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If the idea of a hip-hop crew from Rio de Janeiro doesn’t get your blood pumping a little faster, then take a quick listen to this track from A Filial’s first U.S. album. “Calma Pedro” takes much inspiration from Brazil’s vibrant musical scene, from the street sounds of skateboarding hip-hop heads to all-night favela parties. Kooky and off-kilter, booming with bass kicks – A Filial is the sound of Brazil right now. If you like the track, check out the album. For more info, visit A Filial’s MySpace Latino page.

Kalimba has been in the music business for nearly two decades, especially impressive when you realize that he’s still in his twenties. This track from his third solo album, Mi Otro Yo, is much more rootsy and organic than the pop material he recorded with his first group, OV7. It’s a stormy, mid-paced ballad that draws heavily on electric blues leads and the late-night atmosphere of a whirring Hammond organ. Kalimba’s searing vocals undoubtedly bring the house down. If you like the track, check out the album. For more info, visit Kalimba’s MySpace Latino page.

This Monterrey-based five piece have changed gears a bit since their 2006 debut, WOF. That album was a more rocking indie-pop record while the new one, Quiero Club, dives straight into the electro-pop club scene. The results sound glorious on this track, “The Flow” - which channels both New Order and Prince. If you like the track, check out the album. For more info, visit Quiero Club’s MySpace Latino page.

Jadiel brings a mixture of boy-band sweetness and pop intimacy to reggaeton on his debut album, La Mejor de Mi. While much of the album contains big beats and thick rhymes, tracks like “Pretty Girl” stand out the most. There is a synth-heavy, freestyle vibe to the track which makes Jadiel sound like the perfect mixture of tough guy and sweetheart. If you like the track, check out the album. For more info, visit Jadiel’s MySpace Latino page.

The son of Latin jazz legend Willie Bobo, Eric Bobo has spent time performing with Cypress Hill and the Beastie Boys. His solo album features collaborations from Cypress Hill, Tony Touch, and Delinquent Habits’ very own Kemo the Blaxican. This particular, bass-heavy jam features help from Outthere, Minus P, and Unkwon but works just fine on with it’s dark and dirty rhythm - mixing up a propulsive funk bass line and bare-bones percussion. If you like the track, check out the album. For more info, visit Eric Bobo’s MySpace Latino page.

Curumin is a Brazilian MC, sound sculptor, and beatmaker whose newest album, Japan Pop Show, is a cornucopia of styles from throughout Brazil’s history with a tight hold on hip-hop and funky R&B. “Caixa Preta” is the sound of an electro, bass-driven favela party with a heavy nod toward Salt-N-Pepa’s “Push It.” If you like the track, check out the album. For more info, visit Curumin’s MySpace Latino page.

The Puerto Rican DJ known as Dragon was worked as the man behind the decks and producer for artists like Alex y Wibal and Nestor Torres in the past. Now he steps up to the mic with his debut, The New Face. “Nada Sin Ti” nails down the sound of an echoing, cavernous club - pulsing with massive synths and auto-tuned vocals, but with a tight, reggaeton-inspired bounce carrying the melody. If you like the track, check out the album. For more info, visit Dragon’s MySpace Latino page.

Famed vocalist Rosario has been creating hits since the early ’90s. The songs featured on her new album, Parte de Mi, celebrate the music of her childhood and her life thus far by embracing the songs of people like Roberto Carlos, Juan Luis Guerra, and one song from her mother, Lola Flores. Here, she delivers Vicentico’s “Algo Contigo” in flamenco-touched, jazz-pop style.

Throughout the ’80s and ’90s, drummer Charly Alberti helped Soda Stereo become one of the most explosive Argentine bands ever. Ten years after the dissolution of Soda Stereo and Charly has returned (alongside his brother Andres and bassist Ezequiel Dasso) to form a new power trio, Mole. “Aqua Castradora” is a grinding bit of riff-rock that doesn’t let up during its raging three minutes.

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No amount of post-production magic or amazing samples can provide the sound that Barcelona’s Zulu 9.30 are able to create. They are a full-fledged live band and “Era” is a mixture of boogaloo, salsa, funky reggae, and late night jazz that bubbles over with energy and passion. This enthusiastic group has been recording for the past five years and Huellas is the new album we hope brings them many new additions to their ravenous fan base.