Gretch’N is a dynamic artist of great talent whose roots lie deep in her Cuban heritage, drawing from the influences of Miami and now her new home in Toronto. Born in Cuba, she first was a supporting dancer and had the experience of taking part in various Latin television shows. She danced in music videos for some of the most famous Latin pop stars, such as Alejandro Sanz, Jesse & Joy, and Marc Anthony. She now has over 1.4k streams on Spotify.
Her latest single “Moet” shows Gretch’N doing more than just showcasing her moves, but also her vocals. The song is produced by KBMP and features Colombian-Canadian artist $erna. Together, they take listeners deep into the Latin vibes of reggaeton—a genre well-suited to her dance. The true centerpiece is the dembow rhythm—a bobbing pattern of accents. The infectious energy of that rhythm is caught easily with the scarce minimum of instrumentation in “Moet.” Crisp hi-hats click away endlessly over an almost staggering beat. Her silky voice floats over the top of the beat, with Latin inflections bringing added flair to the authentic-sounding lyrics about passion.
“Moet” is characterized by a straight rhythm that, on first listen, means it is a piece anyone can dance to. The percussion accents are quite graceful, just hitting right, to get you moving. Traditional Latin instruments add flare to keep the power over the beat. It’s all summery nights in their vibe.
Gretch’N’s dancing background has no doubt served her songwriting and her performance. The vocal delivery moves with the rhythm, keeping you engaged throughout the whole song. The song asks to be experienced by moving your body just as much as by listening to it. In addition, it gives itself perfectly to staple Latin dances like the salsa, bachata, or merengue.
As a fan of Latin music and dance, it immediately connected me with Gretch’N. She is very versatile both in dancing and singing. “Moet” went straight into my playlist because I couldn’t stop playing her voice on that drum and bass beat, which got me in a summer state of mind. I’ll be looking for more from $erna after enjoying his verse here. This is the type of song to push the repeat button all summer. With “Moet,” Gretch’N positions herself as the crème de la crème, joining the ranks of top Latin artists to date: a true dynamo unafraid to mix her Cuban roots with what the excitement of urban North America brings, in doing so creating music that holds natural appeal to both Latinos and main streamers. All of this dovetails somewhere between that incredible artistry and the stunning production of KBMP into what could be the perfect summer anthem most of us are waiting for. Be sure to stream “Moet” online and add it to your playlists now to enhance all your upcoming warm evenings.