Jenzia Burgos | Writer & Critic

Jenzia Burgos | Writer & Critic https://jenzia.com Jenzia Burgos | Writer & Critic Sun, 29 Sep 2019 01:48:29 +0000 https://jenzia.com en Home. https://jenzia.com/Home Sat, 28 Sep 2019 23:30:40 +0000 Jenzia Burgos | Writer & Critic https://jenzia.com/Home Jenzia is a writer, critic & editor. Currently freelancing. Formerly at StyleCaster and Remezcla. Always on Twitter and Instagram. About. https://jenzia.com/About Sat, 28 Sep 2019 23:30:41 +0000 Jenzia Burgos | Writer & Critic https://jenzia.com/About <img width="800" height="800" width_o="800" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/22582d108a844a8ac0db1cfc8984fcd983a71a2a42f02df0e6a6fdfd44e99247/Headshot---Designed.png" data-mid="58986666" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/22582d108a844a8ac0db1cfc8984fcd983a71a2a42f02df0e6a6fdfd44e99247/Headshot---Designed.png" /> THAT’S ME.NICE TO MEET YOU! I’m Jenzia Burgos — Bronx Boricua mami, defender of the serial comma, and probably your best bet at naming lesser-known lizard species. I’m also a writer, editor, poet, curator, and consumer of all things pop culture. As far as all things go, I don’t really believe in sticking to one beat. That means you can find me covering Cardi B’s latest Twitter sermons, archiving for the Black Music History Library, poring over a new album release, or even penning mythic poetry on Italian volcanoes on any given day.I got my taste for telling diverse stories at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where I graduated with a self-designed major in Arts Journalism & Cultural Criticism. Since then, I’ve continued highlighting often unsung narratives in my roles at Remezcla and StyleCaster, where I previously served as the site’s Entertainment Editor. As a rule of thumb, I don’t skip out on inclusive and insightful coverage for clicks; instead, I deliver both for publications. That’s because I know my way around SEO and always keep a pulse on viral topics, all while creating space for important conversations on race, gender, class, and more — examples of which you’ll find below.                                                                <img width="800" height="800" width_o="800" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/600650d4bf0cb8ddd84d23264a349f37db3c3a8c381ef1d998078036344ad7f1/Work-Image---Example.png" data-mid="59021344" border="0" data-scale="25" data-no-zoom data-rotation="25" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/600650d4bf0cb8ddd84d23264a349f37db3c3a8c381ef1d998078036344ad7f1/Work-Image---Example.png" />         Work. https://jenzia.com/Work Sat, 28 Sep 2019 23:30:41 +0000 Jenzia Burgos | Writer & Critic https://jenzia.com/Work SOME PAST WORK. Click thumbnails for more. <img width="800" height="800" width_o="800" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/48a0962cd96dce8bde2ef51b7968417fcc3d32d9414f121e33ad8cea2d45b717/Untitled-design.png" data-mid="57775443" border="0" data-scale="83" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/48a0962cd96dce8bde2ef51b7968417fcc3d32d9414f121e33ad8cea2d45b717/Untitled-design.png" /> Love & Theft in Latin Music When does creative cross-pollination become appropriation? TIDAL, Sept. 2022. Tokischa & the Transgressive Art of Dominican DembowLongform feature investigating the visual aesthetics of Dominicandembow artist, Tokischa. SEEN, Summer 2022. Kali Uchis - Sin Miedo Review of the pop star’s Spanish-language album.Pitchfork, Nov. 2020. Latin Music’s ‘Urbano’ ReckoningIs it time to retire the term?TIDAL, Oct. 2020. <img width="800" height="800" width_o="800" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4fb1ff5d7a5acb3bc85ec3688c2ae2178f928af3335484cf8d577af74b37a412/Untitled-design-1.png" data-mid="57775448" border="0" data-scale="83" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/4fb1ff5d7a5acb3bc85ec3688c2ae2178f928af3335484cf8d577af74b37a412/Untitled-design-1.png" /> Don Omar Is Ready for the Best Chapter of His Career YetInterview with reggaeton legend Don Omar, published in print and online. Rolling Stone, Feb. 2023. How iLe Made Herself Whole in a Broken World Interview with the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter about her recent album, Nacarile.Rolling Stone, Nov. 2022. Betty Who Is Coming Back to Music—And Herself Profile of the Australian-born singer for the Pride 2022 Digital Issue.StyleCaster, June 2022. Aly & AJ Need No Reintroduction Cover story for the Festival 2022 Digital Issue, starring the former Disney darlings.StyleCaster, May 2022. <img width="800" height="800" width_o="800" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5714199e668623339d588baaa92cd32cebe0be33807822d49be825c1c76679c3/Untitled-design-2.png" data-mid="57775449" border="0" data-scale="83" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/5714199e668623339d588baaa92cd32cebe0be33807822d49be825c1c76679c3/Untitled-design-2.png" /> Megan Thee Stallion Celebrated Her Grammy Wins With Her New BF—Here’s What to Know About HimSEO-driven newspiece following the couple’s award-show debut.StyleCaster, March 2021. These Were Meghan Markle’s Last Words as a Royal Before Her Exit With Prince Harry Timely coverage nearing the first anniversary of the Sussexes’ royal exit.StyleCaster, March 2021. Cardi B Makes History as the First Female Rapper on Vogue’s US CoverNews story on rapper Cardi B’slatest accomplishment. Remezcla, Dec. 2019. <img width="800" height="800" width_o="800" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e9164ac917f036a2deef0e6075fc28dc08e82b23d4dbe8a87a1559fb61441466/Untitled-design-3.png" data-mid="57775456" border="0" data-scale="83" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/e9164ac917f036a2deef0e6075fc28dc08e82b23d4dbe8a87a1559fb61441466/Untitled-design-3.png" />Who Gets to Say Goodbye to All That?Essay on white flight amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Gallatin Today, Sept. 2020.Petra’s Promise Researched poetry chapbook on volcanoes & mythology.Confluence, Oct. 2019.Puerto Plata Ponderings Personal essay about visiting my father’s homeland of the Dominican Republic. Mosaic, Sept. 2019. Rosa Por tu Culo Memoir essay on disability, luck, and my mother. The Rational Creature,  April 2018. Contact. https://jenzia.com/Contact Sun, 29 Sep 2019 01:48:29 +0000 Jenzia Burgos | Writer & Critic https://jenzia.com/Contact LET’S WORK TOGETHER. Find my resume here. If you’re looking for someone to write or edit a piece for your publication, conduct     an interview, curate a playlist, or speak on your podcast or panel—I’m your girl.    Drop me a line <img width="880" height="592" width_o="880" height_o="592" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4e1a3a74dafe9d36f07b488213cc03bda498380d38c736c25d18dda874d98f61/Copy-of-Drop-me-a-line-at-jenzianyu.edu.png" data-mid="58983952" border="0" data-scale="10" data-no-zoom data-rotation="-15" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/880/i/4e1a3a74dafe9d36f07b488213cc03bda498380d38c736c25d18dda874d98f61/Copy-of-Drop-me-a-line-at-jenzianyu.edu.png" /> work@jenzia.com <img width="880" height="161" width_o="880" height_o="161" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a222e2387824368b77d56b474bff19ee63086f63a9b13de87609927ae7e49cb0/Untitled-design.png" data-mid="58987282" border="0" data-scale="35" data-no-zoom data-rotation="5" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/880/i/a222e2387824368b77d56b474bff19ee63086f63a9b13de87609927ae7e49cb0/Untitled-design.png" /> Oh, and past speaking engagements include.. Speaking. https://jenzia.com/Speaking Sun, 29 Sep 2019 01:05:52 +0000 Jenzia Burgos | Writer & Critic https://jenzia.com/Speaking Participating in music history panels;  Producing and voicing an audio tour;Delivering a college commencement address; and presenting... ‘Breaking Bombshells’a 15-minute talk on Latina popular artists in the American commercial music industry. Presented at New York University in April 2019.   Available on YouTube.