Going wild: How Nathy Peluso set a new precedent for Latin pop club remixes
May Cover Story 2025
She’s not really a clubber. Her artistry doesn’t lie in production or mixing capabilities, but in astounding vocal performances and astute stage presence. She’s known for her larger-than-life pop bravado and spitfire salsa takes rather than dancefloor anthems. So, how did Nathy Peluso release one of the hottest remix albums of the last year?
“I wouldn’t describe myself as a clubber at all,” says Nathy Peluso, starting off our interview with an honest — and somewhat jarring — revelation. “I really appreciate the culture and the music, but I listen to music on my own.”
Her confession as a non-clubgoer — possibly a first for a Mixmag cover star — makes more sense when you see her live. A visceral performer who absorbs every second of each song with full corporeal commitment, it’s clear that Peluso wasn’t cut out to be in a crowd. She’s made for the stage.
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Hi, I'm Charis McGowan, a British-Caribbean writer based between London, UK, and Santiago, Chile.
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