The Needle / Dominican Republic - Emerging

“The Needle / Dominican Republic - Emerging” is a boundary-pushing mix highlighting the genre-fluid voices shaping the next phase of underground and emerging music scenes, especially with ties to the Dominican Republic and the broader Latinx diaspora. This playlist blends hyperactive energy with smoother moods, moving from the global trap vibes of IShowSpeed and DJ Scheme’s “Amar De” to the sensual Latin pop of Nezareth’s “Juntitos” and the rhythmic soul of Joel Antigua’s “Puedo Entrar.”

It taps into international sounds—like Saint Levant's introspective “5am in Paris,” electronic jazz from Intervals, and Afro-Caribbean-rooted tracks like “Kompa” by Verty. Tracks like “Toy Harto” by Kalimete and Jey One and “PAL DE CUERO” by Frozo and DelVillar anchor the playlist with homegrown energy, while crossover moments from artists like Doechii, Chlöe, and XG stretch the sonic palette. It’s a wide-angle look at how evolving global styles are connected through rhythm, mood, and the creative voices coming up from unexpected corners.