Sen Maaten is my Island, I was born and raise there by two Dominican GOATS.I live actually in the south of France so yeah we speak several languages.

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Meïa Santiago’s new single “I Can’t Stay From You,” produced by Prince’s Music Director and keyboardist Morris Hayes, tells the full arc of a love story. Blending pop, jazz, and Latin with yearning lyrics, Santiago infuses each note with sensuality, infatuation, and heartbreak.

Meïa found inspiration from a relationship that bloomed and ended in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a Spaniard living in New York City, she was particularly vulnerable—being far away from home, friends, and even sense of self. Despite love lost, Meïa’s lyrics center hope: “Through the open window I hear / 3 little birds singing / To make a new start / Sweet love bring me your wings / So I can fly away.” And in the midst of darkness, she rekindled another love: her love of music.

Santiago and Morris Hayes, Prince’s musical collaborator for 15 years, began working together in 2022 and have since brought together a breadth of talent from Spain and the United States. Working almost entirely remotely, they found a rhythm sharing sketches and demos until they landed on the special composition for “I Can’t Stay Away From You.” Meïa co-wrote the lyrics with Hayes and Elsten Torres, a two-time Grammy-nominated BMI’s songwriter.

The band is made of international prestigious musicians as Shelby J (backing vocalist for Prince for almost 10 years, D’Angelo, NPG…), Chris Bailey (drummer for Chaka Khan, Britney Spears, NPG..) Malcolm Joseph (bass player for Grace Jones, Neneh Cherry, Massive Attack…) David Pastor (trumpet player for Celia Cruz, Santiago Auserón, Presuntos Implicados…) among others.

The resulting song combines their wide-ranging musical backgrounds to create a wholly unique production, fluctuating between passionate intensity and the sleek coolness.

Santiago notes, “My work has always explored femininity and sensuality, but “I Can’t Stay Away From You” goes deeper. Aphrodite is the muse—acting as a guide for my lyrics and musical approach. I am eager to write music about love and passion through the lens of the feminine, highlighting the unique power women have in their bodies and emotions.”

In conjunction with the release of her song, Santiago debuted a new video for “I Can’t Stay Away From You” directed by Blake Davis who’s also the photographer of the single’s images and single cover.

They were looking for a retro aesthetic, that could visually translate into images the nostalgia and the sensuality of the music.

They shot the video at Blake’s studio; DreamTone NYC, a studio that has been place of many fashion shootings, music videos for independent artists and other videos for successful hip hop bands.

Check out the hot new single "Rakata" by Zacc Serum and Squa Lee.

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The ‘Adelitas’ were Mexican women who took to arms in the Mexican revolution to rebel against the many injustices of the time. The name comes from one such woman, for whom a famous revolutionary ‘corrido’ was written, but has now come to symbolise all of these fearless warrior women.

ABOUT MARIACHI LAS ADELITAS UK

In July 2018, they played at the Women’s Mariachi Festival in L.A, California where they shared the stage with twice Grammy award-winning Mariachi Divas, received a standing ovation, and were interviewed and played live on both Univision and Telemundo TV channels, as well as featured in countless publications such as El Diario New York, WAPA the Spanish beauty magazine, EFE, ADN40 Mexico, El Plural.com, El Milenio- Mexico, El Confidencial- Spain, La Opinion- Los Angeles.

They were invited to participate in the Mariachi Women’s Festival again in October 2020, in virtual form, where they were featured between livestreams from Mariachi Reynas de Los Angeles and Mariachi Divas.

In September 2020 they participated in Mexico’s largest Mariachi festival, the Festival internacional del Mariachi y la Charreria. The festival was again put together remotely due to the pandemic.

Other past clients/ venues include the Mexican & U.S Embassies in London, the British Museum, the Victoria & Albert museum, Disney, the British Library, and the iconic Camden Roundhouse.

They serenaded Salma Hayek at her private birthday celebration in London in September 2019 and have also played for the opening of the Arcade Fire concerts in London’s Earls Court.

Each member is a fantastic instrumentalist, and there are no less than three lead vocalists, all with the vocal power and clarity expected from any serious mariachi band.

The Mariachi classics are included in their repertoire, original compositions, plus beautiful arrangements of well-known songs including classics in English arranged in an authentic mariachi style, which makes the band unique and versatile.

Their first release is their own arrangement of the traditional Mariachi ‘Son’, ‘El Toro Relajo’ which was released on all platforms on 24th October 2020 and has had airplay in countries as diverse as the Brazil, Switzerland, Namibia, Ireland, Palestine, and the UK including the BBC’s DJ Ritu for her ‘A World in London’ show.

Their outfits and instruments are sourced from Mexico.

Learn more on their website: https://www.mariachilasadelitas.com/

Popcorn(Palomitas) is a reggaeton version of the international instrumental hit song Popcorn by Hot Butter and Crazy Frog.

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Ailin Ochoa, known professionally as QueenAilin, is 21 years old. She was born February 20, 2001 in San Antonio, Texas, where she has lived most of her life. Inspired by artists like Selena and Michael Jackson, QueenAilin started singing at five years old. That inspiration has led QueenAilin to continue pursuing her dream of becoming a legendary singer.

Life hasn't always been easy for Ailin. She was bullied as a child and felt different from everybody at a young age. However, Ailin never let this situation prevent her from pursuing her dream of being a superstar. QueenAilin was involved in many talent shows in the second, fourth, and fifth grades, as well as in middle school (eighth grade). Throughout her four years of high school, Ailin’s orchestra class held talent shows. Ailin was selected to perform at each one through her senior year. Also, Ailin participated in Mariachi in her junior and senior years as one of the female lead singers and also as one of the lead violinists, who were called “The Mariachi Unidos!” 

When she was 18 years old, Ailin auditioned for Reina De La Canción, a singing competition, and made it all the way to the end of the casting rounds, which would potentially be a television feature. It was a beautiful experience that gave her extra motivation and focus to make her dream a reality. 

QueenAilin has sung at fashion shows, weddings, quinceaneras, church events, and funerals. After her parents heard Ailin singing as a child, she became a member of the church choir. Since childhood, Ailin has felt that God created her to be on stage and to inspire many people with her God-given talent and voice. 

Over the years, via Instagram, QueenAilin has amassed a dedicated following and a true fan base who have been anticipating her first single release. On January 5, 2023, QueenAilin signed with the independent record label Imperial Elite Music Group. Imperial Elite is currently producing and coordinating QueenAilin’s first recording album, which will be released in the latter part of 2023. In closing, QueenAilin wants the world to know that she is dedicated and focused and that she will continue striving for greatness in every aspect of her career. 

“STAY TUNED, EVERYBODY. I AM QUEENAILIN AND I'M ON MY WAY!!!”

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The pair believes there should be more songs with such lyrics on this type of music, and there is a lack of this on the market, so since they have being creating music for more than 9 years, they finally decided to take matters into their own hands.