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April 9th, 2013 Empresarios and Bomba Estereo @ The Howard Theatre – Get your tickets!!
April 4, 2013
EMPRESARIOS will perform live with BOMBA ESTEREO at The Howard Theatre in DC!!! Get your tix now and make your plans, do not miss this show:https://www.facebook.com/events/526059434112074/ (read more)
Empresarios In The News
April 3, 2013
NPR Alt.Latino – Track Featured in Podcast (1.27.11) Urb – MP3 and Video Post (1.12.11) The Hard Data – CD Review (12.2.10) The Huffington Post – CD Review (12.6.10) Midwest Record – CD Review (12.11.10) LA Family Dub – Video Post (12.15.10) Properly Chilled – Track Review (12.16.10) Inside World Music – CD Review (12.17.10) Sounds And Colours – Track and Video Post (12.17.10) All… (read more)
Bomba Estereo – “Sintiendo (Empresarios Dubplate Especial)” – Free Download!
April 2, 2013
“Sintiendo (Empresarios Dubplate Especial)”  by Empresarios Free Download:  https://www.facebook.com/EmpresariosMusica/app_220150904689418 Tuesday April 9th: Empresarios & Bomba Estereo live in Concert @ Howard Theatre in DC:  http://thehowardtheatre.com/show/2013/04/09/bomba-estereo-2/ Premiered Worldwide by Urb Magazine:  http://www.urb.com/2013/03/29/bomba-estereo-sientiendo-empresarios-dubplate-especial-urb-premiere/… (read more)
“Surviving The Golden Age DJ Mix” by the Empresarios
April 2, 2013
“Surviving The Golden Age DJ Mix – March 2013?  by Empresarios  Hosted by Javier Miranda on the mic & congas  Mixed by El Video Killer World Premiere by Saving The Golden Age: http://survivingthegoldenage.com/empresarios-present-surviving-the-golden-age-mix-march-2013 Tracklisting:  Empresarios – Rey de Reyes Peter Broggs – International Farmer (Jimmy James Trap refix) The Selecter –… (read more)
Free Download of “La Secretaria (Empresarios Dubplate Especial)”
February 4, 2013
“La Secretaria (Empresarios Dubplate Especial)” by Los Hermanos Flores Free Download: https://www.facebook.com/EmpresariosMusica/app_220150904689418   COME SEE THE EMPRESARIOS PERFRM LIVE!! Thursday February 7th – Empresarios live at Thirsty Moose – Portsmouth, NH: https://www.facebook.com/events/101779623333906/ Saturday February 9th – Empresarios live at Jammin’ Java – Vienna, VA:… (read more)
February 9th – EMPRESARIOS & NAPPY RIDDEM at Jammin’ Java
January 14, 2013
Fort Knox Recordings presents Saturday February 9th, 2013 EMPRESARIOS DC’s Kings of Tropicaliente http://www.empresariosmusic.com/ http://www.soundcloud.com/empresarios http://www.twitter.com/los_empresarios NAPPY RIDDEM DC’s Original Rastars http://www.nappyriddem.com/ http://www.soundcloud.com/nappyriddem http://www.twitter.com/nappyriddem Doors at 9pm Show starts at 10pm Full Dinner & Drink… (read more)
February 7th – Winter Chill w/ WXGR in NH
January 14, 2013
TROPICALIENTE !!!! WXGR’s Winter Chill Series continues February 7th with DC’s Empresarios. NOT TO BE MISSED Advance tickets: www.wxgrfm.org $10 adv. $15 door. Hailing from the Washington DC area, the Empresarios are adept at mixing diverse cultures and sounds together. This five man collective led by Javier Miranda (Vocals, Congas, Producer) alongside John Bowen (Video DJ, Producer), Paul Chaconas… (read more)
Sunday January 20th – Funk 4 Peace Inaugural Ball at UHall
January 2, 2013
Fort Knox Recordings & DC Brau present THE FUNK 4 PEACE BALL Sunday January 20th, 2013 Celebrating both MLK Jr. Day & the Second Inauguration of Barack Obama!!! Monday is a holiday, extended bar hours and no work the next day. featuring dj sets by: DJ NU-MARK Uncle Nu/Jurassic 5 – LA Celebrating release of solo album “Broken Sunlight” http://www.unclenu.com/ http://www.twitter.com/djnumark FORT… (read more)
12/31 – EMPRESARIOS Live at Tropicalia NYE
December 23, 2012
Monday December 31st, 2012 FROM DC WITH LOVE NYE Celebration at Tropicalia featuring: FORT KNOX FIVE DJ Sets all night… Funky Global Grooves! http://www.fortknoxfive.com/ http://www.twitter.com/fortknoxfive EMPRESARIOS Full live band performance… Tropicaliente! http://www.empresariosmusic.com/ http://www.twitter.com/los_empresarios JAYCLUE of QDUP FOUNDATION DJ’ing funk, breaks and soul http://soundcloud.com/qdup-foundation… (read more)
Free Download of Empresarios Remix of Herb Alpert
December 20, 2012
Washington DC’s The Empresarios bring a nice, warm tropicaliente vibe to winter with their latest edit, a take on Herb Alpert’s “Bittersweet Samba.” They update the classic with additional live percussion by Empresarios bandleader Javier Miranda. Free Download: https://www.facebook.com/EmpresariosMusica/app_220150904689418 Catch the Empresarios live on Saturday December 22nd at The Hamilton… (read more)
Saturday December 22nd – Empresarios live at The Hamilton
December 19, 2012
The Hamilton presents FELIZ NAVIDAD FIESTA Saturday December 22nd, 2012 w/ live performances by EMPRESARIOS Fort Knox Recordings http://www.empresariosmusic.com/ http://www.twitter.com/los_empresarios NAYAS 10 Years of Reggae/Rock http://www.nayasmusic.com/ http://www.twitter.com/nayasmusic CONGO SANCHEZ ESL Music http://www.facebook.com/CongoSanchez http://www.twitter.com/congosanchez   **Come Early… (read more)
Photos & Audio of the Empresarios in NYC from Nov 10th, 2012
November 16, 2012
On Saturday November 10th, 2012 the Empresarios traveled to New York City to do a special radio appearance on EAST VILLAGE RADIO and then continued uptown to Spanish Harlem to perform live at Camarada’s El Barrio. It was a great day for the Empresarios, check out the audio recording and photos below…. Saturday November 10th, 2012 from 4pm – 6pm The Empresarios appear on UNIVERSOPOLIS live on… (read more)
New Album “El Sonido Magico” by Empresarios is Out Now!
November 13, 2012
– or – Buy CD – $10.00 TRACKLISTING 1. Desde lo Mas Profundo 2. Salsa de Gala 3. Quinto Nivel 4. Volume 5. Rompan Fila 6. 7th Street Groove 7. Sentimiento 8. Bailando 9. Bestia 10. Estereolismo 11. Maria Juana 12. El Sonido Mágico 13. Rey de Reyes Washington, DC’s kings of Tropicaliente, the Empresarios, have found the Magic Sound! For their second album, Javier Miranda and his band of dance… (read more)
Nov 10th – Empresarios live in NYC at Camaradas!!
November 6, 2012
Saturday November 10th “EL SONIDO MAGICO” NYC CD Release Party at Camaradas El Barrio featuring a live performance by EMPRESARIOS Fort Knox Recordings Washington, DC http://www.empresariosmusic.com/ http://www.soundcloud.com/empresarios http://pressjunkiepr.com/clients/empresarios-el-sonido-magico/ 21 & Up $7 Cover 10pm til close Camaradas El Barrio 2241 First Avenue at 115th Street El Barrio,… (read more)
Empresarios present “Funk The World” DJ Mix (Free Download)
November 6, 2012
 ”Funk The World 09? by the Empresarios October 2012 Catch the Empresarios live in NYC – “El Sonido Magico” CD Release Party Saturday November 10th – New York, NY – Camaradas at 1st Ave & 115th Street https://www.facebook.com/events/540995769259633/ Premiered Worldwide by: http://www.magneticmag.com/2012/11/free-download-empresarios-funk-the-world-09-dj-mix/ Free Download: https://www.facebook.com/EmpresariosMusica/app_220150904689418… (read more)
Free Download of Empresarios Remix of Fania All Stars!!!
October 31, 2012
“Ponte Duro (Empresarios Dubplate Especial)” by Fania All StarsDebuted Worldwide by Blurt Magazine: http://blurt-online.com/news/view/6866/”>http://blurt-online.com/news/view/6866/ Free Download: https://www.facebook.com/EmpresariosMusica/app_220150904689418 Empresarios bandleader & Conguero Javier Miranda, talking about why he picked the track “Ponte Duro,” noted, “I am a huge fan of… (read more)
Empresarios to play FotoWeekDC Party & Featured on CD
October 29, 2012
FOTOWEEK DC 2012 November 9-18, 2012 https://www.fotoweekdc.org/ The Empresarios are excited to be part of FotoWeek DC 2012!!! Two Empresarios tracks are featured on the official, limited edition FotoWeek DC 2012 CD, curated by G-Flux. The CD will be available on the FotoWeek DC 2012 opening party on Saturday November 10th. Even more exciting is the live performance by the Empresarios at the FotoWeek… (read more)
11/02 – Empresarios CD Release Party at Tropicalia
October 22, 2012
Fort Knox Recordings presents EL SONIDO MAGICO RELEASE PARTY Friday November 2nd, 2012 featuring a live performance by…. EMPRESARIOS Fort Knox Recordings Washington, DC http://www.empresariosmusic.com/ http://www.soundcloud.com/empresarios http://www.twitter.com/los_empresarios with DJ support by…. G-FLUX “Mr. Space Cumbia” La Super Cumbia Futurística/Antifaz http://antifaz.bandcamp.com/… (read more)
Empresarios present the “Volume Remixed EP”
October 10, 2012
Artist: Empresarios Release: Volume Remixed EP Label: Fort Knox Recordings Catalog #: FKX053 Release Dates: Tuesday October 16th, 2012(Beatport Only) Tuesday October 30th, 2012(Worldwide Release) Tracklisting: 1. Para Mis Amigos (Skeewiff Remix) 2. Volume (Rob Paine Remix) 3. Rompan Fila (G-Flux Remix) 4. Estereolismo (Auditors Domination Remix) 5. Para Mis Amigos (Skeewiff Remix Instrumental) 6.… (read more)
10/12 – Empresarios, Bachaco & Spanglish Fly at Rock & Roll Hotel – DC
September 25, 2012
Friday October 12th, 2012 A special showcase of the hottest Latin sounds from Miami to New York!!!!   BACHACO Complot Entertainment Venezuela – Colombia – Jamaica – Puerto Rico – Miami http://www.bachacomusic.com/ http://www.twitter.com/bachaco EMPRESARIOS Fort Knox Recordings – DC http://www.empresariosmusic.com/ http://www.twitter.com/los_empresarios SPANGLISH FLY Latin Soul & Bugalu’… (read more)
Empresarios present “Verano Caliente Vol. 3? Mixed by Sonny Cheeba!!
September 10, 2012
The Empresarios present “Verano Caliente Mix Part 3? – August 2012 Mixed by DJ Sonny Cheeba Live percussion & vocal drops by Javier Miranda http://www.empresariosmusic.com World Premiere by Austin Vida Magazine: http://austinvida.com/music-film/2012/austin-vida-premiere-verano-caliente-mix-part-3-by-the-empresarios/ Free Download: https://www.facebook.com/EmpresariosMusica/app_220150904689418… (read more)
Empresarios to DJ at Brodown Throwdown at H Street Festival 2012
September 4, 2012
Rock & Roll Hotel and Pabst Blue Ribbon presents: 2012 BRODOWN THROWDOWN at H Street Festival Saturday September 15th 12noon – 8pm at Rock & Roll Hotel 100% FREE!!! Fort Knox Recordings Takeover on the 2nd floor from 4-9pm; http://www.fortknoxrecordings.com/ FORT KNOX FIVE vs THUNDERBALL http;//www.fortknoxfive.com http://www.thunderballdc.com/ ALL GOOD FUNK ALLIANCE http://www.allgoodfunkalliance.com/… (read more)
Friday August 24th – EMPRESARIOS at massive Urban Space 2012 Event!
August 10, 2012
2Tuff, Anniething Goes, & Maracuyeah present URBAN SPACE 2012 Friday, August 24, 2012 URBAN JUNGLE Room (presented by 2Tuff) DJ SS The World of Drum & Bass / Formation Records London, UK http://formationrecordsuk.com/ https://twitter.com/djssformation ESHIN Profound Audio / Direct Drive – NYC http://soundcloud.com/eshin http://twitter.com/djeshin DIGGADEE MC Profound Audio / Methods NYC / Darkroom… (read more)
9/22 – NAYAS, EMPRESARIOS & DUB CITY RENEGADES at Jammin’ Java
August 4, 2012
Saturday September 22nd, 2012 Jammin’ Java presents NAYAS “10 Year Anniversary!” http://www.nayasmusic.com/ http://www.twitter.com/nayasmusic EMPRESARIOS Fort Knox Recordings, DC http://www.empresariosmusic.com http://www.soundcloud.com/empresarios DUB CITY RENEGADES “Peace, Love and Dub” http://dubcityrenegades.bandcamp.com/ https://twitter.com/dubcitymusic All Ages Show Doors at 9pm/Show… (read more)
Empresarios present “Verano Caliente Part 2? – Mixed by Señor Sammy!
August 1, 2012
Tracklisting: 1. Empresarios – Ella Se Menea [ Eighth Dimension Records ] 2. R80 – Ventilator ( Empresarios Remix ) [ Urban World ] 3. Empresarios – Estereolismo [ Fort Knox ] 4. Los Chicos Altos – Pa’Lante ( Empresarios Remix ) [ Urban World ] 5. Wara – Pretty Cliche ( Makala Remix ) [ Movimientos Records ] 6. Pacha Massive – Pachangueando – ( Sabo’s One Love ) [ Sol Selectas ]… (read more)
New Photos and Videos of the Empresarios Live Shows in DC & Chicago:
July 31, 2012
Empresarios live at The Hamilton Washington, DC Friday July 27th, 2012 watch the entire 90 minute performance here: Watch live streaming video from thehamilton at livestream.com July 27th – all photos by Tim Shelby: On Sunday July 29th the Empresarios played at The Celebrate Clark Street Festival in Chicago, Illinois: (read more)
Free MP3 Download from The Chariots!!
July 19, 2012
THE CHARIOTS Washington, DC http://thechariots.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheChariots On Friday July 27th The Chariots will bring their rocksteady grooves and rudeboy ska vibes to The Hamilton in Washington, DC. Owned by Clyde’s Restaurant Group, The Hamilton has quickly earned a reputation as one of the finest venues in town, with top notch sound, lighting and the best service you could… (read more)
Friday July 27th – Empresarios and The Chariots live at The Hamilton DC
July 12, 2012
Friday July 27th, 2012 The Hamilton presents….. DC’s Kings of Tropicaliente meet the Ruling Rudeboys of Ska for a night of dinner and dancing at DC’s hottest new venue. Come early, enjoy the refined ambiance and make it a special night out on the town. EMPRESARIOS latin/dub/boogie http://www.empresariosmusic.com/ http://www.soundcloud.com/empresarios THE CHARIOTS ska/rocksteady/reggae http://thechariots.bandcamp.com/… (read more)
Empresarios “Volume EP” Out Now Worldwide
July 5, 2012
The Empersarios present “The Volume EP” FKX051 Fort Knox Recordings 1. Para Mis Amigos 2. Volume 3. Rompan Fila 4. Estereolismo EMPRESARIOS, Volume EP click here to buy (read more)
Empresarios present “Verano Caliente” DJ Mix:
July 5, 2012
Premiered Worldwide by: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/post/160012-empresarios-verano-caliente-mix-june-2012/ Tracklisting: Empresarios — Space Selecta (Dub Architect Remix) Empresarios — Rom Pan Fila Shabba Ranks — Respect Uptown B.E.P. — FK1000 Althea and Donna — Uptown Top Ranking (Lance Herbstrong Remix) Fania All-Stars — Que Pasa Congo Sanchez — Oleada Calor Shinehead — Know How… (read more)
Brand new Empresarios music video for “Rompan Fila”:
July 5, 2012
The Empresarios present “Rompan Fila” The Music Video: Filmed & Directed by Felix Perez & Tim Shelby Editing Tim Shelby & John Bowen © 2012 Empresarios Musica www.empresariosmusic.com “Rompan Fila” is available on the Volume EP Released July 3rd, 2012 on Fort Knox Recordings Available to buy on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/volume/id534852877?uo=4 (read more)
Empresarios to perform at PEX Summer Festival – June 30th, 2012
June 13, 2012
PEX SUMMER FESTIVAL June 29th – July 2nd, 2012 Camp Ramblewood – Darlington, MD http://www.pexsummerfestival.com/ Fort Knox Recordings is proud to have three of its hottest artists performing live at the 2012 PEX Summer Festival!! If you have never attended the PEX Summer Fest, you must check it out!! 4 days of freedom, expression, music, arts, spiritual growth, nature and fun. The Fort Knox Five… (read more)
Free Download of “Negrita Linda (K. Sabroso Remix)”!!!
June 6, 2012
The Empresarios have opened up their vaults to one of the hottest new producers making waves in the latin funk scene, K. Sabroso from Indianapolis. K. Sabroso got a chance to rework the Empresarios anthem “Negrita Linda” and the result is a fresh new sound sure to make its way onto dancefloors, mixtapes and dj sets worldwide. With a strong background in breakbeats and hip-hop, K. Sabroso’s remix… (read more)
Pool Party w/ the Empresarios DJs – Saturday June 9th in DC!!
May 30, 2012
Saturday June 9th, 2012 Mother Trucker presents……. FORT KNOX RECORDINGS TAKEOVER!!! Pool Party & Food Truck Bonanza featuring dj sets by: FORT KNOX FIVE vs. THUNDERBALL ALL GOOD FUNK ALLIANCE EMPRESARIOS REX RIDDEM JAY CLUE Shenanigans & Entertainment to include: Corn hole! Slip & slide! Misting Tent! Aerial suspension artists! Fire breather and hula hoop artist April Rameé! 11am to 8pm 21 &… (read more)
Fan Exclusive: Free Download of “Space Selector (Dub Architect Remix)”
May 23, 2012
Space Selector was originally released on the Empresarios’ debut album “Sabor Tropical” in 2011. It features spaced out vocals by Zeebo of See-I. As a fan exclusive free download, we are proud to offer you the brand new Dub Architect Remix. This sick dub remix comes from the Dub Architect, who plays guitar and does production for the new DMV based reggae band, the Dub Campaign. Dub Campaign… (read more)
Empresarios vs. Nate Dogg – “Regulate Mis Amigos” (Video & Free Download)
May 15, 2012
The Empresarios are at it again!! This time around you are getting a sneak preview of a new Empresarios track that will be released in June 2012. “Para Mis Amigos” is a brand new Empresarios tune, to be released on the Volume EP (FKX051) next month. John Bowen of the Empresarios & Video Killers has made this sick mash-up video that starts with the instrumental version of “Para Mis Amigos”with… (read more)
Join the Empresarios for a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!!
May 2, 2012
Saturday May 5th, 2012 Don Julio, Red Bull & Corona present AN ALL DAY CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA Party starts at noon and goes ’til closing time! Two live sets by the full EMPRESARIOS band http://www.empresariosmusic.com/ DJ sets by the Empresarios Sound System (including Sammy K, Sonny Cheeba, John Bowen & special guests) http://www.soundcloud.com/empresarios Cinco de Mayo Drink Specials: $3 Corona… (read more)
“Playa Maravillosa Mix” – April 2012 (Free Download)
April 8, 2012
Empresarios presents “Playa Maravillosa Mix (April 2012)” Mixed by Sonny Cheeba Debuted worldwide by Sounds And Colours Magazine: http://www.soundsandcolours.com/playlists/exclusive-empresarios-presents-playa-maravillosa-mix/ Featured by Remezcla as Mix Pick of the Week: http://music.remezcla.com/2012/latin/your-mix-fix-sonny-cheeba-empresarios/ Tracklisting: 1. Bondi Blaster – Salchicho n Primavera… (read more)
The Empresarios Invite you to The Hamilton in DC on April 20th!
April 3, 2012
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Friday April 20th – Empresarios & Alma Tropicalia at The Hamilton DC
March 6, 2012
Friday April 20th, 2012 The Hamilton presents an elegant evening of live performances with…. EMPRESARIOS “Tropicaliente” Washington, DC http://www.empresariosmusic.com/ http://www.soundcloud.com/empresarios http://www.twitter.com/los_empresarios ALMA TROPICALIA “Psychedelic Samba & Brazilian Funk” Washington, DC http://www.facebook.com/AlmaTropicalia http://www.reverbnation.com/almatropicalia… (read more)
Bestia Remixed EP Now Available on iTunes!!
February 29, 2012
The Empresarios present THE BESTIA REMIXED EP Fort Knox Recordings – FKX046 Released Worldwide February 28th, 2012 Now Availble on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bestia-remixed/id501099290 Tracklisting: 1. Cumbia Salvaje (J. Boogie Remix) 2. Bailando (Bobby C Sound TV Remix) 3. Sentimiento (Solo Moderna Remix) 4. Bestia (Stereo 77 Remix) The Bestia Remixed EP is now available worldwide.… (read more)
Empresarios Featured on NPR’s Alt.Latino Show!!
February 29, 2012
On Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 the Empresarios’ tune “Cumbia Salvaje (J Boogie Remix)” was featured on NPR’s Alt.Latino Program. This tune was part of the Bestia Remixed EP (FKX046) Released worldwide on February 28th, 2012. Listen to just the clip with the Empresarios by playing the YouTube video above. Check the original NPR broadcast, including playlist, here: http://www.npr.org/2012/02/22/147198154/cultural-cannibalism-when-artists-fee…… (read more)