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Meet Marlow Rosado, a Talented Pianist

Marlow Rosado is a versatile artist with a born talent, a pianist, arranger, writer and orchestra director. His genres are quite diverse, and they have given him a great career path within music. Among his genres we can find merengue, jazz, bachata, salsa, reggaeton, rock and cumbia. His amazing abilities have taken him to participate in some big and high profile productions. He has collaborated with renown artists such as Alejandra Guzmán, Ricardo Montaner, Elvis Crespo, Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz, Selena, Olga Tañón, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and Ricky Martin.

Rosado was born in Puerto Rico, but from a young age he moved to Florida. In the USA he had the opportunity to study music, and he specialized in jazz. He started to participate as a teacher in his area, while sharing his knowledge. Also, he was part of some groups as director, musician and composer.

I was formed in orchestras in which the architect was the director, the musician, not just the singer like La Fania, and so many others. I loved mine “La Riqueña” with the best musicians that I’ve met along these years. Then, I made an album my way. An album that you can make when you don’t have any kind of limitations”, he expressed.

His New Adventure is “Boricuas en Nueva York”

The artist has obtained on two occasions the coveted Latin Grammy. Now, he presents “Boricuas en Nueva York” with another Puerto Rican Frankie Negrón, and hand in hand with the record company JN Music Group.

Since a couple of weeks the single has been on different digital platforms, and on YouTube the numbers keep rising. It has lyrics, production, and arrangements by Marlow himself, but it doesn’t have a music video, just a flyer with the name and Rosado’s picture.

Está botao el boricua en New York (está botao), está botao el boricua en New York (el boricua de Nueva York, está botao el boricua en New York (el jibarito está botao), está botao el boricua en New York”, it’s the song’s chorus.

As it was expected, the production is full of caribbean rhythms, especially Puerto Rican salsa where it feels his pride for his country. It lasts around two minutes, and has a catchy melody. “Boricuas en New York” is the first single of Marlow’s new musical production named “Los Colores de la Salsa” which is expected shortly, because there have been some last minute adjustments.

Rosado announced the single’s release through his Instagram profile, and stated that it will be an incredible album. He also thanked Negrón participation.

Here is Boricuas en New York. Marlow Rosado and Franklin Negrón. ENJOY IT MY PEOPLE”, he posted with a lyrics video.

Rosado performs in different latin establishments in Miami city. He is known as the music’s Dalí, because the magic that he produces when playing piano, can be compared to the famous painter’s brushes. Definitely, he is a highly talented jazz pianist, and his name will continue to be heard within the industry.

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Listen to BEBÉ the new song from Camilo and El Alfa

The Colombian singer Camilo, winner of a Latin Grammy in this year’s ceremony, joined forces with the Dominican El Alfa to surprise everybody with a bachata full of feelings.

El Alfa is a Dominican rapper that, with lots of professionalism, joined him in this adventure. Camilo has triumphed in the musical industry, and has left more than one surprised with this song in the bachata genre, after all it’s his first experience with it.

My approach to music is always from the illusion, from what my heart asked me, and in this moment it wants to dance pegaito (close)”, expressed Camilo. “It’s a tribute to Dominican Republic, a country that I love with all my heart”, he added.

Within hours of its release, the song has more than four million views on YouTube, and keeps rising. Camilo looked very pleased with the final result and commented on YouTube:

ALL THE TRIBE DANCING PEGAITO (CLOSE)!!!! Thanks Alfa, you are an incredible human being, very unique! Colombia and Dominican Republic dancing together!!!”; he expressed.

Beside, he announced the release through his Instagram profile:

BEBÉ is released with @elalfaeljefe. This is going to be the soundtrack of my end of the year holidays!!! LET’S DANCE!!! Cheers. THE TRIBEEEE”, he said. The post was ended with emojis of the Colombian and Dominican flags.

Emanuel Herrera Batista, better known as El Alfa also took advantage of his social media profiles to share BEBÉ.

I thought that my first bachata would be with “THE KING” Romero Santos!! But it was my turn to work with the most worldwide mentioned artist, thanks @camilo for this chance! I have so much respect and affection for him”, El Alfa commented with two pictures together with the Colombian singer.

The music video was filmed in Samaná, a seaside city from Dominican Republic, and it was directed by Eva Luna, Camilo’s wife. It shows images from different parts of the island, and it’s focused on a couple’s love, and reflects couples dancing to the song rhythm. The production is under Sony Music Label.

Camilo is very excited about this song and working with El Alfa

It’s the first time that both artists share melodies, and they have been very pleased with the experience, and the final result. In fact, on a recent interview Camilo has given some words about the collaboration:

We met at an award show. I’ve always shown a curiosity for his identity. I think that he is a unique human being and I celebrate that identity, and the honesty above all. I celebrate his honesty in what he does, without asking anybody, without asking permission. He follows his hearts and wrote the songs that it dictates, for me that is something worthy to learn from him. It’s a tribute to the Dominican sound which is a second home for me, because it’s my parents’ home where they live, and each time I visit it, I fall in love more with a country that touches the heart from the first day that you land. I feel that I’m going to have the opportunity to enter the houses of many families with this song”, he commented to Diario Libre.

Could be the beginning of a new chapter for the Colombian singer’s career? Let’s wait and see!

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“Larimar” gave Daniel his first Latin Grammy®

The Dominican singer made history by winning his first Latin Grammy® for his album “Larimar”, in honor of a stone that it’s used in jewelry and can be found in his country. The album has eleven tracks, and it was released in the middle of the year.

After several nominations, 2020 was his year! Also as a historical event, he shared the first place with the merenguero singer Eddy Herrera, who was nominated in the same category. Both obtained the valued award filling the Dominican people with huge pride. In fact, on their Instagram profiles they uploaded a picture celebrating.

Santacruz was nominated with his brother Manny Cruz, but on this occasion, Daniel was the lucky one. However, he didn’t hesitate to dedicate this award to him, and the rest of their family; he thanked his wife, his mother, his fans, his manager, and each of his team members.

The Grammy winner for “Best Merengue or Bachata Album”, shared a video on his Instagram Profile where he looked happy and excited. The comments of his followers were immediate, it got more than forty thousand views, and a large number of congratulations.

I’m grateful to God, to the Recording Academy, and to all those responsible for participating in this important production, that represents the sacrifices of a career and efforts of many years”, said the artist.

Santacruz was one of the artists who performed in the show. He sang to the beat of his single “Larimar”, from Dominican Republic. A band of musicians accompanied him, as well as the stunning blue sea of his country.

Larimar was the production that made him a Latin Grammy® winner, and it’s his seven production. Santacruz was also the general producer, however he had a great team of professionals who adjusted all the details. The production was in charged of Ambiorix Francisco, Israel “Mayinbito” y Richy Rojas, mastering by Andrei Fossari, and mixing by Allan Leschorn, Esbin Ramírez y Richy Rojas.

A little bit about Daniel Santacruz

The singer was born in the United States but grew up in Dominican Republic, since childhood he felt a natural inclination for music. Although, he had said that he regrets not having taken piano classes with his grandmother Zulema Victoria.

She was always pushing me to the music ‘Come to teach you music theory'”, recuerda.

But nevertheless, this didn’t deprive him of his abilities in the music area. He acquired his first musical interests on the island. Since very young he was interested on the songs of Juan Luis Guerra, Wilfrido Vargas y Luis Miguel.

We won a Latin GRAMMY®!!! Thank you very much to all the Academy Members to take into consideration my album #LARIMAR, that was made with all the heart and feels. This year the #merengue and the #bachata win double as well I shared this triumph with my beloved and admired brother @eddy_herrera with his album #ahora. I shared this joy with my entire work team and with all the artists, musicians, engineers, and producers that participated with me! THANK YOUUUUUUU @latingrammys”, he expressed on his social media.

For the next year he is preparing surprises and new collaborations with colleagues of the industry. Santacruz’s career is just starting, his successes won’t stop since he is so talented and has so much energy. Congratulations, Daniel!

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Judy Santos Represents Bachata

The talented singer of Dominican origin Judy Santos, is worldwide known for her participation in some of the most successful songs of the bachata group Aventura: “Obsesión”, “Angelito” and “La Guerra”, together with the singer Romeo Santos.

Since very young, she had a natural inclination for music and singing. Her family support her projects. She was a member of several children’s singing groups, and gradually she became the woman she is today. The bachata genre has been characterized by being represented by gentlemen, however she has broken some paradigms.

When I listened to my voice for the first time on the radio was such a big emotion that until this day I remembered it as one of my greatest gratifications”, she expressed.

Santos was born in New York but her parents are Dominicans. For that reason, she grew up surrounded by latin customs, and learned to love her roots. Worldwide she is represented by Recognize The Talent Management.

LIVE is her new proposal

In this opportunity, she cheers up her fans with the release of her new album “LIVE”. This work has seven tracks from her repertoire. She had the opportunity to put together these songs that were recorded at the concert that she made in New York, and was broadcasted through her YouTube Channel.

The presentation lasted for about two hours. Her fans were pleased and made requests of hits of her own. The singer didn’t stop thanking those who accompanied her.

Thank you to my work team at Recognize The Talent Management, to all the sponsors, to the tremendous band that accompanied me, to Mente A Nah Studios, Minaya PR, and moreover to my audience that accompanied me all this time”, she expressed.

Santos stands out for an album full of talent and unforgettable songs, among them she decided to pay homage to artists of her interest with songs such as: “Estoy condenado” by Luis Vargas, “Por ti voy a morir” by Frank Reyes, “Te burlaste de mi” by Chaval de la Bachata, “Me quiero morir” by Anthony Santos, and “Dame tu querer” by Raulín Rodríguez. She also included a medley of the Aventura’s songs where she had the opportunity to participate, and were the ones that made her known in the musical industry.

I’m very happy to share this album that you had asked me for a long time ago, and that comes right at this point in my career. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.” Expressed the artist.

Since November 20th you can find the album on the different digital platforms. For example, Secret exceeds one hundred thousand views on YouTube, and the comments were immediate. Her fans congratulate and recognize her as the bachata feminine voice. The artists share the news through her Instagram profile, and took that opportunity to thank her team.

Thank you so much to my team!!! First guitar (director) @luigiz_muzic, second guitar @joel_duranofficial, bass @alcibass, piano @jkeyz_muzic…”, she wrote. Also she thanked the Oreja Media Group, and the stations that had played her hits.

Judy keeps taking strong steps in the industry and is emerging as one of the most successful artists of her genre.

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