HOT HALF DOZEN 11.16.21

The best 6 from 275 songs submitted this week

275 submissions this week

Stupid Happy single by Chiara Young. A  sophisticated pop banger that, if you listen carefully, skewers stereotypes.  But most of all it is just plain fun – just what you expect from an irreverent  Canadian pop singer with millions of followers on TikTok and a collaboration with Walk the Earth. Stream/download  on Spotify, Amazon Music, Soundcloud.

I Love All the Girls, single by El Dusty with Anthony B. El Dusty does tropical cumbia – and it works so well. Rock out to this soon-to-be dancehall classic now shaking up zumba studios.  Stream/download on Spotify, Apple Music, deezer, Tidal.

Último Baille single, Francisco Valenzuela.  Pure excitement!  Valenzuela moves you along with her rapid fire Spanish lyrics, on-target production, and a hook that won’t let you go – not to mention a funny seductive video.  Stream/download on all major platforms. Official video on YouTube.

Super Sad, single by Georgel, Diamante Eléctrico and Marco Mares.  The Georgel collab with two Latin Granny nominees: Diamante Eléctrico and Marco Mares. kicks off with laid back nostalgia and floats and spins with a the chorus l hook that  is timeless soul . Stream/download on all major platforms.

Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow, single by Gabby Moreno. This song sweeps you off your feet and takes you back in time to a sepia place were you close your eyes and sway to her magic voice. Stream on Spotify, video on YouTube.

Perro single by Alih Jey with  Georgel   From Georgel’s new EP Oscuro, this song is both breathless and playful.  A great combo that pulls you in and makes you snap your fingers and weave on the dance floor.  Stream/download Oscuro and “Perro” on all platforms.

Patrick O’Heffernan