Showing posts with label COPACABANA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label COPACABANA. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

New rum on the market: Copacabana 1940 Rum



ATTN: Rum Lovers, Bartenders, Mixologists, Bar Managers! we have a new rum on the block...

Last week (July 8th), Copacabana 1940 Rum kicked off its' New York launch event at (where else?) Copacabana in Times Square. Celebrity Chef Alex Garcia and Restaurateur Spencer Rothschild, partners of Barrio Spirits and the legendary nightclub are the experts behind the rum brand! You might have heard it in the Barry Manilow "Copacabana", but NEVER before has anyone legally sold anything with the iconic name. It was a great time, full of entertainment, celebrities, beach balls, dancers, food and of course cocktails!...the chef inspired rum was the talk of the town in the big apple.


Actor, Tony Plana with Copa 1940 Rum Owner, Spencer Rothschild
The New York Launch event was supported by Second Stage Theatre Uptown’s production of Mala Hierba written by Tanya Saracho (HBO’s “Girls” and “Looking”) and directed by Jerry Ruiz. Actorslike Tony Plana (ABC's Ugly Betty), Hisham Tawqif (NBC's Blacklist) and the cast from Mala Hierba were all in attendance!


Copa 1940 Dancers
This golden rum is made in one of the most important distilleries in the world, Las Cabras in Panama. The central province of Herrera is known for its abundant sugar cane fields that grow in nutrient-rich volcanic soil fed by rivers stemming from mineral-rich mountain springs. This all leads to a rich, balanced, sensual rum with strong hints of citrus and a light caramel and almond finish

Guests were invited to try four signature Copa 1940 Rum cocktails : Good Fella, Show Girl, Malecon and The Perfect Storm!

Copa 1940 Rum Owner, Chef Alex Garcia

Alex Garcia chef'd it up and used his rum brand to create Copa 1940 rum glazed jumbo shrimp & chicken lollipop sticks!

 DJ Miguelito spinned classics with a modern twist, while Melanie Torres‘ Dance on Two Studio gave beautiful performances. 



Scene Stealers brand ambassadors and ULM Staff
Copacabana 1940 Bowties were created by Wonder Lee! Staff were rocking them and guests were loving it. How fab do the ladies look?



Spencer Rothschild, Sandra Marquez, Marta Milans, Roberta Colindrez, Jerry Ruiz, and Ana Nogueira
Here's rum owner Spencer Rothschild (left) with the cast of Mala Hierba!... by the way you guys must go see it ... check out our next post for the play's recap.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

EVENT: THE CLEF STAGE ANNUAL SHOWCASE

 Hey Guys!

so check this out...

 Next Tuesday - October 2nd, 2012 - Urban Lifestyle Media presents the debut of Clef Stage and 1st annual showcase at the legendary Copacabana! Jack Daniel's will be sponsoring a special cocktail hour at the exquisite rooftop (also known as Rooftop 760) from 6pm-9pm. Following the cocktail hour there will be live performances in the main room of Copacabana. Scheduled to perform Clef Stage's clients; Samaely Holguin (Ely), Dioris Alexander and Co- founder Zeitlin Perez. This action-packed evening will be hosted by TV and Radio personality, Madelyn Rodriguez and music will also be provided by DJ Mell Starr.
 
What is Clef Stage? Clef Stage provides their clients a complete package. Musicians and students benefit by receiving the correct tools to succeed in the very competitive field of music and entertainment. Clef Stage services includes voice coaching, performance training, demo recording, branding [styling/imaging], Public Relations and booking. Their clients include new talents and seasoned artist who are looking for repositioning and a fresh updated look. Co-founders Daniella Silverio and Zeitlin Perez are two extremely talented backup vocalists in the Spanish market. They have performed with pioneers of Merengue such as Johnny Ventura, Miriam Cruz, Rubby Perez and Latin Grammy winner Milly Quezada, known as the Queen of Merengue. This dynamic duo decided to join forces and offer a one-stop shop for musicians and artists. Clef Stage's motto is to bring a level of professionalism and musicality to each and every client.
 
When: October 2nd, 2012
Where: Copacabana (268 West 47th Street New York, NY 10036)

Time: 6:00PM

WHO: Live Performances by...
ELY HOLGUIN
DIORIS ALEXANDER
ZEITLIN PEREZ

 
2-For-1 Drinks 6PM-7PM 
Free Buffet 7PM-8PM
$8 Drink Specials All Night

For RSVP please E-mail - Nyscenestealers@gmail.com

XO, OFFICIAL SCENE STEALERS
 
 
 
 

Monday, September 24, 2012

Celebrate your Right to Vote with Rosario Dawson at Copa!

Hey Guys!,

(Tomorrow) Tuesday September 25th marks the first-ever National Voter Registration Day. Across America, everyone is coming together to get registered to vote.



Tuesday night, Voto Latino is hosting a club night at the Copacabana Club in NYC ... and (Co-Founder) Rosario Dawson is helping us celebrate National Voter Registration Day in style!

Make sure you're registered to vote before 9/25, then join us Tuesday night to party! <-Click here
Once you're registered, join us for a once-in-a-lifetime bash:
 
National Voter Registration Day party
with Rosario Dawson and Voto Latino
Copacabana
Tuesday, September 25th
268 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.
Music by DJ ELMER G
 
And don't forget to register to vote on or before 9/25:
Votolatino.org

Why it Matters?

• There are roughly 9 million American Latino youth in the U.S., but only a small fraction vote.
• 50% of all eligible Latino voters are under 40 and 33% are between 18 and 34.
• By 2050, Latino youth are expected to comprise 29% of the U.S. youth population.
• 50,000 American Latinos turn 18 every month.
• 90% of American Latinos under 29 consume information in English.
• Latinos make up more than 10% of the electorate in 11: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada and Texas

Lets make a difference, we are the power!
 
See ya tomorrow! ;)

P.S. Share this to five friends and get them to register, then bring them out with you on Tuesday night!
 
XO,
Official Scene Stealers

Monday, April 16, 2012

FREE PASSES FOR UNLIMITED JACK DANIELS, PLUS TO SEE A LIVE PERFORMANCE BY NOTCH AT THE COPA!

Here's an oldie but goodie -> "Que Te Pica"- Notch

Urban Lifestyle Media & Global Rhythm Group Presents...
Live Performance by Notch
Digital Release of New Single, "Bomba." Check it out now on iTunes
Sponsored by Jack Daniels
Who: On Friday April 20th, Notch, a vocalist renowned for his ability to fuse the musical traditions of his Latin, Caribbean and Urban background, will be celebrating the digital release of his newest single, "Bomba" which you can now hear on iTunes. In addition to a live performance by Notch, entertainment will be provided by Heavy Hitter & 105.1FM's DJ REY-MO and the Copa's very own DJ Lucho and DJ Elmer G. Guests who RSVP will also have access to a Jack Daniels open bar from 9pm -11pm.

As a solo artist, Notch has been a part of several commercial and underground hits that reflect his wide-ranging musical experiences. His last album, Raised by the People, which featured hits like "Dale Patra" and the merengue fusion song "Que te Pica," is a classic reflection of his multicultural background that showcases Notch's musical diversity. For more information go to www.notchonline.com.

What: Notch's Digital Release of New Single, Bomba. Plus a LIVE performance by Notch! This event is sponsored by Jack Daniels.


FOR FREE PASSES:
To get these free passes all you have to do is answer the simple question below and e-mail it to nyscenestealers@gmail.com. The first three E-mails we receive with the correct answer will get a pair of free tickets! That's right we are giving three lucky winners a chance to see the man perform and enjoy Jack Daniels Open Bar (you must be 21+ to enter).

Question: When was Notch's debut at the Copacabana?

Remember the passes includes free admission & Jack Daniels open bar from 9pm-11pm*

When: Friday April 20th
Where: Copacabana - 268 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
Doors open at 9pm


 

 *Please drink responsibly. Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Marcas Registradas (c) 2000 Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey 40% Alcohol by Volume (30% Proof). Distillate and Bottled Jack Daniel's Distillery, Lynchburg (Pop. 361),Tennessee.*

Thursday, November 24, 2011

NOTCH Official Digital Singles Release Party





Video Songs - "Anything Goes" & "Cara Bonita" - Notch
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NOTCH IS BACK! That's right ladies and gentlemen, the former lead vocalist and one of the creative forces behind the Hip Hop/Reggae riddim machine Born Jamericans --- is ready to captivate a whole new generation with his combination of Spanish, English and Patoi (a Jamaican dialect) aka "Spatoinglish."


Born to a Black American mother of Portuguese, Native American and Caribbean descent and a Jamaican father of Cuban and French descent, Notch (as a solo artist) is on a journey to broaden the musical scope and connect cultures with his unique blend of genres. Notch's sound is definitely a reflection of his own eclectic multi-cultural background and his evolution as an artist. He has masterfully fused Reggae, Latin, Alternative, Reggaeton, R&B, and Pop to create several chart-topping smash hits -- you may remember "Chevere," "Verme" and "Hay Que Bueno."

Offering his works to the world and not committed to any one genre, Notch is definitely not your average artist...which was evident in his official digital singles release party at the world famous Copacabana on November 15th. 

His performance was awesome! He definitely had the crowd rocking to not only his new music, but his older hits as well. Notch is not only a great artist...but he's a wonderful person as well. He even took the time out to spend with fans in the VIP section and chatted it up with us about Urban Latino (he even gave us some props on all our hard work!).

Be sure to download his new singles available at www.notchonline.com and look out for him on the next cover of Urban Latino Magazine.



xo, Jessica & Samantha





Monday, November 21, 2011

JWBL Conquista La Noche: Black Amplified




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So last week we got the chance to work and attend Conquista La Noche with Johnnie Walker Black Label at the Copacabana. The makers of Johnnie Walker introduced the launch of Johnnie Walker Double Black, a new limited edition Scotch whisky that debuted in the United States this past October. Double Black amplifies the signature style of Black Label, including its hallmark smokey flavor, to produce a bold blend of extraordinary depth, richness and character! DJ Alex Sensation & Johnnie Walker warmly greeted guests and celebrated the release of this limited edition bottle in one of the most exclusive events of the year.  


There were two floors of open bar, music of all sorts, and great food for everybody attended! Not to mention, Alex Sensation was on the 1′s and 2′s (he killed it - as always). Models, artists, taste makers and show business personalities were also part of the sexy crowd. Everyone definitely enjoyed the intensity of Johnnie Walker Double Black - Limited Edition. The presentation was pretty impressive - the sexiness and sophistication of the brand was with out a doubt conveyed throughout this event with a special JWBL branded exclusive lounge (complete with pool table), sexy VIP section, dance performances by the JWBL brand ambassadors and lots more! We are undeniably fans of the #BlackLabelLife after this event!


 
Here's what Johnnie Walker Master Blender, Jim Beveridge had to say:
 
"Johnnie Walker Double Black begins with Johnnie Walker Black Label as its starting point. From here we explored the characteristics that define this beloved blend and thought how can we offer a new perspective on it. With access to the world's most diverse stocks of aged whiskies in the world, I was able to create something entirely new inspired by the cornerstone of this whisky house, and arguably the most beloved Scotch whisky in the world, Johnnie Walker Black Label. It's an honor and a privilege to be able to share it with the US."    

Johnnie Walker Double Black is now available with a suggested retail price of $40. The limited supply is expected to last just until the holiday season.  We ask that adults please drink responsibly #KeepWalking.



xo, Jessica & Samantha

Monday, November 14, 2011

NOTCH AT THE COPACABANA 11/15/11!


Who: Notch, a vocalist renowned for his ability to fuse the musical traditions of his Latin, Caribbean and Urban background, will be celebrating the digital release of singles from his upcoming EPs/Albums at the Copacabana on Tuesday, November 15th. 

As a solo artist, Notch has been a part of several commercial and underground hits that reflect his wide-ranging musical experiences.  His last album Raised by the People, which featured hits like "Dale Patra" and the merengue fusion song "Que te Pica" was a classic reflection of his multicultural background that showcased Notch's musical diversity.  
  
With this official digital singles release party, Notch and Cinco por Cinco Records aims to let fans preview Notch's upcoming EPs/albums before they are actually released; hoping that they will appreciate the new sounds while enjoying the some of their favorites his from his last project.

Hosted by X96.3FM and Mun2's Madelyn Rodriguez  

When: Tuesday, November 15th  

Where: Copacabana - 268 West 47th Street, at 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Time: 6PM-1AM

Contact us for the guestlist: Nyscenestealers@gmail.com
(Its Free once you RSVP with us ;) )

Check out our Drop from the man himself!



XO, Jessica & Samantha !

Monday, July 18, 2011

A Legend Returns to New York


Video Song : "Copacabana" - Barry Manilow (Remix)
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At the Copa (CO!), Copacabana
Music and passion were always the fashion
At the Copa.......

Willie Colón & half of our Boss' face lol
Haha...Hey Guys!

As you can tell this post is all about that legendary club, the club that's been a household name for the past 72 years. It was the place where all A-list celebs attended. I was soooooo hyped to be a apart of the Grand Opening on Tuesday July 12th! That evening Hennessy presented - musical icon -Willie Colón to inaugurate the new COPACABANA! The historical spot reinstated that Latin flair that the venue is known for - with the Latin icon's performance. La Mega's (97.9FM) very own DJ Lobo, the #1 Tropical DJ, was on the 1's and 2's spinning the best of Latin music. Laura Stylez (The Hennessy brand ambassador) was also in attendance. After working the press, I hung out with Ms. Stylez and LBoogs in the VIP section! All VIPs were treated to food, complimentary Hennessy drinks (aka open bar) and good timess!! Paco Navarro was also there amongst other industry people...The vibe was fabulous, my parents even went, sharing this moment with them made the night for me! However, something was missing and that was my event-partner in crime Jessica :/. Nonetheless, the evening truly gave off that unforgettable and a "Yup, we are back" feeling. Copacabana's new home is now in the heart of Manhattan's Times Square (268w. 47th St. at 8th Ave). The biggest names in Latin music will grace the stage at the brand new Copacabana. Log onto www.copacabanany.com for the upcoming schedule of performances.

I was in charge of the Press/VIP list for the night, it got pretty hectic but it worked out and the outcome of the opening night was a grand success!! (I also greeted and welcomed Willie Colón, which was a sweet experience). Now a little bit about the spot...

Original Copa dancers with owner
The renowned three-floor Copacabana contains the famous disco floor along with the exquisite Copacabana Dancers directed by Melanie Torres and Copacabana Orchestra led by musical director Richard Gonzalez. The modern venue comes with a beautiful glass-enclosed rooftop that overlooks the Big Apple's gorgeous skyline (scheduled to open in the fall). The newest attribute to the world famous nightclub is the restaurant, the Copacabana Supper Club. The Copacabana Supper Club, led by Cuban Chef Alex Garcia (Calle Ocho, Patria), offers authentic Latin cuisine focused on the specialties of regions where Chef Garcia's food memories are strong and personal.  The Copacabana Supper Club will restore that charm and excitement of a bygone era with its soul-satisfying Latino cuisine, engaging atmosphere and live music nightly. The venue's interior design draws inspiration from the history of the Copacabana and the famous Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
 
Prior to this relocation, the Copacabana, operated for many years on West 34th street, West 57th St, and East 60th St. Barry Manilow sang it: "Music and passion were always in fashion at the Copa...." Check this site out with clips from the Copa back in the 40's. There is no doubt in my mind that the new Copacabana will continue to be a scene full of glamour with amazing entertainment and delicious food.
 
"This Copacabana is a welcome addition to the scene, offering a chance to experience nightlife in one space as it use to be ...gourmet food, dancing, live music and lounging... who could as for more?"  - Owner, John Juliano
 
Ladies it's 21 and over and fellas, you have to be 25 and over (No little boys allowed, only real men ;). The dress code is also super strict -- no jeans, hats or sneakers allowed) 

Ok well that's about it! Make sure you send us your e-mail to Nyscenestealers@gmail.com if you want to get the inside scoop of whats going on with the Copa! :)

My parents and I <3
P.S - Que Viva Colombia HP ;)! I hope all my fellow Colombians stacked up on the aguardiente this week. The Colombian independence day is on July 20th! Even though we didn't have our annual festival in Queens or won the Copa America -__- .. we still have to party it up and celebrate the beautiful country!! Where else to begin the festivities other then the Copa!?!?! Alex Sensation will be spinning Tuesday night and celebrating his 20th yr at the Copa (for those who don't know he began his career there at the age of 17). Try to stop by!!
XO, Samantha 

Song of the week - Copacabana - Barry Manilow



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What's Up,

I didn't go to the Copcabana Grand Opening for personal reasons, but here's a brief history on the venue:
The world-famous Copacabana, a mainstay of New York nightclubs, came to symbolize everything that is glamorous and elegant.  No other club has had a more profound effect on the public recognition of a performer and their roster reads like a who’s who of show business and the music industry. 

The club opened November 10, 1940 at 10 East 60th Street in New York City. Although Monte Proser's name was on the lease, he had a powerful partner: mob boss Frank Costello. Costello put Jules Podell on the scene to look after his interests, and within a few years Proser was out and Podell was the official owner.


Many entertainers made their debuts at the Copacabana and helped to develop the unparallel reputation.  Harry Belafonte headlined the club the 1950s. Sam Cooke performed there on July 8, 1964, resulting in the LP Sam Cooke at the Copa. Sammy Davis Jr. shattered attendance records with his run in May 1964 and in 1965 The Supremes made their debut there in July, resulting in Motown Records booking The Temptations, Martha and the Vandellas, Marvin Gaye in the next few years.



Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were frequent performers at the club, and did their last performance there as well, on July 25, 1956, which is seen in the 2002 TV movie Martin and Lewis.


This nightclub achieved a degree of notoriety due to a May 16, 1957 incident involving members of the New York Yankees. One evening, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Hank Bauer, Yogi Berra, Johnny Kucks and Billy Martin, along with their wives arrived at the nightclub to celebrate Martin's birthday. Sammy Davis, Jr. was the headliner. During the performance, a group of bowlers, apparently intoxicated, started to interfere with Davis' act, even hurling racial slurs at him. This behavior incensed the Yankees, especially Martin, since his club roommate was catcher Elston Howard, the first African American to join the Yankees. Tensions erupted between the two factions, and the resulting fracas made newspaper headlines. Several of the Yankees were fined. One of the bowlers sued Bauer for aggravated assault, but Bauer was found not guilty.

In keeping with the trends of the time, in the mid-1970s, the Copa became a discothèque. It was closed for three years in the 1970s after the owner died. The 1978 Barry Manilow hit song "Copacabana" is about the nightclub.



In 1992, then-owner Peter Dorn moved the club from its original location of over 50 years, to 617 West 57th Street. Dorn charged landlord Nicola Biase with "not liking Hispanics," the stated reason for the move.

In 2001, the club was forced to move a third time to West 34th Street and Eleventh Avenue, when its landlord terminated its lease early to build office towers on the site. Since the early 2000’s the club has been a home for hip-hop, salsa and other Latino acts. In June 2007, the club closed due to the expansion of the New York City subway. El Gran Combo was the final performer.  


Part of the 2003 Yerba Buena song "Guajira" is set there. The Copa was used as a setting in the films Goodfellas, Raging Bull, Tootsie, Carlito's Way, Martin and Lewis and Beyond the Sea, as well as several plays, including Barry Manilow 's Copacabana (musical). 

It is with great excitement that the Copacbana reopens in its fourth location in Times Square with three floors including a supper club by Chef Alex Garcia, a live music/club venue and a fourth floor boosting a retractable rooftop space with views of the city no matter the season.  


xo, Jessica

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Dalé ;)


Video Song: "City of Gods" - Pitbull
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Hey Guys,
with the Scene Stealer winner!

I hope you all enjoyed your 4th of July weekend! I know I did ;) ...What a busy couple of weeks it has been, from Jessica getting serenaded by TKA to us partying up at the Wisin y Yandel concert! Plus working along with our new client the New Copacabana and coming up with a layout for our first Beauty & Fashion page for the mag! So excited =)

You guys have to read Jessica's blog to get the 411 on TKA and her outer-body experience! lol She lovesssss Freestyle so this was quite the treat. Later on that week Jess and I went to the Wisin y Yandel concert which was fantastic! We partied at the Prudential Center with our friends and the Scene Stealer contest winner, Diana Ruano. We had a blast!! Reggaeton is a genre that's fading away, but its artists like Wisin y Yandel that keep the momentum going! They def had me on my feet and singing like there's no tomorrow. #goodtimes !

Speaking about concerts ... last Thursday we literally stayed up 24 hours to catch my future hubby Pitbull, Marc Anthony, Neyo and T-pain performing for Today Show - FREE - summer concert series at the Rockefeller. The 2011 Today Show Summer Concert Series takes place every Friday morning on the plaza at Rockefeller Center (between 49th and 50th St. near 5th Ave.). The Friday show start at 7:00 A.M., so you better get your bootayy up EARLY if you want a decent view. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis.We got there at 4am thinking that we will get good seats, negative! Fans were camping there... We got into the main area but couldn't really see much =[ (it sucks being a lil' over 5ft). Nonetheless we had a blast listening to them during soundcheck. I think its awesome to have free concerts like these -- I just wish it wasn't as early 0_o.

Check out the schedule!

FRIDAY, JULY 8, 7:00 A.M. – Blake Shelton

FRIDAY, JULY 15, 7:00 A.M. – Chris Brown

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 7:00 A.M. – Cee Lo Green

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 7:00 A.M.– Journey

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 7:00 A.M. – Maroon 5

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 7:00 A.M. – Zac Brown Band

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 7:00 A.M. – Enrique Iglesias

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 7:00 A.M. – Train

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 7:00 A.M. – Lenny Kravitz

We also had a press event that took place last week at the legendary Copacabana! Stay tune for that recap along with next week's Grand Re-Opening, where salsa icon Willie Colon will be performing! I'm so exited to be working at this venue and being part of the historic evening (Deff taking notes for our lounge that will be in effect in 4 yrs! Or sooner lol).

Wow, next week is going to be pretty busyyy, not only with the Copa's Grand Opening, and the preview for Brownsville Bred - Off Broadway show  - on July 13th we will also be attending The Spot by Heineken! Celebrating the partnership with Remezcla, a leading creative house and content authority on emerging Latin culture.Trendsetting Latino artists, musicians, DJs, filmmakers and tastemakers will ALL unite under one roof in New York this summer!  I cant wait to be be inspired and surround myself with great Latin Entertainment.
Kinky, Tego Calderón, La Mala Rodríguez, Vico C and Carla Morrison, and the New York International Latino Film Festival are just some of the artists and partners who will be part of Heineken’s The Spot line-up. (Cant wait :D)

That's about it kiddos, thanks so much for taking your time to read this... Till next time!!

Song of the week: Pitbull & Marc Anthony - Rain Over Me

xo, Samantha

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What's Up!

So these past few weeks have been hella hectic, chock full of work, meetings and various events.

As you all should know by now, Samantha and I have a weekly segment (every Monday) on Front Stage Radio with Pretty Lou, Jess Cortez, DJ Top 10, DJ Fort Nox and Angela on Urban Latino Radio (from 10pm to 1am)...well last Monday I was super stoked to find out that Latin freestyle artists, TKA/K7 were going to be the in the building!! 

Hailing from New York City, TKA was discovered when it sang at a Sweet Sixteen party in an East Harlem church in 1984. Record producer and manager Joey Gardner, who attended the party, was impressed with the trio, and so with his help, signed with Tommy Boy Records.The group’s first single was "One-Way Love", a major hit in the Latin club communities of New York and Miami, which was followed by " Come Get My Love." They recorded the album, titled Scars of Love, which included the first two singles. The title track was then released as a single, followed by "Tears May Fall," "X-Ray Vision," and "Don't be Afraid." A greatest-hits package was released in 1992, with a new track, "Maria," which was released as a single. Following the split, the members of TKA went on to pursue independent interests. Kayel recorded under the name K7 and had a hit hip-hop album called Swing, Batta, Swing, which contained the hit singles "Zunga Zeng, and "Come Baby Come. They have however, come back together and still perform throughout New York and Miami.

And they were in the studio!! I love freestyle music, I grew up on it as a child...so seeing these guys up close and personal was amazing. Plus K7 sang "Louder Than Love" to me ::love struck face::!! 

Next up was Wisin y Yandel.  We got special suite tickets to the Wisin y Yandel's Los Vaqueros El Regreso World Tour stop at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. 

Wisin y Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo, consisting of Juan Luis Morera Luna (Wisin) and Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar (Yandel). They started their career in 2000 and have been together since, winning several awards during that time. These superstars are famous for songs like “Abusadora,” “Rakata,” and more. They’ve also collaborated with a wide array of artist like Akon and Enrique Iglesias. 

Lastly, we stayed up all day and night to catch the handsome Pitbull perform at Rockefeller Center for the Today Show's Toyota Summer Concert Series. Pitbull brought the party to the plaza performing three of his collaborations, including “Give Me Everything” with Ne-Yo “Rain” with Marc Anthony and “Hey Baby!” with T-Pain. 

International music sensation Pitbull has sold millions of digital singles; scored two No. 1’s on Billboard’s Rap Albums charts, and has been featured on tracks by such pop-chart mainstays as Usher, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and Janet Jackson. On the business side, Pitbull (whose given name is Armando Christian Pérez) launched his own Polo Grounds Music/J Records imprint (Mr. 305 Records), introduced his specialty vodka Voli, partnered with Sheets, the dissolvable energy strip, inked major sponsorship deals with blue-chip brands Kodak, Dr. Pepper, Bud Light and capitalized on his enormous popularity in the community by releasing his first Spanish-language album, Armando, which features the Top 5 Latin Billboard pop single “Bon Bon.” To top it all off, the Miami native was awarded his hometown’s Key to the City as a thank-you for the positive PR he has brought Florida’s nightlife capitol.

So there's a recap of out jam-packed music week...

And for all you New Yorkers...the music don't stop! Heineken, in partnership with Remezcla, announced their schedule of events and talent line-up for The Spot by Heineken, an unprecedented three-week series of events inspired by and connecting Latin music and culture, taking place under one roof in New York City this summer. The Spot by Heineken will open its doors on Wednesday, July 13th and exclusive information on these events can be obtained by registering on www.remezcla.com/TheSpot.

Party on!

Song of the Week: "Tears May Fall" - TKA 

xo, Jessica




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HEINEKEN ANNOUNCES TALENT LINE-UP AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 
FOR “THE SPOT”

Tego Calderon, Kinky, Carla Morrison, Diego García, Los Rakas, Zuzuka Poderosa, Maluca, La Mala Rodríguez, Vico C, Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra, Our Latin Thing, Nacotheque, Peligrosa All-Stars and the Mexican Institute of Sound among performances.  


NEW YORK, N.Y. June 30, 2011– Heineken, in partnership with Remezcla, announced today the schedule of events and talent line-up for The Spot by Heineken, an unprecedented three-week series of events inspired by and connecting Latin music and culture, taking place under one roof in New York City this summer. The space combines all elements of a concert hall, art gallery and local hangout.