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EP#48 POP CULTURE & TINGS

Join La Gata as she sits down with media strategist and curator Brenda Valientos for a candid conversation about the highs, lows, and realities of the modern media world.  They dive into viral moments in pop culture, including Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Tyla, and Ice Spice, and explore how friendships, mentorship, and community shape careers in music and media. Honest, unfiltered, and unapologetically, this episode is for anyone curious about the intersection of culture, music, and the evolving media landscape.

Join La Gata as she sits down with media strategist and curator Brenda Valientos for a candid conversation about the highs, lows, and realities of the modern media world.  They dive into viral moments in pop culture, including Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Tyla, and Ice Spice, and explore how friendships, mentorship, and community shape careers in music and media. Honest, unfiltered, and unapologetically, this episode is for anyone curious about the intersection of culture, music, and the evolving media landscape.

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EP#47 NOW THAT’S FUNNY FT. AIDA RODRIGUEZ

The Internet isn't ready for this convo! Reggaeton, Culture, And The Real Jokes of the times with the Hilarious and brilliant woman known for her HBO Comedy Special "Fighting Words" and her hilarious set Tiffany Haddish: They Ready on Netflix, my very good friend: Aida Rodriguez.

The Internet isn't ready for this convo! Reggaeton, Culture, And The Real Jokes of the times with the Hilarious and brilliant woman known for her HBO Comedy Special "Fighting Words" and her hilarious set Tiffany Haddish: They Ready on Netflix, my very good friend: Aida Rodriguez.

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EP#45 DESAMOR Y PERREO FT. MATIZ

Ever wonder what its like for a new sad-boy Reggaeton artist to find their voice in the midst of the current Reggaeton era? Bueno aqui estamos! Meet Matiz, a Colombian artist who is just establishing his artistic edge thanks to support from Latin Grammy legend, Pamela Velez.

Ever wonder what its like for a new sad-boy Reggaeton artist to find their voice in the midst of the current Reggaeton era? Bueno aqui estamos! Meet Matiz, a Colombian artist who is just establishing his artistic edge thanks to support from Latin Grammy legend, Pamela Velez.

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Watching the Reggaeton Scene Bubble From Overseas ft. Galilea

Some real talk with Journalist Galilea Méndez drops from Germany about reggaeton’s messy mix of race, misinformation, and accountability. We get into AI fakery, colorism, and history rewriting are watering down reggaeton’s Black roots. From ICE raids to why some stars stay silent, this is a refreshing take—reminding us reggaeton is way more political than it looks.

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Some real talk with Journalist Galilea Méndez drops from Germany about reggaeton’s messy mix of race, misinformation, and accountability. We get into AI fakery, colorism, and history rewriting are watering down reggaeton’s Black roots. From ICE raids to why some stars stay silent, this is a refreshing take—reminding us reggaeton is way more political than it looks.

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No More Smoke & Mirrors ft. Daniel Alvarenga

Daniel Alvarenga is the leading Journalist covering the Salvadoran-American experience, host of the brilliant HUMO podcast, and is my dear friend. In this conversation we have a deep dive into the Salvadoran-U.S. policies affecting Latinos as the ICE raids ramp up and what it means to "drink the kool aid."

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The Girls Who Get It, Get It ft. Janel Martinez And Henao

Garifuna from the Bronx, Author, Leader, Friend, Creator of the iconic 'Ain't I Latina' Platform that opened the pioneering destination media space for AfroLatines.  A Texan with Colombian roots, a magic mushroom and a dream. We had a time vibing on what keeps the energy flowing and how to love our roots amidst American upbringing.

Garifuna from the Bronx, Author, Leader, Friend, Creator of the iconic 'Ain't I Latina' Platform that opened the pioneering destination media space for AfroLatines.  A Texan with Colombian roots, a magic mushroom and a dream. We had a time vibing on what keeps the energy flowing and how to love our roots amidst American upbringing. Meet Janel Martinez & Henao. 

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Defining El Flow ft. Nino Augustine

Nino Augustine is a pioneer in AfroLatin House. His smooth, swaggy & witty lines captivate audiences in English and Spanish. As a non-isleño wanting to create music in his own sound, not only has he found it difficult to go "contra la Corriente" or against the tide–but to deal with the aftermath of being seen yet underestimated. This is his story.

Nino Augustine is a pioneer in AfroLatin House. His smooth, swaggy & witty lines captivate audiences in English and Spanish. As a non-isleño wanting to create music in his own sound, not only has he found it difficult to go "contra la Corriente" or against the tide–but to deal with the aftermath of being seen yet underestimated. This is his story.

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Codigos de Bayamon

Unrestricted Queer, Boricua,Brilliance. This artist from Bayamon, PR doesn’t care about the rules. Nohemy’s artistry and her codigos for those aspiring to rise in the industry.

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