1. Eslabón EP - Santa Muerte
Bandcamp Link: https://santa-muerte-houston.bandcamp.com/album/eslab-n-ep
Panch Briones, known as 'Santa Muerte,' debuts his EP on Hyperdub. Born in Mexico and raised in the Sierra, he now resides in Houston, Texas. His melodic dance music draws from Mexican mythology and religion, blended with the bass-heavy hip-hop of the city. This EP, with its emotional synths, recalls an earlier period of classic Hyperdub releases.
2. Venganza / Llorona (Featuring Ines Salazar) - DE LA MUERTE
Bandcamp Link: https://revalverecords.bandcamp.com/album/venganza-llorona-featuring-ines-salazar
"Venganza" delivers a fresh, aggressive take on modern heavy metal, inspired by Mexico's "Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte" cult. The album includes a cover of "Canciòn del Mariachi" (originally by Los Lobos and Antonio Banderas). Available in both digital and physical formats.
3. Necropsycho - Santa Muerte
Bandcamp Link: https://popol-vuh.bandcamp.com/album/necropsycho-santa-muerte
Necropsycho's "Santa Muerte" EP, released by Popol-Vuh Records, features four tracks that delve into dark psychedelic trance. The title track, "La Santa Muerte," stands out with its intense rhythms and atmospheric depth, reflecting the mystical aura of the folk saint.
4. La Santa Muerte 3
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/19jdZsaKsXfXjcYaN4ecpR
"La Santa Muerte 3" is a compilation album that brings together various artists exploring themes related to Santa Muerte. The tracks blend elements of Latin music with electronic and ambient influences, offering a diverse auditory experience.
5. Santa Muerte Riddim - Dub-Stuy
Bandcamp Link: https://dub-stuy.bandcamp.com/album/santa-muerte-riddim
The fourth instalment of Dub-Stuy’s riddim series. Santa Muerte Riddim puts forward a new sound for the series with a fresh beat courtesy of Brooklyn producer Jonah Freed. The slower 80bpm riddim combines a hypnotizing string melody, eerie sweeps and punching boom bap kicks bringing to mind the heydays of 90’s NYC reggae hip-hop .Taking turns on the vocal tracks are three artists with a wide stylistic range. Rider Shafique, NYC artist Jahdan Blakkamoore, & Pupajim.
6. Santa Muerte - Cartel de Santa
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY-MGbF2tEg&ab_channel=CartelDeSanta-Topic
Mexican hip-hop group Cartel de Santa presents "Santa Muerte," a track that delves into themes of life, death, and spirituality. The song combines gritty lyrics with powerful beats, reflecting the group's signature style.
7. Leymy - Santa Muerte
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4wWfHu9MrA&ab_channel=Leymymusic
Leymy's "Santa Muerte" offers a fusion of reggaeton rhythms and dark, atmospheric elements. The track pays homage to the folk saint, blending infectious beats with heartfelt lyrics that honor Santa Muerte's cultural significance.