Mexican pop is bigger than you think

Sep 24, 09:00 AM

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Last month, our producer Reanna Cruz had the opportunity to attend Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito, Mexico, a three-day Latin music festival set on the Mexican coastline. While they were there, they got the chance to tap into what's happening in the world of Mexican music – from romantic tumbados and lovesick R&B to multi-language crossovers and genre experimentation. This episode, Reanna takes us through the newest gems of the Mexican pop scene, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Songs discussed:

Xavi – La Diabla

Xavi – La Victima

LATIN MAFIA – Julieta

LATIN MAFIA – Julietota

Peso Pluma, DJ Snake – TEKA

Peso Pluma, Cardi B – PUT EM IN THE FRIDGE

Tito Double P – MARAVILLA

Son Rompe Pera – Cumbia is the New Punk

Ivan Cornejo – Aquí Te Espero

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Last month, our producer Reanna Cruz had the opportunity to attend Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito, Mexico, a three-day Latin music festival set on the Mexican coastline. While they were there, they got the chance to tap into what's happening in the world of Mexican music – from romantic tumbados and lovesick R&B to multi-language crossovers and genre experimentation. This episode, Reanna takes us through the newest gems of the Mexican pop scene, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.


Songs discussed:

  • Xavi – La Diabla
  • Xavi – La Victima
  • LATIN MAFIA – Julieta
  • LATIN MAFIA – Julietota
  • Peso Pluma, DJ Snake – TEKA
  • Peso Pluma, Cardi B – PUT EM IN THE FRIDGE
  • Tito Double P – MARAVILLA
  • Son Rompe Pera – Cumbia is the New Punk
  • Ivan Cornejo – Aquí Te Espero

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