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Rauw Alejandro, Chiquis, Jesse & Joy, and Sebastián Yatra are set to perform at the Latin Grammy Awards, the Latin Recording Academy announced Monday (Oct. 17). The first group of confirmed artists also includes the 2022 Person of the Year, Marco Antonio Solís.
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All are nominated for the 23rd annual Latin Grammy Awards, which will be held on Nov. 17 at the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Alejandro, who was a 2020 best new artist nominee and won his first golden gramophone last year, has eight nominations this year that include recording of the year and song of the year for “Te Felicito” with Shakira, and “Agua” with Daddy Yankee and Nile Rodgers, respectively. Yatra, previously nominated for a Grammy and nine Latin Grammys, is a four-time nominee this year, including album of the year for Dharma and song of the year for “Tacones Rojos.” Jesse & Joy, winners of the Grammy and six Latin Grammys, are nominated this time for best pop vocal album for Clichés; and Latin Grammy winner Chiquis is nominated for best banda music album for Abeja Reina.
Marco Antonio Solís, meanwhile, has been honored with five Latin Grammys and nominated for six Grammys, and this year is recognized as Person of the Year 2022 by the Latin Recording Academy.
The 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards will air live on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
The Latin Grammy Premiere, a non-televised ceremony in which the winners in most categories are announced, will take place before the broadcast. Additional details about this ceremony will be announced soon.
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
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La Musa Awards
The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame hosted its 10th annual La Musa Awards for the first time at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla. on Thursday (Oct. 14). This year, the prolific gala that honors the outstanding songwriters and composers across all genres of Latin music, honored its 2022 inductees including award-winning songwriters and producers Desmond Child and Rudy Pérez, who co-founded the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame; composer of iconic Latin music standard Tony Renis; Dominican merengue pioneer Johnny Ventura, to be inducted posthumously, and Grammy award-winning Colombian artist Juanes.
“Being a composer is one of the most beautiful professions in the world… But at the same time, and because you are sensitive, you suffer more, you undress yourself to the world, and you become vulnerable,” Juanes, who also performed a medley of his hits at the event, said. “Being a songwriter is painting days full of feelings with the brushes of voice and guitar, sitting in eternal lonely nights full of anguish to know if this, the song I’m making now, is the one I’ve been waiting for so many years.”
The 2022 honorees including Emmanuel, Eddy Cue, Manuel Alejandro, Gustavo Menéndez, Walter Kolm, Elena Rose, and Jose Feliciano, as well as Yotuel Romero, Beatriz Luengo, Descemer Bueno, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, Maykel Osorbo, Alexander Delgado, Randy Malcolm Martínez, and DJ El Funky, who all received the inaugural La Musa Medal of Freedom for “Patria y Vida.”
Juanes was inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame at the 10th annual La Musa Awards in Miami, Fla.
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Becky G teams up with Patrón Tequila
Becky G was officially welcomed into the Patrón Tequila family during an intimate dinner in Los Angeles on Tuesday (Oct. 11). During the event, the “MAMIII” singer shared a toast with those in attendance and thanked Patrón their alliance and for elevating Latin culture. The partnership with Becky and the tequila includes a Signature B cocktail, which includes hibiscus syrup, lemon juice, Patrón silver, among other ingredients. This year’s limited-edition Patrón Mexican Heritage Tin was designed by Mexico City-based sculptor Sebastian, who with the tin’s design tells the story of one of the oldest traditions in Mexico — the harvesting and cutting of agave piñas (pineapples).
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First Look of “Los Montaner” Reality Show
After making the announcement earlier this year, Los Montaner reality show finally has a premiere date. The 10-episode unscripted docuseries—filmed using mixed-media formats including cellphone footage, confessional interviews, and content from the family’s private archive—is set to air November 9 on Disney+. Produced by multimedia company NTERTAIN Studios in collaboration with Disney Branded Television, Los Montaner will follow the daily life of the Montaner family — Ricardo, Marlene Rodriguez, Mau, Ricky, and Evaluna, as well as their significant others Camilo Echeverry, Sara Escobar, and Stefi Roitman — giving fans a look at their intimate moments as well as behind the scenes of their artistic careers and live music performances. See the first look below:
The new faces of regional Mexican
In a showcase that took place at The Paramount in East Los Angeles on Wednesday (Oct. 12), Universal Music Latin/Fonovisa featured eight emerging Mexican Music acts, whose styles all ranged from banda sinaloense to mariachi and corridos tumbados. During the two-hour show, the artists — Majo Aguilar, Neto Bernal, Uriel Barrera, Reflejo Nuevo, El de la H, Angel Higuera, La Nueva Estrategia, and Banda Fortuna — gave attendees (mostly executives and music reporters) a preview of their music each performing two songs. Toward the end, all eight artists joined forces to perform the banda anthem “Triste Recuerdo.”
Las Nuevas Caras del Regional Mexicano at The Paramount on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
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The Ultimate RBD Reunion
This week, Mexican singer and actress Maite Perroni got married to her longtime boyfriend Andres Tovar. The private ceremony, held in the lake town of Valle de Bravo in Mexico, quickly became a trending topic after videos of Perroni and her former Rebelde group members—Anahi, Christian Chavez, and Christopher Von Uckermann—circled the internet. One of the wedding’s highlights was undoubtedly when RBD hugged and sang “Y Soy Rebelde” and “Salvame” together. “We did it! Taking the first steps of the life we want to build together. Surrounded by our family and the hand of God, today we receive a blessing. Happy to be able to take steps that strengthen our path through this plane in which we managed to coincide and fate gave us,” the newlyweds expressed on Instagram.
Adam Levine is getting ready to tap into the Spanish market. On Thursday (Oct. 13), the Maroon 5 frontman shared a snippet of a forthcoming track — in which he sings in full Spanish for the first time — titled “Ojalà,” a collaboration with Maluma and The Rudeboyz.
The 43-year-old singer teased a 20-second clip of the upbeat track on his TikTok page, captioning the post, “#Ojala @RUDEBOYZ @Juan Luis.” Maluma shared the snippet to his Instagram Stories and as a post, writing on one Story, “What do you think about this?”
The Rudeboyz — a duo consisting of Chan El Genio (real name Bryan Snaider Lezcano Chaverra) and Kevin ADG (real name Kevin Mauricio Jiménez Londoño) — shared their excitement, and revealed the single’s release date on Instagram. “#OJALA OCTOBER 20,” the duo captioned a post that included the single’s official cover art, which features all four artists posing in front of a yellow car. ️”A very important release for us with people we admire a lot!! Keep your eyes on this !! @maluma @adamlevine.”
The collaboration comes after allegations that the Maroon 5 frontman had been unfaithful to wife Behati Prinsloo, who is currently pregnant with the couple’s third child. In September, influencer Sumner Stroh claimed Levine had affair with her, and alleged that the rocker told her he was thinking of naming his upcoming baby Sumner.
Levine later issued a statement, denying that he had an affair. “A lot is being said about me right now and I want to clear the air. I used poor judgment in speaking with anyone other than my wife in ANY kind of flirtatious manner,” he wrote on Instagram Stories. “I did not have an affair, nevertheless, I crossed the line during a regrettable period in my life. In certain instances it became inappropriate; I have addressed that and taken proactive steps to remedy this with my family.”
“Ojalà” will be released on Oct. 20. Check out Adam Levine and Maluma’s snippets below:
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Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Chesca has joined forces with emerging trans rapper Villano Antillano and Venezuelan pop star Corina Smith for her new single “Activa,” with the official music video premiering exclusively on Billboard Thursday (Oct. 13).
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The three female acts not only bring to the forefront their distinct, sensual, and captivating flow, but also empowering lyrics about owning yourself, your place, your body, and your sexuality. Backed by a hard-hitting perreo with futuristic beats, part of the track even references timeless reggaeton bangers such as Yaga & Mackie’s “La Batidora” and Don Omar’s “Conteo.”
“Estamos toa’ la’ baby’s activa/pa’ lante y pa’ tras y dandole hasta abajo/Esto acaba empezar nadie se va” (All the babies are active/ To the front to the back and all the way down/ This is only the beginning, nobody is leaving), goes the catchy chorus.
“I feel happy with what is happening in my career. I thank God for allowing me to do what I do,” Chesca, a former Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise, tells Billboard via email. “I like to put a lot of enthusiasm into my work and manage to be an example that dreams do happen. This is just the beginning of countless surprises that I have for my fans — new music and collaborations are what’s coming.”
Smith adds: “This collaboration has been a wonderful experience because as Latinas, we are exchanging dreams and talents between sister countries allowing us to strengthen our presence in music.”
The music video, featuring Chesca, Villana, and Corina, is the best representation of the nightlife in La Isla del Encanto. Watch it below.
Music distribution has changed over the years, and so has the way it’s consumed, but one thing remains certain: Whether it’s popping a disc into your CD player or downloading an entire track list to your phone, music obsessives love albums.
With Hispanic Heritage Month still in full swing, Billboard has put together all of the longest-leading No. 1 albums in the history of the Top Latin Albums chart, all of which have spent 20 weeks or more at the top. The list includes everything from albums that we were obsessed with in the ’90s, such as Selena’s Dreaming of You and Luis Miguel’s Segundo Romance to almost all of Bad Bunny’s sets of the last decade, including X100PRE and Un Verano Sin Ti.
Topping the list is Bunny’s YHLQMDLG, released just weeks before the global pandemic lockdown in 2020. The album, home to tracks such as “Safaera” and “Yo Perreo Sola,” peaked at No. 1 on March 14, 2020, and reigned on the chart for 70 weeks. The ultra-perreo set is followed by Gloria Estefan’s ultra-personal Mi Tierra, which peaked at No. 1 on July 10, 1993, and spent 58 weeks at the top.
Check out the complete list below.
The 20 longest-leading No. 1s on the Top Latin Albums chart recap is based on most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Latin Albums chart from the ranking’s first chart week, July 10, 1993, through the Oct. 8, 2022-dated chart. For albums with the same number of weeks at No. 1, ties were broken by the most total weeks spent on the chart.
There’s no doubt that Maluma is in love. Already known for making fans swoon with his romantic reggaeton-pop ballads, the Colombian star released another one titled “Junio.”
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This R&B-funk song co-written by his go-to collaborator, Edgar Barrera, was released Sept. 29 and scored Maluma his 22nd No. 1 on Billboard‘s Latin Airplay chart. (He performed it at the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards, and right after, stepped down from the stage to give his girlfriend, Susana Gomez, a sweet kiss.)
It’s his first No. 1 debut in almost six years on the tally. While he’s scored 22 champs, he last debuted at No. 1 through his featured role in Shakira’s “Chantaje” in November 2016. “Junio” storms in at No. 1 after its first official tracking week with 8.9 million in audience impressions earned in the week ending Oct. 9, according to Luminate.
Below, read the romantic lyrics translated into English:
The moon hid right when it saw youBecause you shine more than herTo me, she’s jealous of youBecause today she didn’t come outOnly the stars appearedSpeaking to themThey told me that you look beautifulWith that pretty little face, you’re beautifulThat’s what the stars and I say
There are no mistakes in the logicYou give me heat as if it was summer in JuneHow cool would it be if you were my girlfriendIf it’s not that way, then I’ll settle for a kissThere are no mistakes in the logicYou give me heat as if it was summer in JuneHow cool would it be if you were my girlfriendIf it’s not that way, then I’ll settle for a kiss
For you, I’ll fight, I’ll look for an argumentLet’s go to the beach, I’ll oil you upYou tan while I watchCelestial eyes, ocean of the Turks and Caicos, woahWith you, I don’t need the oceanMa, you are my sunThat panty never failsYellow sunflowerAnd that vibe of yours, that energyIs connecting with mineHail Mary, who would say?Baby, you put a spell on meThe stars say you’ll be mine
There are no mistakes in the logicYou give me heat as if it was summer in JuneHow cool would it be if you were my girlfriendIf it’s not that way, then I’ll settle for a kissThere are no mistakes in the logicYou give me heat as if it was summer in JuneHow cool would it be if you were my girlfriendIf it’s not that way, then I’ll settle for a kiss
Yo,’ yo’La-la-la-la-la-la (wuh)Jaja, eyMaluma, babyLa-la-la-la-la-la (okay)La-la-la-la, la-laDímelo, EdgeKeityn, -TYN, -TYN
Farina, Miky Woodz, Juhn and Dimelo Flow gathered to discuss reggaeton lyrics and the genre’s evolution in a new episode of Billboard’s “Cultura Clash” (watch above).
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“Music doesn’t have rules. That’s the easiest way to put it,” Panamanian producer Dimelo Flow says. “You can make of music whatever you want.”
The four artists came together to bring to the forefront their thoughts on whether there’s a lack of depth in some Latin music, if artistry is missing in lyricism, and if some are underestimating the uniqueness of certain songs and genres.
“Before it was a taboo to speak badly in the songs, and right now you have the No. 1 artist in the world, Bad Bunny, who speaks badly in all his music and makes them global,” former Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise Juhn notes. “It kind of doesn’t matter anymore. Back then, when albums and records were sold, the lyrics were more conservative, but not anymore.”
“If you are not a fan of my music, it is totally respectable, but you have to understand that we musicians are inevitable,” Colombian rapper Farina explains. “In my case, I had many examples when I was a child. I had drug-addict uncles. I heard a lot of music about drugs and stuff but I have no addictions. It’s about the education they give you [at home] and the examples they give you in your family.”
“If you don’t want your kids to hear that type of music, don’t put it on,” Puerto Rican trap star Miky Woodz elaborates. “And even if you hide it from them, they will hear it. I prefer that they listen to it with me than to listen to it secretly. That depends on the trust you have in your children. But if mine have a question, they can ask me. Their dad is a reggaeton singer.”
“We’re entering 2023. The times have changed. It’s something else now,” Juhn adds.
Now in its second season, Cultura Clash — hosted by Latin executive AJ Ramos — spotlights Latin artists and influencers who discuss trending topics within Latin culture and music. A new episode airs every Wednesday on Billboard.com, social media and Billboard‘s YouTube channel. Watch this week’s episode above.
Manuel Turizo’s “La Bachata” spends a fifth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart (dated Oct. 8).
With a fifth week at No. 1, “La Bachata” ties with Tini’s “La Triple A” and Paulo Londra’s “Plan A” for the third-most weeks atop the tally in 2022. (“Entre Nosotros” by Tiago PZK, Lit Killah, Nicki Nicole and Maria Becerra still leads with a nine-week domination this year. Meanwhile Bizarrap and Quevedo’s “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52” ranks second with eight weeks in charge.)
While the songs between No. 2 and No. 7 hold their rankings, Quevedo and Rei’s “Fernet” rises 9-8. Meanwhile, TINI rejoins the top 10 as “La Triple T” rebounds 11-10 after its five weeks in charge.
Chileans Pablo Pesadilla, Polimá Westcoast, Nickoog Clk and Fran C earn the week’s Greatest Gainer honor as “Baby Otaku” rallies 75-37. Argentinian La Joaqui scores the next notable ascent as “Butakera” surges 62-29.
Plus, the week’s highest debut goes to Wisin & Yandel and Rosalia’s latest collaboration, “Besos Moja2” at No. 47.
Finally, five other debuts hit the Argentinian Hot 100 chart this week: Rusherking and Dread Mar I’s “Perfecta” at No. 61, La Joaqui and Dj Alex team-up with “Tu Amor E7” at No. 73, Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ “Unholy” at No. 75, FMK’s “Buscando un Amor” at No. 88, while Natti Natasha and Maria Becerra’s “Lokita” starts at No. 89.
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