Skip to main content

Mozart La Para - "El MVP" - Hitting Us With that “Urban Tropical” Hip-Hop From The Dominican Republic


His name is Mozart La Para. He raps in Spanish.  He's from the Dominican Republic, and he's signed with Roc Nation.  According to the label, his style is Urban Tropical,” and his talent goes all the way back to when he was a kid.
"Mozart discovered his passion and talent for music when he was 12 years old and became part of the “underground” hip-hop movement in the Dominican Republic. At age 19 he started doing more “freestyle” and entered different competitions in the Dominican Republic like “La Batalla de los Gallos” sponsored by Red Bull, that although he did not win, it garnered him National attention. Mozart La Para’s style of music can best be described as “Urban Tropical”, a fusion of tropical and urban rhythms. Today he is the leader of the Urban movement in the Dominican Republic." - Roc Nation Website
Born Erickson Fernández, the 29-year-old's musical style is just as unique as his looks. He keeps his hair long, in a bun or in braids, and he has a tattoo of red lips on his neck.



Mozart dropped his new video for his new track, El MVP, on October 13, on YouTube. Since then, he's been sharing videos of his fans jamming to the song on Instagram.

A post shared by MOZART LA PARA (@mozartlapara) on

Popular On INLet'sGo!

Rapper Dok2 talks about working with Jay Park and G-Dragon (from BIGBANG) in Ep. 31 of "Fun With Dumb"

Illionaire Records co-founder Dok2 is a pioneer in the South Korean hip-hop industry, but he rarely gives interviews. Lucky for fans, the rapper sat down on two separate occasions recently to talk about his life and the rise of hip-hop in South Korea. The first interview was for the March 7th face to face with rapper Snacky Chan for Chan's YouTube series - "Undergod."   The second was for American rapper Dumbfoundead's March 20th (ep. 31) podcast of "Fun With Dumb." During the podcast, Dok2 provided a mini-history lesson for anyone interested in South Korean hip-hop. Beginning with his early rise, the rapper says he's been making moves in the industry since 2002 when he was 12-years-old. He told Dumbfoundead that he used to attend a school for foreigners in Busan (because of his mixed Korean, Spanish and Filipino heritage), but after 6th grade he moved to Seoul and did not return back to school (due to family financial reasons). He says he started...

South Korean rapper The Quiett rides out in a Bentley in final 1LLIONAIRE RECORDS release - "BENTLEY 2"

With his laid-back 90s rap flow and braggadocious lyrics, rapper The Quiett is one of the smoothest artists in hip-hop. He is also the co-founder, with rapper Dok2, of one of the most influential record companies in South Korea. Both are part of a group of legends responsible for putting South Korean hip-hop on the map. Their label - 1LLIONAIRE RECORDS, was established in January 2011. They added rapper Beenzino later that year. In 2016, the two established a second label, of younger up-and-coming artists called Ambition Musik. The co-CEOs also toured the United States in 2016, and in 2017, putting on great high energy performances. INLet'sGo! caught their 2016 stop in Atlanta.  On November 11, 2020, The Quiett dropped his last double single under 1LLIONAIRE RECORDS, marking the last 1LLIONAIRE DAY (of new music drops), and the final project for the company. Dok2 parted ways with the label in February, and in July, the company announced it was shutting down....

Now Listening To: Tyla's - "Water" - The single that's now at the Top of Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart

South African singer-songwriter Tyla is one of the hottest rising stars of 2023. She's currently taking over social media with her TikTok viral dance challenge from her latest single- “Water.” The song hit streaming sites in July. The official music video arrived on YouTube on October 6. It's currently (as of this writing) trending #26 on the site with nearly 13 million views.  According to Billboard, “Water” has also climbed to #1 on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart, dated Oct. 21-- stopping the record 58-week streak from Rema and Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down,” which had led the list since Sept. 10, 2022. “Water” marks Tyla's first top spot on any Billboard chart.  The 21-year-old Johannesburg native debuted with her first music video: "Getting Late," featuring Kooldrink in 2021. In early 2023, Tyla joined Chris Brown as the opening act for the European leg of his Under the Influence Tour. She says “Water” is her lead single off her forthcoming album. Check ou...

ONE (Jung Jae Won) Returns With Debut Album - "PRVT 01"

Following his announced departure from YG Entertainment in July-- South Korean rapper/actor ONE (Jung Jae Won) is now back with a debut album titled "PRVT 01" under his PRIVATE ONLY independent company. The release hit streaming sites on November 11. It includes alt-rock/hip-hop, R&B and trap. Check it out below. 1. Hard to Love (Prod. @ianpurp) 2. Nineteen (Prod. @saintleonard_) 3. You Love It (Prod. @ianpurp) 4. Victoria (Prod. @Vangdale) 5. GZB (Prod. @Vangdale) 6. 존나 멋진 밤 (What a Night) (Prod. @ianpurp , @saintleonard_) 7. Instinct (Prod. @saintleonard_) 8. Night Time Ride (Prod. @ianpurp) 9. Angel (Prod. @Vangdale) 10. Who (Prod. @saintleonard_) 11. 나는 아직 아무것도 몰라 (I Don't Know Anything) (Prod. @Saintleonard_) 12. 솔직 (Soljik) (Prod. @ianpurp @saintleonard_) 13. Alive (Prod. @Vangdale) 14. Swift (Prod. @ianpurp) 15. Stone (Prod. @Vangdale) 16. Last Cigarette (Prod. @saintleonard_) View this post on Instagram ...

CEOs Jay Park and Cha Cha Malone Promote H1GHR MUSIC 'SXSW' Showcase (UPDATE - New Promo Video)

For fans who get to go, they are in for what's looking to be a really great hip-hop show. On March 5, CEOs of H1GHR MUSIC, Jay Park and Cha Cha Malone, posted a flyer on their social media accounts, of their label's showcase at SXSW (South by Southwest).  The showcase is happening on March 17, at 8 p.m. at The Main on E. 6th St. in Austin, TX. The two music trailblazers will co-host the special event. The lineup includes artists Phe Reds, Jarv Dee, Avatar Darko, pH-1, Ted Park, Raz Simone, DJ Pumkin and DJ Rocryte. Junoflo (from Feel Ghood Music) is listed as a special performer for the H1GHR MUSIC showcase (and according to the flyer, Jay Park will also have a special performance during that event). Along with the poster on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, Jay Park has also asked fans in a tweet "Who's coming??" (He's gotten more than 200 replies to the question, and more than five hundred retweets and nearly two thousand likes). Cha Cha also pro...

DAVII Drops Eclectic New Album - "GENEZIS3"

South Korean musician DAVII dropped his fourth mini-album "GENEZIS3" on August 3rd. The project includes an eclectic infusion of jazz and hip-hop.  The six-track EP hit streaming sites with an official music video for the song "Flying" showing DAVII on keys with smooth vocals. The track also features H1GHR MUSIC artist BIG Naughty.  Other artists lending an assist include Owen, Holland, Q the Trumpet and Jang Jisou. Check it out below.

This year was different: 2023 Lexington, KY Roots & Heritage Festival Parade, Band Performances & Fashion Show

Showcasing Kentucky's African American culture and traditions, the 2023 Lexington, KY Roots & Heritage Festival kicked off Friday night, September 8, with live performances on the main stage on Elm Tree Lane.  It continued Saturday morning with the annual parade and band performances. It included Simmons College (an HBCU) and Central High School marching bands from Louisville.  The "Battle of the Bands" after the parade was moved from the corner of Fourth street and Elm Tree Lane to Third Street and Elm Tree Lane, near the historic Lyric Theatre. New this year, a fashion show outside the theater. The show included pieces from up-and-coming local designers. The festival wrapped on Sunday, September 10. Thousands of people attended the weekend event.

NEW NAME FOR BTS MEMBER (formerly Rap Monster)

The leader of the super popular kpop group BTS, from South Korea, has officially changed his name. Kim Nam-joon previously known as Rap Monster, has changed his stage name to RM. The announcement was published on the BTS official fan cafe on November 13.  RM wrote on it, that although he's been called Rap Monster for the past five years, he felt the need to change it, because that title was   getting more and more distant from the music done for the past 5 years.                                                                    -RM (via allkpop)    Back on September 19, 2017, Rap Monster announced on his Beats1Noisey Interview that he would be changing his name to RM. The official announcement on November 13, is currently trending on Twitter, with fans tweeting support for RM's decisi...

New Music & MV Drop: CoCo - "Sugar Cake" (feat. Microdot) - A Sweet Melodic Bop

CocoSori’s CoCo has released a sweet pop and alt-R&B track to cap off the summer season of love. "Sugar Cake" featuring rapper Microdot dropped on August 16 with an official music video, with romantic visuals on YouTube. The single is mostly in Korean, but has English subtitles. This is the second solo track for the artist. Her first solo single, " Wishy Washy " dropped in May 2017. On Instagram, CoCo says a choreography video for her new song is on the way. Till then, you can find the new music on most digital platforms. Right now, you can also check out the Apple Preview and official mv below. M/v for Sugar Cake is finally out! Link on my profile! Special thanks to @microdot for featuring and @nexxtgod for acting! @220musik, @lyricist_danke, and @mckaymusic for writing this amazing track! I’m so blessed. Stay tuned for the choreography version! Choreography by @jinwooyoon_nrct & @minamyoung from one million! Upcoming choreo Video shot b...

New Music Drop: Infinite Flow (I.F) with a smooth "Flow Forever" EP

With a mix of old school sounds and traditional jazz, hip-hop duo Infinite Flow (I.F) dropped their latest EP "Flow Forever" on May 12. The laid-back chill mini-album includes six tracks of new music and previous releases. You can find the EP on streaming sites, as well as on South Korean label BRANDNEW MUSIC's YouTube channel. The duo debuted in 2002. For their 2019 comeback, BIZNIZ and Nuck team up with the likes of VMC CEO Deepflow and neo-soul artist Horim.  A stand out on the EP is the song "OPENING CEREMONY," featuring rapper Verbal Jint, MC Meta, and AOMG's Loco. The track was previously released as a single back in April of 2018. View this post on Instagram - infinite flow <flow forever> ⠀⠀⠀ 05/12 6pm ⠀⠀⠀ 마지막 앨범🙏🏼 A post shared by nuck 넋 (@nuckdive) on May 7, 2019 at 11:11pm PDT