SOHH Latino tag:blogs.sohh.com,2010-09-22:/latino//40 2007-12-29T00:15:12Z Latinos Stand Up! Movable Type Pro 4.31-en SOHH Latino Is Dead; Keep Supporting Latin Rap tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6457 2007-12-28T15:00:09Z 2007-12-29T00:15:12Z Hola mi gente. This will be the last post for SOHH Latino. My name is obviously not Goya but it’s been fun channeling my inner 18-year-old hip-hop head. Giving props where props is due (Omar Cruz, Joell, Term, Tego, Tres... SOHH Goya Hola mi gente. This will be the last post for SOHH Latino. My name is obviously not Goya but it’s been fun channeling my inner 18-year-old hip-hop head. Giving props where props is due (Omar Cruz, Joell, Term, Tego, Tres Coronas) and s***ting when it was necessary (Baby Bash, Down, politicians). Blessing you with the Latina queens that make our boys stand up and salute (Vida, Mayra, Salma, Jenny). Below is an excerpt from a message I got on MySpace from one of the Spanish language MCs I always supported. His name is Malverde and 2008 will be big for duke. Check his message and you’ll know why I decided to do this blog in the first place. Either way ya boy Goya (I’m really a Latino music journalist who’s been doing the damn thing for years. Check for any Latino byline; they ain’t a lot of us out there) will continue to go hard at his 9-to-5, keep supporting Latinos, making sure my parents, Leo & Arnie, are good and enjoying mi vida con Bonita. Thanks for the memories SOHH!

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]]> “What's Good Compa?

First and foremost, gracias for all the love you've given me it's much appreciated. Hope you're enjoying the holidays with familia and loved ones. I'm truly blessed. I'm glad to say that my new album La Leyenda Continua is finally in the can and dropping Feb. 05, 2008. I also have a mixtape I'm going to drop in Jan. called La Leyenda Continua--El Mixtape Primer Capitulo where I take legendary Hip Hop joints that have influenced me and flip them en Español. It's been a long time coming, we had to be very patient and let the reggaeton movement run its course. There's no stoppin us now, 08 is Hip Hop!!! Shoot me your email and info so I can holla when I get out your way!

Un Fuerte Abrazo,
Mal”

Uno,

SOHH Goya
Check myspace.com/sohhgoya for any updates.

]]> Diaz Bros.: "The whole situation with TVT is such a mess . . . Pit's gotta keep movin and keep tourin" tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6447 2007-12-27T15:00:35Z 2007-12-31T16:28:48Z This is some excerpts from my phoner with Lou Diaz of the production duo The Diaz Bros. He broke down the whole Latin rap scene and what exactly is happening with Pitbull. On Pit’s TVT situation: The whole situation with... SOHH Goya This is some excerpts from my phoner with Lou Diaz of the production duo The Diaz Bros. He broke down the whole Latin rap scene and what exactly is happening with Pitbull.

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On Pit’s TVT situation:
The whole situation with TVT is such a mess that we’re going through the motions right now. It’s really hard to put your heart into something that we started. Pit’s gotta keep movin and keep tourin’. When you don’t have that harmony with your label, I think it’s beyond the producers he’s working with, it’s just that you can’t anything done. Being that TVT is such a difficult label to work with it makes it difficult for people who want to work him to do so. I think that affects Pit’s sound. There was collaboration with R. Kelly that didn’t happen. TVT has done good things for Pit but ultimately I don’t feel he has reached his potential on that label.

]]> Will The Boatlift be Pit’s last album on TVT?:
He still has one more album. But there’s so much legal stuff surrounding it.

Reggaeton is done, Latin Rap is the future:
I think reggaeton had its run. I respect what it did as an industry. I really think it woke up the world to Latin artists and producers in general. I think straight Latin rap has always been there but . . . we have family still in Chile and we check to see where the scene is now. It’s behind like 15 years from here. Culturally the mainstream still sees it as the hood music. It’s still bubbling. I think the whole Latin rap scene is waiting for that 2Pac to come and set it off. I welcome it because we didn’t participate in the whole reggaeton movement. I’m excited about because I’d love to find that dude that will do it for Latin rap.

Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

PS: Mi gente manana will be my final post for SOHH Latino. It’s been hella fun and rewarding. In the meantime keep on supporting Latin rap and reggaeton!


]]> Goya Flavored Wednesdays tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6434 2007-12-26T15:00:55Z 2007-12-31T18:15:18Z Goya Presents The Goya Can Awards of 2007… Goya Can For Best Album of ’07: Notch, Raised by the People. This hybrid of a human being (the brudda is Cuban, Jamaican, boricua, part Transformer, etc.) put out the best Latin... SOHH Goya Goya Presents The Goya Can Awards of 2007…

Goya Can For Best Album of ’07:
Notch, Raised by the People. This hybrid of a human being (the brudda is Cuban, Jamaican, boricua, part Transformer, etc.) put out the best Latin urban album of the year. People is a collection of party-infused music with dashes of reggae, R&B, reggaeton and so much more. Keep an eye for Notch in ’08.


]]> Goya Can For Most Potential To Own ’08:
The boy Omar Cruz. OC and his BYI fam will most definitely have the ’08 rockin’ if they keep on putting out bangers like “I Hang With My Dogz.” With his debut album due next year (Sign of the Cruz) OC will make sure brown mofos have a legit voice in this rap ish.



Goya Can For Best Can in ’07:
Two words: Mayra Veronica.
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Goya Can For Mixtape King to Mainstream Royalty in ’08:
Termanology has been killing the mixtape circuit for a minute now and it’s only right that a label pick him up. His manager’s been telling me cats are interested they just looking for the right one. Buena suerte, compa!



Goya Can For You Need To Go Independent in ’08:
Tru-Life had a lot of buzz in the beginning of this year by dissing the Dips and running with Jigga. Then nada! Zilch. With Jay-Z leaving Def Jam, homie, you need to do the same. But don’t follow Jay! Go indie, bro. You got enough cats that’ll buy your ish. F**k a major!
Runner-Up: Joell Ortiz. With all these rumblings about Jimmy Iovine not wanting him plus Dr. Dre’s history of shelving mofos it might make sense for JO to just stick to his KOCH deal. Word to The Brick.

Hump Day Hotties:
The next batch of MILFs and MILFs-to-be are Jessica Alba, Thalia and Jennifer Lopez. Also check this fine ass nena Kenda Perez from Maxim.

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Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

]]> Pitbull, "Drink responsibly during this holiday season." tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6422 2007-12-24T15:00:42Z 2007-12-24T15:06:36Z Pit acted a fool (allegedly) this past Friday morn. The Cuban cat got arrested and etc., etc. Needless to say his lawyers will be getting paid soon. His legal reps are already hard at work. Check the statement from Angela... SOHH Goya Pit acted a fool (allegedly) this past Friday morn. The Cuban cat got arrested and etc., etc. Needless to say his lawyers will be getting paid soon. His legal reps are already hard at work. Check the statement from Angela N. Martinez, P.A., Pit’s legal representative below.

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]]> "With respect to Armando (Pitbull) Perez' arrest this morning, this is to inform you that Mr. Perez will be pleading not guilty to all charges. This is all the unfortunate result of a misunderstanding. Mr. Perez and his legal team are confident that these charges will not be upheld. Given the sensitivity of this matter, we would like to ask everyone to respect his and his family's privacy. Mr. Perez asked me to remind everyone to drink responsibly during this holiday season."

Drink responsibly…ha! No s**t! In any case Feliz Navidad mi gente. Haste Dec. 26.

Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

]]> Pitbull Gets Arrested, Calls Cop "Papo" tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6414 2007-12-21T19:05:17Z 2007-12-21T19:32:50Z According to the Miami Herald, Pitbull got arrested for a DUI earlier this morning. He was pulled over for speeding and then proceeded to laugh at the cop. He told the C.O. ''This is a big waste of your time... SOHH Goya According to the Miami Herald, Pitbull got arrested for a DUI earlier this morning. He was pulled over for speeding and then proceeded to laugh at the cop. He told the C.O. ''This is a big waste of your time papo.” Of course that went over well and he was quickly put into handcuffs after he failed a sobriety test. This comes as a surprise to me. I actually just interviewed duke this past Wednesday and he was, as always very smart and thorough with his answers.

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]]> I guess we all got our f**k-up moments. Pit posted bond, which was set at $1,000. This comes at a time when we all drink so be safe and don't do what Mr. 305 did. Knock back some coquito and stay home.

Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

]]> Termanology Rhymes About Industry Rule # 4,080, Tego Gets Grammy Nod tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6407 2007-12-21T15:00:07Z 2007-12-21T15:26:19Z Term dropped another banger this week. This time targeted at the down times the record biz is having right now. It’s called “The Music Industry” and it’s produced by Fizzy Womack aka ½ of M.O.P. It sampled Tip’s “Industry Rule... SOHH Goya Term dropped another banger this week. This time targeted at the down times the record biz is having right now. It’s called “The Music Industry” and it’s produced by Fizzy Womack aka ½ of M.O.P. It sampled Tip’s “Industry Rule number 4,080” line and has Term drop lines like this one: “what’s hip-hop? I don’t know, man/I guess it’s whatever the DJ programs.” Palabra! Listen here.

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]]> In Grammy news, props are in order for Tego. The Afroed One’s El Abayarde Contra-Ataca was nominated for Best Latin Urban Album for next February’s Grammys. He probably won’t win but it’s at least nice to see him recognized.

Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

]]> Omar Cruz's "I Hang With My Dogz" Music Video tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6406 2007-12-20T20:04:05Z 2007-12-20T21:53:02Z Here it is finally the official video for Omar Cruz’s “I Hang With My Dogz.” The video is straight grimy (it was shot by Estevan Oriol), which is only right because the song is hard as Superman’s balls of steel... SOHH Goya Here it is finally the official video for Omar Cruz’s “I Hang With My Dogz.” The video is straight grimy (it was shot by Estevan Oriol), which is only right because the song is hard as Superman’s balls of steel (pause). Some guest spots from DJ Muggs, Mr. Cartoon, DJ Skee and the BYI familia of LuLu and Rome. Enjoy mi gente.


]]> Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

]]> How'd You Get A Record Deal Baby Bash...Seriously? tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6393 2007-12-20T15:00:09Z 2007-12-20T16:54:44Z Baby Bash once again proves me right with my assertion that his music is hot like garbage. Seriously how you get a record deal? (Word to Kane). Did you toss some salads, suck some toes what?! If you like his... SOHH Goya Baby Bash once again proves me right with my assertion that his music is hot like garbage. Seriously how you get a record deal? (Word to Kane). Did you toss some salads, suck some toes what?! If you like his brand of hip-trash, check his Sean Kingston-assisted “What Is It?” below.


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SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

]]> Goya Flavored Wednesdays tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6386 2007-12-19T15:00:43Z 2007-12-19T15:05:26Z Goya spills the beans on . . . Dat Dude: Been hearing bout this dude for a minute. Sinful El Pecador just did a Spanish remix of Alicia Keys’ “No One.” Translation: he added his Spanish lyrics to the original.... SOHH Goya Goya spills the beans on . . .

Dat Dude:
Been hearing bout this dude for a minute. Sinful El Pecador just did a Spanish remix of Alicia Keys’ “No One.” Translation: he added his Spanish lyrics to the original. Listen to it at myspace.com/elpecador and tell me if I’m crazy. This cat is nice.

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]]> Ritmos:
Don Omar, Tres Coronas, The D.E.Y. and many more pay tribute to the g.o.d. Hector Lavoe on Tributo Urbano a Hector Lavoe.

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Hump Day MILFs:
This has been the year of Latina celebs getting preggers. It’s like they all woke up one day and realized Coño I’m Latina and don’t got no kids. Get me some sperm ASAP. Think of this as part one of 2007’s MILFs and soon-to-be MILFs. Salma and Christina.

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WTF?:
Getting into brawls in the States is one thing but outside the country it’s a different playing field. Someone forgot to tell Ju-Ju of the Beatnuts. Duke got arrested for getting into a scuffle at a concert venue in Stockholm. He was held because they thought he would be flight risk. Over the years I’ve heard duke is a live wire. Matter of fact Psycho, for the most part, always does interviews for dolo cuz J is a douche. Be easy Ju.

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Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

]]> J. Holiday, Pitbull, Punk Ass Bow Wow Help Joey Stay Relevant tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6373 2007-12-18T15:00:49Z 2007-12-18T15:21:56Z Fat Joe is a hardworking man. The dude is still grindin’ to stay relevant and he’s doing a decent job. Scoop the R&B crooner of the moment (J. Holiday) and make a song for chicks and poof! He gives himself... SOHH Goya Fat Joe is a hardworking man. The dude is still grindin’ to stay relevant and he’s doing a decent job. Scoop the R&B crooner of the moment (J. Holiday) and make a song for chicks and poof! He gives himself a shot to win. This time around it’s hit or miss though…this ish is kinda wack.

]]> Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

]]> Weezy Gets A Grammy Nod For Fat Joe tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6354 2007-12-17T15:00:44Z 2008-01-02T20:57:29Z I usually wouldn’t jump on the bandwagon but Ima admit it Weezy is that dude in the game. He’s so big now that he can help a decent rapper get a Grammy nod. Yep, I’m talking about Fat Joe. He... SOHH Goya I usually wouldn’t jump on the bandwagon but Ima admit it Weezy is that dude in the game. He’s so big now that he can help a decent rapper get a Grammy nod. Yep, I’m talking about Fat Joe. He got nominated for his Wayne-assisted and stripper anthem “Make It Rain.”

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]]> You gotta hand it to Joey, he’s a great businessman. He's going back in with Weezy on his new street single “The Crackhouse” off his next release The Elephant in the Room. In other news Joey filmed the clip for “I Won’t Tell” with a bunch of guest spots from industry folk (Bow Wow, LL Cool J, Diddy, Cristina Milian, Junior Reid, Mario Winans, Pitbull, and Flo Rida.) Go get’em Joe. You might even get that Grammy Pun was supposed to get.

Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

]]> AZ and Styles P Go In Mad Hard tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6343 2007-12-14T15:00:51Z 2007-12-14T15:42:33Z Yep, the ol’ man AZ is back. Seems dude always drops a solid album under the radar. In any case here’s the video for “The Hardest” featuring the best LOX MC aka Styles P. The track is produced by Large... SOHH Goya Yep, the ol’ man AZ is back. Seems dude always drops a solid album under the radar. In any case here’s the video for “The Hardest” featuring the best LOX MC aka Styles P. The track is produced by Large Professor (one of the illest producers ever and one nice ass dude). I f**ks with this but then again I hate Soulja Boy and still listen to Tribe on the reg. Dominicans stand up for ya boy Sosa!


]]> Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

]]> Omar Cruz Dodges Some Pigs tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6330 2007-12-13T15:00:06Z 2007-12-13T15:05:03Z The homie LuLu (BYI CEO, get it right putos) dropped me a line to tell me about the behind the scenes footage of Omar Cruz’s “I Hang With My Dogz” video. It was shot by the legendary Estevan Oriol. It... SOHH Goya The homie LuLu (BYI CEO, get it right putos) dropped me a line to tell me about the behind the scenes footage of Omar Cruz’s “I Hang With My Dogz” video. It was shot by the legendary Estevan Oriol. It finds OC dealing with los puercos and handing out more handshakes than a Casino greeter. Check it below.


]]> Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

]]> Goya Flavored Wednesdays tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6317 2007-12-12T15:00:44Z 2007-12-31T16:37:09Z Goya spills the beans on . . . Dem Dudes: Wisin y Yandel got the whole “bigger on mun2” treatment with their latest album. The boricua duo did a couple of funny videos including the borderline queso one below.... SOHH Goya Goya spills the beans on . . .

Dem Dudes:
Wisin y Yandel got the whole “bigger on mun2” treatment with their latest album. The boricua duo did a couple of funny videos including the borderline queso one below.


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]]> Hump Day Hottie:
LaLa the MySpace chick not Carmelo’s piece is getting some burn on the video channels and also on the sites. The chicana told her story to [Si] Entertainment. Below is an excerpt.

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"When I'm trying to explain to executives how I grew up, I can't even give an example. My family's not like George Lopez."

"I'm a smart girl, but there's always going to be a certain look that's appealing to me," she admits. "If you got some Cortez and some f**king Dickies on where the crease is right, I have to at least give you a second look."

Sounds like Goya’s type. Check the rest here.

HDHII:
These pics somehow landed in my e-mail (courtesy of Jay the Jeweler; it’s a Brooklyn thang papa) and well I had to post’em. It’s pics from the Besame Lingerie show. Besame is a brand name from Colombia where the girls are fine and they like to get hickies on they chest (word to Lil’ Shawn).

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Ritmos:
B-Real let his Gunslingers joint out recently. The mixtape is hot fire so click here to listen to some tracks.

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Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

]]> The D.E.Y. Ain't A Reggaeton Act tag:blogs.sohh.com,2007:/latino//40.6302 2007-12-11T15:00:25Z 2007-12-17T04:07:33Z The D.E.Y. caught up with [Si] Entertainment to give’em the scoop on their new album and labels. They’ve been called reggaeton like Pitbull and a Latino Fugees. Either way the trio set the record straight. Below are some excerpts.... SOHH Goya The D.E.Y. caught up with [Si] Entertainment to give’em the scoop on their new album and labels. They’ve been called reggaeton like Pitbull and a Latino Fugees. Either way the trio set the record straight. Below are some excerpts.

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]]> On labels . . .
”We have no reggaeton songs on the entire album, so no. I think reggaeton is a Puerto Rican word, so when you are Puerto Rican they just automatically throw that word in there. Boom, they put you in that box. That has been my struggle my whole life,” says Yeyo. “I've never done reggaeton, I've been the anti-Christ of reggaeton, so it's like if you want to do it, do it right, not on some ‘mami ven aqui’ cause you got little kids looking up to that. Then we have the highest percentage of teen pregnancy on the island. Then you have the whole calle aspect, with the street wars, and these dudes become the icons of little kids, like Don Omar but not everyone can sing, but everyone can pick up a gun and blast this other dude and get power. So you got to expose that some way, somehow.”

Fugees comparison . . .
”Yeah that is on the same lines as the reggaeton label. However, I don't mind being compared to the Fugees, they sold 14-15 million worldwide, everyone knows who Lauryn Hill is, who Wyclef is, so it's a compliment,” says Divine. “They influenced us, that's real singing and real rapping, who didn't get influenced by the Fugees?”

Check the rest here.

Uno,

SOHH Goya
myspace.com/sohhgoya

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