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“Whine Up” once, and you’re hooked on the Kat. This opera-trained star with the firecracker personality and 1,000-watt smile went straight from MTV Tr3s Descubre and Download artist to household name. Keep watching this Dominicana as she bridges the gap between bachata, R&B and pop; each one of her 9 Lives is guaranteed to be a smash.
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“Get Back!” Notch has officially hit V.I.P. status with his solo debut and recent hit “Dale Pa’ Tra.” This hip hop, reggaeton and dancehall talent referred to his African, Caribbean and Jamaican heritage to deliver a multicultural mix of “Spatoinglish” tunes. Now the question is, if Notch is “Raised by the People,” will he be the people’s choice for Best New Artist? You tell us.
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The moment was right for Xtreme. A duo of talented bachateros that are not afraid of taking Santo Domingo’s most traditional sounds and fusing them with English lyrics that have the honeys beggin’ for more. If you’re just catching wind of Steve Styles and Danny D, get your act together! These fellas have been fine tuning their sound for the past four years.
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Ya era hora for cholo culture to take its rightful place in the spotlight; la gente esta lista for this rapper from Oxnard, California. “Lean like a Cholo,” has made Down the rep for all things West Coast. When your song gets parodied on YouTube with clips like “Dora la Explorachola” you know you’re a monster hit!
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The front man of Puerto Rican rock band La Secta is known for his sultry style and signature hooks – tunes that you just can’t seem to shake. His first solo album, Kingcallero del amor, is full-blown rock with tinges of soul, reggaeton and some dabbling in dance music. This Descubre and Download hall of famer is ripe for one crazy musical ride.
