It’s been nearly one year since Álvaro Díaz released his wildly popular 2024 project SAYONARA, but now he’s back for more. The Puerto Rican artist is ushering a new era in the Álvarito-verse by reuniting with veteran producer and frequent collaborator Tainy for his latest track, “PARANOIA.” Díaz opens the …
Read More »Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Adorable Valentine Album
Here’s a toast to the happy couple. For Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, turning their love story into an album is the least they could do. I Said I Love You First is a valentine that delivers exactly what it promises — a pop icon and a superstar producer celebrating …
Read More »Millennium Parade Taps Rauw Alejandro and Tainy for a Joyride on 'Kizao'
Rauw Alejandro, Tainy, and Millennium Parade’s Daiki Tsuneta are cartoon racers in the new video for “Kizao.” On Friday, the Japanese musical collective released their trilingual, cross-cultural collaboration with Rauw and Tainy, along with its animated music video. “I’m excited about the collaboration with Millennium Parade, Daiki, and my brother …
Read More »Aespa, Jessie Reyez, and Tokischa Will Appear on 'Rebel Moon Part 2'-Inspired EP
Several of the leading characters on Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver are getting their own songs! Rolling Stone can exclusively reveal that stars such as Jessie Reyez, Tokischa, Aespa, and Black Coffee will be featured on Songs of the Rebellion, an EP inspired by the characters of Netflix‘s …
Read More »Everybody Loves Young Miko
Leer en español Young Miko is taking me for a drive to Piñones, the northeastern Puerto Rico hot spot known for its mesmerizing ocean views and long history as a stronghold of Afro-Caribbean culture. “I knew I had to bring you here,” she tells me. And she was right: A …
Read More »RaiNao Is Owning Her Pleasure In 'Roadhead' Video
RaiNao is entering a new era at full speed with the sultry single “Roadhead.” In a video premiering exclusively on Rolling Stone, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter takes the driver seat with her sexuality and desires. Set in the hazy cloud of an afterparty, the explicit clip finds RaiNao ready for …
Read More »The Best Moments From Tainy' s Homecoming Show in Puerto Rico
When you’re 15, you start having big dreams. Your future possibilities start crystallizing the more you learn about how the world, and life in general, works. Your sense of self evolves, and you start getting ready to dive into the world of being an adult with responsibilities and expectations. Marcos …
Read More »Tainy Shares What He Learned from the Instrumental Version of 'Data' — and Reveals Which Songs Challenged Him Most
Data was named one of the best albums of 2023 — but the brilliant compendium of futuristic, boundary-pushing songs took a massive amount of work from super-producer Tainy. The Puerto Rican innovator started masterminding the LP about three years ago, pouring his most avant-garde ideas and interests into the project. …
Read More »How Tainy Went From a Pioneering Producer to a Full-Blown Star
T ainy is eloquent and calm, and thinks through every word before constructing sentences that back up his success over two decades. Without a trace of over-confidence, Tainy —whose real name is Marcos Efraín Masis Fernández — has achieved everything he ever dreamed of since he was a teenager making …
Read More »Tainy Will Break Down His Album 'Data' at This Latin-Focused Art Basel Event
Latino creators from all corners of music, art, and fashion will be at the center of The Art of Being Latin — a two-day event during Miami Art Week. Tainy, Blue Beetle director Ángel Manuel Soto, Sofía Reyes, and other artists are among those who’ll make appearances at the event …
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