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Bizarrap is at it again, as his latest collaboration with Duki, “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 50,” tops the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart (dated Nov. 26). The track tops the tally after its No. 11 debut the week prior. It’s the DJ and producer’s seventh No. 7, while Duki secures his third.
As “Vol. 50” arrives at the summit, it sends Manuel Turizo’s “La Bachata” to the runner-up slot after its 11-week reign, the longest domination in 2022, and the fifth-most overall.
Meanwhile, Rosalía’s “Despechá” drops 2-3 and Bizarrap and Quevedo’s “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52” moves 3-4 (the song ruled for eight consecutive weeks starting the July 16-dated recap.) Plus, La Joaqui’s “Dos Besitos,” featuring Salas and Gusty DJ, advances to the top five with a 9-5 ascent.
Elsewhere, Miranda’s “Don” scores the Greatest Gainer of the week as the song surges 79-40. It’s the group’s highest-charting title since its first chart entry in September 2020.
One ranking below, Emilia’s Underground” debuts at No. 40 as the Hot Shot Debut of the week.
Further, four other songs debut this week: Pablo Alborán and Maria Becerra’s “Amigos” joins at No. 43; Trinidad Cardona, Davido and Aisha’s World Cup anthem “Hayya Hayya (Better Together)” opens at No. 47; while Quevedo secures his sixth entry with “Punto G” at No. 78. Lastly, both Punto40 and Marcianeke make their first chart appearance as “Mini Mini” bows at No. 95.
Of all the Latin music released this week, which is your favorite? Let’s take a look at the options…
Before the year comes to an end, Ryan Castro is gifting fans with new music. The Colombian up-and-comer has unleashed Los Piratas, his second EP of the year (following Reggeatonea). The nine-track set sticks to Castro’s signature urbano beats with back-to-back reggaeton bops. (Tip: listen to “El Pan de Estefania,” a merenguito for a little pick-me-up.)
Other releases include Pedro Capó‘s highly anticipated album La Neta. The 10-track set finds him navigating emotions of honesty and vulnerability with the magic of its lyrics loaded with everyday emotions. He started working on it in 2019, which led him to create a studio at home due to the pandemic. On this new album, Capó kicks off the album with “Hoy Me Siento Cabrón” where his powerful vocals rap over an urban rhythm. The song also thrives thanks to killer transitions between alternative rock and hard-hitting perreo beats, which are laced with his sensual, raspy vocal.
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Another Puerto Rican act dropping gems this week is Tommy Torres. The singer-songwriter experiments with bachata, dropping “Mi Secreto.” While the sound may be different, the track is a quintessential Torres song, with mature and poetic lyrics that narrate a love story. “Love me here and now, don’t ask about the past,” he croons.
Other new releases this week include MAR’s new take on her father Marco Antonio Solís‘ anthem “Más Que Tu Amigo,” Junior H’s Contingente album and Arcangel’s new set Sr. Santos. Which release is your favorite? Cast your vote — or enter in your favorite selection — in the poll below.
For Pedro Capó, the release of an album always comes full of illusion and joy, the same way he felt when he was planning his latest set, La Neta. The 10-track collection, sonically very diverse, finds him navigating emotions of honesty and vulnerability with the magic of its lyrics loaded with the everyday emotions. He started working on it in 2019, and ultimately created a studio at home due to the global pandemic.
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The set includes songs about feeling thankful, including “Gracias,” which invites listeners to give a positive spin to life’s adversities. In “La Fiesta,” he embraces the celebration of life (even after death).
On this new album — which follows his 2020 album Munay — Capó experiments with different musical styles. He kicks off the album with “Hoy Me Siento Cabrón,” in which his powerful vocals rap over an urban rhythm. The song also thrives thanks to killer transitions between alternative rock and hard-hitting perreo beats that are laced with his sensual, raspy vocals.
Below, Capó shares in his own words the stories behind five of the essential tracks on La Neta.
“Hoy Me Siento Cabrón”
“It was a very fun day in the studio! This song was born from the musical influences of my eldest son, and we began to play with a very ’90s bass line, a little bit of alternative rock, without forcing this idea we had. It was about connecting with myself and that day, me sentía bien cabrón [I felt bad ass].”
“Volver a Casa”
“For me, it is a very important song. One of the most honest that I have done at the level of composition on any of my albums. And it comes from having already processed all the ups and downs that touched me personally and have touched us in these intense and changing years. So, to talk a little about sadness and loneliness, I tell it from my perspective and reality. It comes first from wanting to vent in a healthy way, and second, connecting and bringing those difficult conversations to the table — mental health, sadness, loneliness, and how we can alleviate these realities that touch us all.”
“Ni Tan Novios, Ni Tan Amigos”
“It is a personal story that I keep in my heart. I also like to share songs that do not have a ‘traditional’ or ‘specific label.’ It’s OK when things happen between two people after consent if you find a healthy and fun space above all.”
“La Fiesta”
“It is an important song, born from another exploration with my son after watching a documentary about a Polish artist who had gone through a holocaust, many difficulties and the importance for an artist to create from his fears. It was an exploration I had not done before, and I sought to connect with death, strive to lighten that conversation, and put a little humor behind it. I also look at it from the point of view that it’s an invitation to celebrate life and live it to the fullest because the end, it’s up to all of us.”
“Una Vez Mas” feat. Lali Esposito
“It is a very special song, a reality we all have been through. That call at 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. when something is over, but at the same time, it’s not over yet and we want to have a little more and all the feelings that flourish when we’re in those situations.”
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Tommy Torres, “Mi Secreto” (Rimas Entertainment)
Tommy Torres is on a hot streak of experimenting with sounds. After releasing El Playlist de Anoche, his 2021 alt-rock album produced by Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter — known for his sentimental pop ballads — is now venturing into the bachata world, gifting fans “Mi Secreto.” While the sound may be different, the track is a quintessential Torres song, with mature and poetic lyrics that narrate a love story. “Love me here and now, don’t ask about the past,” he croons.
Moreno IFT, Gangoso World (Interface Music/Gangoso World / Good Partners)
Bursting into the scene with grim ominous beats and an intoxicating flow arrives Moreno ITF, a Bronx-dwelling, Dominican-born rapper who is helping lead the relentless rise of New York’s Latin drill scene. With his hard-hitting debut EP, Gangoso World, the artist takes the drill sound to the next level, infusing the style with an irresistible Afro-Caribbean edge on the clubby “Pull Up.” On “Cobain,” the rapper slows down the vibe for an R&B-tinged reverie. At times, his potent quips and vocal delivery are reminiscent of Brooklyn drill artists like Pop Smoke. Yet, Moreno’s unmistakable approach highlights the teteo life in the hood, and navigating it as a mercurial Latin living in a gangoso world.
MAR, “Más Que Tu Amiga”(Marbella Music)
Emerging singer MAR, daughter of the iconic Marco Antonio Solís, is paying homage to one of her father’s anthems with her new single “Más Que Tu Amiga.” Delivering a new take on the Hot Latin Songs chart-topping track “Más Que Tu Amigo,” MAR makes the song her own with her dulcet vocals but maintains its tropical and rhythmic essence. “My dream is to be, explore and explore,” MAR previously told Billboard. “It’s intimidating to see all that [my father] has accomplished and want to pursue the same line of work, and he noticed I was insecure at one point. He just told me to believe in myself.”
Junior H, Contingente (Warner Music Latina/Rancho Humilde)
Without a doubt, Junior H has become a one-to-watch in the Mexican music space, after delivering back-to-back sad sierreño and corridos tumbados albums packed with emotional gems powered by acoustic guitars. But for his new album, he did an about-face. The Mexican singer-songwriter is showcasing his versatility with his new trap-leaning album Contingente.
Equally emotional and lyrically striking as the rest of his sierreño albums, the 12-track set finds Junior H delivers hard-hitting, brutally honest songs about fame, love and heartbreak. “I’ve been working on this project for two years,” he says in the set’s opening song “Índice.” “While I was working on it, I wondered if I was really going to release it. That’s why it’s called Contingente, because I made it for myself, for you — and it may be the last time,” a reflective Junior H says. A standout track is “Veneno,” where Junior H trades cheeky verses with Chilean artist Paloma Mami over a reggaetón beat. The album includes other collaborations with Snow Tha Product, Aleman and Big Soto, among others — and make sure to stick around till the end of the album for a surprise dance track.
Ryan Castro, “El Plan de Estefania” (Sony Music Colombia)
If after “Mujeriego,” you were hoping to hear more merengue from Ryan Castro, today is your lucky day. The Colombian newcomer, known for his street-style trap anthems, is blessing fans with another “merenguito.” The hip-swiveling “El Plan de Estefania,” produced by SOG (who also produced “Mujeriego”) is part of Castro’s new EP Los Piratas, which marks his second EP this year after Regggaetonea. The remainder of Piratas sticks to Castro’s signature urbano beats with back-to-back reggaeton bops.
Bad Bunny is ending the year with a bang. The Puerto Rican star is Billboard’s Top Artist of the Year, and the most streamed artist globally on both Apple and Spotify. His album Un Verano Sin Ti topped the Billboard 200 for 13 weeks, tying Drake and the Encanto soundtrack for the most weeks at No. 1 in the past decade.
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All 23 songs on Bad Bunny‘s Un Verano Sin Ti debuted on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, with nine entering the Top 10. But the real standout has been “Tití Me Preguntó,” which was just chosen by Time Magazine as the Best song of the year.
“Tití” marks the first time the Puerto Rican artist experiments with a full dembow beat, making this a fan favorite due to its fast-paced rhythm and lyrics about a person who likes to date around and doesn’t want to settle down. When you least expect it, the beat switches to a trap track with electric guitar riffs, where Bad Bunny explains why he can’t fall in love and reflects on his trust issues.
But, what exactly is Bunny saying? Below, reach the full lyrics to “Tití Me Preguntó” translated to English.
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Ey, auntie, asked me if I have a lot of girlfriends, a lot of girlfriendsToday I have one; tomorrow I’ll have another,hey, but there’s no wedding, there’s no wedding, auntieAuntie asked me if I have a lot of girlfriends; he, a lot of girlfriendsToday I have one; tomorrow I’ll have another
I’m going to take them all to the VIP, the VIP, heySay hi to auntieLet’s take a selfie, say “cheese,” heyLet the ones I already slept with smileIn a VIP, a VIP, heySay hi to auntieLet’s take a selfie, say “cheese”Let those who have already forgotten about me smile
I really like the GabrielasThe Patricias, the Nicoles, the SofíasMy first girlfriend in kindergarten, MaríaAnd my first love’s name was ThaliaI have a Colombian who writes me every dayAnd a Mexican I didn’t even know aboutAnother one in San Antonio that still loves meAnd the ones from PR are all mineA Dominican who is a hottie, a hottieOne from Barcelona that came by planeAnd says that my penis is fireI let them play with my heartI’d like to move in with all of them in a mansionThe day I get married I’ll send you an invitationBoy, stop that, hey
Ey, auntie, asked me if I have a lot of girlfriends, a lot of girlfriendsToday I have one; tomorrow I’ll have another,hey, but there’s no wedding,Auntie asked me if I have a lot of girlfriends; he, a lot of girlfriendsToday I have one; tomorrow I’ll have another
Auntie asked meAuntie asked me (So good)Auntie asked meAuntie asked me (But come here boy, why do you want so many girlfriends?)
I’m going to take them all to the VIP, the VIP, heySay hi to auntieLet’s take a selfie, say “cheese,” heyLet the ones I already slept with smileIn a VIP, a VIP, heySay hi to auntieLet’s take a selfie, say “cheese”Let those who have already forgotten about me smile
Hey, boy, devil boyLet go of that lousy life that you have on the streetFind a serious woman for yourselfdevil boy, damn
I’d like to fall in loveBut I can’t, but I can’t, uh, uhI’d like to fall in loveBut I can’t, but I can’t
Sorry, I don’t trust, I don’t trustNah, I don’t even trust myselfIf you want to, stay today since it’s coldAnd leave tomorrow, Nah
Many want my babyThey want to have my firstborn, heyAnd take the creditI’m bored already. I want a brand new vagina, hehA new one, a new one, a new one, a new one, a new one (ey)
Listen to your best friend; she’s rightI’m going to break your heart, break your heartEy, don’t fall in love with me (No, no)Don’t fall in love with me (No, no), eySorry, it’s how I am (How I am, how I am), eyI don’t know why I’m like this (ey)
Listen to your best friend; she’s rightI’m going to break your heart, break your heartEy, don’t fall in love with me (No, no)Don’t fall in love with me (No, no), eySorry, it’s how I am (How I am, how I am), eyI don’t want to be like that anymore, no
Mexican singer-songwriter Danna Paola has signed an exclusive go-forward and full catalog publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Mexico, Billboard has learned.
“I’ve been waiting for a music partner like this for a while now and couldn’t be happier,” the “XT4S1S” singer said in a statement. “As a songwriter, I’m glad to be part of a company that supports and respects their artists’ creativity, and I’m pretty sure we’re going to create magic together!”
Since releasing her album K.O. in 2021 — which peaked at No. 9 on Billboard‘s Latin Pop Albums chart (dated Jan. 30, 2021) — the 27-year-old artist has released a handful of singles including her latest “XT4S1S,” a euphoric and liberating track. Her 2020 project, SIE7E+, also entered the charts. It peaked at No. 16 on that same tally.
About the deal, Carlos Ruíz, Warner Chappell Music Mexico managing director, added: “Danna is an artist in every sense of the word. Her talent, professionalism, and dedication are the basis of her solid career and why she has become an icon of her generation — not only in Mexico but in many parts of the world. She provokes a unique connection with her fans through her music, and we are delighted that she has entrusted us to accompany her in all the successes that are to come.”
With more than 10 million listeners on Spotify and collabs with artists such as Sebastián Yatra, David Bisbal, Mau y Ricky, among others, Paola — who also starred in Netflix’s popular series Élite — is currently on the XT4S1S Tour in Mexico.
Shakira and Ozuna’s bachata collab “Monotonía” simultaneously tops two Billboard airplay charts, as the single jumps to No. 1 on both the Latin Airplay and the Tropical Airplay charts (dated Dec. 3). On the former, the song sends Bizarrap and Quevedo’s “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52” to No. 3 after its four-week reign.
“Monotonía” rises to No. 1 with a 6% gain in audience impressions, to 8.2 million, earned in the U.S. in the week ending Nov. 27, according to Luminate. On Tropical Airplay, it ascends from the runner-up slot and sends Manuel Turizo’s “La Bachata” to No. 2 following its nine-week lead, the second-most in 2022, after the 10-week domination of Romeo Santo’s “Sus Huellas.”
“Monotonía,” along with its music video, was released Oct. 19 via Sony Music Latin. It earns Shakira her 17th champ on the all-genre Latin Airplay, while Ozuna collects his 30th leader. Let’s look at the scoreboard:
35, J Balvin
32, Enrique Iglesias
30, Ozuna
27, Daddy Yankee
22, Maluma
22, Wisin
20, Romeo Santos
19, Bad Bunny
18, Ricky Martin
17, Shakira
Notably, on Tropical Airplay, “Monotonía” becomes the second collab by two non-core tropical acts to top the chart in 2022. Previously, Rosalía and The Weekend ruled for two weeks with “La Fama” in May. Plus, out of the 12 tracks that hit No. 1 on the tally in 2022, Nio García, Maria Becerra, Camilo, Wisin and Justin Timberlake — also not core-tropical acts — have all dominated at least for one week through a collaboration with tropical artists. Further, both Camilo and Manuel Turizo have also hit No. 1 as soloists.
Here are all the No. 1s on Tropical Airplay in 2022 so far:
“Se Menea,” Don Omar & Nio Garcia
“Sus Huellas,” Romeo Santos
“Mala,” Marc Anthony
“La Fama,” Rosalia Featuring The Weeknd
“Te Espero,” Prince Royce & Maria Becerra
“Baloncito Viejo,” Carlos Vives & Camilo
“Soy Yo,” Don Omar, Wisin & Gente de Zona
“La Bachata,” Manuel Turizo
“Pegao,” Camilo
“Sin Fin,” Romeo Santos & Justin Timberlake
“Despecha,” Rosalia
“Monotonia,” Shakira + Ozuna
Elsewhere, “Monotonía” holds at No. 8 on the multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart for a second week after its No. 3 high (Nov. 5-dated ranking).
Marketing and media company Loud And Live has signed a partnership with booking agency Tesa Entertainment, Billboard has learned. The global partnership deal will include “exclusive touring and booking rights,” according to a press release, with efforts to “elevate the Latin urban genre to the next level.”
The first artist signed under the deal is Panamanian singer-songwriter Boza, who broke out in 2020 with his hit song “Hecha Pa’ Mí” and was nominated for best new artist at the 2021 Latin Grammys.
“We’re very happy with the evolution we’ve had with Boza, and we believe that this partnership will continue to help develop our artist’s career in a positive way,” said Boza’s managers Alberto Gaitan and Andrés Castro. “We’re proud to become part of the Loud and Live and Tesa family.”
“For me, it’s an honor to become part of Boza’s growth, moving forward,” said Giovanna Pérez, CEO and founder of Tesa Entertainment. “Unity is strength and with this new partnership deal alongside Loud And Live, we’ll complement each other perfectly with resources that will offer the Artist the best live show experience globally.”
Launched in 2017, the Miami-based Loud and Live has enjoyed a strong return to touring in 2021, with more than 400 shows and tours for clients including Carlos Vives, Ruben Blades, Camilo and Prince Royce. Tesa Entertainment was founded in 2021 by Pérez, previously at Rich Music and CMN, after working with artists such as Nicky Jam, Sech and Manuel Turizo.
“Loud And Live is honored to join efforts with Tesa Entertainment under the leadership of Giovanna, who brings unmatched experience in the Urban genre booking business,” said Nelson Albareda, CEO of Loud And Live. “This alliance expands the offering of both companies, and we’re proud to be able to offer an added value to the artists with whom we work.”
Tickets for the 62nd edition of the Viña del Mar International Song Festival are on sale. The Chilean event’s organizing committee announced that tickets for the general public can be purchased starting Wednesday (Nov. 30) on the PuntoTicket website.
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The Festival de Viña 2023 is scheduled from Feb. 19 to 24 and will feature big Latin stars, including Karol G, Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Christina Aguilera and Camilo, all of whom are confirmed to perform. Additional artists will be announced soon.
“The tickets will be nominative. This means that each ticket will be assigned a name and rut from February 10, 2023 and until 11:00 am on each day of the festival, and not at the time of purchase,” the festival said in a statement. Prices start at 34,500 Chilean pesos (about $38), plus service fee.
Launched in 1960, the Viña del Mar International Song Festival is held annually at Quinta Vergara, a 15,000-capacity amphitheater located in the Chilean city of Viña del Mar, in the central coast region of Valparaíso.
Over the course of five days, the event features a mix of superstars, emerging singers and local artists competing for the Silver, Gold and Platinum “Gaviotas,” the name of its awards. These awards are decided by a jury with the help of viewers from their homes, although the so-called “monster” — the audience present at Quinta Vergara — undoubtedly has a great power of influence with its ovations and occasional boos.
The Viña del Mar Festival reaches millions of viewers around the world. Next year, it will be broadcast in Chile on TVN and Channel 13 and will be available throughout Latin America on STAR Channel and its streaming platform, Star+.
Twelve years after its release, Shakira‘s “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” has made its debut on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, peaking at No. 46 on the tally dated Dec. 3. On the Billboard Global 200, it debuted at No. 96.
This is no coincidence.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is currently taking place in Qatar and, as ever, fútbol fans have pivoted toward songs and anthems that they’ll have on repeat throughout the international soccer event.
The Colombian singer’s trilingual “Waka Waka,” featuring Freshlyground — which served as the official FIFA song in 2010 for the World Cup that took place in South Africa — captured fans globally thanks to its irresistible joyful and upbeat style powered by an Afro-fusion and soca-influenced beat. Plus, the track’s earworm chorus helps too: “Tsamina mina, eh, eh / Waka waka, eh, eh / Tsamina mina zangalewa / This time for Africa.” Back then, it peaked at No. 2 on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart and No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100.
She performed “Waka Waka” — plus a medley that included “She Wolf” and “Hips Don’t Lie” — during the 2010 World Cup opening ceremony. This year, fans were hoping that, if anything, Shakira would release a song for the World Cup, and even spread rumors online that she was set to perform at the opening ceremony. It was also reported incorrectly by other outlets that she was supposed to perform.
In reality, Shakira was never scheduled to appear at the World Cup, but she didn’t need to perform or even release a new song in order to be part of the festivities. The resurfacing of “Waka Waka” makes her the ultimate queen of World Cup music, as it becomes the only official World Cup song or anthem from previous years to appear on the Billboard global charts.
Shakira’s World Cup debut was in 2006, when she performed “Hips Don’t Lie” during the World Cup’s closing ceremony in Germany. And after South Africa, Shakira returned to the soccer world in 2014 for the World Cup in Brazil, for which she released “La La La,” featuring Carlinhos Brown.
But “Waka Waka” is a song you can’t escape. And it’ll go down in history as one of the most memorable World Cup songs — along with Ricky Martin‘s 1998 “Cup of Life.” We can all probably agree with the YouTube user who commented on the “La La La” video: “If Shakira could make all the World Cup songs, the world would be a better place.”