It probably helps to know some Spanish to get the most out of Sonja La Makina’s “GOTEO” but as purely a piece of music it is immediately compelling as something different. You’ll hear elements of trap, perreo and more hip-hop-inflected electroclash but it’s La Makina’s fluidity and forcefulness in the use of language that stands out in a shuffling and shifting beat that weaves in compound rhythmic lines and playful synth work that augments a sense of swagger in the vocalist’s performance. Frankly, it’s the kind of music you imagine the characters in the futuristic urban environments the Hernandez Brothers’ Love And Rockets would listen to as they drive through the neighborhood and seem cooler than people vibing to basic tunes. Fans of M.I.A. will appreciate La Makina’s musical fusion. Listen to “GOTEO” on YouTube and follow Sonja La Makina at the links provided.
Queen City Sounds and Art 
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