Overview
Casa 24 Records is an independent hip-hop collective from Panama City. The website serves as the digital hub for seven artists who create genre-fluid music spanning rap, R&B, indie, and Latin styles.
My Role
As founder and developer, I conceptualized and built the entire digital presence for the collective, integrating multiple music platform APIs to create a unified experience.
Key Features
- Artist Profiles - Individual pages for each of the seven artists with bios and discographies
- Spotify Integration - Live streaming data, latest releases, and embedded players
- YouTube Feed - Music videos and visual content pulled directly from the YouTube API
- Release Calendar - Upcoming releases and events for fans to follow
- Brand Identity - Cohesive visual identity across the platform
Challenges & Solutions
Integrating multiple third-party APIs (Spotify, YouTube) while maintaining fast load times was the primary challenge. I implemented a caching layer using Cloudflare Workers KV that refreshes data periodically, ensuring fresh content without hitting API rate limits on every page load.
Results
The platform has become the central hub for the collective’s digital presence, providing fans with a single destination to discover music, watch videos, and stay updated on new releases.