Jenzia is a writer, critic & editor.
Currently freelancing.
Formerly at StyleCaster and Remezcla.
Always on Twitter and Instagram.
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.
SOME PAST WORK.
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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 Dominican
dembow 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’ Reckoning
Is it time to retire the term?
TIDAL, Oct. 2020.
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.
Megan Thee Stallion Celebrated Her Grammy Wins With Her New BF—Here’s What to Know About Him
SEO-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 Cover
News story on rapper Cardi B’s
latest accomplishment.
Remezcla, Dec. 2019.
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.
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.
Participating in music history panels;
Producing and
voicing an audio tour;
Delivering a college commencement address; and presenting...
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.
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.