Rafael & Energía Dominicana

For Immediate Release 

RAFAEL ENERGÍA DOMINICANA – ENERGÍA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: EL PLÁTANO MADURO STONEBRIDGE EXTENDED IBIZA MIX INSTRUMENTAL ! RELEASES 14TH JULY 2023 ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS 

Media: “EL PLÁTANO MADURO STONEBRIDGE IBIZA MIX" 
- 8 MONTHS CONSECUTIVE ON THE LATIN HOUSE CHART- Latinos Unidos Record Pool, USA (November 2022-June 2023) 

- “What a fun track! It is a different approach to bachata music. It has the power to change the energy of a party and make everyone dance along and have fun.” - Palco MP3, Brasil 

- “Excelente remix de esta canción, se que va a ser un éxito en discos y fiestas, deberías contar djs, saludos”– Miguel Castillo, LaCaverna.net, México 

Release date: 14th July 2023 
Title: El Plátano Maduro Stonebridge Extended Ibiza Mix Instrumental 
Artist: Rafael Energía Dominicana 
Genre:  Latin-Pop, Dance, House (INSTRUMENTAL) 
Words & Music: Rafael Energía Dominicana (Legal name: Wilsikin Medina), SOCAN) 
Publisher: CYMBA Music Publishing (SOCAN) 
Label: Energía Productions (Independent) 
UPC#: 198025498329 
ISRC Code: ushm82354021 
Track Length: 04:04 
Production: Additional production and remix by StoneBridge for StoneBridge Productions 2022 realstonebridge.com,  StoneBridge Productions, Stockholm, Sweden. (For original bachata version production credits please see the following pages) 

SPOTIFY Pre-Save: https://show.co/YEdcRhu 
Streaming Links: https://shorturl.at/fCHY6 (all live by 14th July 2023) 

*RADIO, DJ, CLUB, PLAY: WAV or MP3 available by request. 
*NOTE: CANADIAN CONTENT:  M (music): A (artist):  L (lyrics). 
Note re lyrics: This new version is an instrumental but there are 2 versions of this song with lyrics. 
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - Montreal, Quebec, Canada 

Presenting EL PLÁTANO MADURO STONEBRIDGE EXTENDED IBIZA MIX INSTRUMENTAL by the renowned GRAMMY-nominated producer and Dj StoneBridge;  an energetic instrumental mix of the bachata “El plátano maduro” by Latin music singer-songwriter  Rafael Energía Dominicana. StoneBridge is known for his unique brand of sexy, groove-ladled beats to crowds around the world. He brings his remix sounds to the bachata for a tropical fiesta in Ibiza Spain well known for its nightlife and electronic dance music club scene. 

EL PLÁTANO MADURO STONEBRIDGE EXTENDED IBIZA MIX INSTRUMENTAL is part of a series of releases that include the bachata “El Plátano Maduro” produced by Rafael Energía Dominicana. and Leandro Mejía in the Dominican Republic and Canada - a song is inspired by Rafael’s childhood in Bani, Dominican Republic and that features humorous double-entendre lyrics. There is the StoneBridge Ibiza dance mix with vocals  “El Plátano Maduro StoneBridge Ibiza Mix" for a new direction and sound for Rafael.  There is also a multi-award-winning animation video clip: 

The video clip of the bachata “El Plátano Maduro”  is directed and produced by Jorge M. Merino from Calabozo, Venezuela. It is a story of love and humour that takes place at various locations in the Dominican Republic including Bani, Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo. It has been honoured at a variety of international film festivals including: 

BEST MUSIC VIDEO 2023: Festival Internacional de Cine de Medellín, Colombia 

SELECTION: Festival Internacional Cinematográfico del Atlántico, Barranquilla-Colombia (FICABC)  2023 

SPECIAL MENTION: United Kingdom Music Video Festival 2023 

NOMINEE: ANIMAZE - Montreal International Animation Film Festival 2022 

SELECTION: LATAM Film Festival Colombia 2022 

SELECTION: Lift-Off Global Network Limited, Pinewood, UK 2022. 

SOME MEDIA QUOTES: 

“EL PLÁTANO MADURO STONEBRIDGE IBIZA MIX" 

- 8 MONTHS CONSECUTIVE ON THE LATIN HOUSE CHART- Latinos Unidos Record Pool, USA (November 2022-June 2023) 

- “What a fun track! It is a different approach to bachata music. It has the power to change the energy of a party and make everyone dance along and have fun.” - Palco MP3, Brasil 

- “Excelente remix de esta canción, sé que va a ser un éxito en discos y fiestas, deberías contar djs, saludos”– Miguel Castillo, LaCaverna.net, México 

- “Adoramos a mussica e vamos mencionar ele em um post em nosso site” - Nation POP, Brasil 

- “Added to all 5 of my playlists”  - International Song, Boom music, International Music, Bardi Bomb, Fire List 

- “The track is well produced with qualitative elements used. It sounds catchy and punchy with a great artistic direction….” - Electro Posé, France 

“EL PLÁTANO MADURO” (BACHATA) 

-"Gracias por compartir su canción conmigo, de verdad me encanto mucho y el video esta brutal. La puse en este playlist” - Sonidos by Radical One, Playlist Curator, USA 

- “Muy buena tu propuesta musical, ritmo latino a todo lo que da, espero recibir más música tuya, para darle seguimiento a tu carrera musical” – Miguel Castillo, LaCaverna.net, México 

BACHATA: 
EL PLÁTANO MADURO (THE RIPE PLANTAIN) 
Release Date : 25 February 2022 
LISTEN: https://bit.ly/3ufU7ob 
Title: El plátano maduro 
Artist: Rafael Energía Dominicana 
Words & Music: Rafael Energía Dominicana (Wilsikin ‘Rafael’ Medina) 
Performance Rights Society: SOCAN 
Genre:  Bachata (Latin-Tropical), Spanish Lyrics 
Label: Independent/Energía Productions 
Publisher: CYMBA Music Publishing (SOCAN) 
UPC#: 198002597014   ISRC Code: usl4r2103046 
Canada Canadian Content:  M (music): A (artist):  L (lyrics) 
Produced by: Rafael Energía Dominicana & Leandro Mejía 
Vocals: Rafael Energía Dominicana 
Guitars and bass: Leandro Mejía 
Percussion: Erickson Zavala 
Saxophone: Junior Mayor 
Coros: Rosa Rosa la soberana de la bachata (Rosa Ramirez)
Mix & Master: Erickson Zavala 
Studios: Leandro Studio, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Studio Loco, Martin Bennett, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Photography: Pedro Kamba 
Single Cover Design: Angel Diseño 

DANCE MIX: 
EL PLÁTANO MADURO STONEBRIDGE IBIZA MIX 

Release date: September 23, 2022 LISTEN: https://bit.ly/3DmIZdx 
Title: El Plátano Maduro Stonebridge Ibiza Mix 
Artist: Rafael Energía Dominicana 
Genre:  Latin-Pop, Dance, House 
Words & Music: Rafael Energía Dominicana (Wilsikin ‘Rafael’ Medina, SOCAN) 
Publisher: CYMBA Music Publishing (SOCAN) 
Label: Independent 
UPC#: 198004427067  
ISRC Code: ushm82280736  
Production: Additional production and remix by StoneBridge for StoneBridge Productions 2022 realstonebridge.com,  StoneBridge Productions, Stockholm, Sweden
Canada Canadian Content:  M (music): A (artist):  L (lyrics) 

VIDEO CLIP:  EL PLÁTANO MADURO (THE RIPE PLANTAIN) 
Title: El Plátano Maduro 
YouTube: https://youtu.be/9Giyn5S9aIk 
Artist & Protagonist: Rafael Energía Dominicana 
Genre: Bachata – Latin -Tropical 
Words & Music: Rafael Energía Dominicana (Wilsikin Medina ‘Rafael’, SOCAN) 
Song Publisher: CYMBA Music Publishing (SOCAN) 
Animated Production Company- Screenplay/Art Director/2D Animation: Jorge Merino Audacy Studios de Merinocreativo: Produced in Calabozo, Guárico, Venezuela, 2022  Drawing of Scenarios: Jesús M. Yanez y María de Merino  Drawing of Accessories: Jeomar Yanez y Samuel Rodríguez Character Drawing: Jorge Merino 2D Animation Assistant: Manuel Rodriguez Background 2D Animation: Kevin A. Ramírez 
Master Rights: Energía Productions, Montréal, Québec, Canada, in collaboration with Vivo Musique Internationale, Montréal, Québec, Canada, 2022 

Video ISRC Code: CBBBB2200001 
Canada Canadian Content:  M (music): A (artist):  L (lyrics) 

Dedicated to my father Patricio Medina ‘Balito’ -Wilsikin ‘Rafael’ Medina 

ABOUT 

StoneBridge is a Swedish artist and producer and Dj. He received international acclaim with the remix of the 1993 hit by Robin S  “Show Me Love” (StoneBridge Mix); as well as with Tatyana Ali featuring Will Smith –“Boy You Knock Me Out” and his remix for Ne-Yo “Closer” (StoneBridge Club Mix) which received a GRAMMY nomination. StoneBridge hosts his own weekly StoneBridge #bpmMix radio show on Sirius XM/BPM broadcasting to millions every Saturday throughout North America where his name has become synonymous with Saturday night dance music around the globe, as well as his weekly syndicated StoneBridge HKJ show. StoneBridge runs his own record label Stoney Boy Music and the sub label, Dirty Harry Records.  In his early days, StoneBridge  created Sweden’s first DJ/Remix company SweMix. He received a BMI Songwriter of the Year award as co-writer of Jason Derulo’s “Don't Wanna Go Home” which uses StoneBridge’s iconic “Show Me Love” bass line. StoneBridge’s debut LP  Can’t Get Enough spawned the singles “Put ‘Em High” and “Take Me Away” with Top 10 UK chart positions. He recorded artist albums: Music Takes Me that features hits like “SOS’, “You Don’t Know” and “Close To Heaven” and the album The Morning After.  StoneBridge mixes include “Sometimes” followed by the single “Running” featuring Michel Young. The release follows tracks such as “Not Alone” featuring DiscoVer, “Right Here Right Now” and the  No 1 Billboard Dance hit “Meet In The Middle” both featuring Haley Joelle. StoneBridge remixed Billboard #1s for Klaas & Londonbeat, IYES & Ryan Riback, Nelly Furtado, P!nk, Ariana Grande and Diana Ross to name but a few. 

Rafael Energía Dominicana (Wilsikin ‘Rafael’ Medina) is a Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based singer, songwriter and producer born in Bani, in the province of Peravia in the Dominican Republic. He performs and composes different genres of Latin-tropical music and is known as a tsunami of energía, a versatile contemporary popular Latin music artist, merenguero and bachatero. Rafael’s debut album Enamorarse en la playa is released on the historic ARC Music Ltd. based in the United Kingdom. With his live orchestra, Rafael & Energía Dominicana has performed at a variety of prestigious festivals and events in Canada including the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and opening shows for Latin music superstars Elvis Crespo and Gente de Zona among more. Pre-global pandemic, Rafael launched his project in the Dominican Republic with live orchestra including performances on the popular television programs De Extremo a extremo, Bebeto TV and Buena Noche. He received the first ever Merengue of the Year award from the Latin Awards Canada for his merengue “Tirando duro” and the Artista del Público (Public Artist) award also from the Latin Awards Canada, and with 23 nominations to date. “Rafael Arias sings engaging, heavyweight and with great variety of riches. Perhaps he can be seen as an answer to Puerto Rico's icon Ricky Martin, but Rafael’s music is for me even more multi-faceted. ****” - Kenneth Hammargren, VF. Värmlands Folkblad, Sweden.  

STONEBRIDGE (Photo credit:  StoneBridge website) https://realstonebridge.com/ 
RAFAEL ENERGÍA DOMINICANA (Photo credit: PhotoGary.ca) https://rafaelenergia.com/ 

EL PLÁTANO MADURO is published by CYMBA Music Publishing an internationally renowned boutique publisher led by industry veteran and pop music visionary Vincent Degiorgio based in Toronto, Canada. https://www.cymbamusic.com/. 

EL PLÁTANO MADURO STONEBRIDGE EXTENDED IBIZA MIX INSTRUMENTAL 
Releases on digital platforms on 14th July 2023. 

SPOTIFY Pre-Save: https://show.co/YEdcRhu 
Streaming Links: https://shorturl.at/fCHY6  (all live by 14th July 2023) 

For more information & bookings please contact: 
Glenda Rush, Vivo Musique Internationale glenda@vivomusique.com  +1 514-591-5406 
 www.vivomusique.com  Montréal, Québec, CANADA                  -30-