A new compilation from Brazilian label ¡QUEER Y LATINA! brings 13 tracks by LGBTQIA+ artists from across Latin America, with CyberKills’ fierce, percussive single “Faminta” leading the way. Due on 13 November, the release offers a vivid snapshot of queer club music while signalling the label’s ambitions to connect artists and scenes beyond national borders.

The debut compilation makes room for a whole region

Thudding percussion and Dutch house influences give CyberKills’ “Faminta” an assertive pulse. The Brazilian duo, made up of DJs and producers RKills and GDZ, say the track came together during a European tour, shaped by unfamiliar cultures and the energy of dance floors where their small Brazilian crew found its way to the front. [2], [5], [6]

“Faminta” is out now, ahead of the label’s first compilation on 13 November. The 13-track release brings together LGBTQIA+ artists from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Mexico, making it more than a handy collection of club tracks: it’s a statement of shared purpose. [2], [3]

House meets techno, with plenty of Latin flavour

The tracklist moves between house, Latin house, electronica, techno, hard house and hard techno. Fernanda Arrau, Aya Ibeji, Bermani, Etcetera, IDLIBRA, Ignacio, Diameyka Odara, Panko, Pepo Fernandez, SUB-P, Villaseñor and Ylia all contribute, alongside label founder Pedro Gariani, who appears with “Trombón Suado”. [2], [3]

That range matters. Rather than presenting one neat sound as the definition of queer Latin American club music, the compilation gives artists room to bring different scenes, generations and influences together. The result should feel less like a genre exercise and more like a busy night out, with the mood shifting from one room to the next. [2], [3]

A label built to connect queer Latin American artists

¡QUEER Y LATINA! is both a record label and an event platform, founded by Gariani around the connection between house music and Latin rhythms. Its stated aim is to help queer Latin American artists find one another, reach new audiences and gain international recognition. [2], [3], [7]

That work has been taking shape through releases and events, including Gariani’s earlier music under the label. A debut compilation gives the project a larger canvas: instead of introducing one artist at a time, it puts multiple voices into the same conversation. [3], [4], [7]

Why “Faminta” is a fitting first taste

CyberKills have worked across original releases, collaborations and pop reworks, including projects connected with Pabllo Vittar, Linn da Quebrada, Urias, BADSISTA and Clementaum. Their touring experience also informs “Faminta”, which blends a harder club edge with percussion the duo describe as carrying a Latin flavour. [2], [5], [6]

It’s a punchy introduction, but the compilation promises a much wider listen. For newcomers, “Faminta” offers an immediate way in; from there, the full release should make it easier to explore the distinct artists and sounds gathered around the label. [2], [3]

What to listen for when the compilation arrives

The release is titled VA001, and its 13 tracks span five countries. Those details make it a useful starting point for listeners curious about Latin American electronic music, though the broad mix of styles means it’s unlikely to settle into one predictable groove. [2], [3]

Listen for the contrasts as much as the shared rhythms: house beside hard techno, familiar club structures alongside more individual approaches. A compilation can’t capture every corner of a region’s scene, of course, but this one makes a lively case for hearing its artists together. [2], [3]

Give “Faminta” a spin now, then look out for the full compilation on 13 November. [2]

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