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Peso Pluma, Keane, Maná and Fuerza Regida are set to headline the next edition of the Tecate Pa’l Norte festival, which announced on Wednesday (Nov. 1) the extensive list of international stars that will take the stage the weekend of March 29-31.
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As it does every year, the Fundidora Park in Monterrey, Nuevo León, in northern Mexico, will host one of the most highly anticipated musical events, where attendees can enjoy genres such as rock, pop, hip-hop and regional Mexican music.
The first day will feature artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Peso Pluma, Keane, Aleman, Bad Religion, Belanova, Aterciopelados, Bomba Estéreo, Chencho Corleone, Deorro, Los Estrambóticos, Aitana and a large number of emerging groups.
The second day will highlight Blink-182, Louis Tomlinson, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Anitta, Danna Paola, Danny Ocean, Gabito Ballesteros, Latin Mafia, Sum 41, Yng Lvcas, Humbe, Young the Giant, R3hab, Justin Morales and many more.
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The last day of the festival will feature Maná, Imagine Dragons, Placebo, Fuerza Regida, Los Enanitos Verdes, Enjambre, Kenia Os, Santa Fe Klan, Álvaro Díaz, Jay de la Cueva, Oscar Maydón, Kinky, The Warning and The Blessed Madonna, in addition to a variety of up-and-coming artists.
Before the lineup was announced, on Oct. 27, a so-called “early bird sale” of tickets was held for bank account holders, which sold out in minutes, according to organizers. The pre-sale for the general public is available at ticketmaster.com.mx from Oct. 28 through Nov. 5, and the remaining tickets will be released on Nov. 7. (More information here).
Created in 2012 by the entertainment company Apodaca Group, based in Monterrey, Tecate Pa’l Norte was created with the local public in mind, which had to travel to Mexico City to attend these types of musical events. Music, art, gastronomy and northern traditions come together in Tecate Pa’l Norte, considered one of the most important festivals in the country along with Vive Latino and Corona Capital, held in Mexico City by Ocesa.
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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.
Peso Pluma is Halloween ready
Just ahead of Halloween, Netflix Latinoamérica released a fun clip featuring Mexican star Peso Pluma who tries entering a party without a costume. He’s immediately stopped at the door when security notices he’s not dressed up as any character from a Netflix series. On cue, he quickly transforms into Stranger Things’ Mike Wheeler. “Now I am Mike, perro,” he jokes about the character he’s been compared to in the past by people who say they look alike.
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Maria Becerra makes history
Maria Becerra sold out her first concert at the fabled River Plate Stadium in record time, according to the artist’s team. With over 500 tickets sold per minute, the 23-year-old artist will become the first Argentine woman to pack the revered Nuñez stadium on March 23, 2024.
With a capacity of 65,000 people, other artists that have performed at that venue include The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Madonna, among others. Becerra’s show at River Plate Stadium will be produced by DF Entertainment and LNDA.
“When I found out the sold out I was shocked, I was overflowing with happiness. I’m a calm person,” Becerra told Billboard Español. “But they told me, ‘You’re about to sell out,’ and it had only been an hour. And throughout the day I started to fall in the event that it implied.”
2023 Latin Grammys announces its hosts
Mexican singer Danna Paola, Colombian superstar Sebastián Yatra, Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sánchez and Spanish actress Paz Vega are set to host the 24th annual Latin Grammy Awards. The ceremony will be broadcasted from the Conference and Exhibition Centre (FIBES) in Seville, Andalucía in Spain, on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. ET via Univision.
Racking up a total of 15 Latin Grammy nods throughout his career, Sebastián Yatra is nominated for best pop song for “Contigo,” featuring Pablo Alborán. Roselyn Sánchez returns for the sixth time after presenting the 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th and 22nd Annual Latin Grammys. Also, previously nominated for a Latin Grammy, Danna Paola joins the lineup of hosts for the first time. Finally, award-winning actress Paz Vega returns for a second time after hosting the 20th annual ceremony.
The first round of performers was announced earlier this week. See who is performing here.
Maluma is going to be a dad
The Colombian artist revealed that he and his girlfriend, Susana Gomez, are expecting their first child together via a new music video posted at midnight on Friday (Oct. 20).
Titled “Procura,” the song is an edgy bachata-urban fusion about two people who are crazy for each other and have an unforgettable romance. At the beginning, Maluma is giving a speech at one of his previous concerts and shouting out his girlfriend: “I love you. So many years looking for love elsewhere and I didn’t realize it was next to me.”
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Manuel Turizo es Billboard Español’s latest cover star
Colombian star Manuel Turizo graces the latest digital cover for Billboard Español. In his story, the singer-songwriter talks about his experimental nature, which has catapulted him to the top of the charts. Additionally, the singer of “La Bachata” and “El Merengue” shares that he’s preparing to release a new album following the same instinct that took him to the top.
Read the cover story here.
Nicky Jam says he’s retiring “soon.” At least that’s what the reggaetón star wrote on social media on Tuesday (Oct. 17). “Mi gente, I’m retiring soon but this is my legacy, motivation and self-improvement … coming soon, my last global tour and my last album, love you all.” The announcement is accompanied by footage […]
Drake is back on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart after four years as the Spanglish tune “Gently,” featuring Bad Bunny, debuts at No. 1 on the Oct. 21-dated ranking. The artists exchange roles on the chart this time, as compared to Benito’s “MIA” featuring Drake, which dominated for 16 weeks between 2018-19.
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“Gently” is one of 23 tracks on the Canadian rapper’s For All The Dogs album, which debuts at No. 1 on the overall Billboard 200 list — his 13th leader there. The dembow track’s No. 1 start is fueled largely by streaming activity, with some digital sales, a normal pattern for both acts’ catalogs. Hot Latin Songs combines streaming, sales data, and radio airplay into its rankings.
“Gently” launches with 24.3 million streams in the U.S. during the Oct. 6-12 tracking week, according to Luminate. That sum bursts into a No. 9 start on the overall Streaming Songs chart and a No. 1 on Latin Streaming Songs.
Sales, too, propel the song to a strong bow: “Gently” nearly generated 2,000 downloads in the U.S., for a No. 1 start on Latin Digital Song Sales.
With “Gently,” Drake nabs his third champ (and third through a collaboration with a Latin artist) among three total entries on the multi-metric survey. His also ruled as a featured artist on Romeo Santos’ “Odio” for 13 weeks in 2014. Meanwhile, as mentioned, Bad Bunny’s “MIA,” (also featuring the Canadian superstar) took charge for 16 weeks, starting with the Oct. 27, 2018-dated list.
Bad Bunny, meanwhile, collects his 13th No. 1, tying Shakira for the fourth-most rulers on the list. Since Hot Latin Songs launched in 1986, Enrique Iglesias continues to have the most No. 1s, with 27. Here’s the review of leaders:
27, Enrique Iglesias16, Luis Miguel15, Gloria Estefan13, Shakira13, Bad Bunny11, Marco Antonio Solis11, Ricky Martin
Beyond its No. 1 debut on Hot Latin Songs, “Gently” makes its way across multiple Billboard charts: It debuts at No. 12 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, No. 10 on the Billboard Global 200 (largely powered by 44 million worldwide streams), and No. 20 on the Global Excl. U.S. list (mostly driven by 21 million clicks outside the U.S.)
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If you’ve had Bad Bunny‘s Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana on repeat since it dropped on Friday (Oct. 13), you’re probably not alone. In fact, just hours after it dropped, Spotify announced that the set became their most-streamed album in a single day in 2023 so far. The album features a star-studded lineup […]
The first time Marco Antonio Solís played in Chicago was in 1977 with Los Bukis, where the band performed in front of 20 fans that gathered in a club-like venue. Since, Solís has become a seminal figure in Latin music as a singer-songwriter who’s placed 27 top 10 hits on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart and 12 No. 1 albums on the Top Latin Albums tally.
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On Sunday (Oct. 15), as he wrapped the U.S. leg of his El Buki World Tour at the Allstate Arena just northwest of Chicago, the Mexican icon revisited his greatest hits and the timeless songs that have become anthems for multigenerational fans across the U.S. and Latin America. Dressed in a crisp white two-piece denim outfit that was covered in sparkly rhinestones (he later traded the white jacket for a blue vest), the man of the hour took the stage around 9:00 p.m. backed by a nearly 20-person live band powered by trumpets, trombones, electric and acoustic guitars, drums, a piano, and a troupe of dancers composed of four women.
A grateful Solís took in the applause from a roaring crowd — among attendees was Chicago native Marisol Terrazas (formerly Horóscopos de Durango) — that sang along to every single song throughout the set, which was over two hours. After singing “No Puedo Olvidarla” and “Dios Bendiga Nuestro Amor,” the singer expressed his gratitude but first addressed the tumultuous times we live in today.
“It’s difficult to digest and understand what happens around the world today but God knows what he is doing and we trust in him fully,” he said. “Life goes on and love never ends. Thank you for being here and for your support throughout these years. Thank you to my contemporary fans who are 50 years old and up and have been supporting me since Bukis. And thank you to the young fans here today who still believe in love.”
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The setlist spanned Solís’ decades-long career and vast catalogue, featuring “Y Ahora Te Vas,” “El Celoso,” “Si Te Pudiera Mentir,” “Acepto Mi Derrota,” “La Venia Bendita,” “Mi Eterno Amor Secreto,” “Más Que Tu Amigo” and “O Me Voy o Te Vas,” to name a few. He of course sang one of Los Bukis’ greatest hits, “Tu Carcel,” which called for a grand intro as Solís recalled writing the track back in 1986.
“I was on tour with Los Bukis and that year for me was very difficult emotionally,” he began. “When we arrived to Torreón, Coahuila, I asked what time our presentation was and they said 10:00 p.m. It was around 6:00 p.m. and I decided to take a nap. But then a melody entered my head, an insistent melody, I took out my tape recorder and started to record it. I really wanted to sleep, but the melody went on and on and I started to write down some phrases that came with the melody. I ended up with 75% of a song. By then it was almost time to go to the show. What I reflected in those circumstances, God never abandons us in the weakest moments we have. And he gave me this song as a blessing.”
Produced by Live Nation, the 40-city El Buki Wold Tour followed Solís’ history-making run with Los Bukis’ Una Historia Contada reunion tour, which landed in the top 10 tours on Billboard‘s 2021 Year-End Boxscore Charts. Solís is set to take his El Buki Tour to Latin America next.
Chicago’s gloomy Friday the 13th was the perfect setup for Junior H’s Sad Boyz Tour stop at the Allstate Arena. The Mexican corridos singer returned to Chicago five months after he performed at the city’s Sueños Festival in May in Grant Park. This time, he sang at the venue — located northwest of Chicago — with a capacity of nearly 20,000 people.
“Ese grito de mis niños tristes esta noche (I want to hear from all my sad boys tonight),” Junior H said throughout his sold-out show. The sad boy lifestyle has become a brand for the artist who first delivered his $ad Boyz 4 Life album two years ago. Since, Junior H’s career has catapulted to chart success and massive tours in the U.S. and in Mexico.
On this particular night in Chicago, he was clad in sporty black slacks, a hoodie that read on the back, “enjoy the ride through the neighborhood,” and crisp white Air Force sneakers — but his accessories were anything but that. Besides his gold-accentuated dark sunglasses, a diamond-heavy chain adorned his neck.
“Are we drinking or are we not drinking?” he asked a crowd that was ready to kick off their fin de semana (weekend) with Junior H. Throughout his two-hour set, he performed songs such as “Lady Gaga,” “Tronando Ligas,” “El Azul,” “Luna,” “Disfruto Lo Malo,” “Bipolar,” “Fin De Semana” and “Abcdario.” He was backed by a full banda, a norteño ensemble and his corridos band, which includes a tololoche and a requinto. His ability to navigate regional Mexican music subgenres such as norteño, banda and corridos on the stage is what makes Junior H a standout act among a crowded field of young artists.
Signed to Rancho Humilde, Junior H rose to stardom four years ago alongside labelmate and corridos tumbados pioneer Natanael Cano. Most recently, Junior H released his new album, $ad Boyz 4 Life II, on Oct. 6. A sequel to $ad Boyz 4 Life, which peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Album. The new album is just as moody and personal with songs powered by prickly requintos and brassy instruments such as a trombone, a trumpet or tuba.
Throughout his short but fruitful career, Junior H has scored three No. 1 albums on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart. He’s also entered five songs on the Hot 100 this year alone. All are collaborations with fellow música mexicana hitmakers such as Peso Pluma, Gabito Ballesteros and Oscar Maydon.
Junior H continues his trek in New York with a show at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on May 15. He’ll then make stops Texas cities such as El Paso, San Antonio and Irving before wrapping up Dec. 2 in Hidalgo.
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.
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Ivan Cornejo, “Donde Estás” (Interscope Records)
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After introducing himself to fans with his sad sierreño ballad “Está Dañada” in 2021, Ivan Cornejo has since evolved his sound, fusing it with alternative rock. The Mexican-American artist, who recently joined Interscope Records’ roster, delivers his new track “Donde Estas” while remaining very much rooted in acoustic and moody guitars, and placing all bets on deep, mature lyrics about love and heartbreak. Cornejo’s raspy vocal delivery only adds to the already sentimental song, which starts with a dreamy synth before soothing harmonies take over. “I even started therapy sessions, I went out with a few [girls] and none of them are like you, they’re not like you, you have me at your feet,” he sings, palpably hurt. Cornejo is currently on the road with his U.S. Terapia Tour, and is set to release a new album next year. — GRISELDA FLORES
Jasiel Nuñez & DannyLux, “Corazón Frío” (Doble P Records)
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Brimming with teary-eyed brilliance, “Corazón Frío” is a poignant ballad by Jasiel Nuñez and DannyLux, resonating through its steely guitar strums and luminescent synth sounds. This emotionally charged breakup song dives into profound heartbreak, using melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics to encapsulate the pain of loss and longing. “I’ve tried everything to make you stay by my side/ And nothing has worked, your heart is colder than ice cream,” the Guadalajara and Palm Springs-raised artists croon in Spanish, as they paint an evocative image of a cold, unresponsive heart. Their laid-back delivery and emotional resonance exemplify the powerful impact of sad sierreños, making “Corazón Frío” a stunning showcase of the duo’s artistic prowess. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Pink Pablo, “no es culpa mía” (Pink Pablo)
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Puerto Rican musician Pink Pablo delivers an electrifying new single in “no es culpa mia,” an infectious track that fuses classic rock elements with DnB. The song, written and produced by the artist and sprinkled with humor and some English, talks about ignoring negative comments and staying true to yourself: “What does it matter to you what I stop doing? They don’t know anything about me, they don’t have anything to do… I was born this way, así fue que yo nací,” goes part of the lyrics. “There are always hostile people that offer backhanded comments and unfounded judgments against us for doing things differently,” Pink Pablo explains in a press release. “As tempting as it is to take things personal and get sidetracked by the noise, situations like this become my muse.” The breakout star, whose most recent releases include “La Vibra” and “Veo Luces,” is currently working on what will be his debut EP. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Sofia Reyes, Beéle, “Cobarde” (Warner Music Latina)
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Instead of unleashing a dulcet pop song in one’s style or an infectious Afrobeat track in the other’s, in their first collaborative effort, Sofia Reyes and Beéle drop a sensual, urban-bachata fusion. In the heartfelt lyrics, the two artists sing about messing up in a relationship, learning from their mistakes and loving each other stronger than before. “I’m going to find you in every life/Like the ocean looks for the sand and salt/You were a coward who knew how to change/Because love is unconditional,” sings Reyes. “Hard to forget like a lunar eclipse/In its natural version it is something spectacular/I failed you so many times, I passed through every street/There I had to get lost to find myself,” responds Beéle. “Cobarde” is part of Reyes upcoming studio album, MILAMORES, expected to drop on Nov. 2. — JESSICA ROIZ
Musiko, Billy (Musiko Music)
Musiko has presented his most recent musical project, which bears his birth name, Billy. “The joy my heart feels is indescribable! After 3 years you will finally be able to hear what is definitely the best musical proposal I have created in my life!!” the Puerto Rican artist wrote on social media. The 11-song set, all collaborations, is a testament to his musical journey, from his life of faith to his collaborative spirit. On Billy, Musiko explores a wide range of musical genres –- from folk on “Si Puedes Creer” with Majo and Dan, to reggaeton dembow on “Malas Promesas” with Jinys, to ska on “Una Locura” with La Feria -– and imprints his characteristic urban style on all of them. He also features songs alongside Gabriel EMC, Omy Alka, CRYS, Kim Richards, Josh Gamez, Averly Morillo, Montesanto, and Funky. As a whole, Billy demonstrates Musiko’s versatility in adapting his voice and sound to different musical genres — and at the same time, it’s an open declaration of his love for God and the mark He has left on his life. — LUISA CALLE
We may not know what will happen tomorrow but what we do know is that Bad Bunny‘s new album is finally here. Titled Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, which loosely translates to, “nobody knows what will happen tomorrow,” the name of his new album captures Bunny’s unpredictability and knack for keeping his […]
Feid captures his second top 10 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart — and highest charting release yet — with his latest set Mor, No Le Temas a La Oscuridad, which debuts at No. 4 on the Oct. 14-dated survey.
Mor, No Le Temas a La Oscuridad launches with 20,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. during the Sept. 29-Oct. 5 tracking week, according to Luminate. It’s the biggest opening week in terms of units among Feid’s six career entries on the overall albums ranking.
On Top Latin Albums, an equivalent album unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album (track equivalent album units, TEA), or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album (streaming equivalent album units, SEA).
Streaming powers most of the album’s activity, with 15,000 of the first week from the consumption method. That figure equals to 20.1 million official U.S. on-demand streams for the album’s songs in its opening week. Traditional albums sales, meanwhile, account for 5,000 units, while a negligible amount derives from track-equivalent unit.
Mor, No Le Temas gives Feid, whose off-stage name is Salomón Villada Hoyos, his second top 10 on Top Latin Albums. The album was released Sept. 28 via Universal Music Latino/UMLE. Previously, Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo: Te Pirateamos El Album peaked at No. 6 in Oct. 2022. The set held in the top 10 for 12 weeks. In between, Sixdo (EP) debuted and peaked at No. 32 last December.
Feid also nabs his highest charting album on the all-genre Billboard 200, as Mor debuts at No. 31. Plus, the album arrives at No. 3 on Latin Rhythm Albums, likewise his highest charting album there.
Mor was previewed by two songs: Feid’s first collab with Sean Paul, “Niña Bonita,” which peaked at No. 41 on the multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart, and “Bubalu,” with Rema, that rises 39-32. Further, “Luces de Tecno” debuts at No. 40 on the current tally.
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