08.21.2021
🌴 Baja Beach Fest 2021 Weekend 2 – Friday Recap 🌴
North America’s Premier Latin Music & Reggaeton Festival Returns to Rosarito for Weekend 2, Bringing High-Wattage Stars and Unbeatable Beach Vibes
DJ Fredy Fresco
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Critical Praise:
“Baja Beach Fest (BBF) presented some of reggaeton and Latin trap’s biggest names, cementing the beachside event as a top-tier celebration of música urbana” – Billboard
Featured article: Baja Beach Fest Founders Aaron Ampudia And Chris Den Uijl Discuss Their Reggaeton Festival’s Cross-Border Business – Pollstar
“If you’ve heard anything about Baja Beach Fest — the reggaeton and Latin hip-hop festival coming to Rosarito, Mexico’s historic Papas & Beer this weekend — you know this: It’s a party. Like a big, wild, sprawling, bucket-list rager. And while other festivals seek to widen their reach by bringing in digital artists, broadening the genres they focus on, or adding in a health component, Baja Beach Fest is staying true to its identity.” – UPROXX
Best New Festival in North America – USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice 2019
THE RECAP:
After nearly two years spent inside, Baja Beach Fest has brought Latin Music and Reggaeton back to the shores of the Pacific once again. Still reeling after a dazzling return to form on weekend one, and hopefully a well deserved week of rest, fans and artists alike gathered back at Playas Rosarito for the first night of weekend two. Friday night lived up to the hype with incredible performances from genre giants Ozuna and Karol G. Earlier in the day Puerto Rican heartthrob Lunay had fans swooning with hits from his new album, Dominican stunner El Alfa’s dembow kept the heat high as the sun was setting over the crowd, and rising star Dalex flexed his Reggaeton chops.
Founded by Chris Den Uijl and Aaron Ampudia in 2018, Baja Beach Fest is well on its way to becoming an institution in Rosarito and the music industry at large. The rest of the weekend promises performances from the likes of J Balvin, Anuel AA, Farruko, Sech, Becky G, and many others.
View a full complement of photos and other media from the festival at this Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4lre8v6cje7psbg/AAAwBc-i5Htnr3wCX269b8mOa?dl=0
If you would like access to additional photos or videos, please contact Michelle, Erin, or Kerry for more info.
OZUNA:
The international superstar wows the crowd with some mic malabares during his headlining set
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Ozuna waved the Mexican flag in appreciation of the fans
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Ozuna dropped jaws and raised the bar for headlining sets with an amazing drone light show
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)
KAROL G:
The Colombian reggaeton queen performed hits like “Tusa” and “BICHOTA” to a rapturous reception
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest@quasarmedia)
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@quasarmedia)
LUNAY:
Lunay, aka El Niño, had the crowd swooning with each song performed
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The Puerto Rican rising star strutted his stuff with the backing of a full band
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EL ALFA:
The Dominican Don of Dembow rocks Givenchy & stunts his jewelry collection
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@quasarmedia)
DALEX:
The Philadelphia-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist performs to a euphoric crowd
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)
MORA:
The producer-turned-vocalist proved why he is one of Puerto Rico’s most exciting rising stars during an electrifying set
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@quasarmedia)
SCENES FROM THE FESTIVAL:
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@gettiny)
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@gettiny)
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@gettiny)
THE BACKGROUND:
When Ozuna and Mark B sang “El día está pa’ playa y arena, la vamos a pasar muy bien” in 2016, they very well may have been foreseeing the launch of the Baja Beach Fest two years later. After a remarkable inaugural year, Baja Beach Fest is back for its sophomore year, celebrating the Latin community, beach vibes, and young Latin trap/reggaeton music. The first and only festival of its kind –– Baja Beach Fest Fest is held on the sand of the oceanfront resort of Rosarito, creating an all-encompassing experience of music and coastal feels. It was imagined into existence by two friends, Chris Den Uijl and Aaron Ampudia, and dedicated to the local community who wanted to bring the world’s most streamed artists together for a weekend of music. The 2021 edition of Baja Beach Fest brings an expansion from one two-day weekend to two three-day weekends, and promises performances from headliners Anuel AA, J Balvin, Ozuna, and Karol G.
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