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Reggaeton Star J Balvin Premieres New “Ginza” Music Video

J Balvin – ‘Ginza’

2015/07/21 at 2:10pm

Reggaeton Star J Balvin Premieres New “Ginza” Music Video

07.21.2015 | By Jack Rico |

With well over 1.2 Billion YouTube views already, the Colombian Latin Urban/Reggaeton star, J Balvin, debuts his highly anticipated music video to his singleÂ “Ginza“. The video, a highly stylized production rare for the reggaeton industry, possessesÂ an urban-asian theme that’s infectious, sleek and sexy. Balvin says,Â â€œWith Ginza, I wanted to go beyond my comfort zone, take a risk and bring a new sound to my music. I want to continually explore new and original ideas for Latin musicâ€¦. Cowards rarely make historyâ€.Â
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J Balvin

By Jack Rico

2015/06/25 at 3:42pm

Music Pop Culture

Exclusive: Singer J Balvin Explains Why He Bowed Out Of Miss USA Pageant

06.25.2015 | By Jack Rico |

*Note: This audio interview is in Spanish
On the Enrique Santos Radio Show in Miami’s Mix 98.3FM, Colombian reaggaton star J Balvin spoke exclusively to Enrique Santos via phone on the exact reasons of why he decided not to perform on the Miss USA Pageant, owned by Donald Trump. Listen to his official statement. Read More

By Jack Rico

2015/06/24 at 6:20pm

Music

Mary J. Blige & T-Pain Perform In NYC Budweiser Concert

06.24.2015 | By Jack Rico |

This past weekend the renowned beer company Budweiser had their “Made In America” summer concert series kick off in New York City. The concert was presented in two different locations – Liberty Island and Governor’s Island . The opening acts of up-and-coming Indie pop sensation “Misterwives,” the electronic music duo “Big Gigantic” and the world renowned “T-Pain” would perform in specially prepared sector of Governor’s Island. While the headliner of the night Mary J. Blige would perform live from Liberty Island. But if you were in Governor’s Island and wanted to see Mary J. Blige, there was no need to jump in the ferry as Budweiser prepared a hologram production of her performance to be played live in Governor’s Island. Read More

‘Walk Off The Earth’

By Jack Rico

2015/06/17 at 10:20am

Music

How ‘Walk Off The Earth’ Went From YouTube To Columbia Records

06.17.2015 | By Jack Rico |

The viral music sensation Walk Off The Earth, known for doing amazing covers of popular songs on YouTube, including the smash cover hit with “Somebody That I Used To Know” fromÂ Gotye,Â has signed a record deal with Columbia Records and have a new album currently out this week called -Â Sing it all Away. ShowBizCafe.com spoke to band member MarshallÂ about adjusting to the big time, why music videos are more important than ever and why performingÂ on Saturday Night Live would be a dream come true. Read More

By Jack Rico

2015/03/30 at 7:51pm

Music

Jay-Z’s New TIDAL Promo Is Mindblowing

03.30.2015 | By Jack Rico |

This story is how legends begin. There was a supposed rumor that came out around February of this year that Jay-Z gathered 20 of the greatest music artists of our time in one room to discuss the birth of a new product that will revolutionize the entire music industry. The music streaming service, TIDAL, is most likely what it is and the video above proves that rumors sometimes are true. Ready to get your mind blown…?

Backstreet Boys

By Jack Rico

2015/01/31 at 3:13pm

Movie Reviews Movies Music

Backstreet Boys: Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of (Movie Review)

01.31.2015 | By Jack Rico |

The “1-4-0″: Pure catharsis. That’s the best way I can describe the #BSBTheMovie documentary. It is a visceral journey unlike any celebrity would dare share. Read More

The 5 Best New Christmas Songs Since Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

Kelly Clarkson – “Underneath the Tree”

By SBC Staff

2014/12/07 at 4:46pm

Music Opinion & Analysis Pop Culture

The 5 Best New Christmas Songs Since Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

12.7.2014 | By SBC Staff |

Every Christmas holiday that comes and goes, we always hear the usual classic standards of the genre on the radio and in malls such as White Christmas from Bing Crosby, Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee and Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms, amongst others. But Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You ushered in a changing of the guard for Christmas music, making it possible to listen to something other than the classics.

Nick & Knight Drop First Music Video – “One More Time”

Nick and Knight – ‘One More Time’

By Jack Rico

2014/08/18 at 3:21pm

Music Video

Nick & Knight Drop First Music Video – “One More Time”

08.18.2014 | By Jack Rico |

The two lead singers of the New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys, Jordan Knight and Nick Carter, have gotten together to create a pop duo called Nick & Knight, a la Hall and Oates, or better yet, Savage Garden, maybe Air Supply, no, how about Milli Vanilli, oh who cares, the idea is that this is a very good idea for two good singers that still have something to offer. Read More

The Problems With Latino Music Award Shows And 3 Solutions To Fix Them

By Mariana Dussan

2014/08/05 at 11:00am

Latinos In Hollywood Music Opinion & Analysis

The Problems With Latino Music Award Shows And 3 Solutions To Fix Them

08.5.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |

Latinos guess what? Next year, Telemundo will produce a Spanish-language version of the American Music Awards!Â According to The Hollywood Reporter, Telemundo is creating new programing in order to help close a ratings gap with Univision. The Spanish-language broadcaster has acquired licensing rights from Dick Clark Productions for the live special event, which will feature top music stars from Latin America, the Caribbean and other Spanish-speaking regions.

*NSYNC

By Jack Rico

2014/07/31 at 2:03pm

Music

New *NSYNC Album Drops Without Band Having A Clue!

07.31.2014 | By Jack Rico |

Ever since Justin Timberlake reunited with *NSYNC at the MTV VMA’s last year, the reality of an actual reunion seeped into the collective conscious of fans and music pundits all around. Pop culture at that moment, was bursting at the seams. Many have been anxiously waiting for a “surprise” news report to surface saying that the band came back together, and today, something that has all the traits of a “surprise” arrived, but alas, it is as fraudulent as BuzzFeed’s Benny Johnson. Read More