Kim Loaiza, Marcelo Rubio & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Latin Music Release of the Week?
Written by djfrosty on September 13, 2024
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists including new music by Chencho Corleone, Arthur Hanlon, Yotuel & Darell; Cris MJ, FloyyMenor & Louki, and more.
In her latest release, X Amor II, Kim Loaiza builds upon the foundations laid by her 2023 debut, X Amor. The Mexican singer demonstrates her evolving artistry through an eclectic mix of genres ranging from reggaetón to música mexicana, peppered with other unexpected styles. A standout track includes the opener, “5 Babys,” a powerhouse intro that features an all-female lineup with Spanish MC Ptazeta, Mexican reggaetonera Bellakath, Argentine lyricist Yami Safdie, and Colombian rapper Fariana.
Argentinian stars LIT Killah and Nicki Nicole team up with the release of “Somos 3,” an electro pop track with subtle trap and Afrobeat undertones, courtesy of producers Tatool and Francisco Zecca. The single was recorded during the summer in Madrid.
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Cumaná, Venezuelan newcomer MARI also dropped “La Carajita,” which offers a “hypnotizing fusion of urban music and Venezuelan llanero music, subtly transporting us to the countryside through sustained falsetto verses like ‘the street is calling me,’ and bringing us back to the city with forceful drum rhythms, rap and cuatro,” wrote Billboard Español‘s Sigal Arias-Ratner.
Other new releases this week include Charly García’s La Lógica del Escorpión, Chino Pacas’ corridos “Otra Vez Pegue Un Vergazo,” Mike Bahía’s tropical pop “La Pena,” and a whole new remix EP by Nathy Peluso, Club Grasa.
Last week, Andy Rivera’s “Moncler” won the poll, bringing in nearly 88% of the votes. Who should win this week? Give these new releases a spin and vote on them below.