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Tainy Recalls His First Date, Talks Being a Young Music Producer & More in New ‘Growing Up Latino’: Watch

Tainy’s résumé goes as far back as 2005, when he was one of the producers on Luny Tunes’ Mas Flow 2 reggaeton compilation album. Since, he’s worked with Wisin & Yandel, Jennifer Lopez, Plan B, Selena Gomez, J Balvin and, most recently, he dropped his collaboration with Bad Bunny on “Callaita.”

One of the things he’s most proud of is being a young music producer, and he thanks Puerto Rico for that. “Growing up in Puerto for me is a blessing,” the 29-year-old producer says in this week’s “Growing Up Latino” episode. “I know you feel proud wherever you’re born in, but it gave me my passion, which is music, and it gave me an opportunity to show what I can do: being able to do that at such an early age and being able to call myself a music producer.”

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

These 16 Puerto Rican Women Are Redefining Art on Their Own Terms — and You Need Them in Your Instagram Feed

In this digital era, different forms of art have become more accessible for people all around the world. As a Puerto Rican, highlighting the local artists in my home is extremely important because it allows space for support and empowerment within the community. I spoke with 16 of these artists whose works span a diverse range of mediums, themes, and missions — from some it serves as an outlet for personal expression, activism toward a larger cause, or simply aesthetic purposes. Be sure to follow these amazing Puerto Rican women artists on Instagram, because we all could use some beautiful imagery and inspiration in our timelines.

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

5 things to know about Madison Anderson, the new Miss Universe Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s newest queen has been crowned: meet Madison Anderson, 23, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2019. Madison, who will go on to represent la isla del encanto in the Miss Universe pageant, is a Florida native who was representing the municipality of Toa Baja at Wednesday’s event hosted in idyllic San Juan. Among the judges was Roselyn Sanchez, HOLA! USA’s June covergirl, and Cynthia Olavarría, Miss Universe’s 2005 first runner-up.

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Monica Puig Is Still Fighting For Puerto Rico, Two Years After Hurricane María

Tennis player Monica Puig rose to international stardom when she became the first athlete — of any sport, and any gender — to win the gold medal for Puerto Rico at the 2016 Rio Olympics, beating the then-#2-ranked Angelique Kerber. For Puerto Ricans, the victory was not just an emotional symbol of the island’s ability to thrive as an independent entity, separate from the United States; it was a triumph of athleticism, and a testament to the island’s rich tennis culture.

A year later, Hurricane María devastated the island while Puig was competing in the Pan Pacific Open. Puig came back to assist in rebuilding and recovery efforts, raising nearly $200,000 through crowdfunding. Though Puerto Rico is now nearing its second year after the disaster, the island’s infrastructure still has not recovered as it prepares for the 2019 hurricane season. Today, voices like Puig’s are making sure that Puerto Rico is not forgotten.

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Luna Lauren Velez crosses to the opposite side of the law in ‘Shaft’

Competing against larger-than-life superheroes in “Dark Phoenix,” a giant sea monster in “Godzilla” and exciting alien species in “Men in Black: International“, Puerto Rican actress Luna Lauren Velez says that she crossed over to the other side of the law in “Shaft” because she believes that the black action reboot will win over new fans this box office weekend.

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Premiere: Mariah Commands The Streets Of Miami In “Perreito” Music Video

Since its inception, reggaeton and Latin trap have been a traditional boys’ club. Newcomer Mariah, a Cuban-Puerto Rican artist from Miami, forms part of a new-age group of women in the industry, aside from pioneer Ivy Queen, aiming to disrupt the male-dominated business. In just a year, the 19-year-old catalyzed the genre’s disruption with female-driven anthems like 2018’s “Blah.”

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Hear Bad Bunny and Myke Towers’ new single “Estamos Arriba”

We still have no idea about what’s going on with him and Rosalía, but while we wait for answers, Bad Bunny‘s shared a new single titled “Estamos Arriba.” The charged-up single, which features Myke Towers, finds the two Puerto Rican rappers from a height. Stream the track below.

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Ricky Martin Wades Into Religious Liberty Debate In Puerto Rico

Ricky Martin weighed in on the fierce debate in Puerto Rico over a bill allowing government employees to avoid serving certain constituents on religious grounds ― and soon after, the island’s governor decided to kill the measure.

The singer, who was born in Puerto Rico, published an open letter on Thursday denouncing the measure as a “hate bill” that “projects us to the world as a backwards country.”

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Bad Bunny Addresses The Haters And Proves He Will Remain Extra No Matter What

Bad Bunny is killing it right now. The Puerto Rican Latin Trap artist has had a slew of singles on the Billboard charts since his breakthrough in 2017. He’s also currently riding high on two hit singles: “Caro” and “Callaíta.” Still, despite all of his achievements, the rapper recently revealed that it feels most people tend to focus on his nonbinary fashion choices rather than his music.

And he’s refusing to let it bother him one bit.

Paper magazine featured Bad Bunny on their digital cover and the artist spoke out against his haters that simply cannot accept his style.

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

LaLa Anthony Shows Off Her Amazing Body While Sporting A Puerto Rican Flag Bikini

LaLa Anthony is enjoying the New York City heat this weekend.

On Sunday, the newest 90210 cast member shared a snap of herself showing off her stunning curves on the day of the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. In the post, Anthony is standing outside on a balcony while wearing a two-piece bikini of the Puerto Rico flag. The actress is all smiles as she looks toward the sun in the photo. Anthony is also rocking neon yellow nails with matching toes. For accessories, the Power star is wearing a red hat and an ankle bracelet. To finish off the look, she is also wearing red lipstick. According to Anthony’s post, the photo was shot by photographer and art director Robert Ector.

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments