08.14.2021

🌴 Baja Beach Fest 2021 – Friday Recap 🌴

North America’s Premier Latin Music & Reggaeton Festival Returns to Rosarito, Bringing High-Wattage Stars and Unbeatable Beach Vibes

Ozuna
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@quasarmedia)

Critical Praise:

Best New Festival in North America – USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice 2019

Featured article: Baja Beach Fest Founders Aaron Ampudia And Chris Den Uijl Discuss Their Reggaeton Festival’s Cross-Border Business – Pollstar

“Only on its second consecutive year, the fest, nestled on the glistening beach of Rosarito, Mexico, has managed to become a player on the global festival scene” – Billboard

THE RECAP:

After nearly two years spent inside, Baja Beach Fest brought the best in Latin Music and Reggaeton to the shores of the Pacific once again. The first night of the long-anticipated 2021 festival brought plenty of star power, capping off with back-to-back performances from genre giants Ozuna and Karol G. Earlier in the day, El Alfa brought dembow heat, rising Puerto Rican star Lunay played songs from his recent El Niño album, and reggaetonero Dalex dipped into his vast catalog of hits.

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 golden-voiced global superstar surveys his kingdom during his headlining set
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@baeth)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@quasarmedia)

KAROL G:

The Colombian reggaeton queen performed hits like “Tusa” and “BICHOTA” to a rapturous reception
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(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)

EL ALFA:

The Dominican Don of Dembow makes the most out of his first-ever trip to Mexico
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)

LUNAY:

The Puerto Rican rising star strutted his stuff with the backing of a full band
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@connortherealgaskey)

DALEX:

The Philadelphia-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist performs under a golden sky
(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@quasarmedia)

MORA:

The producer-turned-vocalist proved why he is one of Puerto Rico’s most exciting rising stars  (Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)

SCENES FROM THE FESTIVAL:

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@baeth)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)

(Credit: Baja Beach Fest/@mirandamcdonald)

 

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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