Ten Badass Women Dominating Denver's Music Scene
The vocalist for Denver Latin alternative pop hip-hop group 2MX2, Lolita is a Denver-born-and-raised bilingual artist who blends elements of pop and hip-hop to create addictively groovy tunes. An active advocate for the arts, Lolita breaks down the barrier between English- and Spanish- language music by producing songs that seamlessly switch between the two. Her newest single, "Chi-Chi Suelta," is a sassy, bass-heavy Latin urban track that perfectly encapsulates the gritty sound and infectious energy of club music.
Lolita Fights Fascism With Joyful Pop in "Toda Mi Gente"
Look away from the White House and you’ll find a pop-cultural renaissance happening in the United States. Cultures are mixing joyfully, imaginations know no borders and social justice is a priority. It starts at the top, where today’s biggest artists are quick to soapbox about progressive politics; for performers like Lady Gaga and Jay-Z, doing so has even become integral to their brands. At the same time, the wall between English- and Spanish-language music has been crumbling. See the Billboard charts since the 2016 election: J. Balvin, Bad Bunny, Cardi B and even Justin Bieber all made hit songs written in Spanish or Spanglish. The renaissance has even inspired a new generation of ambitious pop musicians here in Denver, including Lolita Castañeda, a little-known bilingual artist who performs as Lolita and has collaborated with the pop hip-hop group 2MX2.
BEST ANTI-FASCIST ANTHEM "Toda Mi Gente," by Lolita Castañeda
With bands like Allout Helter and Cheap Perfume fighting bigots of all stripes through their lyrics, it would be easy to think Colorado's anti-fascist music scene is synonymous with punk. But this year, a new voice joined the ranks decrying hatred and violence...
