You may remember a little show called Making Menudo that aired on MTV Tr3s and MTV where famed celebrity manager Johnny Wright, along with a panel of judges, resurrected the timeless Latino boy band. After the series, new members José Bordonada Collazo, Chris Moy, Emmanuel Vélez Pagán, José MontiMontañez, and Carlos Olivero debuted their first album More Than Words in 2007, but have been somewhat quiet since...until now. El grupo is back with a brand new 2010 flavor in Señorita.
Check out the track below and let us know what you think. Are you digging the auto-tune? Should Menudo release a sophomore album or retire and save their namesake for the 2020 generation of talent? [Guanabee]
Draco, the former Menudo member formerly known as Robi Rosa, who is also known for producing countless hits for Ricky Martin and constantly reinventing himself with his own music, is about to release his new album titled Draco. El album se grabó en solo 6 semanas, and the first single, "Paraíso Prometido," can already be heard on the artist's MySpace page. Even more importantly, the new music video para "Paraíso Prometido" will be premiering exclusively on MTV Tr3s este lunes, October 12!
El interprete de "Mas y Mas" claims that this new album is completely different from anything he has done before and that the tracks were influenced by his new life at his Hacienda Horizonte in the remote town of Utuado, Puerto Rico. That's right, the eccentric singer ahora se ha convertido en todo un campesino, spending his days working on his land and cultivating coffee at his Hacienda. Should we expect some sexy tracks like the ones found in "Mad Love", or some dark ballads like those from "El Teatro del Absurdo"? We'll have to wait until the album's release date on November 10th to find out but make sure to check out the MTV Tr3s premiere of Draco's video on Monday, October 12th.[Level Magazine]
Sucker Free Latino is always keeping its ear to the streets for us and bringing you the hottest events.
Last weekend SFL went behind-the-scenes of the Viva Chicago Latin Music Festival. For those of you that couldn't make it out to the windy city there's no need to worry...you can catch highlights from the concert extraordinaire in an episode of Sucker Free Latino taped from Viva Chicago. This Chi-town inspired episode airs on Wednesday September 10 @ 4pm and 9pm EST.
The streets of Chi-town are still recovering from our merciless musical invasion for Viva Chicago this past weekend. Couldn't make it? We have got you covered with a V.I.P press pass low-down.
Menudo kicked-off the event by performing for a sea of thirsty fans at Chicago's Grant Park. After rocking out "More Than Words," the masterful M.C. G-Anthony took the stage to show-off his winning skills. The notorious contest winner was spittin' his lyrical game with performances of "The Champ," "Habladora," and "Estrella."
Once the Boricua rapero finished his set, Cruz Martinez y Los Super Reyes were teasing las chicas with their Spanish cover of the classic Jackson 5 track "I Want You Back." Pimped-out fan pleaser Nino B jumped into the crowd and was almost swallowed by all las mujeres!
Be sure to catch all the mayhem during the Sucker Free Latino Viva Chicago episode airing on Sept. 10th @ 4pm and 9pm!
Finally, Menudo is made and we can't get enough of the cuties here at Blogamole. In honor of their upcoming debut album we decided to do what any self-respecting blog would: make them hang out with us and snap photos. We know you've been "Lost" trying to find recent pics of these boy banders for your desktop, but you should be set now. We scheduled an EXCLUSIVE photo shoot with Chris, Jose, Monti, Emmanuel and Carlos. Lucky for us, they let us tag along.
These guys are as humble as they are guapos! When we got to the set they remembered us from an earlier run-in, and offered us some of the dinner they had (who doesn't love fried chicken?). After inhaling sus cenas the band caught sight of Wisin Y Yandel's"Siguelo" on the tv and started breakin' it down dancing and singing in unison. Don't believe us? Peep the full set of Menudo photo exclusives right here.
It's been a hot minute since los ganadores de Making Menudo were announced last November. If you were wondering where Carlos, Chris, Emmanuel, José and Monti have gone...cálmate! The boy band-ers haven't gone anywhere but up.
The teenage cuties have been in el corre-corre of "boy band boot camp." When they weren't touring this past year, they recorded, danced, sang and learned how to work as a cohesive unit. Now the fab five have invested sus talentos in a full length album dropping September 9, 2008.
Until then, these Latin wonder boys have finished shooting a Spanish version, titled "Perdido Sin Ti," of their single "Lost." We caught up with the goofy guys and took some behind-the-scenes snapshots of the two shoots. Cheequenlos after the jump.
Whether its two blonde icons tongue wrestling, or a failed teenybopper comeback performance, the VMAs have always given us a reason to tune in year after year (Britney's VMA blunders alone could make for a week of Blogamole posts). Besides seeing tus artistas favoritos perform, you never know what type of insanity will unfold en vivo right before your eyes.
This year promises more madness as the show will tape live in Hollywood, Sunday September 7th. What makes this year's show even more theatrical is the fact that it will be staged over city streets, rooftops, and sound stages of the legendary Paramount Pictures studios.
What musical memories! For a quick refresher, hit up the official VMA website to watch last year's awards and see how star styles have evolved year-to-year.
Este año the VMA audience will have the opportunity of a lifetime -- they will be responsible for "executive producing" the show by helping MTV select which artists get nominated. Speaking of freedom of choice, you tell us! Who do you want to see perform at this year's VMAs? We're hoping for a Menudo/NKOTB duet. Te imaginas?
Artist, host and presenter line-up have not been confirmed, but you know that Blogamole will keep you on the tip. Stay linked in!
We're not the only hot shots delivering you the chisme. Our beloved hermanos at MTV Buzzworthy helped us snag a miradita of Menudo during their Bandemonium tour, a 17-gig stint across the U.S. with boy bands NLT, Glowb and VFactory. After watching Menudo's first 'Bandemonium' tour diary submission it looks like the guys are headed off to a fine start. They look fine too! Ay Dios, we’re acting like a couple of school girls in love. So what did we learn about these popthrobs in Bandemonium Part 1? Apparently, greasy food is Menudo’s food of choice -- Jose loves using the microwave for heating up his precious pizza. There are more tour diaries on the way so check back on Blogamole for more Menudo news from the road! [MTV Buzzworthy]
Okay, nobody get jealous but we caught Emmanuel, Monti and Chris from Menudo hanging out with a very pretty lady, Katelyn Tarver, in Orlando, Florida. Don’t sweat it chicas, the boys were just there to give their good singer/song writer friend, who you may recognize from the now defunct reality show American Juniors, some moral support in the recording studio. Plus, Monti and Emmanuel gave us a good laugh rocking out to one of her songs with some silly dance moves. LOL, those guys are too funny. FYI, Menudo’s new single “Lost” off their upcoming album is available now on iTunes so make sure to check it out and tell us what you think!
Un montón de Menudo news today. We just got word that Menudo’s debut album will be hitting stores this August and you can expect to hear their first single muy pronto! Los chicos are also getting ready to film their first music video on April 27th in Los Angeles with part Boricua beauty Victoria Justice from Zoey 101! Oooo, that makes us muy celosos but we can’t wait to see the video when it premieres in May! More Menudo news after the jump.
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