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. Mental Health Support Mexican star Alejandro Fernández announced that a portion of proceeds from every ticket sold on his ‘De Rey a Rey’ U.S. and Canada tour…
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including new albums by Ela Taubert (Preguntas a las 11:11), Grupo Firme (Evolución), and Majo Aguilar (Mariachi Mío), to name a few. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos,…
The eye-opening documentary about Colombian superstar Karol G, Tomorrow Was Beautiful (on Netflix now), can be summed up in one poignant moment that showcases the complicated dichotomy of fame. “I remember one particular concert at MetLife Stadium,” said the film’s director Cristina Costantini of a surreal scene that unfolded before both her eyes and lens….
De La Ghetto presents his new production, Daylight, a seven-track set that marks the first EP of his 20-year career and part one of a full-length album dropping later this year. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “This all happened last October in Medellín,” he tells Billboard….
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Majo Aguilar, Mariachi Mío (Fonovisa/Universal Music Mexico) Majo Aguilar’s Mariachi Mío bridges tradition and innovation, fusing mariachi — a centuries-old…
Southern California has long been shaped by the essence of Chicano and cholo culture, a deeply ingrained presence that speaks to the region’s multifaceted identity. Murals and tattoos served as canvases for a range of imagery steeped this subculture — from low riders and clowns to the iconic “smile now, cry later” masks, while vending…
After winning the Latin Grammy for best new artist in 2024, Colombian singer-songwriter Ela Taubert finally released Preguntas a las 11:11, her debut album, on Friday (May 9). The 16-track set, which took two years to bring to life, is a reflection of her deepest thoughts and her tendency to overthink. All the song titles…
See how Billboard ranks every song on the new LP. Grupo Firme Rodrigo Ayala Aptly titled Evolución, Grupo Firme pushes its norteño/banda boundaries to showcase a more nuanced sound in its new album, released Thursday (May 8). The 14-track set strikes the perfect balance of traditional and modern, fusing the norteño’s accordion with electric guitars. Comprised of…
Grupo Firme gave a hint of what their sophomore album would be like back in May 2024, when they released “El Beneficio de la Duda” showcasing greater maturity in their sound and interpretation. Almost a year later, the Tijuana band dropped their long-awaited LP on Thursday (May 8), fittingly titled Evolución. “We’ve accomplished things we…
Becky G has officially dropped her first single of 2025 — and it’s a complete contrast to the Música Mexicana era she’s been in for the past two years. Reeling in Colombian sensation Manuel Turizo, “Que Haces” is a merengue/bachata hybrid produced by Nup and Ciey. Lyrically, the song is flirty, cheeky and, in Becky’s…