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Bruno Mars is the first person to perform at the Intuit Dome, and he did so with a bang. Keep watching for a look into the night and some special sightings! Tetris Kelly: Bruno & Gaga premiere their song, JLo dances the night away and we hang with Meghan Trainor. Meghan Trainor: I’m probably going […]
The global girl group KATSEYE has debuted and is making waves in the music industry. They discuss their debut EP SIS (Soft Is Strong), their Netflix docuseries Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE and performances at KCON and on Good Morning America. KATSEYE also shares insights into their rigorous training, the K-pop methodology for success, and their mission to inspire through individuality and cultural identities.
Tetris Kelly:
Hey this is Tetris with Billboard News, and this is a debut. I’m here with KATSEYE. What’s up? Oh my god, so the last time I was with you guys, was at Dream Academy announcing the group, and you finally arrived. So how’re you feeling?
KATSEYE:
It’s actually crazy. This is such a full circle moment, like the last time we saw you, we were literally falling on stage. You made the group, you made the group, you made the group.
And here is the group. So you have your EP coming out. SIS and I love the title, I gotta say. So tell me what the title means, and how excited are you to put it out?
So ‘SIS’ is ‘Soft Is Strong,’ and I think the whole EP itself is, like, amazing. I’m so excited for everybody to hear it. Each song has a different story, and I hope that our fans and icons can find themselves in each song, the EP just shows a lot of our duality, like soft and strong.
And I mean, I gotta say naming the first song “Debut?” That was good.
You see what we did there.
I see what you did there. Yeah, and how was that song? How was creating that and why was that the first one you wanted to introduce to the world?
Oh my god, girl. I mean, that song was like, when we first heard it, we were literally all gagged because it was so fierce.
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After heavy speculation of a collaboration coming soon, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars confirmed their new single, “Die With A Smile.” Keep watching for the details! Tetris Kelly: After rumors ran rampant and tons of teasing, the Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars collab is official. Gaga and Bruno posted the cover art for “Die With A Smile” […]
Who’s going to take No. 1 on this week’s TikTok Billboard Top 50? Does Tommy Richman stand a chance to make his comeback? Keep watching to find out! Tetris Kelly: A new leader takes the top spot while a pair of hits make some major moves. “Kehlani” by Jordan Adetunji completes its climb to No. […]
As Adele continues her Munich residency, the singer faced a torrential downpour at her show. Keep watching for what she has to say! Narrator: Adele’s residency in Germany has been nothing short of a smash hit! And crossing the halfway mark comes with its own set of issues. During her fifth show, Munich experiences a […]
The 2024 Paris Olympics were filled with some of the most memorable moments in music. From Céline Dion’s return to the stage to Snoop Dogg representing the U.S. at several events, let’s take you through our favorites. Tetris Kelly: The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics have come to an end. The Olympics are a time when […]
Jung Kook has officially announced his I AM STILL documentary, releasing soon. Keep watching to see what the film is going to cover! Tetris Kelly: Get your popcorn ready ARMY because Jung Kook is hitting the big screen. His documentary, I AM STILL, hits theaters September 18th and will show his journey as a solo […]
Fuerza Regida’s JOP discusses the band’s new album PERO NO TE ENAMORES, elaborating on the meaning behind the title and the fresh sound that the band is featuring, along with their tour details. JOP also shares insights into his personal journey with DJing, what to expect from him at Latin Music Week, his experience of owning his own record label, and more!
Isabela Raygoza:
Hi, I’m Isabela Raygoza, and I’m here with JOP de Fuerza Regida
JOP:
Yo, what’s cracking? We’re here locked in.
¿Todo bien?
Happy to be here.
Thank you. Pues-
Thank you for having us.
It’s awesome to have you in in New York. You know, I’m also from SoCal, so San Bernardino represent aquí.
I’ve only seen you in Cali.
You’ve only seen me in Cali, and I am from Cali, and I always go back in holidays. But, you know, that’s why I-
Only holidays?
Pues, I know I should go more often.
Yeah, you gotta go more.
Pero hey, yo, let’s talk about your new album, ‘PERO NO TE ENAMORES,’ honestly, dope. I am amazed at the sonic transitions that you’ve done. Pero antes de hablar about the new sounds, let’s talk about the title, ‘PERO NO TE ENAMORES.’
That’s just the vibe right now, I’ve said in a couple interviews already, it’s just a little bit of everything. If you think about the name ‘PERO NO TE ENAMORES,’ that’s what it is.
Okay, okay.
Like in general,
Okay, okay.
All around.
Yeah, that’s the vibe right now. I was also pretty, like, taken aback about, like, how you were able to fuse these two styles, you know, Jersey Club and corridos. You coined Jersey Corridos. How did that mix come together first of all?
Before I answer your question, let me ask you a question. If you’ve been here for 10 years, do you like Jersey?
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Since the release of their 2023 album, Pa Las Baby’s y Belikeada, Fuerza Regida has taken intriguing turns toward uncharted musical territories. With their eighth studio album, Pero No Te Enamores, the band reinvents their sound with a bold fusion of Jersey club and pop-leaning corridos, creating what they call Jersey corridos. In a conversation with Billboard Español in New York, frontman JOP shares insights into the album’s creation and the band’s innovative approach.
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“When I first heard [Jersey club] about one to two years ago, I loved it. I was like, ‘Man, I wanna do something with it.’ I just didn’t know how. But I knew that when I did, they were gonna talk sh–t,” he tells Billboard Español. “So when it got to the point to make a new album, I was like, ‘I wanna do Jerseys and dance music, I want to do something different but still keep the original Fuerza Regida [essence], with the guitars.’”
Moreover, JOP’s enthusiasm for experimentation doesn’t stop at genre blending. The album involves collaborations with various EDM and Latin artists, including Major Lazer, Afrojack, Maluma and more. Fuerza Regida enlisted music producers Gordo (known for his work on Drake’s Baltimore club hit “Sticky”) and Synthetic, the architect behind Lil Uzi Vert’s Jersey club smash “Just Wanna Rock.” “Gordo has the dance s–-t on lock, he’s the man; and Synthetic, he’s killing it with the Jersey club,” adds the Mexican American artist.
JOP, real name Jesús Ortiz Paz, is confirmed for the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week, returning to Miami Beach Oct. 14-18 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater. He will partake in the Sony Music Publishing Iconic Songwriter panel. “I can’t I can’t go on there by myself, because I don’t write all my music by myself. I gotta bring my squad. So expect us all right there, all the big dogs, all the big writers in my company,” says the frontman, who is also the founder of Street Mob Records.
The 35th anniversary Billboard Latin Music Week will feature more exclusive panels, conversations and performances by Latin music’s biggest stars. Tickets are available now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
Watch the full interview above to hear more directly from JOP about Fuerza Regida’s groundbreaking new album Pero No Te Enamores and their forward-thinking approach.
With the final leg of her European tour coming this week in London, Taylor Swift has moved her showtimes up and gave an announcement to un-ticketed Swifties. Keep watching for the details. Narrator: After the threat of a terrorist attack and the canceling of three shows in Vienna, Taylor Swift is making some adjustments to […]