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Cohoba

MusicMap Insights: The lowdown on local scenes by the people who know them best. This week we explore the Dominican Republic with Cohoba…

The Dominican Republic-based Stereoptico has been operating for ten years now. Originally the brainchild of Gabo Lora and Christian Cruz (initiated during a trip to New York), the net label is now operated by Jorge Read (aka Cohoba) and Ronald Kohn. Stereoptico’s audiovisual output ranges from glossy future beats to animated hip-hop. Cohoba is one of the label’s many producers, most recently working with MC AcentOh on their joint ‘2020’ EP (which you can hear on the Stereoptico homepage). He gave MusicMap a load of local listening suggestions and some recommendations for anyone visiting the Caribbean nation.

MusicMap: In ten words or less, how would you describe where you live?

Cohoba: A really hot place.

What got you involved in the local music scene, and what do you do in it?

Since I can remember I’ve always been really passionate about music. I started out playing drums in bands as a kid, then moved on to making music by myself – making beats in my bedroom and with friends and then DJing came along. Till this day I still live my life around music 24/7.

What are the dominant music styles in your country, and are there any exciting new music trends currently emerging?

Traditionally we have lots of merengue, bachata and other Caribbean styles and rhythms like mambo, palo and gaga. But nowadays there’s a lot of different things going on, we have small scenes for everything, from metal to techno and house to hip-hop. But lately there’s been a big craze with la ‘musica urbana’ styles like dembow, reggaeton and trap have been really popping for a while now and everyone is currently listening to that. It’s all you hear in the radio and the streets.

Who are the key local acts we should be listening to right now?

What’s the live music scene / nightlife like?

It’s really good for international artists coming from other places, big shows and concerts with huge production value, highly geared towards commercial events, regardless of the music style. Not so good for small and local acts, there is never enough money to pay, sponsors and party makers usually go with any local talent as support, as long as they play for free or almost for free. Also, the ´underground´ music scene is very diluted, not allowing for any specific sound or style to grow an independent following.

For anyone visiting, what should they see and what should they eat (and drink!)?

Gotta eat some Mofongo with lots of chicharron or a classic street ‘Chimi’ (Dominican style sandwich). And drink some Presidente beer. It’s our national beer and when it’s really cold it’s amazing.

What one song, past or present, sums up your country best?

How do most people prefer to consume music in your country?

Loudly, preferably in a colmado [small shops that transform into bars during the evening].

Via Radio definitely. Though apps like Spotify and sites like YouTube are heavily used. You can still see lots of pirate CD vendors in the streets tho, big thing here.

What are the biggest challenges faced by musicians in your country?

Musicians here lack support. Support from the fans and the crowd who listens to the music, support from other musicians, bands, and scenes, and mainly support from sponsors, labels and collectives which would help a lot in the growth of contemporary Dominican music.

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Monthly Listening: November 2019

I should probably catch up on big albums of the year that I’ve still not touched, like the new Lana Del Rey album. But it’s tough for me to get inspired to do so for just the sake of a review, especially when there are still exciting new releases dropping. Are you putting together a best-of list?

Here is this month’s playlist!

2019 albums

Alcest: Spiritual Instinct

Allison Moorer: Blood

Andy Stott: It Should Be Us

Anna Meredith: Fibs

AOA: New Moon

Baby Keem: Die for My Bitch

BabyTron: Bin Reaper

BBHF: Family

Becky G: Mala Santa

Bill Callahan: Shepherd in Sheep Clothing

Blawan: Many Many Pings

Blood Incantations: Hidden History of the Human Species

Boylan: 2 Hrs Sleep

BVNDIT: Be!

Carla dal Forno: Look Up Sharp

Carpainter: Future Legacy

Chiaki Sato: Planet

Clipping.: There Existed an Addiction to Blood

Coldplay: Everyday Life

Counterparts: Nothing Left to Love

DJ Haram: Grace EP

DJ Richard: Eraser EP

Doja Cat: Hot Pink

Earl Sweatshirt: Feet of Clay

Eill: Spotlight

Emiri Kanou: Green Pop

EMPiRE: The Great Journey

EXO: Obsession

Floorplan: Supernatural

Galcher Lustwerk: Information

Genie High: Genie High Story

Giant Swan: Giant Swan

Hakushi Hasegawa: Air Ni Ni

Have a Nice Life: Sea of Worry

Hoodrich Pablo Juan: DMV

IU: Love Poem

Jubilee: Call for Location

Kamaal Williams: DJ-Kicks

Kanye West: Jesus Is King

Lee Gamble: Exhaust

Levon Vincent: World Order Music

Lil Tjay: True 2 Myself

Madeon: Good Faith

Mamamoo: Reality in Black

Maria Usbeck: Enveciendo

Miranda Lambert: Wildcard

Mono No Aware: The Irreplaceable

Moor Mother: Analog Fluids of Sonic Black Holes

Nature: Nature World: Code A

Night Tempo: Night Tempo

Nitroday: Premonition of Kids EP

Noah: Thirsty

Ozuna: Nibiru

PEDRO: Thumbsucker

Qrion: Waves EP

Shanti Celeste: Tangerine

ShittyBoyz: 3-Peat

She Is Summer: Wave Motion

Skee Mask: Iss004

Sleep D: Rebel Force

Snoh Aalegra: Ugh, Those Feels Again

Space Dimension Controller: Love Beyond the Intersect

Steve Hauschildt: Nonlin

Sudan Archives: Athena

Sui Zhen: Losing, Linda

Sunn O))): Pyroclasts

Tinashe: Songs for You

Triad God: Triad

Twice: &Twice

Vagabon: Vagabon

VaVa: VVorld

VICTON: Nostalgia EP

VIDEOTAPEMUSIC: The Secret Life of VIDEOTAPEMUSIC

Visible Cloaks: FACT mix 735

Wiki: OOFIE

WJSN: As You Wish

Yamaneko: Spirals Heaven Wide

Yeule: Serotonin II

ZICO: Thinking Part 2

Ziur: Ato

Zonal: Wrecked

Non-2019 albums

Aira Mitsuki: Plastic

Justin Bieber: Journals

Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man

Lil Peep: Hellboy

Living Colour: Time’s Up

Max B & French Montana: Coke Wave

Mitsume: Sasayaki

Noizegarden: Noizegarden

PARTYNEXTDOOR: PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO

Plan B: House of Pleasure

Swishahouse: The Day Hell Broke Loose 2

Tricot: The

Whitest Taino Alive: Donde Jugaran los Cueros?

Wisin y Yandel: Pa’l Mundo

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#NowPlaying Ella Tiene Novio by Whitest Taino Alive

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Whitney Winston - El Espejo (ft. Dominicanye West)

Whitney Winston - El Espejo (ft. Dominicanye West)

October 10, 2017 4:34:49 PM CEST October 10, 2017 4:34:49 PM CEST

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VIDEODirected and Edited by: Tino Raimondi.Camera: Manu Pico Estrada.Choreography: Niki Andreasen y Sofia Seta.Dancers: D&M Agencia – Niki Andreasen, Sofia Seta, Paz Cabrera y Virginia Sin.Recorded in Tokyo and Buenos Aires, during 2016 and 2017. MUSIC Composed, recorded and produced by Ezequiel de la Parra, aka Whitney Winston.Vocals by César Pineda, aka Dominicanye West (when he’s part of the Dominican group Whitest Taino Alive) and Capigo, when he makes music on his own. Mixed by Santiago De Simone at 7AM Mixing. This is the first single of my upcoming album ‘El Mundo Está Mío’, which is going to be released next October 18th. TRACKLIST ‘EL MUNDO ESTÁ MÍO’: Preludio de un Cuento Contame un Cuento (ft. Sobrenadar) El Espejo (ft. Dominicanye West) Todo Cambia, Yo También (ft. Algodón Egipcio) Muy Solo Acá Conozco El Camino El Mundo Está Mío Listen to the single here:www.rocktails.tv Official website:http://ift.tt/2yp49Y6

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Whitney Winston - El Espejo (ft. Dominicanye West) | @whitwinston |

Whitney Winston – El Espejo (ft. Dominicanye West) | @whitwinston |

This is the video for the 1st single of Whitney Winston’s upcoming album ‘El Mundo Esta Mio’. The song features Dominicanye West, from the Dominican Republic group Whitest Taino Alive. The video was directed by Tino Raimondi and shot in Tokyo and Buenos Aires during 2016 and 2017. MÚSICA Compuesto, grabado y producido por Ezequiel de la Parra. Voces de César Pineda, también conocido como…

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Added "Mi Bandera" by Whitest Taino Alive to my I See You Baby Playlist on Spotify https://t.co/OzzxoPG1mC http://pic.twitter.com/c7sFVwr8bd

— Cristian ⚡ Cabrera (@CRISTlANcabrera) September 19, 2017

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Whitest Taino Alive - Mi Musa (Vinyl Sessions)

Whitest Taino Alive – Mi Musa (Vinyl Sessions)

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whitest taino alive : Qlon https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/qlon/id1227303744?at=11lK2U

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Whitest Taino Alive - Mi Musa

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Whitest Taino Alive - "En Canoa Pal Seibo"

This may be an early contender for my song of the summer. I've had this album for a while, but it took me a few tries to get into it. I saw the Dominican trio perform at Festival Nrmal in Mexico City, and their set was one of my top favorites of the whole weekend, which put them back on my radar. This week, the band came up in conversation and I decided to give the album another spin, and something in my head just clicked!

This song is 'no-fux-given,’ drunk at the party, grinding up on bae (or potential bae) kinda fun. This is hype territory, with a dark and heavy melody, and a mamajuana soaked chorus that gets chanted over and over like a drunken Dominican mantra. It's a great track, great album, and it's available for download on their Soundcloud page!

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Whitest Taino Alive - 747

O.K, Whitest Taino en mi mas sincera opinion es la VERDADERA representación del talento Dominicano. 

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Added "A.V.Q.P." by Whitest Taino Alive, La Ñapa to my 1423 UN RASPA Playlist on Spotify https://t.co/JvNPfMmQHP http://pic.twitter.com/m5igCFWXFh

— Cristian ⚡ Cabrera (@CRISTlANcabrera) September 9, 2017