It’s been some time since my last Fresh Press Playlist but fear not because I am back to bring you the music you’ve been missing! This playlist is a preview of my upcoming podcast and features a Latin flavor on all tracks. I wanted to focus on music that is outside of my specific preference.

I am a Latino born to Mexican and Guatemalan parents. Music was always such a major part of every day life. At parties or on holidays there is guaranteed to be music playing. Growing up I never paid much attention to the artist or lyrics I just enjoyed listening. Now as I get older and look to expand my musical catalog and push my music taste, I go back and search artist and classic tunes. Lately I have been diving deep into cumbia and salsa.

Latin music is having a major influence on the current radio waves. Artist like Bad Bunny, J. Balvin, Ozuna, and Maluma are having an impact on pop culture and within the club scene. So my focus was to highlight these new emerging artist and include some of the classics that influenced these newer artist.

Enjoy the playlist and come back soon for my two Upcoming podcast.

 

 

Many of you might know J. Balvin from the hit Mi Gente. His album Vibras has so much energy and is packed with hits. Cuando Tu Quieras follows another banger Ambiente. The album tracklist was well organized and adds to the cohesiveness of the album. Check out Vibras for more J. Balvin.

I found this gem on Soulection Radio. Joe Kay always dropping the fire. No more words necessary. Press Play

This video always puts me in A good mood. Los Angeles Azules perform this classic with full orchestra and we are blessed by the amazing vocals from Ximena Sarinana. Cumbia classic!

Being a creative you always seem to go back to the drawing board to edit. The final product sometimes is totally different from when you start or could have minor edits. I had already finalized all tracks for the podcast until………I seen this video. Visually stunning!

JUST PLAY PODCAST EPISODE 8: OUT NOW ON MIXCLOUD

 

-Manny P

As a creative I often look for inspiration in nature, fashion, architecture, film, and music. Nothing gets my creative juices flowing more than seeing a well designed building or taking in nature and all it’s beauty.

My walk on State street south to Jackson Blvd provides a unique walk. Seeing all the shoe and department stores gives me a look into current fashion trends. It also gets me thinking about future style trends and how they emerge. I finish off my walk by visiting the Depaul Center’s bookstore. I always make it a point to go to the fashion section and browse. Here are some of the fashion images that I enjoyed reading about.