Lucas Villa

California, Santa Ana

Music Journalist at Freelance

Freelance music journalist ✍🏽: Rolling Stone, Billboard, W, PAPER, Allure, Grammys, MTV. ♫Míos estos tweets son míos♫ 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 📧: lucasjvilla@gmail

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WATCH: Latino Rapper Steals the Show During ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 20 Premiere

1 week ago | remezcla.com | Lucas Villa

A Latino rapper’s audition on the season premiere of America’s Got Talent Season 20 has stolen the show. During last night’s episode (May 27), Micah Palace made waves with his original song “No Sabo.”The 20th season of America’s Got Talent started airing last night. Palace, who is of Argentine descent, got the crowd moving and a standing ovation from judge Sofia Vergara. The Connecticut-based rapper proudly performs in Spanglish in his videos on TikTok.
INTERVIEW: Colombian Singer Juan Duque Talks Viral Hit ‘Solcito’

1 week ago | remezcla.com | Lucas Villa

“Solcito” is becoming a strong contender for song of the upcoming summer season. The Afrobeats-infused smash is also shining a light on Juan Duque, a rising star in Colombia. Thanks to the success of his global hit with Miguel Bueno, he is putting his hometown of Marinilla on the map as well. In an exclusive interview with Remezcla, Duque opens up about his journey to “Solcito,” the story behind the song, and what’s next.
WATCH: Morat Evokes ‘90s Nostalgia & Grunge in ‘Vuelvo a Ti’ Music Video

1 week ago | remezcla.com | Lucas Villa

Morat is tapping into ‘90s nostalgia with their new album. This morning (May 23), the Colombian pop-rock group released Ya Es Mañana, which includes features from Camilo and Jay Wheeler. Morat also dropped a VHS-like music video for “Vuelvo a Ti.”In 2017, the band debuted with its first album, Sobre El Amor Y Sus Efectos Secundarios. The LP included their first big hit, “Mi Nuevo Vicio” featuring Paulina Rubio.
Trueno EL ÚLTIMO BAILE Interview

2 weeks ago | genius.com | Lucas Villa

Trueno is bringing Latin rap and hip-hop to the forefront. The Argentine superstar celebrates the genre that’s running through his veins on last year’s EL ÚLTIMO BAILE, his third studio album. Following a successful U.S. tour and his first Latin Grammy win (Best Urban Fusion/Performance, for “Tranky Funky”), Trueno is now taking a victory lap with the deluxe edition of his latest LP, which features hip-hop icon DJ Premier and Latin heavy-hitters Feid and Young Miko.
Junior H’s Sad Boyz Clothing x LRG Drop Limited-Edition Collection

2 weeks ago | remezcla.com | Lucas Villa

After making a unique mark in corridos with his Sad Boyz sound, Junior H is translating that attitude into the fashion scene. The Mexican superstar just released a limited edition Sad Boyz collaboration with LRG. Junior H is one of the young corridos tumbados pioneers alongside his Rancho Humilde label mates Natanael Cano and Fuerza Regida. Six years into his career, he has solidified himself as one of the biggest Mexican acts in the world.
Yeri Mua Is Doing It Her Way

2 weeks ago | allure.com | Lucas Villa

TikTok is Yeri Mua's world, and we're just living it. After debuting her first song in 2023, the Mexican beauty influencer has made a successful jump into music and is leading the burgeoning reggaeton Mexa scene. Her song "Línea del Perreo" made her the number one artist on TikTok last year. Now, having recently embarked on her first tour of the US and Latin America, Mua has global pop star ambitions with her debut album De Chava.
Yeri Mua Is Doing It Her Way

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lucas Villa

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by Allure editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Photography by Jesus GonzalezTikTok is Yeri Mua's world, and we're just living it. After debuting her first song in 2023, the Mexican beauty influencer has made a successful jump into music and is leading the burgeoning reggaeton Mexa scene. Her song "Línea del Perreo" made her the number one artist on TikTok last year.
There’s an Anime Based on Peruvian Mythology

2 weeks ago | remezcla.com | Lucas Villa

A teaser was recently released for the upcoming Peruvian anime titled Apukunapa Kutimuyñin. Apukunapa Kutimuyñin in Quechua means “El Regress de los Apus” or “El Regreso de Los Dioses.” And in English it means The Return of the Gods. The anime was produced by the Peruvian animation studio Ninakami, which was founded in 2021 in Lima, Peru. Omar Vallejos is the producer of the anime with Sol Ferrari as the director of animation.
“I Want It That Way” Just Got a Bachata Remix From Prince Royce

2 weeks ago | remezcla.com | Lucas Villa

Prince Royce is infusing one of the songs he grew up on with his Dominican roots. Today (May 16), the artist released a new covers album, which includes his bachata version of “I Want it That Way” by the Backstreet Boys. Prince Royce got his first big break in music 15 years ago with his cover of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.” From there, the Bronx native made his mark as a bicultural superstar who blends bachata with elements of genres like pop and R&B.
Prince Royce Covers the Bee Gees, the Beatles and More in Bilingual Album ‘Eterno’: ‘A Passing of the Torch’

2 weeks ago | variety.com | Lucas Villa |Thania Garcia

In 2010, Dominican-American singer Prince Royce found commercial success in the United States with his bachata cover of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.” Royce put a Spanglish twist on the 1961 classic, blending genres, cultures and generations for what would become his first big hit, and the lead single of his self-titled debut. In the years that followed, Royce would become one of the best-selling Latin pop acts.