this table
tells stories of a family gathering around to share stories of love & laughter.
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this hair tells a story
of 2 families much like that of every person out there. just take a bit of it & find the family tree that’ll tell you novels full of stories. whether intentional
or unintentional, the acts of criminals show a dark side of humanity that we continue to explore to try & understand what we all could be capable of when put into certain circumstances. flour takes many forms,
but ultimately it's used to provide some love in the form of food. we think that voting
will help us change the current political landscape, but that won’t be enough as the culture of our politics & the people as a whole will be difficult to change. if you ask me the real change might come when my grandkids have grandkids. as we look at
potential houses we continuously feel the pressures of adulthood making it more difficult to focus on one task. wanna see a mix
of passion & corruption? look at the senate. a dog wagging its tail
as its owner arrives to the house, a form of felicity that is hard to match. ethereal sounds
surround a room full of heat, intensity, passion & lust. “maybe
if we we’re all more understanding, our world would be a better place,” an epiphany that has failed to catch on. “evil knows no bounds,”
a lesson you’ll learn after consuming hundreds of true crime documentaries. siblings in the diaspora
grind all day to bring food for their tables, but deep down inside they cry as they miss the land & the people that saw them grow. corazones rotos
hieren corazones sanos y el mundo es afectado de diferentes maneras. un batiscafo de ideas
se tira al mar esperando al momento perfecto pa’ ir soltando cada idea pa’ impactar al mundo. the leaves move around
an anthology takes shape & people unite. After releasing 24 KT in 2019, young rapper, producer, and musician Aurelio Adasme has continuously released project after project every year since demonstrating his growth on all fronts, a feat he continues to demonstrate in his latest project, PROSAS I. PROSAS I starts with “Prosas Intro”, a hip hop track that provides space for the artist to reintroduce himself after some time without releasing a project. Afterwards, “Niveles” is a collaboration with MDM 1911 and LAPERRERA that continues the bit of DJ DRAMA mixtape feel of the album this time with a track that features boom bap, soul, and rock elements. Then “Prosas (Interludio)” is a short spoken word with a nice sample to keep listeners entranced. Next “Hay Tiempo” features Karlia in a neo soulish boom bap tune that features what feels like some nice live instrumentation and a hypnotic sample. The second half starts with “Una Canción de Amor”, a collab with Naira that continues to show the artist’s mix of neo soul and boom bap in a beautiful love song that also displays what seems a bit of his MF DOOM influences. After that, “New Hampshire” is a group effort with SOCIVL ELEMENT, Victor Blue and Romedalu Iasea that continues to display the neo soul muses mixed with the DJ DRAMA mixtape vibes and some Tyler the Creator influences while dreambow makes its way into the project. Subsequently, “20 Mil Leguas” smoothly comes in with some of the neo soul production found across the project as Aurelio continues telling the story found across the project before switching into some Dark Twisted Fantasy/Kids See Ghost production at the end. Finally, “Carta Abierta” features Ami in a much brighter production that feels like the brightness at the end of tunnel as the artists jump on a soulful boom bap beat inspired by J Dilla, Madlib, Pete Rock and DJ Premier that also displays Adasme’s rock influences.
In summary, Aurelio Adasme’s PROSAS I is another sharp project by the young musician who continues to display his growth by exploring different sounds while adapting them to his own voice as an artist. interesting to see
politicians ask for remorse after years of fucking over the very people they promised to lead. borikén
ya no parece borikén con tanta tierra vendida, con tanto extranjero que llega, pero eso es parte del cambio y la continua evolución dada la globalización. solo espero que al fin del día la raíz del boricua nunca se pierda. comunidades indefensas
agarran lo que tienen y se mueven pa’ tener un mundo más justo, a story que se ve un poco más día a día. “Korea Central”: The Group Expands on Their Various Rock Roots While Reflecting on Recent Events10/14/2022 With a career spanning over a few years now, Korea Central finally released their self-titled sophomore album, a project that finds that band expanding on their folk, indie, blues, alternative and hard rock influences as they continuously blend them with their unique voice that reflects on many of the trials and tribulations Puerto Ricans live through daily. Korea Central starts with “Bajo el sol”, a blend of folk, indie and blues rock that provides a glimpse into the mind of many millennial Puerto Ricans who constantly question what to do when their future provides little opportunities in the archipelago’s current state. Afterwards, “Encuarentena” is a hard rock track that finds the group reflecting on the COVID-19 Pandemic and quarantine lifestyle. Then “Más allá que ayer” is a surreal, acid-rock like tune that finds the ensemble once again reflecting on the future. Next “5:02 AM” is a hard rock song that finds the band reflecting on how doom-like it feels to live in the current state of Puerto Rico, a task they manage to sonically present through a bit of Black Sabbath influence. Later, “Korea Central” is a rock n roll record full of personal introspection. The second half starts with “Amanecido En El Litoral”, an instrumental track that captures the essence of staying up all night or barely sleeping after a late night jangueo and waking up in Mayagüez’s Litoral. After that, “Sí ya sé” is a rock n roll song that presents what seems to be a fallout from a relationship. Subsequently, “Jodio falso” is a blend of punk, stoner rock and hard rock as the ensemble reflects on hypocrisy and fake people. Then “No gracias” is rock n roll record that finds the band demonstrating their Hendrix influences by the end. Next “Noches En La Calle Bosque” serves as a beautiful tribute to Mayagüez and its famous jangueo street. Finally, “Me place no saber” is an introspective look at the life of many young millennial Boricuas who try to find fruitful paths in the archipelago while balancing a life with someone else who might want to go on a different journey.
In sum, Korea Central’s sophomore album is a fantastic follow-up to the band’s previous album as it continues to expand on the group’s soundscape and delves deeper into their balance of introspection and reflection of the current Puerto Rican landscape. el tímpano pide descanso
luego de horas llenas de poetría inspiradas por musiquita. After starting their publishing career in 2021 with the release of their album Oeste lo que Cueste!, punk rock band Siebenkäs has continued to release singles that continue reflect and question the current political, economic and social state of Puerto Rico, something they continue to do with their sophomore album ANARQUISMO TROPICAL. ANARQUISMO TROPICAL starts with “Paraiso Tropical Inc.”, a catchy and reflective track that critiques the current gentrification of rich Americans coming to Puerto Rico to avoid taxes and buy land making it difficult for Boricuas to live in their own home. Afterwards, “Matadero en el Bronx” reflects on the work of the Young Lords. Then “Ubi Sunt” is asks listeners to question war and the use of military forces. Next “Los Nuevos Salcedos” is a song that critiques how colonization is taking a new form with the tax evaders and crypto bros who continue to come to Puerto Rico trying to buy and/or construct on land that, more often than not, is not supposed to be used for said purposes. Later, “Lamento Machetero” is a record that critiques the economic state of Puerto Rico and how it needs restructuring. The sixth song, “Alerta Roja” continues to look at gentrification crisis and economic state of the archipelago and how politicians do very little to help the people as they continue feeding the rich. Subsequently, “Grandes Exitos del FBI” takes a shot at the FBI and other potential corrupt agencies and politicians. The second half starts with “Austeridad”, a reflection on the huge economic class difference between the rich and poor in Puerto Rico. After that, “No Pasaran” asks listeners to join forces to protest and make the change they want to see. The tenth track, “Zonas de Sacrificio”, a song that reflects on the many poor communities that have continuously been attacked by big corporations and/or government officials for personal benefits, more specifically those in Peñuelas who have had to endure constant contamination recently. Then “4 de Julio” critiques those who celebrate the 4th of July and those who still believe in statehood as a solution to Puerto Rico’s continuous problems. Next “Rey Momo” uses the figure of King Momo in satirical fashion to critique a few Puerto Rican politicians. Finally, “Contra el Estado” closes the project by once again critiquing political leaders while also providing a possible solution to fix the archipelago’s current crises.
In closing, Siebenkäs’ ANARQUISMO TROPICAL is a politically fueled punk and hardcore album that reflects, critiques and question Puerto Rico’s economic and social state along with its multiple current crises while also looking back at some of the movements that could possibly inspire a change today. another word,
another poem & what a word it is the word “word”, such a particular word that can be used for so much & so little, an umbrella word that can encapsulates so many meanings, damn “word” you’re such a powerful word. i wonder how the word “word” will change in the future. After delivering their debut album in 2018, indie pop rock band Dogos performed in and outside the island, and released a few singles and remixes that would serve as the long promotional process behind their sophomore project, Algo X Dentro. Algo X Dentro starts with “Estudiante”, a danceable yet relaxing pop rock tune with synthpop elements that served as the last single before the project’s release and the one which received remixes by the various electronic side projects related to the band. Afterwards, “Cambios De Más” continues the blend of synthpop and indie rock as the group deliver a record that shows off the band’s disco and new wave influences. Then “No Es Fácil” is a dreamy shoegaze/post-punk blend that allows Jorge E. Pérez to deliver some haunting vocals. Next “Nardos” is an indie pop rock song with singer-songwriter and dream pop elements that'll have listeners dancing to the beat or entranced by the poetic lyrics. Later, “Limítrofes” is another shoegaze dream that’ll have listeners entranced. Subsequently, “Dime Juan” is a record that sees the band going back to the synthpop and indie rock mix, which served as the album’s third single and another song that received a remix. Finally, “Bien Visual” is an indie pop rock closure that finds the band bringing tropical and surf rock elements leaving the door open to many possibilities in the future.
In closure, Dogos’ Algo X Dentro is an upbeat indie pop rock project that finds the band seamlessly throwing shoegaze and synthpop to develop their sound, thereby creating a short but concise album that’s expanded by the many remixes that surround it. gracias a la vida por tanto:
familia, amistades, arte, poetría, amor, amor, amor, amor y tanto más. |
AuthorFernando E. E. Correa González is the author behind over 30 self-published poetry books. He has been published by literary magazines & journals [Id]entidad, El Vicio del Tintero, Sábanas Magazine, Smaeralit, The Occulum, Tonguas and Hound Magazine. Other than writing, Correa is also the host of FENCast, a podcast dedicated to documenting the Puerto Rican independent art scene. Aside from this, he experiments with filmmaking, photography, drawing, painting, multimedia and transmedia. He currently lives in his native Puerto Rico. Archives
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