DALE MIXX 2024

BY DANIELA MIRELES

Dale Mixx is a music festival in Monterrey that focuses only on reggaeton music, a genre that is extremely important to the country and the continent of Latin America. Taking place in Fundidora Park, where most music festivals take place in the northern city in Mexico, the park was filled with joy and funk beats that surrounded every corner of this venue.

During the festival press conference, Isa TKM stated that she aspires to be the “Chappell Roan of Mexican EDM.” As she graced the stage with her magnetic energy, a special connection with her fans was felt, and everyone in the crowd fell in love with the singer after her set. The evening began with her EDM performance, full of dancing and fun energy that felt refreshing to see.

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Later in the evening, Yng Lucas performed on the AXE stage, he was full of energy and so were the fans, he performed his hit collaboration with Peso Pluma, “La Bebe” and everyone in the crowd screamed along to the lyrics, he showed his incredible passion on stage, after this incredible performance, argentinian pop singer, Emilia Mernes graced the stage with her incredible and showstopping energy, performing some of her hit songs such as “La Playlist” she showed off her out of this world dancing skills and the love she has for the country. Revealing it was her first time in this part of the country, she kept saying how grateful she was to be a part of such a big festival.  

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As the sun was setting, Piso 21 turned the main stage, “Dos Equis” , into a party full of hits that everyone in the crowd enjoyed. The popular Colombian band showed off their incredible abilities to put on a show where everyone can feel connected to them. The band showed appreciation for the country saying how Monterrey was the first place where they realised how successful they actually were.

As Piso 21 exited the stage, the incredible Becky G took their place in the main stage. With her contagious enthusiasm, she performed her  hits as well as versions of some of Selena Quintanilla's most well-known songs, including "Como La Flor" and "Baila Esta Cumbia." Becky G understood just how to make the crowd hyped up for the rest of the night. After more than twelve hours of waiting for her performance, a  lucky fan got Becky G’s attention by asking if he could take a tequila shot with her, the singer later invited him on stage and granted him his wish. The crowd cheered as they took a shot together. As she passionately conveyed how loved she was feeling at the time, the singer did anticipate the audience's affection.

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Headliner of the evening, Rauw Alejandro started,, his set with his hit songs such as "Tiroteo", "Cúrame", "Desenfocao". The crowd was excited as everyone looked forward to his performance. The Puerto Rican artist surprised the audience when he got off stage to perform “Diluvio” and once there he took the opportunity to hand out some autographs. As he ended his set, he teased that he will be coming back to Monterrey for his 2025 tour, which made the crowd shocked and excited as he left the stage.

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