Belanova embarked themselves on an electro-pop domination soirée with their last album “Dulce Beat”. They conquered not only Mexico, Latin America, and the Hispanic music community in the U.S.; they also earned the respect of many music aficionados that usually denigrate anything pop-related. Sticking to the same sound that launched them into electro-pop stardom, Belanova enlisted pretty much the same team for their following album “Fantasía Pop”, which was released some time ago and has spawned a few hits like “Baila Mi Corazón” and “Cada Que…”

Ever since their 2002 debut album “Bajofondo Tango Club”, this Gustavo Santaolalla project turned heads their way by fusing modern rhythms with Argentinean music- mainly tango and milonga. And while they were compared to Gotan Project, with their sophomore album “Mar Dulce”, Bajofondo not only proves to be more than a one-trick pony, but also makes a name for themselves, making comparisons with Gotan Project and others a thing of the past.

If there is one Mexican singer/song-writer/producer that has been around for a while in “good standing” is Aleks Syntek. Free of any tabloid drama, baby-mama scandals, and leading a pretty normal (a.k.a. boring) life for a celebrity, Aleks Syntek is perhaps one of the most underrated artists nowadays. In this compilation celebrating his twenty years in the music business, Aleks Syntek shows why he’s still around and why he is considered to be one of Mexico’s finest.

It came as a surprise to everyone when Amaia Montero announced her decision to leave Latin Grammy winning Spanish band La Oreja de Van Gogh. It seemed like it was the end of La Oreja de Van Gogh, after all, Amaia Montero served as their voice and their image. Surprisingly enough, earlier this year, the band’s remaining members expressed their desire to continue with La Oreja de Van Gogh, but with new lead singer- Leire Martinez. While you wait for the new LOVG album to drop in September, enjoy this greatest hits compilation.