This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “The Sweetest Thing” by Santos De Los Angeles. Santos De Los Angeles was born in Mexico, but grew up in L.A. His music brings messages of love and peace amidst a killer groove that touches on reggae, R&B, and cumbia styles. The Sweetest Thing finds Santos in his Bob Marley mode, finding the spirit underneath the music. You can find out more about the artist on his Myspace.
This week’s Discovery Download is “All That Matters” by Addison Road, from the Christian & Gospel music store. Addison Road are a Christian band from Texas who are fronted by vocalist Jenny Simmons. The group’s sound is a mixture of shiny, well-produced harmonies, touches of soul, and a touch of the Fab Four’s later years. You can find out more about the artist on their Myspace.
This week’s Single of the Week is “Hometown Glory” by ADELE. ADELE is an English singer/songwriter, who is a more melow version of other female London artists such as Lilly Alen and Kate Nash. She is currently number 3 in the UK with her single “Chasing Pavements”, and “Hometown Glory” is another single from her upcoming album 19. You can find out more about the artist on her Myspace.
“When the President Talks to God” is a protest song by Bright Eyes, with a very pointed political message directed towards George W. Bush and his policies. The song has been free on iTunes since December 19th 2006, but was only featured on the front page for a couple of hours.
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This week’s Single of the Week is “Check Yes Juliet” by We the Kings. Florida’s We the Kings is a punk-edged pop group that just released their debut last October. “Check Yes Juliet” is a jaunty power-pop tune with a crunchy veneer and glossy, catchy harmonies. You can find out more about the artist on their Myspace.
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This week’s Discovery Download is “Far Far” by Yael Naïm, from the folk music store. You may have heard Yael Naïm’s “New Soul” in ads for the new MacBook Air. “Far Far” is another track from here seld-titled album. “Far Far” has a sweet, intoxicating rhythm and her fluttering vocals guide the listener into some sweetly melancholic places. You can find out more about the artist on her Myspace.
This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “Back to You” by Myra & Veze Skante. Veze Skante is a Latino R&B/hip-hop star-in-the-making. This laid-back, head-nodding funk attack gives Skante the chance to unleash verses at his most relaxed and seductive. Myra comes in strong at the chorus to add a bit more soul.
This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “Esta Noche” by Pedro Capó. Capó has been writing songs on the guitar since he was barely a teenager. “Esta Noche” features his poetic lyrics and romantic style against some brass section accents and a mellow reggaeton vibe. You can find out more about the artist on his Myspace.
