Tag Archives: reggaeton
Reggaeton Roundup 2011
Posted on 24. Jul, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Embedded videos and analysis of my favorite reggaeton songs this year from J Alvarez, Sandy y Papo, Shako Justin y Yandar, Plan B, Don Omar, and more.
Junto al Amanecer by J Alvarez is sexy. It captures the feeling of anticipating sex. Rarely does a song embody an emotion as well as this one does. You’re at the club, paired off and on the dance floor … Read more
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My Reggaeton Picks
Posted on 05. Dec, 2010 by Colin.
SUMMARY: My top reggaeton pics from Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Wisin y Yandel, Nigga, Khriz y Angel, Luny Tunes, La Fabri-K, DJ Warner, Calle 13, Control Machete, Vakero, and ChocQuibTown.
I’ve written about Peruvian cumbia and more recently salsa, so it’s only right I write about reggaeton. Reggaeton was the first Latin music I liked, which I credit to its being so similar to rap. I had a common reference point to start from. Here’s a playlist to get you started. … Read more
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There is No Happiness
Posted on 23. Jul, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Steve’s last night in Arequipa produces my theory on happiness, that it doesn’t exist.
Chuck and Steve had a blast in Cusco. They met some Irish girls. Chuck had sex with one and Steve made out with another. They returned to Arequipa Wednesday. Chuck slept all night and flew out Thursday morning. Steve, Beto, and I went out Thursday night. … Read more
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Basketball, Language, and Civil Unrest in Peru
Posted on 15. Jun, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: My new basketball team, improving Spanish, and the protest / civil unrest dimension of Arequipa, Peru.
My basketball team played our first game last Wednesday night. I played about 15 of the 40 minute game. In my 15 minutes, I had 2 points, several rebounds, a few blocks, and 3 fouls. The refs here call MUCH closer than in the States. Or maybe they’re picking on me because I’m a gringo playing rough. … Read more
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Cariñoso and My First Fulbito Game
Posted on 11. May, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I describe my new girlfriend and my first fulbito game. Then more culture.
Before our first date, Rosa was worried I’d be a cold gringo but has since told me that I am cariñoso – affectionate. The word cariñoso is used in Spanish much more often than ‘affectionate’ is in English. She told me this while I was planting kisses all over her cheek and neck. … Read more
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The Brichera Scowl and The Second Date
Posted on 05. May, 2008 by Colin.
I got the feeling Friday that I needed a woman soon or my testicles might implode. So I went out alone on a mission. I met a girl in a bar. Her name was Maria and she was really into Latin rock. She wasn’t a tomboy by American standards, but not as feminine as most Latinas. If she were born and raised in America, she would’ve been a punk rock or heavy metal type. She had a beautiful face but her body was not up to par. She wasn’t fat per se, but not up to my standards. … Read more
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Amigos and Bricheras
Posted on 20. Apr, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I learn a new word: ‘brichera’. I define it and describe meeting one.
My old boss in the States, who’s seen much of South America, told me “Latinos are very curious about America and Americans,” and that he enjoyed “semi rock-star status” in a lot of places. I got this impression in Brazil and definitely here in Peru. It’s not just the women. It’s everybody. … Read more
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