I t’s early August, and Latin Mafia just stepped offstage at Lollapalooza. Even though they’re taking a break at a nearby dining hall, they’re absolutely buzzing with energy. It’s hard to turn that live-wire adrenaline off; they spent the entire set crowd-surfing over screaming fans and inciting mosh pits as …
Read More »Latin Mafia, Omar Apollo Sing a Melancholic Cumbia on 'Hecho Para Ti'
Omar Apollo‘s short-lived El Buki hair finally served a purpose. On Thursday, Latin Mafia released their flowy, sad boy cumbia “Hecho Para Ti,” featuring vocals from Apollo, as they channeled the late Eighties and early Nineties in their video. The video captures retro, VHS-style footage of the Mexican trio performing …
Read More »Latin Mafia Has a New LP, a Latin Grammy Nod, and a Tyler, the Creator Cosign. The Band Is Ready for More
In just under two years, Latin Mafia have gone from indie underdogs to Mexican pop luminaries. With each single released, the trio of brothers has kept making their music feel more limitless and experimental — but nothing has crystallized their sound like their debut album Todos Los Días Todo El …
Read More »Latin Mafia Made It Big Without a Label or Album. Now They're Getting Ready to Play Coachella
In the past year, Latin Mafia have become one of Mexico’s top acts without a record label or album. The trio of brothers, who include Mike and twins Milton and Emilio de La Rosa, have embraced that artistic freedom in their music, which spans reggaeton, trap, R&B, house music, dream …
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