Reggaeton/Perreo/Latin Club Rap -Queer/Antisfascist/Transfeminist-
Chocolate Remix is the solo reggaeton and latin rap project of North Argentinian MC and producer Romina Bernardo, a.k.a. Choco. It emerged with the intention of reclaiming a genre historically associated with sexism, presenting it through a queer-transfeminist lens. The project takes advantage of the strong sexual content inherent in reggaeton and reinterprets it by addressing taboo topics such as women's and diverse people's pleasure, exploring other perspectives on sexuality, and also denouncing issues that women and the LGBTTIQ+ community frequently face, such as discrimination, censorship, violence, and lack of visibility.
With eloquent and sharp lyrics, using satire and humor, the rapper dives into different styles of reggaeton —from classic and old school to mixes with cumbia, funk carioca, dembow, guaracha, reggae, electronic music, and other genres— to convey a message of strong political and social content. The result is music that gets you dancing and thinking.
Chocolate Remix has established herself as a referent of the genre in Latin American and Europe, thanks to her albums “Sátira” and “Pajuerana” and the latest “MINGA”. Also the music videos such as “Como me gusta a mí”, “Ni una menos”, “¿Quién sos?”, “Zoom” and her single “Te dije que no” as well as various collaborations with local and international artists. She has worked on projects like “Bip Bip”, produced alongside the renowned percussion group La Bomba de Tiempo, “Belicosa” created with the Marseille-based producer duo Baja Frequencia, released through the renowned French independent music label Chinese Man Records, and “Vente Cariña“, a collaborative EP with Mexican rapper Niña Dioz, produced in Los Angeles (US) by the multi-Grammy Ulises Lozano “El Licenciado.”.
Chocolate Remix recently concluded her ninth European tour, during which they performed over 30 concerts in different countries. She is currently working on her fourth studio album, set to be released at the end of 2025, while preparing other releases for the first half of next year and her 2025 European tour, which will begin next May.
Chocolate Remix has performed on various stages around the world, including Argentina, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Spain, United States, France, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, United Kingdom, Sweden, and Switzerland.
It has showcased at Womex (Porto edition, Portugal 2021), Reeperbahn Festival (Germany, 2022), and Bafim (Buenos Aires, 2023).
Indiehoy: Chocolate Remix: "¡La fiesta es nuestra y Minga que nos la van a arrebatar!" (read article)
The Guardian (UK) "Chocolate Remix: the lesbian reggaeton artist taking on the supermachos" (read article)
Remezcla: Chocolate Remix Eviscerates Oppressive Morality on "Pajuerana" EP (read article)
Shangay.com: “Chocolate Remix: 'Que una mujer lesbiana cante reguetón ya es un hecho político en sí mismo'" (read article)
BBC: "Chocolate Remix, la argentina que reta a los 'reggaetoneros machos' con su sexual 'reggaeton lésbico'" (read article)
Billboard: Chocolate Remix presenta “Pajuerana", su segundo álbum (read article)
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APPEARANCES IN SERIES, MOVIES, AND DOCUMENTARIES - Netflix, Prime Video, Canal Encuentro, and more
Contra las cuerdas (Netflix - Mexico - 2023): Her song “Belicosa,” produced by the French duo Baja Frequencia, is part of the soundtrack.
The End of Love (Prime Video - Argentina - 2022): Starring Lali Espósito and based on the book by Tamara Tenenbaum. Her song “Cómo me gusta a mi” is part of the soundtrack.
The Most Beautiful Flower (Netflix - Colombia - 2022): Her song “Ni una menos” is part of the soundtrack.
Rebelde (Netflix - Mexico - 2022): Her song “Belicosa,” produced by the French duo Baja Frequencia, is part of the soundtrack of this series created by Cris Morena.
Vamos a la playa (Germany/Cuba - 2022): Her music is part of the soundtrack of this German-Cuban production.
Valeria (Netflix - Spain - 2021): Her song “Ni Una Menos” is part of the soundtrack of the second season.
A Girl's Band (Documentary - Argentina - 2019): The singer and producer is part of this documentary about women in music in Buenos Aires, directed by Marilina Gimenez, and available on Prime Video.
El grito de la marea (Canal Encuentro - Argentina - 2020): Her song "Ni Una Menos" is part of the soundtrack of this documentary about the history of the National Women's Meeting, now called the Plurinational Meeting of Women, Lesbians, Trans, Travestis, Intersex, Bisexuals, and Non-Binaries.
Toolbox (UNITV - Argentina - 2018): A pedagogical and humorous guide broadcasted on the channel of the National University of General Sarmiento.
ROMINA BERNARDO A.K.A. CHOCO
(Rapper, songwriter, composer and producer)
The singer from Tucumán was selected by the BBC as one of the 100 most influential women in the world in their annual 2017 chart, summarizes: " Reggaeton is known for its sexually charged lyrics. As a queer person, I see this as an opportunity to address the topic in a more authentic and realistic way, reflecting my own experiences and those of my community. My purpose is to use this music genre as a tool to explore issues of sexuality and offer a personal and honest perspective on the subject, providing new viewpoints and challenging the sexist portrayals that have been present in the genre since its inception. Naturally, I also sing about other subjects and social issues that deeply resonate with me. I consider it is important to listen different voices and discourses within the urban genre, and I hope that my music enables new debates and perspectives."
Choco is not only a singer, composer, and performer, but also a versatile producer, crafting beats and overseeing every stage of production. This flexibility allows her to work both independently and collaboratively, having partnered with a range of renowned producers. Her past collaborations include DT. Bilardo, pioneer of Cumbia 420; multi-Grammy winner Ulises Lozano aka El Licenciado (USA); the Baja Frequencia duo from Chinese Man Records; and the percussion group La Bomba de Tiempo.
