Machete Music Tour Dominates LA Live’s Nokia Theatre
Panamanian artist Ricky Rick got the party started this past Saturday, November 6th where well over 2,000 concert-goers took part of Machete Music’s Machete Music Tour LA presentation. The tour is the label's 5-year anniversary celebration which enlisted urbano heavyweights Ivy Queen, Tego Calderón, Ángel & Khriz, Chino y Nacho, Ricky Rick, Jowell & Randy, Flex and Jking & Maximan.
Fans of all ages watched in awe as Puerto Rican sensation Jking y Maximan presented their hits “Señor Juez” and “Cuando Cuando es” from their latest album, “Los Superhéroes”. With their hyper energetic onstage antics and following Jking y Maximan’s performance was reggaetoneros Joweel & Randy with their signature “Loco” and “No Te Veo” tunes.
The King of the Street, Coscuella, captivated the crowd with his hip hop swagger and lyrical groove. His “Prrrum” single, hot off the “El Príncipe: Ghost Edition” album, was as blazing on stage as it is in the Puerto Rican’s music video. The night continued with more stellar artists including Tego Calderon who received a standing ovation after performing his classics “El Abayarde”, “Pa’Que Retocen” and “Métele Sazón”. The singer/songwriter took advantage of the occasion to present material from a forthcoming album, “Mr. T”, a release that, according to Tego himself, will talk about social issues and every day struggles.
The newest addition to the Machete Music family is none other than Venezuelan duo Chino y Nacho. Their “Niña Bonita” hit is the group's most popular song to date, which helped solidify their place in the reggaeton arena as emerging artists. Following their electrifying performance, was Panamanian Flex who turned up the heat like a true reggaeton mega artist with his hits “Te Quiero,” “Dime Si Te Vas Con El”, and “Dame Un Beso”. Nearing the finale of the music festival, Ángel & Khriz took the place by storm performing “Ayer La Vi”, “Ella Quiere”, “Na De Na,” and “Ven Báilalo”.
Closing off the evening and representing female talent on the bill, was the queen of reggaeton, Ivy Queen. “Dime,” “Te He Querido, Te He Llorado” and “La Vida Es Así” were amongst her performed songs which had fans of all ages up from their seats and captivated by her powerful performance and presence. Ivy Queen’s recent album, “Drama Queen”, was released earlier this year and has maintained a number one spot in Billboard’s Latin Rhythm sales chart for nine consecutive weeks.
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