HOT HALF DOZEN 8.29.22

192 submissions this week

When Push Comes to Shove, a video by  Rob Halford and Militia Vox. The Dark Queen of Metal and the metal god of Judas Priest unite in an epic duet with Bad Penny that soars with power into a world beyond metal, beyond reality, beyond this universe. YouTube.

Gobíername, single by Diamante Electrico.  This is the new single off of the upcoming album “Leche de Tigre” of the Diamante Eléctrico, the Colombian duo composed of Juan Galeano and Daniel Álvarez.  It is fun, addictive, and will lighten your mood or get your party moving. Spanish. Available on all major platforms.

Provenza single by Karol G. Mysterious, sexy, emotional with an island flair.  This Columbian singer/songwriter delivers smooth tropical rap and R&B. Spanish on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and deezer.

Anunque Te Mueras por Volver, single by  Mon Laferte. Classical feeling but with a twangy guitar mirroring this Mexican star’s sensuous vocal on this bolero. Beautifully produced with orchestral background, it is exactly what has made Mon Laferte so beloved. Spanish. Stream on Spotify and all major platforms.

Ain’t Just a Kid, single by Kidd G. Millennial country rap. Country from a newcomer who tells his own story. A statement for his generation to be sure, but also a view into the evolution of country music as a new generation emerges. Stream on all major platforms.

Symphony No. 25” by Mozart, by Rodrigo and Gabriela.  Not your father’s Mozart.  Tropical classical music done by a pair of hugely talented guitar players with perfect beat loops in the background. Stream on all major platforms.

BONUS

Every Time Africa Plays  single by Sonia Stein