‘Feel the Noise’ - another review

“Breakdancing, cheerleading, marching bands and other youthful pursuits have all become fodder for teen movies, so why shouldn’t reggaetón, a burgeoning Hispanic offshoot of hip-hop, get its due?

The music and the culture it came from are ripe for dramatization. Born in Puerto Rico but popularized in the States, reggaetón falls somewhere between salsa and rap, with an ear-grabbing beat and lyrics that reflect Latino street life. As the film takes pains to note, it’s not merely Spanish-language hip-hop but an authentic, home-grown sound with its own jargon, its own nuances. It’s also becoming a complement, if not a rival, to rap music in mainland cities with large Hispanic populations, like New York and Los Angeles.”

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