GuacaMusic: The Best Pop En Español

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What do a band from Ecuador, a singer from Guatemala, a group from Argentina and a songwriter from Colombia all have in common?

It’s simple: they are all part of the amazing pop acts on MTV DEMO, a new platform that is powered by OurStage and geared especially towards Latin American artists.

If you are into pop in Spanish (or as native speakers say pop en español) you will find true gems on MTV DEMO. From a band that mixes pop with reggae to a singer whose father was nominated for a GRAMMY to a dancer who can also act and sing, you will find MTV DEMO is a real sanctuary for those who love pop.

Let’s start with LUCAS, one of our favorite bands on MTV DEMO. With just over a year on the local music scene, this band from Ecuador is already sharing the stage with some big names in this country. Their first album Nueva Sociedad was done with the collaboration of musicians like Mike Yépez and Carlomagno Araya, who used to play the drums with Ruben Blades.

Fans seem to be noticing the awesomeness of this newly born band. In fact, the first song that LUCAS ever recorded in a studio, Te extraño, was actually the piece that won the Pop Channel prize for March on MTV DEMO.

Another favorite on MTV DEMO’s pop scene is Argentinean band Yo Tu El & Ella. Their first album Soltar y Saltar has been a huge success in this country, earning them the title of Band of the Year by the Independent Media Association. Play the song Soltar y Saltar and you’ll understand what the buzz is all about.

When it comes to pop in Spanish, bands aren’t the only great thing on MTV DEMO. There are some great solo singers who you’ll love to meet. One of them is Astor Torres, an artist from Guatemala who inherited his musical talent from his father, GRAMMY-nominated musician Alvaro Torres.  Play Astor’s song Dime mi amor for a taste of true romantic Guatemalan pop.

Another pop favorite on MTV DEMO is Lily Vasquez, a multitalented artist from Colombia who can sing, act, dance and write songs with exceptional results. She won the Billboard Song World Contest in 2009 and has been collecting successes ever since. Play her song Déjate querer to appreciate her multiple talents.

Are you ready to pop? Do it in style. Do it in Spanish. Enjoy the greatest pop acts on MTV DEMO. ¡Provecho!

Atención artistas latinoamericanos: no olviden meter su mejor trabajo original a los concursos mensuales de MTV DEMO. No se van a arrepentir.