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The hottest genre on the charts is the hottest genre on the road. Fuerza Regida’s frontman JOP and Live Nation’s Hans Schafer and Jorge Garcia on how to book, market and sell out Mexican music shows. JOP:A lot of struggle. We started from the bottom. We started — I would do my own flyer parties. […]
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Learn what goes on behind the scenes of crafting and sustaining a successful Latin music festival from the most successful festival producers in the world.
Chris Den UijlIn the US when we launched Sueños, it was incredible feedback. We did 45,000 people per day, first year, and we had no idea what we were going to do. And we were just blown away. And to go into this year and see that grow. There’s a huge, huge need for consumption. But it’s completely different. We’re learning every single day that we need to challenge ourselves is, is that we don’t need to separate ourselves anymore from saying we have an inclusive Latin festival versus a multi-genre festival.
John FriasMy name is John Frias, the festival is in Los Angeles, and soon to be in Austin. It’s a quintessential festival of Los Angeles. It represents all of the culture that is in LA. It’s very representative of, of the diverse crowd and population and culture in Los Angeles, and just having the time of our lives.
Bruno Del GranadoExcellent. Next to John is my friend Chris, then out from Baja Beach, past suenos Coca Cola flow dynamics la familia on and on. Chris, can you tell us a little bit about your background and some of the festivals your work?
Chris Den UijlHi, everyone, thanks for coming. Um, yeah, so we launched a bunch of different festivals over the last 10 years. But specific to this panel, Baja Beach Fest launched about five years ago. And it’s really just a celebration for Latinos in general, we wanted to create an event that really just like celebrated culture was a platform for the artists to be able to express themselves in like a really united way, but also bring the same type of production that you know, the Anglo festivals that I typically came from brought to the Latin culture so trying to build, you know, one of the strongest kind of footprints for artists to express themselves. And yeah, as time has passed on, we’ve expanded that footprint in two different cities in Mexico, as well as launched a festival called Sueños in Chicago two years ago.
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Luminate, the entertainment industry’s most trusted data partner, unveiled its new Latin Music Report exclusively at Billboard Latin Music Week. Never-before-revealed metrics and insights include the growing power of Latin superfans, how and why the genre is expanding to non-Spanish-speaking listeners, the rise of regional Mexican music and the subgenres and artists to watch in […]
Metro Boomin:I feel like what’s unique will forever for the end of time, be relevant, you know? No matter what category, what anything that’s in. I have loved music my whole life so … You know growing up, I always wanted to be a rapper at first. In order to do that, I needed some […]
The Who’s classic album Who’s Next returns to Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated Sept. 30) following its expanded deluxe reissue on Sept. 15 across an array of formats, many containing a hefty number of bonus tracks. The set re-enters the tally at No. 8. The album was first released in 1971 and reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and spun off two Billboard Hot 100-charting singles in “Won’t Get Fooled Again” (No. 15 peak) and “Behind Blue Eyes” (No. 34). The set also houses the rock radio staple “Baba O’Riley.”
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Also in the top 10 of the new Top Album Sales chart, new releases from Mitski, Demi Lovato, Dan + Shay, Thirty Seconds to Mars and Baroness debut.
Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales. The chart’s history dates back to May 25, 1991, the first week Billboard began tabulating charts with electronically monitored piece count information from SoundScan, now Luminate. Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album units and streaming equivalent album units. For all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both Twitter and Instagram.
The sales of the Who’s Next reissue was bolstered by its availability in multiple configurations. On the low end is the base original nine-track album remastered on CD, vinyl and digital download, up through a lavish $300 Super Deluxe Edition boxed set with 10 CDs, a Blu-Ray Audio disc, a 100-page hard back book, posters and other merchandise.
All versions of the album, old and new, are combined for tracking and charting purposes. In the week ending Sept. 21 in the U.S., Who’s Next sold 9,500 copies – up from a negligible sum the previous week. Of its 9,500 sold, physical sales comprise 9,000 (6,000 on vinyl, 3,000 on CD) and digital downloads comprise 500.
At No. 1 on Top Album Sales, Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts notches a second week in the lead (44,000; down 71%) after debut atop the tally a week ago. V’s Layover is steady at No. 2 (21,000; down 76% in its second week).
Mitski’s The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We arrives at No. 3 with 20,000 copies sold. It’s the second top 10 for the artist, following the chart-toping debut of Laurel Hell in 2022. Demi Lovato’s Revamped – a collection of rock reinterpretations of her previously released songs – bows at No. 4 with 11,000 sold, giving the singer her ninth top 10 (the entirety of her charting efforts). Dan + Shay’s new studio album Bigger Houses moves in at No. 6 with nearly 11,000 sold, marking the fifth consecutive and total top 10 for the duo.
Thirty Seconds to Mars’ first studio album in over five years, It’s the End of the World But It’s a Beautiful Day, debuts at No. 6 with nearly 10,000 sold. It’s the third top 10 set for the rock act, who was last on the chart with the 2018 studio set America (No. 2 debut and peak).
Rounding out the debuts in the top 10 is Baroness’ latest album Stone, which starts at No. 7 with nearly 10,000 sold. It’s the second top 10-charting title for the act, following 2019’s Gold & Grey (No. 5 debut and peak).
Taylor Swift’s former No. 1 Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) falls 5-9 on Top Album Sales (9,000; down 4%) and NewJeans’ chart-topping 2nd EP ‘Get Up’ descends 6-10 (8,500; down 3%).
In the week ending Sept. 21, there were 1.670 million albums sold in the U.S. (down 5.4% compared to the previous week). Of that sum, physical albums (CDs, vinyl LPs, cassettes, etc.) comprised 1.336 million (down 7%) and digital albums comprised 334,000 (up 1.6%).
There were 574,000 CD albums sold in the week ending Sept. 21 (down 11.4% week-over-week) and 752,000 vinyl albums sold (down 3.4%). Year-to-date CD album sales stand at 25.049 million (up 0.9% compared to the same time frame a year ago) and year-to-date vinyl album sales total 33.412 million (up 19.9%).
Overall year-to-date album sales total 72.266 million (up 6.4% compared to the same year-to-date time frame a year ago). Year-to-date physical album sales stand at 58.848 million (up 10.9%) and digital album sales total 13.418 million (down 9.8%).
Narrator:Is Peso Pluma Mexican Music’s next global superstar? The Latin genre has been growing in popularity over the years and Peso is at the center of the explosion. But what is Regional Mexican? And what is it about Peso and the other new artists of today catching everyone’s attention? This is Billboard Explains Peso Pluma […]
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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Enrique Iglesias & Maria Becerra, “Así Es La Vida“ (Sony Music Latin)
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In just two minutes and 49 seconds, Enrique Iglesias and Maria Becerra take us on an emotional journey in this sensual bachata about a tumultuous relationship that cannot go on. “That’s life, divine treasure/ Like a game of poker where you bet everything/ That’s how our love was, with its ups and downs,” Iglesias sings with resignation, while Becerra replies: “That’s life, in the end what do we have left?/ You chose the road and I chose the path/ We still love each other in different ways.”
The first single from Iglesias’ upcoming album Final (Vol. 2) — a follow up to his Final (Vol. 1) from 2021 — the song was produced by Carlos Paucar. It is not the first bachata from the pop superstar, whose love affair with the Dominican genre includes hits like “Loco” and “El Perdedor.” “Bachata is a rhythm that captured my heart from the moment I heard it,” Iglesias says in a press release. “I am delighted to return to this powerful genre, accompanied by the great talent of Maria, who is one of a kind.”
The release comes with a lyric video but, according to a press release, the official music clip for “Así Es La Vida” will be available soon. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Becky G, Esquinas (Kemosabe Records/RCA Records)
Becky G’s Esquinas is a heartfelt exploration of her dual identity as a proud 200 percenter. The title translates to “corners,” symbolizing the meeting point between two cultures. Celebrating her Mexican and American roots, the Inglewood native weaves a vibrant musical tapestry that spans corridos, rancheras and baladas while showcasing her deep reverence for her heritage. For instance, “2ndo Chance,” featuring Ivan Cornejo’s haunting vocals, kicks off the album with a dreamy, nostalgic ballad that sets the tone for an introspective journey through her bicultural upbringing. Then there’s the cheeky “Cries in Spanish,” a whimsical duet with fellow Mexican-American DannyLux, that’s set to sad sierreño. The album’s latest single, “Querido Abuelo,” stands as a touching tribute to her late grandfather, a gut-wrenching balada which honors the sacrifices made by our ancestors as children of immigrants. Becky’s vocals are at their most poignant here, manifesting her maturity and emotional depth. Also starring Yahritza y Su Esencia, Chiquis, Angela and Leonardo Aguilar, Peso Pluma, and Gabito Ballesteros, her third studio album is a testament to her growth as a “genreless” artist, she claims, and her commitment to representing her bloodline proudly. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Juanes, “La Versión en mi Cabeza” (Universal Music Latino)
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Colombian rocker Juanes has released “La Versión en mi Cabeza” as part of the deluxe version of his successful album Vida Cotidiana, which earned him four nominations for the Latin Grammy 2023. The new song begins with soft chords from an electric guitar and the singer’s melodious voice, followed by soft percussion that unleashes the rock ballad. Written primarily by Venezuelan singer-songwriter Joaquina, the protagonist reflectively accepts and understands the fact of not being able to change his partner to meet his expectations. He finally realizes that the time has come to let go of that relationship: “I come back every time, even if I don’t want to/ To the version of you that only exists in my head/ I know you never wanted to hurt me/ But what do I do, ask you to change/ It’s too much,” goes the chorus. — LUISA CALLE
Paola Jara, Chiquis, “Lo Que No Sirve, Estorba” (Naeku)
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Paola Jara and Chiquis unite their potent voices to give life to a new girl-power anthem. “Lo Que No Sirve, Estorba,” which loosely translates to “what doesn’t work gets in the way,” is a hard-hitting norteña powered by accordions, trumpets and prickly acoustic guitars. The lyrics are defiant and bold, as Jara and Chiquis sing confidently about not only overcoming heartbreak but becoming a total boss along the way. “I was left alone with kids and yet I’m standing here as firm as ever,” Chiquis sings, to which Jara adds, “la otra (the other one) will wash your dirty clothes, I’m sure you’ll want to come back.” Jara and Chiquis’ collaboration brings together the best of both worlds: regional Mexican music and música popular, Colombia’s take on música mexicana. — GRISELDA FLORES
Venesti, De La Nada (AP Global Music)
For his debut studio album, Venesti has opted for a clever title: De La Nada, which translates to “Out of Nowhere.” But that’s precisely the point: the artist born Faiber Stiven Caicedo Castro is a rising Colombian artist from Cali who’s unexpectedly making waves in the music industry with his feel-good and refreshing 14-track set that’s influenced by many rhythmic melodies such as Afrobeat, dancehall, tropical and urban. Venesti is tall, dark and handsome, with a chiseled smile and suave vocals, best reflected in tracks such as “Culpables,” “Cuentale” and “Tú.” Off the bat, the Colombian newcomer is showcasing his versatility, also delivering infectious reggaetons (“Necesidad”), bossanova/trap fusions (“Sin Limite”), and even an electronic-bachata (“Cero Ilusiones”). De La Nada includes notable collaborators Jay Wheeler, Nacho, Maffio, Rios, and Randy of Jowell y Randy.
Venesti is confirmed for the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Week En Vivo concert series, where he will perform at the official kickoff party presented by AP Global Music. For tickets and information, click here. — JESSICA ROIZ
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Becoming a global sensation is not an easy task, and is a road filled with both excitement and passion and many sacrifices and life lessons, but then again, “it’s only worth it if you enjoy it.”
Billboard and Michelob Ultra partnered to tell the untold stories of joy for Colombian singing duo Mike Bahía and Greeicy.
Greeicy:It is a career of many sacrifices, but I feel that when you dedicate yourself to something that you are passionate about, all those moments are worth it.
My name is Greeicy Rendón. I am Colombian, from the city of Cali. From a very young age, I always had many animals. The first thing that happens when you arrive at the house is you receive all that love. I spend some time with them. I start to greet the family. Nowadays, I have a son, so I say hi to the baby, to my parents, to Mike if he’s home. We love it because I feel like the arrival of Kai has made us even more family oriented, and I feel like that is the energy of our home. Super family centered.
He is going to say I kissed him twice. I didn’t give him two kisses. Let me clarify that right now.
Mike:We’re not going to fight, maybe I imagined it because I liked it so much. The kiss went straight through me.
Well, my name is Michael Legret Mejía. I’m from Cali, Colombia. Music has always been around in my free time, so it really has been something I’ve always wanted to do.
Greeicy:I spent five years making music, and at 12 years old, a reality show started my acting career. I fell in love with acting.Watch the full video above!
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. In partnership with Delta and LATAM Airlines, Billboard caught up with Colombian urbano artist Manuel Turizo to reflect on the value […]
The late Tina Turner will be celebrated on the upcoming retrospective compilation, Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll, due out on Nov. 24 via Rhino Records. The 55-song set showcases Turner’s solo-billed singles from 1975 through 2020, including such Billboard Hot 100-charting hits as “What’s Love Got To Do With It” (a No. 1 from 1984), “The Best” and “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome).” The Billboard chart-topping artist died on May 24 at age 83.
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Included on the collection is a reworked version of Turner’s “Something Beautiful Remains,” retitled to “Something Beautiful.” It was remixed by Turner’s longtime collaborator Terry Britten, who co-wrote and produced the original version of the song, released in 1996.
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The Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll collection will be released via streaming services and as a five-vinyl LP box, a three-CD package, and a digital download album. An abbreviated 12-song version of the collection will simultaneously be issued on a single vinyl LP. All iterations of the album will include a foreword written by Bryan Adams. Turner and Adams scored a top 20-charting Hot 100 duet with “It’s Only Love,” released in 1985.
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Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll also helps salute the 50th anniversary of the launch of Turner’s solo career in 1974 with her first solo album, Tina Turns the Country On!, which was released while she was still part of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. While that album missed Billboard’s charts and didn’t launch any singles, the following year saw Turner secure her first solo chart hits. The Acid Queen album reached No. 155 on the Billboard 200 in 1975 and No. 39 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (then-named Soul LPs) rankings, and launched her first solo-billed hit song on Billboard’s charts: a cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love.” The single reached No. 61 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart (then-named Hot Soul Singles).
Included on Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll are all of Turner’s post-Ike & Tina Turner Revue hits on the Hot 100 – 17 in total from 1984 through 1996. In addition, non-Hot 100 hits that charted on other key Billboard charts are represented, including “Afterglow,” “Cose Della Vita” (with Eros Ramazzotti), “Goldeneye,” “In Your Wildest Dreams” (featuring Barry White), “Look Me in the Heart,” “On Silent Wings,” “Open Arms,” “Tearing Us Apart” (with Eric Clapton), the 2020 remix of “What’s Love Got To Do With It” (with Kygo) and “When the Heartache Is Over.”
Queen of Rock ‘n’ RollTracklist
5LPSide 1
Whole Lotta Love (1975)
Acid Queen (1976)
Root, Toot Undisputable Rock’n Roller (1978)
Viva La Money (1978)
Sometimes When We Touch (1979)
Music Keeps Me Dancin’ (1979)
Side 2
Let’s Stay Together (1983)
Help (Edit) (1984)
What’s Love Got To Do With It (1984)
Better Be Good To Me (1984)
Private Dancer (1984)
I Can’t Stand The Rain (1985)
Side 3
Show Some Respect (1985)
We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (1985)
One Of The Living (1985)
It’s Only Love (with Bryan Adams) (1985)
Typical Male (1986)
Two People (1986)
Side 4
What You Get Is What You See (1987)
Girls (1987)
Break Every Rule (1987)
Paradise Is Here (1987)
Afterglow (1987)
Side 5
Tearing Us Apart (with Eric Clapton)
Addicted to Love (Live in Europe) (1988)
A Change is Gonna Come (Live in Europe) (1988)
Tonight (with David Bowie) (Live in Europe) (1988)
River Deep, Mountain High (Live in Europe) (1988)
Side 6
The Best (Edit) (1989)
Steamy Windows (1989)
I Don’t Wanna Lose You (1989)
Look Me In The Heart (1990)
Foreign Affair (Edit) (1990)
Side 7
Be Tender With Me Baby (1990)
It Takes Two (with Rod Stewart)
Nutbush City Limits (The 90’s Version) (1991)
Love Thing (1991)
Way Of The World (1991)
Side 8
I Want You Near Me (1992)
I Don’t Wanna Fight (1993)
Disco Inferno (1993)
Why Must We Wait Until Tonight? (1993)
Proud Mary (1993)
Side 9
Goldeneye (1995)
Whatever You Want (1996)
On Silent Wings (1996)
Missing You (1996)
In Your Wildest Dreams (with Barry White) (1996)
Cose della Vita (with Eros Ramazzotti)
Side 10
When The Heartache Is Over (1999)
Whatever You Need (2000)
Open Arms (2004)
Teach Me Again (with Elisa) (2017)
What’s Love Got to Do With It (Kygo remix) (2020)
Something Beautiful (2023 Version)
3CD/Digital/StreamingCD1
Whole Lotta Love
Acid Queen
Root, Toot Undisputable Rock ‘n’ Roller
Viva La Money
Sometimes When We Touch
Music Keeps Me Dancin’
Let’s Stay Together
Help
What’s Love Got To Do With It
Better Be Good To Me
Private Dancer
I Can’t Stand The Rain
Show Some Respect
We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
One Of The Living
It’s Only Love (with Bryan Adams)
Typical Male
Two People
What You Get Is What You See
Girls
CD2
Break Every Rule
Paradise Is Here
Afterglow
Tearing Us Apart (with Eric Clapton)
Addicted to Love (Live in Europe)
A Change is Gonna Come (Live in Europe)
Tonight (with David Bowie) (Live in Europe)
River Deep, Mountain High (Live in Europe)
The Best (Edit)
Steamy Windows
I Don’t Wanna Lose You
Look Me In The Heart
Foreign Affair
Be Tender With Me Baby
It Takes Two (with Rod Stewart)
Nutbush City Limits (The 90’s Version)
Love Thing
Way Of The World
CD3
I Want You Near Me
I Don’t Wanna Fight
Disco Inferno
Why Must We Wait Until Tonight?
Proud Mary
Goldeneye
Whatever You Want
On Silent Wings
Missing You
In Your Wildest Dreams (with Barry White)
Cose della Vita (with Eros Ramazzotti)
When The Heartache Is Over
Whatever You Need
Open Arms
Teach Me Again (with Elisa)
What’s Love Got to Do With It (Kygo remix)
Something Beautiful (2023 Version)
Abbreviated 1LP Version Side 1
What’s Love Got To Do With It
Let’s Stay Together
Private Dancer
We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
Nutbush City Limits (The 90s Version)
River Deep, Mountain High (Live in Europe)
Side 2
Steamy Windows
I Don’t Wanna Lose You
I Don’t Wanna Fight
When The Heartache Is Over
Proud Mary
The Best