Las Fieras Represent Women In a Male-Dominated Realm  

In the rough reality of Reggaeton music, male artists — such as Daddy Yankee and Tego Calderon — have controlled the gender of the music with unquestionable authority. A message of male dominance oozes from Reggaeton lyrics that are often sexually explicit and degrading to women. Yet, in this sexually charged, male-dominated realm, a new voice is rising above the men that is sending a different message to the fans.

Pioneering Women
    A fresh duo named Las Fieras is raging onto the emerging Reggaeton scene and breaking new ground. But being females is not the only factor that makes Las Fieras unique. La Cangri, the rapper, and Angelique, the vocalist, are revamping Reggaeton’s image of women and sending a new message that stands up for the ladies in the industry. 
    “This is a male-dominated genre, so we write lyrics that make the girls feel more appreciated,” 26 year-old Angelique says. “We want to relate to the females who hear our music and still please the men.”
    With lyrics that take the men of Reggaeton to task and assert a heavy dose of girl power, Las Fieras consider themselves under pressure to master every aspect of the game, which includes stage performance.

Fiery Presence
    These Atlantic City senoritas consider themselves “the female beast of Reggaeton,” 17-year-old La Cangri says. Fitting words to describe the dynamic duo who ignite the stage with fierce energy and unbridled fearlessness. The moment Las Fieras step on stage, a tangible energy fills the atmosphere and moves the crowd to dance. 
    “All of our songs are fast-paced and danceable,” La Cangri says. “So, when we are on stage, it’s all about hyping the crowd and getting the message out.”
“We want to give it our all,” Angelique says. “La Cangri is crazy on stage. She’s so alive. It’s like she becomes a different person.”

Intoxicating Beats
    But energy is not the only ingredient in the formula for success.  To truly make an impact in the Reggaeton scene, the lyrics, vocals and rhythms must come together to harmonize around an electronic Dew Bow beat. 
    Las Fieras’ label, Big Break Records, paired the duo with producer A-Nak to lay down the beats for La Cangri’s prodigious rhythms and Angelique’s divine vocals.  Together, they produced the hit single “Baila,” which is tearing up the Reggaeton charts. In mainstream America, Spanish songs often fall under the radar due to the language barrier, but “Baila” is so infectious that people outside of the Reggaeton world are becoming fans of Las Fieras.
    “Everybody’s hooked on it,” Angelique says. “People from all ages, races and backgrounds of music come up to us and say ‘We don’t know Spanish, but we love the sound of your music.’”

A New Era
    After working only one year together, La Cangri and Angelique have created a sound, style and message that is singular among Reggaeton artists. With each new performance, Las Fieras is changing the image of Reggaeton music and shedding new light on the power and value of women.
    “Most people think that Reggaeton will always be a male-dominated genre, so we have to prove that the ladies are good and even better at times,” La Cangri says. “We are the queens of the game and a new voice for the youth.”