius I caught up with Myke Towers and we looked back on his career, how he's embracing his island roots in his latest album, & his leap from rapper & reggaetonero to global pop star genius.com/a/myke-tower...
Myke Towers Is Entering His Global Pop Star Era
The Puerto Rican superstar’s most recent album, ‘ISLAND BOYZ,’ is a tribute to the music of the Caribbean.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
For Genius I caught up with Myke Towers and we looked back on his career, how he's embracing his island roots in his latest album, & his leap from rapper & reggaetonero to global pop star genius.com/a/myke-tower...
On the heels of their viral hit "capaz (merengueton)," I caught up with Alleh y Yorghaki for Remezcla about the story behind the song & their chemistry as a duo remezcla.com/music/we-spo...
We Spoke to Alleh y Yorghaki About Their Viral Hit ‘capaz (merengueton)’
We caught up with Alleh y Yorghaki at Premios Juventud to talk about their viral hit ‘capaz (merengueton)’ & more.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
On the heels of their viral hit "capaz (merengueton)," I caught up with Alleh y Yorghaki for Remezcla about the story behind the song & their chemistry as a duo remezcla.com/music/we-spo...
For Queerty I caught up with La Cruz about bringing gay representation to reggaeton, his thoughts on being many men's crush, & ushering in his sexiest era yet with his new single www.queerty.com/la-cruz-talk...
La Cruz talks new music, guys twerking on each other & being "everyone's boyfriend" - Queerty
Two years ago, La Cruz shook up the reggaeton music scene with shirtless men twerking for him in a locker room. Now, the out Venezuelan star is back for more.
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September 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
For Queerty I caught up with La Cruz about bringing gay representation to reggaeton, his thoughts on being many men's crush, & ushering in his sexiest era yet with his new single www.queerty.com/la-cruz-talk...
Inside the new issue of Rolling Stone, I caught up with Latin Mafia about their breakthrough year, making connections through moshpits and stage-diving on tour, & speaking out for the Mexican community www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Latin Mafia Aren't Afraid to Get Emotional -- Or Speak Up For Their Community
The band, made up of three brothers from Mexico, are breaking barriers with genre-defying sounds and tons of feelings.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Inside the new issue of Rolling Stone, I caught up with Latin Mafia about their breakthrough year, making connections through moshpits and stage-diving on tour, & speaking out for the Mexican community www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
With Kenia Os' concert movie now playing in the US, I caught up with the Mexican pop star for Teen Vogue about being a "mother" to her LGBTQ+ fans, her blossoming romance with Peso Pluma, & how she's ready to change the game with Belinda & Danna www.teenvogue.com/story/kenia-...
Kenia Os Opens Up About Her Relationship With Peso Pluma: 'It's Beautiful'
Plus, the Mexican popstar tells Teen Vogue about her new concert film.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
With Kenia Os' concert movie now playing in the US, I caught up with the Mexican pop star for Teen Vogue about being a "mother" to her LGBTQ+ fans, her blossoming romance with Peso Pluma, & how she's ready to change the game with Belinda & Danna www.teenvogue.com/story/kenia-...
On the heels of his first MTV VMA nomination, I caught up with Netón Vega for LA Times about how "La Patrulla" came together with Peso Pluma, making the jump from songwriter to one of this year's biggest artists, & representing Mexico on a global level www.latimes.com/delos/story/...
Songwriter-turned-star Netón Vega makes his VMAs debut
Netón Vega got his start writing corridos for Peso Pluma and Tito Doble P. Yet since releasing his surprise reggaeton hit, "Loco," he's claiming the spotlight for himself.
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September 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
On the heels of his first MTV VMA nomination, I caught up with Netón Vega for LA Times about how "La Patrulla" came together with Peso Pluma, making the jump from songwriter to one of this year's biggest artists, & representing Mexico on a global level www.latimes.com/delos/story/...
For SPIN I caught with Mau y Ricky on nearly a decade of penning hits for themselves & other artists, the highs & lows of their career, and how they're using their experiences & platform to support the next wave of artists www.spin.com/2025/08/mau-...
Mau y Ricky Are Building Their Own Latin Music Empire
In the middle of a rainstorm in Miami, Mau y Ricky are finding shelter in the place where they feel most at home—the recording studio.
After nearly a
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August 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
For SPIN I caught with Mau y Ricky on nearly a decade of penning hits for themselves & other artists, the highs & lows of their career, and how they're using their experiences & platform to support the next wave of artists www.spin.com/2025/08/mau-...
For Wonderland I caught up with Sofia Reyes about her new album reflecting her IDGAF era, collaborating with artists like Luisa Sonza and RaiNao, and connecting with her fans in the LGBTQ+ community about her own bi experience www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2025/08/21/s...
Sofia Reyes Really Doesn't Give A...
Entering the latest and most unfiltered era of her decorated career, Mexican pop powerhouse Sofia Reyes talks empowerment and her new album.
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August 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
For Wonderland I caught up with Sofia Reyes about her new album reflecting her IDGAF era, collaborating with artists like Luisa Sonza and RaiNao, and connecting with her fans in the LGBTQ+ community about her own bi experience www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2025/08/21/s...
For Rolling Stone, I caught up with Mexican troubadour Kevin Kaarl during his Anaheim tour stop about representing the Latin folk scene, touring in the US, & having the immigrant community's back www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Kevin Kaarl Mesmerizes Fans -- and Defends Immigrant Community -- During Anaheim Tour Stop
The Mexican troubadour is bringing Latin folk and rock to the forefront as part of sold-out Ultra Sodade tour.
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August 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
For Rolling Stone, I caught up with Mexican troubadour Kevin Kaarl during his Anaheim tour stop about representing the Latin folk scene, touring in the US, & having the immigrant community's back www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
In an exclusive for LA Times, I talked with Feid at Hard Summer about his paisa-fication of reggaeton, taking full control on his latest album, & his thoughts on Karol G doing the signature "Whoa!" de Ferxxo www.latimes.com/delos/story/...
Qué chimba: Colombian hitmaker Feid talks HARD Summer, teases new music
De Los interviewed Feid before he headlined L.A.'s HARD Summer festival. The Colombian superstar spoke of his album 'Ferxxo Vol X: Sagrado,' recording with Karol G and appearing in a Marvel comic.
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August 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In an exclusive for LA Times, I talked with Feid at Hard Summer about his paisa-fication of reggaeton, taking full control on his latest album, & his thoughts on Karol G doing the signature "Whoa!" de Ferxxo www.latimes.com/delos/story/...
For Genius I caught up with Danny Ocean about his new Afrobeats-infused album, nearly a decade of pushing the limits of Latin pop, & being a voice for Venezuelan refugees genius.com/a/danny-ocea...
Danny Ocean Is Riding The Afrobeats Wave
The Venezuelan artist has got your summer soundtracked with his beach-ready new album ‘Babylon Club.’
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August 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
For Genius I caught up with Danny Ocean about his new Afrobeats-infused album, nearly a decade of pushing the limits of Latin pop, & being a voice for Venezuelan refugees genius.com/a/danny-ocea...
In a career-spanning interview for SPIN I talked with J Balvin about putting reggaeton from Medellín on the map to becoming one of the biggest Latin pop stars & how fatherhood & his new album reflect his next era www.spin.com/2025/07/j-ba...
J Balvin, Reggaeton Royalty, Gets Real
On a sweltering midsummer day in New York City, J Balvin is being chauffeured to a promotional stop for his new album Mixteip, released July 17. In the past dec
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July 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In a career-spanning interview for SPIN I talked with J Balvin about putting reggaeton from Medellín on the map to becoming one of the biggest Latin pop stars & how fatherhood & his new album reflect his next era www.spin.com/2025/07/j-ba...
For NME I reviewed Feid's latest album where the Colombian star capped off 10 years in the industry with a project that he largely produced himself www.nme.com/reviews/albu...
Feid – ‘Ferxxo Vol X: Sagrado’ review: the Colombian star proves he’s still in a league of his own
After going global, Feid is elevating the genre that put him on the map while showing that Colombia is still at the heart of his music.
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July 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
For NME I reviewed Feid's latest album where the Colombian star capped off 10 years in the industry with a project that he largely produced himself www.nme.com/reviews/albu...