We have all at one point heard songs like “Te Ves Buena” (El General) and “Suavemente” (Elvis Crespo), whether we’re at a Quinceñera or family party – it’s kind of hard not to hear these latin classics from the 90’s.
The beauty of music is that it’s not only timeless, but it also inspires a countless amount of people in different ways. As a music festival participant, I’ve listened to these classic tunes mixed differently, and shared to a diverse group of people that react to our roots in a positive way. What’s really important on any type of dance floor is how long the crowd dances —and for these DJs well; let’s just say they keep the audience sweating.
The chosen music I’d like to share with you today has to do with the mixing of latin classics 90’s hits. Tracks that I’ve added on this SoundCloud segment are remixed by producers ETC!ETC!, Kennedy Jones, some work by Munchi (that blends reggaeton and house genres), and a mix by Dillon Francis that starts off with a tune we already recognize.
It’s amazing how music producers mix their roots and influences to make something new and reach out to a new generation. The “Suavemente” mix by Kennedy Jones has people that don’t even know who Elvis Crespo is dancing. That mix was such a hit that Sony picked it up as their official remix!
Let these remixes remind us of how we need to keep an open mind to new ways in which allow artists’ creativity show. It’s all about the inspiration that the music brings, and in this case, how the producer expresses it. Kudos to all the producers who pay tribute and keep our beautiful Latin work alive!
Photo Courtesy: Jeanette Hernandez
