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Sebastián Yatra tops the Premio Lo Nuestro nominations with 10 nods, including the all-genre artist of the year category. He’s closely followed by other top nominees Bad Bunny, Camilo, Becky G and Grupo Firme, who each have nine nods; Maluma, Daddy Yankee and Ozuna with eight each; power couple Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía tie with seven, as well as Carin León, Karol G, Carlos Vives and J Balvin. In total, 192 artists across diverse musical backgrounds are nominated within 39 categories.
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The nominations are fan-voted and based on Uforia radio airplay during the eligibility period of Oct. 1, 2021, through Sept. 30, 2022. Streaming and the assessment of a committee of music and entertainment experts also factor in this list. The 35th annual awards show is broadcasting live via Univision and simulcasting on Galavisión in the U.S. and Canal 5 in Mexico.
See all of Thursday’s biggest winners below (updating list):
Urban – Album of the YearEnvolver – AnittaEsquemas – Becky GLa Última Misión – Wisin y YandelLas Leyendas Nunca Mueren – Anuel AALegendaddy – Daddy YankeeLyke Mike – Myke TowersMotomami – RosalíaSauce Boyz 2 – Eladio CarriónThe Love & Sex Tape – MalumaUn Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny — WINNER
Tour of the YearDe Adentro Pa Afuera World Tour – CamiloDe Iztapalapa Para El Mundo Tour – Los Ángeles AzulesDharma World Tour – Sebastián YatraEl Último Tour del Mundo & World’s Hottest Tour – Bad BunnyEnfiestados Y Amanecidos Tour – Grupo FirmeLa Última Misión World Tour – Wisin Y Yandel La Última Vuelta World Tour – Daddy Yankee — WINNERMotomami World Tour – RosalíaPapi Juancho World Tour – Maluma$trip Love Tour – Karol G
Regional Mexican – Norteño Song of the Year“Chale” – Eden Muñoz — WINNER“Gato de Madrugada” – Joss Favela“Míranos Ahora” – Calibre 50“No” – Alfredo Olivas“No Paras de Hacerme Feliz” – La Fiera de Ojinaga“Si Me Duele Que Duela” – Intocable
Pop – Song of the Year“Como Tú Decías” – Tommy Torres“DPM (De P*ta Madre)” – Kany García“Espacio En Tu Corazón” – Enrique Iglesias“Pedir Perdón” – Ednita Nazario“Pegao” – Camilo“Tacones Rojos” – Sebastián Yatra — WINNER“Te Amo Y Punto” – Chayanne “Volver a Casa” – Pedro Capó“Yo Soy” – Paulina Rubio
Pop – Collaboration of the Year“A Veces Bien Y A Veces Mal” – Ricky Martin & Reik“Contigo” – Sebastián Yatra & Pablo Alborán“Estar Enamorado” – Carlos Rivera & Raphael“Índigo” – Camilo & Evaluna Montaner“Intenciones” – Mario Puglia & Renee“Muero” – Kany García & Alejandro Sanz“Si Pudiera” – Vanesa Martín & Jesse & Joy“Te Felicito” – Shakira & Rauw Alejandro — WINNER“Vacaciones” – Luis Fonsi & Manuel Turizo“Wow BB” – Natti Natasha, El Alfa & Chimbala
Tropical – Album of the YearCumbiana II – Carlos VivesDe Menor A Mayor – Gente de ZonaDe Trulla Con El Combo – El Gran Combo de Puerto RicoDebut T Segunda Tanda, Vol. 1 – Gilberto Santa RosaLado A Lado B – Víctor ManuelleLuis Figueroa – Luis FigueroaMi Muchachita – Elvis MartinezPa’lla Voy – Marc Anthony — WINNERResistirá – Milly QuezadaTañón Pal’ Combo Es Lo Que Hay – Olga Tañón
“Crossover” Collaboration of the Year“La Fama” – Rosalía & The Weeknd — WINNER “Nostálgico” – Rvssian, Rauw Alejandro & Chris Brown“SG” – DJ Snake, Ozuna, Megan Thee Stallion & Lisa“Sigue” – J Balvin & Ed Sheeran“Sin Fin” – Romeo Santos & Justin Timberlake
Tropical – Artist of the YearCarlos Vives Gente de Zona Gilberto Santa RosaJuan Luis GuerraLuis FigueroaMarc AnthonyOlga TañónPrince RoyceRomeo Santos — WINNERVíctor Manuelle
Regional Mexican – Mariachi/Ranchera Song of the Year“Ahí Donde Me Ven” – Ángela Aguilar“Amor Ilegal” – Majo Aguilar“Con Un Botecito A Pecho” – Adriel Favela & Carin León“Me Hace Tanto Bien” – Yuridia & Eden Muñoz“Triste” – Chayín Rubio“Ya No Somos Ni Seremos” – Christian Nodal — WINNER
Pop – Group or Duo of the YearCNCO — WINNERHa*AshJesse & JoyManáMatisseMau y RickyMoratPiso 21ReikSin Bandera
Pop – Album of the Year777 – Piso 21Clichés – Jesse & JoyDe Adentro Pa Afuera – CamiloDharma – Sebastián Yatra — WINNEREl Amor Que Merecemos – Kany GarcíaIsla Divina – Gloria TreviLey de Gravedad – Luis FonsiLeyendas (Edición de Lujo) – Carlos RiveraPlay – Ricky Martin XOXO – CNCO
Tropical – Song of the Year“La Cantante (Salsa)” – Yahaira Plasencia ft. Ator Untela“Lao’ a Lao’” – Prince Royce“Mala” – Marc Anthony“Sus Huellas” – Romeo Santos — WINNER“Todavía Te Espero” – Luis Figueroa
Premio Lo Nuestro Artist of the Year Ángela AguilarBad BunnyBecky GCamilo Christian NodalGrupo Firme J BalvinKarol GPrince RoyceSebastián Yatra
Song of the Year“Ahí Donde Me Ven” – Ángela Aguilar“Cada Quien” – Grupo Firme & Maluma“Como Lo Hice Yo” – Matisse & Carin León“Envolver” – Anitta“MAMIII” – Becky G & Karol G“Medallo” – Blessd, Justin Quiles & Lenny Tavares“Moscow Mule” – Bad Bunny“Sus Huellas” – Romeo Santos“Tacones Rojos” – Sebastián Yatra“Una Nota” – J Balvin & Sech
Album of the YearCumbiana II – Carlos VivesDe Adentro Pa Afuera – Camilo Dharma – Sebastián YatraEsquemas – Becky GForajido EP1 – Christian NodalLegendaddy – Daddy YankeeMe Siento A Todo Dar – Banda Los RecoditosMotomami – RosalíaPa’lla Voy – Marc AnthonyUn Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny
Remix of the Year“Entre Nosotros (Remix)” – Tiago PZK, Lit Killah, María Becerra & Nicki Nicole“Envolver (Remix)” – Anitta & Justin Quiles“Gracias (Remix)” – Pedro Capó & Farruko “La Ducha (Remix)” – Elena Rose, María Becerra, Greeicy, Becky G & TINI“Sal y Perrea (Remix)” – Sech, Daddy Yankee & J Balvin
New Artist MaleBizarrapHumbreLassoLit KillahMaldyMario PugliaMoraQuevedoRyan CastroTrueno
New Artist Female Bad GyalCorina SmithElsa y ElmarKim LoaizaLa GabiLas VillaLola IndigoTokischaVillano AntillanoYoung Miko
Regional Mexican – New ArtistAldo Trujillo Carin LeónDannyLuxGera MXIvan CornejoJunior HLos Del LimitLuis R ConriquezUziel PayanYahritza y Su Esencia
The Perfect Mix of the Year“Cada Quien” – Grupo Firme & Maluma“Cumbia Del Corazón” – Los Ángeles Azules & Carlos Vives“Ella Qué Te Dio” – Ángela Aguilar & Jesse & Joy“El Pañuelo” – Romeos Santos & Rosalía “Llorar y Llorar” – Mau Y Ricky & Carin León“Loquita” – Reik & Rauw Alejandro“Mariposa Traicionera” – Maná & Alejandro Fernández“Oh Na Na” – Camila Cabello, Myke Towers & Tainy“Santo” – Christina Aguilera & Ozuna“Te Espero” – Prince Royce & María Becerra
DJ of the YearAgudelo 888BizarrapCaleb CallowayDímelo FlowDJ BashDJ PopeDJ Tao DJ TornallFer PalacioPablito Pesadilla
Pop – Male Artist of the YearCamiloCarlos RiveraChayanneEnrique IglesiasLuis FonsiMalumaPedro CapóRicky MartinSebastián YatraTommy Torres
Pop – Female Artist of the YearCamila CabelloChristina Aguilera Ednita NazarioGloria TreviKany GarcíaLaura PausiniPaulina RubioShakiraSofía Reyes Yuri
Pop-Urban – Song of the Year“Buenos Días” – Wisin, Camilo & Los Legendarios“Envolver” – Anitta“Experimento” – Myke Towers“Fiesta” – Farina & Ryan Castro“La Funka” – Ozuna“Mama Tetema” – Maluma ft. Raywanny“MAMIII” – Becky G & Karol G“Te Felicito” – Shakira & Rauw Alejandro “Toa La Noche” – CNCO“TV” – Sebastián Yatra
Pop-Urban/Dance – Song of the Year“Baila Así” – Play-N-Skillz, Thalía, Becky G & Chiquis“Bailé Con Mi Ex” – Becky G“Bendecido” – El Alfa & Farina“Berlin” – Zion & Lennox & María Becerra“Despechá” – Rosalía“El Incomprendido” – Farruko, Víctor Cárdenas & DJ Adoni“El Teke Teke” – Carlos Vives, Black Eyed Peas & Play-N-Skillz“Hot” – Daddy Yankee & Pitbull“Mujeriego” – Ryan Castro“Quevedo: BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 52” – Bizarrap & Quevedo
Pop/Ballad – Song of the Year“A Veces Bien Y A Veces Mal” – Ricky Martin & Reik“Ahora Sé” – Sin Bandera“Caja” – Laura Pausini“Contigo” – Sebastián Yatra & Pablo Alborán“El Día Que Me Quieras” – Ricardo Montaner“Ensayando Cómo Pedirte Perdón” – Gloria Trevi“Estar Enamorado” – Carlos Rivera & Raphael“Muero” – Kany García & Alejandro Sanz“Nuestra Balada” – Luis Fonsi“Respira” – Jesse & Joy
Urban – Male Artist of the YearBad Bunny Daddy YankeeDon OmarFarrukoJ BalvinJhaycoNicky JamOzunaRauw Alejandro Wisin
Urban – Female Artist of the YearAnittaBecky GElena RoseFarinaKarol GMaría BecerraNatti NatashaNicky NicoleRosalíaTokischa
Urban – Song of the Year“Deprimida” – Ozuna“Desesperados” – Rauw Alejandro & Chencho Corleone“Dos Tragos” – Jay Wheeler“Envolver” – Anitta“Moscow Mule” – Bad Bunny “Nivel De Perreo” – J Balvin & Ryan Castro“Ojos Rojos” – Nicky Jam“Provenza” – Karol G“Remix” – Daddy Yankee“Sensual Bebé” – Jhayco
Urban – Collaboration of the Year“Bendecido” – El Alfa & Farina“Emojis de Corazones” – Wisin, Jhayco, Ozuna & Los Legendarios“Friki” – Feid & Karol G“Lo Siento BB:/” – Tainy, Bad Bunny & Julieta Venegas“Mayor Que Usted” – Natti Natasha, Daddy Yankee & Wisin y Yandel“Medallo” – Blessd, Justin Quiles & Lenny Tavárez“Me Porto Bonito” – Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone“Nos Comemos” – Tiago PZK & Ozuna“Problemón” – Álvaro Díaz & Rauw Alejandro“Una Nota” – J Balvin & Sech
Tropical – Collaboration of the Year“Baloncito Viejo” – Carlos Vives & Camilo“El Negrito” – Gente de Zona & Carlos Vives“Señor Juez” – Ozuna & Anthony Santos“Si Yo Estoy Loco” – SanLuis & Fonseca“Te Espero” – Prince Royce & María Becerra“Vamo’ A Ver Si El Gas Pela” – Víctor Manuelle, Miky Woodz & Marvin Santiago
Regional Mexican – Male Artist of the YearAdriel FavelaAlfredo OlivasCarin LeónChristian NodalEden MuñozEl FantasmaGerardo OrtizJoss FavelaLenin RamírezPepe Aguilar
Regional Mexican – Female Artist of the YearAída CuevasAna BárbaraÁngela Aguilar Carolina RossChiquisFlor de ToloacheLas MaríasLupita InfanteMajo AguilarYuridia
Regional Mexican – Song of the Year“Ahí Donde Me Ven” – Ángela Aguilar“Cómo Te Olvido” – La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho“Esta Vida Es Muy Bonita” – Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga“Mis Problemas” – Chiquis“No Paras De Hacerme Feliz” – La Fiera de Ojinaga“Ojos Cerrados” – Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga & Carin León“Otra Noche” – Los Ángeles Azules & Nicki Nicole“Ya No Somos Ni Seremos” – Christian Nodal“Ya Solo Eres Mi Ex” – La Adictiva“Ya Supérame (En Vivo)” – Grupo Firme
Regional Mexican – Collaboration of the Year“Amores Van y Vienen” – La Nueva Estrategia & La Maquinaria Norteña“Con Un Botecito A Pecho” – Adriel Favela & Carin León“En Tu Perra Vida” – Grupo Firme & Lenin Ramírez“La Sinvergüenza” – Christian Nodal & Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga“Tus Desprecios” – Pepe Aguilar & El Fantasma
Regional Mexican – Grupo o Duo of the YearBanda Los RecoditosBanda Los SebastianesBanda MS de Sergio LizárragaEdwin Luna y La Trakalosa de MonterreyGrupo FirmeLa AdictivaLa Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho La Fiera de OjinagaLos Ángeles AzulesYahritza y Su Esencia
Regional Mexican – Banda Song of the Year“Cada Quien” – Grupo Firme & Maluma“Cómo Te Olvido” – La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho“Esta Vida Es Muy Bonita” – Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga“Quiero Amanecer Con Alguien” – Chiquis“Ya Solo Eres Mi Ex” – La Adictiva
Regional Mexican – Sierreña Song of the Year“Como Antes” – Nathan Galante“Descansando” – Fuerza Regida “Híbrido” – Virlán García“Soy El Único” – Yahritza y Su Esencia “Un Día Menos” – Grupo Los de Chiwas
Regional Mexican – Album of the YearA La Medida – Pepe Aguilar Abeja Reina – ChiquisAclarando La Mente – Joss FavelaEnfiestados Y Amanecidos – Grupo FirmeEsta Vida Es Muy Bonita – Banda El Recodo de Cruz LizárragaForajido EP1 – Christian NodalJalas O No Jalas (Edición Deluxe) – La Fiera de OjinagaMe Siento A Todo Dar – Banda Los RecoditosPrefiero Estar Contigo – La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho
Argentinians Luck Ra and Ke Personajes score their first leader on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart, as “Ya No Vuelvas,” with La K’Onga, ascends 2-1 on the Feb. 18-dated ranking.
While Luck Ra bests his previous peak of No. 11 with “Te Mentiría,” with Rusherking (May 2022), Ke Personajes also add new career achievements as two of their total six entries reach new highs: as mentioned, “Ya No Vuelvas” leads the chart, while “Si No Te Tengo/ Angel/ Aquello Que Pasó” peaks at No. 33. The group also scores two new debuts on the current chart: “Otro Día Más,” featuring La Contra, at No. 93 and “Adiós Amor, Oye Mujer” at No. 99. Meanwhile, the song is the second leader for Argentinian trio La K’onga after “Universo Paralelo,” featuring Nahuel Pensi, ruled for one week in March 2022.
Back in the top 10, as “Ya No Vuelvas” takes the lead, it sends Bizarrap and Shakira’s “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53″ to the runner-up slot after four consecutive weeks in charge.
Big One and Callejero Fino claim their highest ranking as “En La Intimidad,” with Emilia, rallies 9-2 in its third week. Plus, TINI, La Joaqui and Steve Aoki’s “Muñecas” dips 3-4, and BM’s “M.A (Mejores Amigos)” jumps 6-5. Further, Lil Cake and Migrantes’ “Mercho” featuring Nico Vadi, climbs 10-6, while Yandel notches his first top 10 as “Yandel 150,” with Feid, climbs 13-10.
The Greatest Gainer honors of the week goes to Luck Ra, La T Y La M and Rusherking’s “Quiero Creer” with a 38-13 surge.
TINI’s “Cupido” takes the week’s Hot Shot Debut at No. 52. She adds a 28th career entry, the third-most for a female act behind Maria Becerra’s 38 total entries and and Karol G’s 29. Among all acts, Bad Bunny continues in the lead with 55 entries on his account.
Finally, three other songs debut this week, starting with Karol G and Romeo Santos’ “X Si Volvemos” at No. 65, Alan Gomez, Callejero Fino, Javiielo, and Julianno Sosa’s “Mío No Tuyo” at No. 88, and Quevedo’s “Wanda” at No. 90.
Following the inaugural edition of Bésame Mucho in Los Angeles last December, the music festival announced on Tuesday (Feb. 21) the lineup for its second edition.
With headliners Maná, Los Bukis and Gloria Trevi, Bésame will return to Dodger Stadium as a one-day event on Dec. 2. Like last year, it will consist of stages representing different genres. Rock, classics and pop will get their own stage again.
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The “Rockero Stage” will feature sets by artists such as Natalia Lafourcade, La Ley, Ska-P, Aterciopelados and Maldita Vecindad. The “Las Clásicas Stage” roster includes Alejandro Fernández, Pepe Aguilar, Los Tucanes de Tijuana and Conjunto Primavera. Meanwhile, the “Te Gusta El Pop?” stage’s lineup includes Reik, Camila, Belinda, Emmanuel and Jesse & Joy. Returning artists from last year include Café Tacvba, Hombres G, Enanitos Verdes, Ramon Ayala and Banda El Recodo.
Last year, the inaugural Bésame Mucho festival edition sold out in 12 minutes, according to sources, when the 2000s-inspired lineup was announced. At the actual event, thousands of fans had to sprint across the stadium’s parking lot to catch whichever act was on their must-see list. The literal back-to-back sets were 35-50 minutes in length, which fans weren’t too crazy about, especially with technical difficulties that impacted the sound leaving artists to deal with the situation onstage and, ultimately, left them with a shorter set. This year’s lineup isn’t as packed as last year, which could lead to more efficient set transitions and overall production quality.
Tickets for Bésame Mucho 2023 will go on sale Friday, Feb. 24 at 10am PT.
Romeo Santos and Rosalía’s “El Pañuelo” lifts 2-1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart to crown the Feb. 25-dated survey. The new coronation extends Santos’ record as the tropical artist with the most No. 1s (22), while Rosalía earns her sixth champ (and her fifth straight leader.)
In the Feb. 10-16 tracking period, “El Pañuelo” earned 11 million audience impressions in the U.S., up 1% from the week prior, according to Luminate. It advances from the runner-up slot in its 15th week and sends Bizarrap and Shakira’s “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” to No. 2 (with a 2% dip to 10.6 million impressions).
It’s the second time “Pañuelo” has topped a Latin chart. The new coronation arrives three weeks after the song reached No. 1 on Tropical Airplay (Feb. 4-dated ranking), where it remains for a third week (in between, the song dipped to No. 3 on Feb. 11).
Back on Latin Airplay, as “Pañuelo” arrives at the summit, Santos extends his No. 1 record among tropical artists, and enters a tie with Maluma and Wisin for the fifth-most overall, since the chart launched in 1994. Let’s look at the leaderboard:
35, J Balvin
32, Enrique Iglesias
31, Ozuna
27, Daddy Yankee
22, Maluma
22, Wisin
22, Romeo Santos
20, Bad Bunny
18, Ricky Martin
18, Shakira
Rosalía, as mentioned, picks up her sixth leader and fifth straight Latin Airplay No. 1 in over two years, since her featured turn in Sech’s “Relación,” with Daddy Yankee and J Balvin, which also features Farruko, topped the all-genre tally in September 2020. Prior, the Spaniard scored her first ruler with “Yo X Ti, Tú X Mi,” with Ozuna in 2019.
Further, “Pañuelo” marks Santos’ second charting collaboration with a female artist (out of 42 total entries) and first to hit No. 1 amid his 11 collaborative hits. His only other charting collab with a woman, “La Mejor Versión de Mí,” with Natti Natasha, scored a No. 5 high in November 2019.
All charts (dated Feb. 25) will refresh on Billboard.com Wednesday (Feb. 22).
Veteran executive Yvette Medina has been appointed head of Latin music at YMU, the global management company tells Billboard.
Medina joins YMU’s Los Angeles office after launching her own artist management company, Creative Management Firm (CMF), in 2018 with clients such as Paloma Mami and Ecko. According to an announcement, she will continue to manage her current roster (Ecko, De La Cruz and Latenightjiggy) alongside the global YMU team, across all divisions, while overseeing the company’s activities for Latin America and with the wider Latin music community.
“YMU’s global resources and commitment to continue driving Latin music forward on a global scale aligned with my vision and passion, making them a perfect partner,” Medina said in a statement.
With over 18 years of experience in the music industry, Medina has held senior level positions at companies such as CAA, WME and Sony Music Latin. Before launching her own management firm, she was appointed general manager of Roc Nation Latin in 2016.
“Yvette’s experience and reputation speaks for itself. We have been looking for the right partner to establish our presence in the Latin music space for some time as it has exploded in popularity and mainstream visibility,” added Matt Colon, global president at YMU, which represents clients in music, entertainment, sports, publishing and business management. “Yvette’s combination of experience at a talent agency, and as a manager and label executive, has given her a unique skill set perfectly suited to the YMU Music management approach, offering marquee clients a full set of services from a global perspective.”
Another Friday, another round of new releases in Latin music.
This week, Carlos Rivera released his seventh studio album Sincerándome — a 10-track set packed with deep self-reflection, intimacy, and vulnerability. “Songwriting has always been my most effective form of expression,” he expressed in a press statement. “It is where I am most honest and dare to say everything that I would never dare with words alone. These are the songs of my greatest loves, the biggest release of burdens and my great passions.”
On Valentine’s Day, Danny Felix released an eight-track album amorlove — a title that, on its own, sets the tone for the set. It starts off with his ever-dreamy requintos and dulcet but potent vocals found in the captivating sierreño “déjame vivir,” a song that details life after a breakup. Other standout songs on it are “maria juana y la cubana” and “continuar o terminar.”
Additional new releases include Estevie’s “Santee,” Sebastián Yatra’s “Una Noche Sin Pensar,” Christian Nodal’s “Un Cumbión Dolido,” TINI’s new album Cupido and Fuerza Regida and Becky G’s “Te Quiero Besar.”
Another notable collaboration this week is Ana Bárbara and Vicente Fernández’s “La Jugada,” a gorgeous mariachi ballad that was recorded five years but was released today in honor of what would have been Fernández’s 83rd birthday. “These things take time, you know, and I din’t want to rush anything,” Bárbara told Billboard. “When we finally recorded the song, it was magical. He was able to hear our recording before he passed and he was really happy with it. I can now say that I have a song with Don Vicente Fernández. It’s a dream come true.”
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Carlos Rivera, Sincerándome (Sony Music México)
Carlos Rivera is more honest than ever on his seventh studio album Sincerándome. With songs such as “La Carta,” “Digan lo que Digan,” and “Siempre Estaré Aquí,” all powerful ballads, Rivera delivers a 10-track set packed with deep self-reflection, intimacy and vulnerability. He also penned each of the songs, including the title track, where he opens up about facing his doubts and insecurities, and the Melissa Robles-assisted “Un Viaje a Todas Partes,” where the two powerful vocalists exchange heartfelt verses about hoping that life lasts many years, so they can keep dedicating love songs to each other.
“Songwriting has always been my most effective form of expression,” Rivera expresses in a statement. “It is where I am most honest and dare to say everything that I would never dare with words alone. I am very excited that the new album will be completely written by me with songs that are 100% mine. These are the songs of my greatest loves, the biggest release of burdens and my great passions.” Other featured collaborators on Sincerándome include Carlos Vives, Carin Leon, Eden Muñoz and Nahuel Pennisi. — JESSICA ROIZ
Sebastián Yatra, “Una Noche Sin Pensar” (Universal Music Latino)
The Colombian star starts off his new song with the chorus of his 2022 love anthem “Tacones Rojos,” which makes anyone assume that this will follow in the footsteps of the breezy pop ballad. But you’ll be pleasantly surprised when “Una Noche Sin Pensar” picks up speed and transitions into an almost clubby alt-pop song. The head-bobbing electric tune finds Yatra getting over an ex: “What you and I had, no one else has,” he sings. “Although out in the real world, I’ll have to forget about you/ But in my fantasies, you’ll always have a place.” — GRISELDA FLORES
Duki, “Si Me Sobrara El Tiempo” (DALE PLAY Records)
After months without releasing solo music and leaving his fans wondering what his next move might be — particularly after he posted a message saying “I disappear from the face of the earth” — Duki is back. “Si Me Sobrara El Tiempo” is the first single from his new album under the same name. Showcasing his lyrical ability, the Argentinian rapper reflects on the value of time and the fleeting nature of life. “If I had time to spare, you know, I know, I’ll steal you tomorrow/ I disappear from the face of the earth, and I won’t come back for a weekend,” he sings in the chorus. Since its release, the song has already accumulated 1.2 million views on YouTube, and has generally received rave reviews from fans. — LUISA CALLE
Fuerza Regida x Becky G, “Te Quiero Besar” (Rancho Humilde/Sony Music Latin)
In their first collaborative effort, Fuerza Regida and Becky G drop “Te Quiero Besar” (I want to kiss you), a melodious corrido backed by requintos, a tololoche and an accordion. Produced by Regida’s frontman Jesus Ortiz Paz, Jimmy Humilde and Edgar Barrera, the track details a conversation between two people who like each other but have their indifferences. “You’re not sweet/ I send you flowers and you respond another way/ If we fight, you’re always the prideful one/ Between the two, I’m the one who tolerates,” chants JOP. Becky replies: “You’re different/ And you wear cologne to go out with your friends/ The night comes and you freeze me with your coldness/ You want to fix everything with your money.” In the chorus, the two meet eye-to-eye and admit they want to kiss each other. The simple-yet-vibrant music video shows the two acts performing the track live, surrounded by neon lights and luxurious cars. — J.R.
Christian Nodal, “Un Cumbión Dolido” (Sony Music México)
Christian Nodal is drowning his sorrows at a bar next to strangers who, he supposes, are also going through a breakup. “Because that’s how it is and that’s how it goes,” he sings evocatively. “My Nana would tell me, love can kill you/ It almost killed me but it didn’t/ That’s why I’m now hurt but dancing a cumbión.” The Mexican singer-songwriter mashes his signature mariacheño with cumbia for the ultimate heartbreak track. — G.F.
Danny Felix, amorlove (Fonovisa/UMG Recordings)
On Valentine’s Day, Danny Felix unleashed his eight-track album amorlove — a title that, on its own, sets the tone for the set. It starts off with his ever-dreamy requintos and dulcet-but-potent vocals, found in the captivating sierreño “déjame vivir,” a song that details life after a breakup. In “maria juana y la cubana,” his witty lyricism shines; in the title track, he belts honest verses in Spanglish, accepting he did wrong in a relationship; and in “paula,” he delivers an acoustic, almost-reggaetón-like beat, fused with alternative guitars. And to top it all off, there’s “continuar o terminar,” which is an innovative country-funk mashup about deciding the fate of a relationship. Rather than releasing romantic love songs, the Mexican-American singer-songwriter opens up about heartbreak — hence why all the titles are in lowercase, and don’t give amorlove the power it merits. — J.R.
Estevie, “Santee” (Nice Life Recording Company)
Although she still could be considered a new artist, Estevie has become an expert in fusing genres in a way that seems organic — not something many artists of any experienc level can pull off. The Mexican-American artist’s “Santee” is no exception. What starts off as a bouncy reggaetón track subtly transitions into a hypnotizing cumbia and then back to reggaetón. “Santee” is an ode to Estevie’s favorite place to shop, the Santee Alley fashion district in downtown Los Angeles. To this day, she still gets all her performance outfits from the Santee market. — G.F.
Getting the great Vicente Fernández to record a song with you wasn’t always easy. Just ask Ana Bárbara who for many years persisted until one day he agreed.
“I went on tour with him twice in the U.S. and during those shows, I’d go onstage to sing with him,” she tells Billboard. “But we had never actually recorded a song together, and I would always tell him that it was a dream of mine. After I insisted and insisted, he said ‘yes’ with a song I had just written, called ‘La Jugada.’ He was very particular in that aspect, so it had to be the right song.”
Seven years ago, the Mexican singer-songwriter was at Fernández’s ranch Los 3 Potrillos in Jalisco, Mexico when she personally played “La Jugada” for him. It was an instant yes but the actual recording of the track and then recording the music video was a “process.”
“These things take time, you know, and I din’t want to rush anything,” Bárbara adds. “When we finally recorded the song five years ago, it was magical. He was able to hear our recording before he passed and he was really happy with it.” They then filmed the music video three years ago — two years before the ranchera titan died in December 2021. “I can now say that I have a song with Don Vicente Fernández. It’s a dream come true.”
Bárbara — who is set to receive Icon Award at the 2023 BMI Latin Awards in March — first met the “El Rey” singer when she was just 12 years old. She vividly remembers watching him perform at a Palenque in Guanajuato, Mexico. “It was impactful,” she remembers. “It’s a moment that marked my life. That little girl dreamed of one day singing with him. He’s no longer with us, but our song will live forever. To know that we were able to unite our voices gives me peace.”
“La Jugada” is a romantic mariachi ballad where Bárbara and Fernández passionately sing lyrics about putting their guard down and opening themselves to love. Stream the song below:
Ozuna adds a 29th No. 1 to his career count on Billboard‘s Latin Rhythm Airplay chart as “Hey Mor,” featuring Feid, leads the Feb. 18-dated ranking. The song trades places with Bad Bunny and Rauw Alejandro’s “Party,” which slides 1-2 after two weeks in charge.
“Hey Mor” was released Oct. 8 via Aura/Sony Music Latin. It ascends 2-1 in its 10th week with 9.3 million in audience impressions, up 7%, earned in the U.S. in the week ending Feb. 9, according to Luminate.
The song is the sixth single from Ozuna’s fifth studio album OzuTochi which debuted at No. 5 on Top Latin Albums and at No. 4 on Latin Rhythm Albums last October.
“Hey Mor” gives the Latin rhythmic hitmaker his 29th champ on Latin Rhythm Airplay, and steps closer to the lead extending his second-best count of No. 1s among all acts on the 17-year-old chart. Daddy Yankee and J Balvin continue to have the most champs, both with 34 No. 1s. Here’s the leaderboard:
34, Daddy Yankee34, J Balvin29, Ozuna20, Bad Bunny19, Maluma19, Wisin19, Wisin & Yandel
Feid, meanwhile, captures his third No. 1 among seven career appearances. The Colombian’s first offering arrived with “Porfa,” with an all-star team comprising J Balvin, Maluma, Nicky Jam, Sech and Justin Quiles in August 2020. Plus, he locked in his first and only champ as a soloist, unaccompanied by any other act, on Latin Rhythm Airplay with “Normal” in January.
Elsewhere, “Hey Mor” doubles its previous peak on the all-genre Latin Airplay chart, rallying 8-4 in its seventh week. Plus, Feid scores a career best on the overall Billboard Hot 100 ranking, as the song climbs 96-88.
Bizarrap and Shakira add a fourth week atop the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart as “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” rules the Feb. 11-dated ranking. It’s the third “Music Session” by BIzarrap to crown the chart for at least four weeks, after “Vol. 38,” with L-Gante (seven weeks, 2021), and “Vol. 52,” with Quevedo (eight weeks in charge, July-Sept. 2022).
Titles No. 2 through No. 5 hold steady at their same rankings, starting with Luck Ra’s “Ya No Vuelvas,” featuring La K’Onga and Ke Personajes, at No. 2, “Muñecas” by TINI, La Joaqui and Steve Aoki, at No. 3, Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” at No. 4, and Cris Mj, Duki and Nicki Nicole’s “Marisola,” featuring Standly, at No. 5.
Further, Big One, Emilia and Callejero Fino each add a new career top 10 to their Billboard Argentina accounts with “En La Intimidad,” their first collaboration and the Hot Shot Debut of the week, at No. 9.
Argentinian Lil Cake secures her first top 10 as “Mercho,” with Migrantes, which also features Nico Valdi, climbs 14-10. It’s the second top 10 for cumbia-based band Migrantes who scored its first champ with first chart entry “Si Me Tomo Una Cerveza,” with Alicos, in 2021. Valdi concurrently claims his first top 10 with first chart visit.
Further, Callejero Fino’s “Que Te Vaya Bien” notches the Greatest Gainer honors as it rallies 95-57 (a 38-position climb).
Lastly, the chart boats three other debuts starting with “Quiero Creer” by Luck Ra, La T Y La Ma and Rusherking at No. 38, “Christian Nodal and TINI’s “Por El Resto De Tu Vida” at No. 63, and Feid’s “Normal” at No. 92.