Sin Mapa, think again Calle 13!

Known for their mainstream hit Atrevete, which means "I dare you" in Spanish, Calle 13 has once again dared to push the limits of their creativity in their new album, Los de Atras, Vienen Conmigo.  The CD has elements of crunk, reggaeton, salsa, funk, samba, and the list goes on and on making Calle 13 far from average.

Tracks such as Electro Movemiento take you back to the days of 80s dance parties with a catchy and sexy chorus the includes a whispered "Toca, toca, toca, toca" which is a hint that a special touch is desired, if you know what I mean. Que Lloren has a beat comparable to today's dirty and southern crunk, Tal Para Cual reminds you of a modern cumbia waiting to be danced to, and Bienvenidos a mi mundo will remind you of a hot, sweaty Reggae dance hall.  These are just some highlights, but the entire CD is a winner and you will dance in your room, writhe in your car if you listen to it while driving, and sing at the top of your lungs.

Personally, I have fallen in love with Nadie Como Tu, check it out. It has a sassy samba beat and an amazing message...there is no one else in the world like you, everyone is different and should be respect as so. If you speak spanish listen to the lyrics, and if you kind of speak Spanish here are the lyrics in Spanish and English.  I actually heard this live in Uruguay this summer, so I'm really happy to hear a clean version of the song!

CALLE 13 - NO HAY NADIE COMO TU, EN EL JUEGO

Now you may have noticed that this entry is entitled "Sin Mapa."  Calle 13 embarked on a tour with the purpose of discovering and understanding indigenous music, as well as seeing how their music touches peoples lives in South America.  Here is the preview:

Needless to say, this is one amazing group that has taken Latin music and understanding to a new level and beyond the expected and stereotypes, Bravo!

I like my Bojangles in the form of chicken, thanks

I think Pitbull is getting pretty damn lazy, pa' que tu lo sepa.  I know he's Cuban and trying to be a good Communist and save words and dance moves...but REALLY! See for yourself, this is the video for his new single "Bojangles:"

Pearl Jam just keeps jammin...

I have always loved Pearl Jam, so I'm happy for new material.  Their new single, The Fixer, is catchy but you can still hear the dirty old Pearl Jam we fell in love with in the 90s.  I know I'm a little late on reporting, the single was released in July, but in my defense, I was out of the country.

Anyhow, I definitely plan on buying their new album, Backspacer, and I encourage you guys to as well! And if you don't, you can read my thoughts about it on Poplitics.