For the better part of a decade, Rosa Pistola has become the arbiter of Mexican reggaetón and cumbiatón, catapulting the genres into the wider consciousness. This RA film, produced by Rosa herself and Leo Olofsson, offers an intimate look at the Mexico City-based, Colombian-born artist’s career.
Her reggaetón story begins as early as her adolescent years spent in Colombia, before her ascent to prolific producer, La Checkera Rec label owner and globally-touring DJ.
In 35 minutes we delve deeper into the intricacies of the reggaetón scene in Mexico City-spotlighting a sound that is distinctive from its Puerto Rican or Colombian counterparts. Featuring insights from major players in Mexican reggaetón such as Big Metra, Pablito Mix DJ Krizis and Alu Mix, it’s an essential, hyper-localised exploration of the music’s global appeal.
Music in order of appearance:
Rosa Pistol - Toma Que Toma ft. Dj Chekesito & Dj Sueño
Pablito Mix & Kazu - Hasta el Piso
Ghetto Kids & Guaynaa - Tra Tra Tra (Guaynaa Remix) ft. Mad Fuentes
Rosa Pistola & Ely Quintero - Quiero Andar al 420
Dj Krizis ft Dj Yelkrab - Todo el Mundo Chiflando
Big Metra - Destunate
El Demonia - Diabla ft. Dj Krizis & Mcfly Beatz
Rosa Pistola & La Tiguerita - Dime Klk
DJ Bekman - Por De Tra
DJ Bekman - Pam Pam ft. El Cusco
Te Lo Voy a Meter · Mr Chapa
Pablito Mix & City Lights - Contra La Pared
Rosa Pistola - Guayame
Alu Mix, V'nney & Jencko el Shinobi - POP ft. Jae S
Ghetto Kids - Coqueta ft. Brunog
Bony Fly & Rosa Pistola - Lo Que Quiere (ft. Smi Lee, Profeta Yao Yao)
Production:
Producers - Leo Olofsson, Rosa Pistola
Director - Leo Olofsson
Director of Photography - Ryan van Ert
Editor - Ryan van Ert
Finishing Editor - Guy Clarke
Translator - Francisco Ventura
CDMX Guide - DJ Sueño
Tepito Guide - Barrio Bravo
Translator & Fixer - Armando Octavio Marquez Arroyo
Narrative Advisors - Max Pearl, Matt McDermott, Sophie Misrahi
Executive Producer - Sophie Misrahi
Extra Footage:
Perreo Pesado
Rosa Pistola ft El Habano La Línea del Sexxx
El Habano - 24 7
Bellakath ft. Dj Yaso - R9 Aleteo
Jencko El Shinobi & Alu Mix - Reggaetón Cumbiatón Perreo ft. Chane & FVBIIAN
Ghetto Kids
Raymond Alvarez
El Habano ft Rosa Pistola - La Kuka Bar
Insignia
Steve Navarro
Big Metra
StratusDanceClub
Breakin 'n' Enterin' - West Coast Hip Hop Documentary
Manuel Rios
Pablito Mix
DJ Mega
Alu Mix & Divergentes Inc - Muévete
Alu Mix - Friki Fri (Lean) Perreo 2K17
Alu Mix, V'nney & Jencko el Shinobi - POP (feat. Jae S) (owned by Warner music)
Electric Daisy Carnival