Listening to Nino Augustine is like finding yourself in the center of a Caribbean street party. The Panamanian singer and composer has established himself as Atlanta’s leading exporter of música urbana, mixing plena-inspired reggaeton, dancehall, ragga, dembow, and more into an effervescent dance aesthetic rippling with Southern hip-hop swag. With features in such high-profile media outlets as Rolling Stone, NPR, and Noisey, Augustine has emerged as a force to be reckoned with, and his latest single is only further proof of his considerable talents.
Bubbling with perky synths and echoing horns, “Pa’ Que Bailen” successfully splits the difference between stripped-down reggaeton and low-key Latin trap. The bouncy hooks and seductive rhythms are enough to send bodies flocking to the dance floor, but there’s also an airiness to the track the feels hazy and chill. “Esto para que no canta, bailen” (This is for those who don’t sing, dance), Augustine croons on the hook, letting listeners know that action and movement are the only substitutes for silence.
With summer on our doorstep, topical vibes are sure to be in high demand. As such, Nino Augustine’s directive is simple: Turn this up and find your groove.
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