credit:  Mark Guerra

Presented by Latinapalooza

Lesly Reynaga

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Latin pop trailblazer Lesly Reynaga’s dazzling debut album “Valerosa” captures a unique, modern, mariachi-influenced pop sound that has made waves from Austin City Limits Music Festival to Lollapalooza. From thrilling audiences across the country, the Mexican-born, Texas-based naturalized citizen is making a striking first impression as a “one-of-a-kind” artist, as claims Stax Records/Motown legend Al Bell, while earning the reputation of an artist with the potential to be a breakout star.

National press gushed about her recent Lollapalooza performance, describing her set’s “sultry charm,” “unique sound” and “bright, mesmerizing, volcanic burst of passion.” “Valerosa,” released in partnership with Spaceflight Records, is brimming with infectious dance beats and compelling lyricism, including “A Lo Alto,” a dance-romp anthem for immigrants that is a breakout single on KUTX 98.9 FM, where she is celebrated as Austin’s Artist of the Month.

“Valerosa” features a production team led by Nick Clark (Kanye West, Janelle Monáe), Billy Hickey, mixing (Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey), Jett Galindo, mastering (Selena Gomez). Called a new “stalwart of Mexican American music” in the recent volume

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About
From: Austin, TX, United States
Genre: Latin
Subgenre: Pop
Type: Showcase