III Points Music Festival Performers Celebrate Their Latinx Heritage
III Points took over Mana Wynwood in Miami once again this month, now in its 11th edition of the annual music festival. For more than a decade, the fest has brought together art, music and technology for a creative playground that runs over two days until 4 AM across 11 total stages. Among its performers, which included everyone from PAPER cover stars Yung Lean and Bladee to Justice, was an emphasis on Latinx talent: names like Arca, Bad Gyal, Mochakk and more. We talked to three standouts — Danny Daze, Isabella Lovestory and Bodine — to reflect on their Latinx heritage and representation today in the music industry.
Danny Daze
On Latinx representation in the music industry:
It’s great to see more Latin representation, but I’d like to see it go even deeper than just booking artists. It’s about nurturing local talent and supporting the underground scenes all over the world that don’t always get the exposure they deserve.
On their Latinx heritage inspiring new music:
It’s in my DNA. Growing up in Miami, surrounded by Cuban culture, you hear everything from salsa to bass music. That fusion of sounds is what shapes me. My music doesn’t always have an obvious Latin flavor, but rhythm, percussion and tension are deeply ingrained in my production process.
On their favorite Latinx artists today:
There’s a wave of producers coming out of places like Mexico, Colombia and Argentina doing some really forward thinking stuff. People like Verraco, who’s pushing the boundaries of experimental electronic music in Medellín. Artist like Mauricio, The Invisible, Pablo Arrangioz, Coffintexts or Nicholas G. Padilla are creating their own hybrid sound influenced by both their roots and their surroundings. It pushes me to think outside the box, as well.
Follow Danny Daze on Instagram (@dannydaze)
Isabella Lovestory
On Latinx representation in the music industry:
I’d love to see more and more authentic artists that care more about the music than the marketing.
On their Latinx heritage inspiring new music:
It is simply in my diva DNA. I grew up listening to Honduran radio and writing down the lyrics of the songs in my notebook.
On their favorite Latinx artists today:
I love Stiffy, In Heaven Everything Is Fine and Kamixlo.
Follow Isabella Lovestory on Instagram (@isabellalovestory)
Bodine
On Latinx representation in the music industry:
I feel honored to be representing mi gente Latina. Reggaeton is shaking the world. I think the change is already here. The demand is high and people are connecting on such high level globally. It will only get bigger from here.
On their Latinx heritage inspiring new music:
My Latinx heritage is the one of the big reasons I’m in music and feel inspired to create. Growing up listening to salsa, merengue, boleros, bachata and reggaeton all contributed to that.
On their favorite Latinx artists today:
Honestly, I feel we need more Latinx women breaking through on this side. I would like more female collaborations and community where we support each other. We are all unique and different.
Follow Bodine on Instagram (@bodine.x)
Photography: The Cobrasnake
III Points took over Mana Wynwood in Miami once again this month, now in its 11th edition of the annual music festival. For more than a decade, the fest has brought together art, music and technology for a creative playground that runs over two days until 4 AM across 11 total stages. Among its performers,…