If there’s one lesson the Hot Latin Songs chart has taught us this year so far, it’s that tropical music and música mexicana are driving Latin music’s unstoppable momentum, thanks to global hitmakers like Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro and Fuerza Regida. Still, the genre’s lasting power comes from its rich diversity, embracing everything from the…
On Monday (June 30), a judge halted criminal proceedings for six months against Los Alegres del Barranco, a Mexican group facing accusations of glorifying organized crime during a Jalisco concert where they performed a narcocorrido and displayed imagery of a notorious cartel leader. The suspension comes as part of an agreement requiring the band members…
Wampi and Leoni Torres’ collaboration in “La Última” has topped Billboard’s latest new Latin music poll, published on Friday (June 27). In support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors, music fans voted for the Cuban artists as their favorite music release of the week….
Laura Pausini and Rauw Alejandro performed their duet “Se Fue” for the first time together in concert, seven months after the collaboration was included on Alejandro’s 2024 Cosa Nuestra album. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Italian songstress and Puerto Rican artist finally joined forces for a…
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Karol G’s Documentary Played at Women’s Prison Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation hosted screenings…
In music and art, the search for identity is fundamental. Perhaps that’s why Adrian Quesada has achieved such a deep connection with Latin American romantic ballads, an eccentric musical style that the prolific Grammy-nominated songwriter, musician and producer discovered during his teenage years in his hometown of Laredo, a border city between Texas and Mexico….
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including Christian Alicea’s new album Swingkete Vol. 1—Maratón, Camilo’s “Maldito ChatGPT,” and Gerardo Ortiz’s comeback single “Échame el Grito,” to name a few. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest…
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Christian Alicea, Swingkete Vol. 1 – Maratón (Rimas Entertainment) Alicea’s first album under Rimas Entertainment, his label since February,…
The most listened to Latin track of 2024 was “Gata Only,” a flowing reggaetón delivered with laid back cool by two young Chilean rappers, Cris MJ and Floyymenor. The track was a global, viral hit, becoming TikTok’s top song of the year, in any language, and topping Billboard’s year-end Hot Latin Songs chart. Explore Explore…
Karol G is set to bring her “tropicoqueta” vibes to late night. The Colombian superstar returns to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday (June 26) night to debut “Papasito,” the sizzling bilingual number from her latest album, Tropicoqueta. In an exclusive 30-second sneak peek shared with Billboard, Karol G lights up the stage with…