Isabella Lovestory: Reggaeton, sexism and loving Kpop

In the past decade, Reggaeton has taken the world by storm, expanding from beyond its origins in Panama and Puerto Rico to become an undeniable global force. Yet, within this massive cultural explosion, few artists are navigating the sound with the distinct, subversive energy of Isabella Lovestory. (Subscribe to our channel:    / residentadvisor   ) Originally from Honduras but shaped by a formative migration to the US and the liminal spaces of the internet, the Montreal-based artist has developed an aesthetic she calls a "plastic fantasy"—a hyper-stylised world of bootleg luxury and cinematic flair. In this Exchange , she talks about her new album, Vanity, which she calls a response to her obsession with the "dark side of beauty standards." She also discusses her place within the wider reggaeton landscape; her efforts to reclaim and feminise a historically male-dominated genre; the financial erasure of women in the scene; and how her experimental approach challenges the self-seriousness of electronic music. ----------------------- Website: https://ra.co Follow us:   / residentadvisor     / resident_advisor     / residentadvisor   ----------------------- 01:00 - World Tour 05:30 - Humour 13:20 - Sexism 24:44 - Rise of reggaeton 27:30 - KPop 33:10 - Honduras