September 15th to October 15th mark this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, a month to celebrate all those Latine and Hispanic, as well as their cultures. However, just because this month is specifically laid out to celebrate Hispanic heritage, that respect and celebration of our cultures should be year-round. To start, let’s look into some of the best up-and-coming (or already majorly winning) Latine and Hispanic artists that you can add to your playlists to celebrate these people on the regular.

Bad Bunny

This is a man who really needs no introduction, but for those who may not know, Bad Bunny is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Puerto Rico, and he’s a Pisces. Through his work and intense success these past few years, he’s been paving the way for other Latine and Hispanic artists. He refuses to be anyone but himself, preaching the importance of self-love, individuality, and having a good time. With the Billboard Music Awards in March of this year, he won Top Latin Artist of the Year and did his speech entirely in Spanish, feeling that he shouldn’t have to change for the sake of American audiences only. The definition of an icon. 

Songs to Listen to:

Yonaguni 

Callaita

Una Vez

La Santa

 Ximena Sariñana

She is a Mexican singer-songwriter and actually an actress as well, starring in La Casa de las Flores, a show which has become a sort of global phenomenon with its last three seasons. Her latest album, ¿Dónde Bailarán Las Niñas?, covers ideas of feminine independence, and the importance of the female relationships that have helped her grow throughout her life, in turn dedicating the album to her daughter. 

Songs to Listen to: 

Lo Bailado 

¿Qué Tiene?

Si Tú Te Vas

 La Ross Maria

At only SEVENTEEN, the Dominican rapper, La Ross Maria, is out there doing what she does best and killing the game, with only a number of singles released. She’s been named as one of Billboard Top Latin Artists to Watch in 2021, and truer words have never been spoken. 

Songs to Listen to:

Quiero Verte

Mi Regalo Mas Bonito

50/50

Kali Uchis

Born to Colombian parents in Virginia but living in Colombia for a few years in her youth, Kali Uchis has been breaking barriers since her first EP, Por Vida, and its release back in 2015. Her latest album, Sin Miedo (del amor y otros demonios), went platinum, won Latin Pop Album of the Year, and she became the first female solo artist to have a number one latin song in a decade according to Billboard music. She also won a Grammy for her feature on Kaytranada’s “10%” for best Dance Recording. Her voice has been praised as one of the most unique for its timeless sound and her discography features songs with Tyler the Creator, Daniel Caeser, Steve Lacy, BIA, Rico Nasty, and many more. 

Songs to Listen to:

Telepatía (because everyone’s heard it at this point so go listen again and relish in it)

que te pedí//

Just a Stranger ft. Steve Lacy

Lottery

 Okills

A band from Caracas, Venezuela, who then moved to Mexico to continue their career. They could be called “underground” if we really want to go there, and they have got a special and experimental sound that should not be missed. They combine elements of rock, indie, and fest into one, creating an addicting sound you never want to stop listening to. Their latest album came out in March of last year, named Dimensión Caribe.

Songs to Listen to: 

Cura 

Friendzone

007

Lo Mejor, Lo Peor

 DRIMS

DRIMS is a Mexican indie band, made up of a group of twenty year olds from Monterrey, just having the best time imaginable. Their songs cover stories of young love, blending sounds of surf pop and shoegaze. But what might be most remarkable about this band would be their music videos. Literally go check out their music videos ASAP because it gives the perfect representation of who they are as people, as they are having the best time and truly shows the care they put into their craft. 

Songs to Listen to:

¿Qué Nos Pasó?

Amanecer 

Esto Aún No Acaba

 Camilo

After winning el Factor X, aka the Colombian version of the X Factor, Camilo rose to fame starting from that debut in 2008. Not only talented in his own regard, Camilo has also written and produced songs for other artists like Bad Bunny and Becky G. His own accomplishments include seven nominations and one win at the Latin Grammy Awards, winning the title of Best Pop Song for “Tutu”. “Tutu” featured the famous and wonderful, Shakira, and was on his first full album, Por Primera Vez, which was released last year and included all hits, all around.

Songs to Listen to: 

Tutu – Remix ft. Shakira and Pedro Capó

Favorito

Por Primera Vez

Little Jesus

A rock group made up of five members from Mexico City, with a sound self-described as “tropipop”, a blend of indie pop, nineties rock en español, and vocal harmonies reminiscent of the Beatles, all with masterful production. Santiago Casillas founded the band back in 2016, and ever since then they have been releasing powerhouses of albums, featuring other Latine artists like Ximena Sariñana, Girl Ultra, and Elsa y Elmar. 

Songs to Listen to:

Carretera Internacional 

Fuera de Lugar

TQM

La Magia

 The Marías

An indie pop band made up of Puerto Rican lead singer, María Zardoya, and LA native, Josh Conway, the two have infused elements of psychedelic rock, soul, and pop into their music, creating an enchanting sound that has risen to stardom in recent years. Their highly anticipated debut album, CINEMA, was released in June of this year, after years of hit singles and EPs. 

Songs to Listen to:

Cariño

Only in My Dreams

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