Chocolate Remix
A 90s Satire in Argentina
"Pizza con Champagne"
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ABOUT PIZZA CON CHAMPAGNE
Chocolate Remix presents their new music video "Pizza con champagne", a sharp satire of the 90s in Argentina. With an old-school reggaeton style, filled with samples reminiscent of the genre’s early days, the song and video explore the illusions and frivolities of an era marked by the adoption of neoliberal policies.
Through ironic and biting criticism, the artist deconstructs the illusion that policies benefiting the powerful will bring prosperity to all citizens, and challenges the idea that an unregulated system will lead to individual success through merit and general prosperity.
In this song, Chocolate Remix draws a parallel between two historical phenomena: the rise of neoliberalism in Argentina during the 90s, which culminated in the devastating 2001 economic crisis and social upheaval, and the emergence of the reggaeton movement in Puerto Rico during the same decade, which exploded in the early 2000s, but this time in a worldwide surge of popularity. The song not only revives the sounds and aesthetics of the time, but also critically examines the consequences of policies that promised prosperity but ultimately exacerbated inequality.
The music video, directed by Gonzalo Mitcoff, is full of visual references to the iconic events and symbols of 90s Argentina. Through historical footage and recreated scenes, the video recalls both the rise and fall of an era characterized by the promise of easy wealth and the reality of an imminent collapse.
Chocolate Remix continues their tradition of using music as a tool for social critique. On this occasion, "Pizza con champagne" serves as a reminder of the dangers of an economic policy that, despite being presented as innovative, has already proven its failure in the past. With a mix of humor and insight, the song invites reflection on the lessons history has taught us.
"Pizza con champagne" is part of their latest album "MINGA", released in May. Currently, the artist is on tour in Europe until the end of September, presenting the album, and in October, they will perform a special show in Buenos Aires and other provinces in Argentina.
Track credits
Lyrics, music, beatmaking, performance, and music production: Chocolate Remix
Recorded at Estudio Plutón
Mixed by Lucas Romano
Mastered by Daniel Ovie
Video Credits
Direction: Gonzalo Mitcoff
Concept: Chocolate Remix, Mora Destroya, G. Mitcoff
Production: Male Schneideer
Director of Photography: Chamitoz
Art Direction: Florencia Morales
Styling and Wardrobe: InsideBambi
Camera: G. Mitcoff
Gaffer: Rafael Cortissozv
Editing and Color Grading: Chamitoz
Make-up: Lu Rozen
Hairstyling: Layla Manos de Tijerav
Graphic Design: Estudio Plutón
Still Photography: Flexi
Cast: Chocolate Remix, Elektra Insogna, Pablo Hernán, Momo Fenoglio, Electrochongo
Filmed at Biei Producciones
ABOUT CHOCOLATE REMIX
(Rapper, songwriter, composer, and producer)
Photo credits: 7Flexi
Chocolate Remix is the solo project of reggaeton and Latin rap artist and producer from Tucumán, Romina Bernardo, known as Choco. With insightful lyrics, the artist challenges stereotypes by addressing themes such as sexuality, gender, and various social, political, and cultural issues from a queer-transfeminist perspective. Her eloquent and direct style blends with satire, humor, and a vehement and festive expression. She is versatile over reggaeton and fuses a variety of musical styles, including dembow, funk carioca, RKT, and latin house, among others, to convey a critical and reflective message that invites both dancing and thinking. She was chosen by the BBC as one of the 100 most influential women in the world just months after releasing her debut album. Chocolate Remix has released three studio albums: “Sátira,” “Pajuerana,” and the latest “MINGA,” along with numerous singles and collaborative works with other artists, such as the single “Bip Bip” with La Bomba de Tiempo, the EP “Vente Cariña” with Mexican rapper Niña Dioz, and the live performance “Paraepa” with electronic music producer Audia Valdez.
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AUDIO AND VIDEO PLATFORMS / SOCIAL MEDIA
CONCERTS
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Chocolate Remix is currently on tour in Europe until the end of September, presenting her latest album MINGA. In October, she will present the album in Buenos Aires and various cities across Argentina.
See upcoming dates
Throughout her career, the artist has performed on various stages in Argentina, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Spain, the United States, France, England, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, and Switzerland, including at events such as Fusion Festival, Womex, Sonorama Ribera, Off the Radar, Wützrock, Festival Boreal, Festival de la Cité, Shambala, Festival Boreal, Revenidas, Closing of the Buenos Aires Pride March and other cities in Argentina, Closing of the National Women's Meeting of Argentina, CCK, Reeperbahn Festival, Tecnópolis, Matadero Madrid, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Astra Berlin, and S036.
➤ Algunos de los próximos conciertos ya se encuentran anunciados aquí.
PRESS COVERAGE
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The Guardian (UK): "Chocolate Remix: the lesbian reggaeton artist taking on the supermachos" (read article)
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Remezcla (US): Chocolate Remix Eviscerates Oppressive Morality on "Pajuerana" EP (read article)
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Filo News (Argentina): Perreo y revolución: Chocolate Remix, la "pajuerana" que invita a bailar reggaeton queer (see article)
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Billboard: Chocolate Remix presenta “Pajuerana", su segundo álbum (see article)
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Página/12 (Argentina): "El reggaetón caliente y franelero de Chocolate Remix" (see article)
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BBC: "Chocolate Remix, la argentina que reta a los 'reggaetoneros machos' con su sexual 'reggaeton lésbico'" (see article)
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El Mundo (Spain): "La madre del reggaetón lésbico aterriza en Madrid" (see article)
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Shangay.com (Spain): “Chocolate Remix: 'Que una mujer lesbiana cante reguetón ya es un hecho político en sí mismo'" (see article)
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APPEARANCES IN SERIES, DOCUMENTARIES, AND FILMS - Netflix, Prime Video, Canal Encuentro, among others.
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Contra las cuerdas (Netflix - México - 2023): Her song “Belicosa”, produced by the French duo Baja Frequencia, is part of the soundtrack.
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El fin del amor (Prime Video - Argentina - 2022): Starring Lali Espósito and based on the book by Tamara Tenenbaum, her song “Cómo me gusta a mi” is featured in the soundtrack.
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La flor más bella (Netflix - Colombia - 2022): Her song “Ni una menos” is part of the soundtrack.
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Rebelde (Netflix - México - 2022): Her song “Belicosa”, produced by the French duo Baja Frequencia, is part of the soundtrack of this series created by Cris Morena.
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Valeria (Netflix - España - 2021): Her song “Ni Una Menos” is included in the soundtrack of the second season.
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Una banda de chicas (Documental - 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.
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El grito de la marea (Canal Encuentro - Argentina - 2020): Her song “Ni Una Menos” is featured in the soundtrack of this documentary about the history of the National Women's Meeting, now known as the Plurinational Meeting of Women, Lesbians, Trans, Travestis, Intersex, Bisexual, and Non-Binary Individuals.
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Caja de Herramientas (UNITV - Argentina - 2018): Pedagogical and humorous guide broadcast on the channel of the National University of General Sarmiento.
From the Chocolate Remix press team, we thank you for spreading the word and we are available to provide additional material in case it is requested at chocolateremixprensa@gmail.com