How Hip-Hop Changed Latin Music Forever
Rapper Bocafloja is a pioneer of Mexican hip-hop. Thomas De Los Santos/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Rapper Bocafloja is a pioneer of Mexican hip-hop.
Thomas De Los Santos/Courtesy of the artistThis month on Alt.Latino, we're celebrating Black History Month — and this week, that means diving into a genre that's near and dear to our heart: Latin hip-hop. We play hip-hop often, and have our favorite artists, but this week we get to go deep alongside Latin music blogger Juan Data, as well as a pioneer of Mexican hip-hop, rapper Bocafloja. Together, we discuss how hip-hop trickled into Latin America, changing our music scene forever.
And, since this week we're all about hip-hop, now is a good time for a special announcement: We're about to head to SXSW to participate in the inaugural SXAmericas, a series of events geared to connect U.S. Latino and Latin American technology, music and film-industry thought leaders. We'll host an intimate chat with French-Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux at the SXSW Convention Center in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, March 13. Hope to see you there!
How Hip-Hop Changed Latin Music Forever
Bocafloja (feat Stahhr and Atiyya)
"Conquista"
From 'Patologias del Invisible Incomodo (Lado B)'
Mellowman Ace
"Mentirosa"
From 'Escape From Havana'
Dr. Dre
"Let Me Ride"
From 'Chronic'
Control Machete
"¿Comprendes Mendes?"
From 'Solo Para Fanáticos'
Violadores del Verso
"Mãÿximo Exponente"
From 'Gira 06-07: Presente [CD/DVD]'
Mustafa Yoda
"El Hombre Bueno Que Fue Al Infierno"
From 'Tormenta En El Hormiguero'
Makiza
"La Rosa De Los Vientos"
From 'La Rosa De Los Vientos'
Calle 13
"Sin Coro"
From 'Calle 13'
Marcelo D2
"Procura da Batida Perfeita"
From 'Qual É?'