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Happy Belated B-Day, Gloria Estefan! Crossfade Writes a Love Note to Our Favorite Cubanita

Dear Gloria, Mama, que pena. We forgot your birthday, and that's unforgivable. And can you believe we even set a reminder on our iPhone? Anyhow, we were shocked to learn you turned 54 yesterday. You still look like that sexy Cubanita from the "Dr. Beat" video. In fact, we think...
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Dear Gloria,

Mama, que pena. We forgot your birthday, and that’s unforgivable. And can you believe we even set a reminder on our iPhone?

Anyhow, we were shocked to learn you turned 54 yesterday. You still look like that sexy Cubanita from the “Dr. Beat” video. In fact, we think you should bust out those bedazzled red pants and silver, sparkly shoes for your next video. We know you’re not really a chonga, you’re just 100-percent Miami.

We’re thankful for you. Are you thankful for us?

We feel thankful for our staff and for the privilege of fulfilling our mission to be an unparalleled source of information and insight in Miami. We’re aiming to raise $30,000 by December 31, so we can continue covering what matters most to this community.
Help us continue giving back to Miami.

$30,000

Speaking of the 305, we’re digging the Miami love on Ryan Seacrest’s website. It’s about time America’s favorite “Latin music legend” and dat lil’ chico Pitbull team up. Trust us, the “Wepa” remix is our official Gloria Estefan Labor Day Weekend theme song. Tremendo club banger.

Bueno Gloria, we hope your birthday was awesome. Hope Emilio bought you something nice — unas prendas, a new car, whatever — you deserve it.

Happy birthday.

Love,

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