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Superstar Rauw Alejandro kicked off his highly anticipated Cosa Nuestra World Tour in Seattle on April 5. Produced by Live Nation, the Broadway-inspired set — a nod to Rauw’s new musical era that symbolizes elegance, maturity and glamour — took place at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. With a live band in tow, marking the artist’s […]
Yandel and Feid add a new No. 1 to their Billboard Latin Airplay chart ledger with “Habláme Claro,” as the song climbs 6-1 for its first week on the overall Latin radio ranking (dated April 12).
“Háblame Claro” is the second collaborative ruler for the pair. Previously, “Yandel 150” placed Yandel and Feid atop Latin Airplay in 2023, where it dominated for four weeks.
“Háblame Claro” rises from No. 6 following a 31% gain in audience impressions, reaching 9 million and becoming the most-heard song across Latin stations in the U.S. during the March 28-April 3 tracking week, according to Luminate.
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Thanks to the 31% surge, the song takes the week’s Greatest Gainer honor, awarded to the track with the largest boost in audience among the chart’s 50 titles.
“Háblame Claro,” with Feid, was originally released as a standalone single on Sept. 5, 2024, via La Leyenda/Warner Latina. The track takes on new life (without Feid) as one of 29 songs featured on Yandel’s live album Sinfónico (En Vivo), released on April 3. The project reimagines his catalog of hits, now backed by a full symphony orchestra.
With “Háblame Claro,” Yandel earns his 17th No. 1 as a solo artist. Additionally, as part of the duo Wisin & Yandel, he has achieved 16 chart-toppers. This latest No. 1 arrives a year and two months after “Borracho y Loco” with Myke Towers, which reigned for one week in February 2024.
For Feid, this latest achievement comes just a month after “Doblexxo” with J Balvin, which ruled for one week on the March 15-dated chart. In total, the Colombian now boasts 10 chart-topping hits. Notably, his previous collaboration with Yandel remains his career-best, spending four weeks at No. 1 in 2023.
Elsewhere, “Háblame Claro” ascends to No. 1 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart after spending eight weeks in the top 10.
Yandel is bringing Sinfónico (En Vivo) to life with a five-date tour, kicking off in Puerto Rico on May 10 and stopping in Miami, Orlando, New York and Chicago. The album, recorded live in Miami alongside the Florida International University Symphony Orchestra, blends his signature urban sound with a concert hall experience.
All charts (dated April 12, 2025) will update on Billboard.com tomorrow, April 8. For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.
Los Tigres del Norte win big with “La Lotería,” as the song rises 2-1 to lead Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart (dated April 12).
“La Lotería,” the lead single from Los Tigres del Norte’s forthcoming album (title/release date TBD), was written by songwriter Luciano Luna and debuted Feb. 7 via RMS/Fonovisa/UMLE. The track delves into pressing sociopolitical issues affecting Mexico and Latin America, including immigration, gender-based violence and drug trafficking.
“We want to thank the fans for their unwavering support throughout our career,” Los Tigres tell Billboard. “We are honored to have the opportunity to be a voice for our people and that our songs can be a beacon of strength. This motivates us to continue creating music that revives the flare of hope and unity for our community. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!”
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“La Lotería” takes the lead on Regional Mexican Airplay after a 19% surge in audience impressions, to 7.2 million, earned in the U.S. in the tracking week of March 27, according to Luminate. Thanks to the 19% increase in airplay across regional Mexican stations in the U.S., Los Tigres del Norte send Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera’s “Me Jalo,” last week’s No. 1, down to No. 4, after a 29% decline in audience, to 5.2 million.
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As la “La Lotería” lands atop, Los Tigres del Norte expands their legacy of hits with its 18th No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay. The act’s last leader, “Aquí Mando Yo,” reigned for a week in August 2024.
“La Lotería” is the third leader this decade for the group, which has achieved at least one chart-topping hit in each of the last four decades (1990s-2020s). Its first leader was “Golpes En El Corazón” in 1995, spending eight weeks on top. Here’s a breakdown of their chart-toppers across the decades:
Decade, No. 1s1990s, 92000s, 52010s, 12020s, 3
“La Lotería” continues to gain momentum on the overall Latin Airplay chart, climbing from No. 10 to No. 5 for its new peak. The corrido secured Los Tigres del Norte their 23rd top 10 on the overall radio ranking, as it jumped 16-10 just last week (dated April 5).
Los Tigres del Norte’s latest milestone comes amid their 2025 La Lotería tour, which began in Mexico City on April 4 and wraps Nov. 30 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
All charts (dated April 12, 2025) will update on Billboard.com tomorrow, April 8. For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.
The AXE Ceremonia festival, which was taking place this weekend at an ecological park in Mexico City, was suspended by local authorities following the death of two people on Saturday (April 5) when a crane transporting a decorative metal object collapsed.
The cancellation was confirmed on Sunday (April 6) in a message on X by the Miguel Hidalgo mayor’s office, the borough where the event venue is located.
“The teams from the Miguel Hidalgo Government and Legal Affairs, along with the borough’s Civil Protection department and the Administrative Verification Institute of Mexico City, completed the inspection and placed suspension seals at the entrances to AXE Ceremonia in Bicentennial Park,” the mayor’s office stated in its message.
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The deaths of two people, a man and a woman, were confirmed by local authorities in a statement. The festival corroborated the incident through an Instagram story. Following the events, the Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office announced that it has launched an investigation to determine the corresponding responsibilities.
The festival also confirmed the deaths on their Instagram stories. “With deep sadness, we confirm the passing of the two people who were injured during today’s incident,” AXE Ceremonia published. “We are deeply heartbroken by this loss. We are reaching out to their families to support them during this incredibly difficult time and to provide them with all our care and solidarity. The safety of our community has always been our priority, and we continue, as from the very beginning, to maintain close collaboration and complete transparency with the authorities. We will continue to share official updates about the event through our social media channels.”
Mexican newspaper El Universal confirmed the identity of the victims, Miguel Angel Rojas, 26, and Berenice Giles, 28, of structure collapse. They were photographers. The company ECO Live, the festival’s producer, had not responded to a request for information from Billboard Español.
The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. (local time) when a gust of wind shook a metal structure that fell on two people, according to a statement from the Mexico City Government, issued through the Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection.
“The mentioned structure fell on two people who received pre-hospital care at the scene, and were later urgently transported to the hospital, where they unfortunately passed away,” authorities wrote in the statement.
A photojournalist who captured images of the metal structure collapse shortly after it happened told Billboard Español that, following the crash, several attendees near the point where the crane fell tried to move it to assist the victims trapped beneath it. Paramedics and police officers quickly arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area, as attested by Billboard Español.
“Paramedics from the company hired by the event organizers provided medical attention to a man and a woman for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and various fractures at the site of the collapse,” detailed the Mexican Government on Saturday night in an informational statement through the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) Bienestar program.
The Head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, addressed the incident in a message on X, where she expressed her sorrow over the events and extended her solidarity to the families and friends of the victims. She also thanked the “quick and efficient response” of the relevant personnel “who acted diligently to secure the area and request immediate medical attention.”
“We will closely monitor the corresponding investigations by the Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office to determine responsibilities,” added the local leader.
Atentos de los lamentables hechos ocurridos esta tarde en el Parque Bicentenario. Mi solidaridad con familiares y amigos de las personas que desafortunadamente perdieron la vida tras el accidente. Agradezco la rápida y eficiente respuesta del personal de la @PBI_SSC, de la…— Clara Brugada Molina (@ClaraBrugadaM) April 6, 2025
The mayor of Miguel Hidalgo, Mauricio Tabe, also addressed the incident and expressed his solidarity with the families of the victims. “I deeply regret what happened today during a private event at Bicentennial Park. My deepest solidarity goes out to the families of the victim,” the mayor wrote on X.
According to a statement issued by the Miguel Hidalgo mayor’s office, the incident may have been caused by the installation of additional cranes by the organizers, which had not been included in the program submitted to authorities for the pre-festival inspection.
Local authorities stated that, as this was a private event, the project director and the official in charge of Civil Protection, both hired by the festival organizers, will be subject to the investigation initiated by the Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office.
Following the crane collapse and the two fatalities it caused, AXE Ceremonia continued on Saturday with headline performances by corridos tumbados superstar Natanael Cano, British pop diva Charli XCX, and South Korean boy band Tomorrow X Together, according to Billboard Español. The festival’s director, Diego Jiménez, had stated in a prior interview that an attendance of 55,000 people was expected on the first day.
On Sunday (April 6), the second day of the festival’s activities, the highly anticipated return of British trip-hop group Massive Attack to Mexico City was expected, along with performances by American rapper Tyler, The Creator, Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Argentine-Spanish artist Nathy Peluso, and California-based indie pop band The Marías, among others.
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
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Feid Surprises Fans in Europe
This week, Feid officially wrapped a 13-date stint across Europe with this Europe Fastest Tour produced by Live Nation. In the midst of his sold-out shows in cities such as London, Milan, and Rome, the Colombian sensation surprised fans with impromptu meet-ups that he would announce on his Instagram stories. Calling them “coffee party,” Ferxxo crashed various coffee shops in the middle of the day and would play DJ while spinning some of his biggest hits, including his latest release “DALLAX” in collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign.
Ed Sheeran Crashes J Balvin’s Show
Currently on his Rayo U.S. Tour, J Balvin performed his sixth show on Sunday, March 30 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. While the Miami stop included special guests Ryan Castro and Justin Quiles, his fans in New York were surprised by Ed Sheeran. During his appearance, the two artists performed their collaboration “Sigue” and English singer-songwriter also sang his chart-topping hit “Shape of You.” Fan videos that went viral on social media also captured the moment the two artist friends took a shot of guarito together. “NEW YORK my second home!!! What a great experience!!!,” Balvin expressed on Instagram.
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This week, Billboard and Telemundo unveiled the first wave of honorees for the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music Awards set to broadcast live at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 24 via Telemundo. Olga Tañón, Anitta, and Chiquis will be honored at the third annual event: Tañón will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, Anitta will be honored with the Vanguard Award, and Chiquis with the Impact Award. Hosted by Ana Bárbara, the two-hour music special will celebrate the “groundbreaking women shaping the future of Latin music,” according to a press release. The awards show will also stream on the Telemundo app, Universo and Peacock.
Shakira Reacts to Billboard’s List
In other uplifting news, Shakira reacted to Billboard’s Best 50 Female Latin Pop Artists of All Time list, after realizing that she was picked No. 1 by the Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. “This is an incredible honor,” she wrote in a now-deleted Instagram story. “Thank you for inspiring me to continue working in hopes to give you the best of me every day of my life.” On the ranked list, the Colombian global sensation is followed by Gloria Estefan, Selena, Celia Cruz, Karol G, Rocío Dúrcal, Ana Gabriel, Olga Tañón, Laura Pausini, and Mercedes Sosa.
From powerful ballads to timeless dance hits, the ranked list wrapped up Women’s History Month by honoring the extraordinary contributions of women and celebrating the female pioneers, visionaries, and stars who have defined Latin pop music.
De izquierda a derecha: Paquita la del Barrio, Celia Cruz, Shakira, Mercedes Sosa e Ivy Queen
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Yandel on Fallon Tonight
Ahead of soon kicking off his Sinfónico U.S. Tour in Puerto Rico next month, Yandel made his late-night TV debut on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon this week. Joined by a 15-member orchestra, the Puerto Rican artist performed a potent and passionate version of his reggaetón banger “Puño de Tito.” The unique performance is also in support of his new album Sinfónico (En Vivo) out April 3, where Yandel reimagines some of his career-defining songs — from “Abusadora” to “Rakata” — in a 29-track set recorded live in Miami with the Florida International University Symphony Orchestra.
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including albums by Yandel (Sinfónico) and Eladio Carrión (DON KBRN). Plus, rising salsa stars Luis Figueroa and Christian Alicea team up for “Si Llamas,” marking their first collaboration and a nod to their commitment to keep fueling salsa’s newfound global appeal. […]
Some call it “the festival of the future” due to its eclecticism and bold approach to creating lineups aimed at a multigenerational audience. For others, AXE Ceremonia brings together major alternative music shows in inclusive spaces, where the distinction from other festivals is evident — from the outfits attendees choose for the occasion to the sonic acts showcased during the marathon event.
But for Diego Jiménez, director and co-founder of the festival, it’s the place that provides the opportunity to host the creator of the popular corridos tumbados genre, Natanael Cano, as a headliner one night — and the next day, the two-time Grammy-winning American rapper Tyler, Tyler The Creator. Amidst all that, attendees can hear trip-hop veterans Massive Attack, British sensation Charli XCX, South Korean boy band Tomorrow X Together, and Argentine experimental trap duo Ca7riel y Paco Amoroso.
“We like to differentiate ourselves from other festivals by focusing on youth culture rather than a specific genre or musical style,” Jiménez tells Billboard Español about the festival, whose 12th edition will take place this Saturday and Sunday (April 5 and 6) at Parque Bicentenario in Mexico City.
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“Seeing Tyler, The Creator on a lineup at major festivals around the world is more common, but seeing him one day and Natanael Cano the next doesn’t happen often elsewhere. That gives AXE Ceremonia a very strong personality,” adds the organizer.
Produced by the company ECO Live, this year’s festival lineup is rounded out by a diverse group of international bands and solo artists — including Parcels, Gesaffelstein, Nathy Peluso, The Marías, Meme del Real, pablopablo, Lil Yachty, Artemas, Hanumankind, A.G. Cook, NSQK, The Dare, Simpson Ahuevo, Brutalism 300, and Luisa Almaguer — making it one of the most innovative offerings of the spring festival season.
The 12th edition of the festival will mark the return of Natanael Cano to Mexico City, who previously performed as an emerging artist in 2022. This time, he will take center stage as a headliner after becoming one of the stars of Mexican regional music and delivering a sold-out concert at the Estadio GNP Seguros in August 2024.
“Watching an artist grow like that is very exciting, and it speaks to this dialogue that exists between this city and the rest of the world — of becoming a cultural capital — and how the vision of culture and music from a Mexican perspective has an international impact,” Jiménez observes.
Additionally, this year the festival introduces K-pop to its musical offerings for the first time by inviting South Korean boy band Tomorrow X Together, allowing it to cater to another segment of the audience —Generation Alpha, or those born in the early 2010s. “We like to seek balance, those connections between the past and the present, to create a snapshot of what’s happening today,” Jiménez notes.
The organizer also highlighted the introduction of a new space dedicated to tropical music, salsa, merengue, bachata, and cumbia in this year’s edition of the festival, which will feature two iconic dance halls from Mexico City: Miki’s and Barba Azul.
“Speaking of the present and the past, if you listen to Bad Bunny’s album (Debí Tirar Más Fotos), it’s based on sounds from the past — that distinctly Latin sound. How does youth interact with these sounds? You create a new space,” he explains.
The festival’s organizers expect to gather 55,000 people per day, totaling 110,000 attendees over the weekend. In past editions, the festival’s stages have hosted prominent figures in music such as Björk, Rosalía, Kendrick Lamar, LCD Soundsystem, Travis Scott, James Blake, Wu-Tang Clan, A$AP Rocky, Aphex Twin, Snoop Dogg, Animal Collective, Underworld, Nicolas Jaar and Fuerza Regida.
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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Eladio Carrión, DON KBRN (Rimas Entertainment)
Eladio Carrión’s DON KBRN lands with razor-sharp intent, cementing his role as a dominant figure in Latin trap. With an ambitious 22-track lineup inspired by Yakuza mystique and Samurai discipline, according to the press release, the LP packs raw lyricism, relentless ambition, and next-level collaborations. The star-studded release includes Myke Towers (“Vetements,” a braggadocious anthem of success), Peso Pluma (“Tiffany,” a flashy ode to street hustle), Jessie Reyez (“Call My Line,” a bilingual R&B lament), and Big Sean (“Branzino,” an old-school hip-hop gem). Contributions from Young Miko, Cris Mj, Quevedo, and others also make for a riveting listen.
Solo tracks like “Ohtani” and “Harmonía” further highlight the artist’s range, where he embraces trap, melodic rap, and introspective cuts. Lebron James is even seen bumping “H.I.M.” on his IG Story. The production — by Hide Miyabi, Finesse, Deadts, OZ, G.O.K.B., and more — marked by bold experimentation, also brings DON KBRN to life as a daring statement of intent, showcasing Eladio Carrión’s linguistic mastery while setting a new standard for Latin trap. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
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Pipe Bueno, Majo Aguilar & Mariachi Sol de Mexico, “Bailar Contigo” (PB Entertainment/Warner Music Latina)
Pipe Bueno, a renowned Música Popular artist in Colombia, has joined forces with breakout mariachi songstress, Majo Aguilar, and the legendary Mariachi Sol de México for a heartfelt Carlos Vives tribute. In a new rendition of “Bailar Contigo,” a cumbia-rock classic released by Vives in 2013, Bueno showcases his charming vocals alongside Aguilar’s captivating style, interlaced with vibrant mariachi guitars and lively trumpets. This release marks the launch of Bueno’s upcoming EP, Homenaje a Carlos Vives, which celebrates the enduring legacy of one of Colombia’s most cherished artists. The music video for “Bailar Contigo” was beautifully filmed in the picturesque landscape of Jalisco, a region renowned for its rich cultural heritage of tequila production and mariachi music.— INGRID FAJARDO
Yandel, Sinfónico (En Vivo)(Y Entertainment/Warner Music Latina)
The Puerto Rican hitmaker reimagines some of his career-defining songs — from “Abusadora” to “Rakata” — in Sinfónico, a 29-track set recorded live in Miami with the Florida International University Symphony Orchestra. While it’s not the first time an urban artist records with an orchestra, Sinfónico is truly a grand experience offering a different approach to música urbana fusing reggaetón and symphony. Giving his iconic catalog a whole new sonic identity, Yandel launched his reggaetón-meets-orchestra concept back in October when he performed at the Florida International University with the school’s symphony orchestra. The album precedes his Sinfónico Tour, which is set to kick off May 10 in San Juan, Puerto Rico and wrap June 21 in Houston, where Yandel will perform his biggest hits alongside local symphony orchestras. — GRISELDA FLORES
Luis Figueroa & Christian Alicea, “Si Llamas” (Sony Music Latin/Magnus Media)
In a surprising yet pleasing collaboration, Luis Figueroa and Christian Alicea (two former Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise) deliver “Si Llamas.” Both Puerto Rican artists are paving the way for the new generation of salsa stars, respectively, but this is the first time that they join forces to further solidify the movement. Produced by Venezuelan hitmaker Motiff, who is also betting on the new sound of salsa music, “Si Llamas” blends traditional salsa rhythms with Latin urban tones — the two genres that best characterize La Isla del Encanto’s musical flavor. Lyrically, the song is sensual and flirty, telling the story of an unexpected encounter that leaves a lasting impression and begs to be re-lived. A music video accompanies the track, spotlighting Figueroa and Alicea’s potent vocals, playful bromance and killer dance moves. — JESSICA ROIZ
Estevie, “Un Error” (Nice Life Recording Company”
Racking up co-signs from artists like DannyLux, Eslabon Armado and Cuco since her breakthrough in 2022, Estevie is among a handful of rising female artists in the música mexicana space that are offering a fresh take on the genre. Best known for her hip-swiveling cumbias that will promptly get you on your feet, her latest release is no exception. “Un Error,” co-produced by hitmakers like Ulises Lozano and Ernesto Fernández, is powered by an infectious, thumping cumbia beat accompanied by the norteño accordion. In “Un Error,” Estevie sings in her signature velvety vocals about a mistake that might affect her relationship. “I ask you to please forgive me … whatever happened I just want your love but I made a mistake,” she exclaims. — G.F.
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After finishing the last of seven concerts at GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City March 30 as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour, Shakira announced she would return to Mexico in August. Her encore will bring her total shows played in the country to 22, a record for a single tour. Shakira initially played 11 stadium shows in Mexico, selling them all out, and eventually announced additional shows for August and September, including one more stop at GNP Seguros Stadium. Her eight performances there will be a record.
It’s the latest success in a string of them for the Colombian star. Last week, Billboard reported that, for the month of February, Shakira topped the monthly Top Tours chart for the first time, earning $32.9 million from 282,000 tickets sold that month, according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore.
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Shakira follows Bad Bunny, Los Bukis and RBD among Latin artists who have topped the monthly ranking, making her the first solo Latin woman to hit No. 1. This also marks the first time Shakira ever tops the chart, which launched in 2019, after she finished her previous outing, 2018’s El Dorado World Tour.
All those tickets sold are particularly sweet success for Shakira, who not only hadn’t toured in six years, but hadn’t had this level of success with her recorded music, either. Since 2019, as is by now very well known, the global superstar split up with her longtime partner, Gerard Pique, moved from Barcelona to Miami, turned her heartbreak into chart-topping songs, and now, at 47 years old and as the mother of two children, is in the midst of what will be the biggest tour of her career.
At her side is manager Nadine Eliya, who after working with Shakira in different capacities for years, took over management in 2023 after the Colombian star moved to Miami and started releasing new music. While that was a project in and of itself, Shakira’s new tour, a massive endeavor that kicked off last month in Brazil, is the Colombia’s star most ambitious move yet. Originally slated to be an arena tour, Shakira scrapped those plans last fall, following reaction to her new album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Sony Music Latin), and announced she was doing stadiums instead. And while she had to cancel three South American dates —two for production issues and one due to illness — her Mexico run has more than made up for lost time.
Given the extraordinary resurgence of Shakira, spotlighted by her No. 1 spot on Top Tours for February, Eliya is Billboard’s Executive of the Week. Here, she speaks about crafting Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, and its impact on the touring market.
You’ve had many Shakira highlights in the past year, but these Mexico concerts feel particularly significant. Is that the case?
These Mexico concerts were so rewarding in so many ways. It’s nice to see a Latin American city leading on a global scale as a concert city market, and only reinforces the massive growth we’ve been seeing in the Latin market over the last 10 years. To be breaking such significant records 30-plus years into your career is a testament to Shakira’s longevity and the care we’ve taken to keep creating music that draws new fans while deepening the connection with the ones who have accompanied her all along the way.
Shakira went from having a much-publicized split with her longtime partner two years ago to now leading Billboard’s tour recap for the month. What was the biggest challenge in achieving this?
The biggest challenge, I think, was being able to channel the pain into productivity, into growth, into a tool for connection. I think her music last year has struck a chord with so many women who felt like she gave a voice to their same feelings and frustrations and made them feel seen.
I think people may think, it’s Shakira, she’s a global star, this is easy…
Ha! Every new leg of a stadium tour brings its own challenges, and every achievement only brings ideas for new goals we want to reach. It’s a misconception that when you get to the top, you relax. It only makes the stakes higher. And I’m bad at relaxing.
What has been the biggest challenge in putting together this stadium tour?
The biggest challenges were bringing a production of this size to Latin America, which had never been done before in many of the markets we visited. Also, thinking big picture about where we want to be at the end of it, the milestones we want to hit, and how we plan to get there.
What can you tell us about the concept of the tour?
It’s all about female archetypes, connection and empowerment. If you notice, many of the interludes, that are a CGI-animated Shakira — an industry-wide first — center around an archetype: the warrior, the mother, the primal she-wolf. The idea was to take the fans on this journey with her and to walk out feeling uplifted and empowered. And I think she delivered beyond anyone’s expectations, including her own.
What were your expectations when you started to plan, and what are they now?
I think we expected to surprise fans with a big show but we didn’t expect how emotional the reaction would be and what a movement it’s become, this experience of attending her concert.
A couple of weeks ago, Shakira also released the music video to “Ultima,” a very melancholy ballad that looks back at her relationship. Why now?
We filmed that video a while back, but we wanted to release it at a time that had meaning to it. It felt like a beautiful bookend to a year after the release of such a personal album and sharing it from a very different place than when the song was written, after the live [version] of the song has connected with so many on tour. It was a gift for the fans who offered so much support through a difficult time.
La T y La M extend their reign on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 to a 12th consecutive week as “Amor De Vago,” featuring Malandro de América, holds steady at No. 1 on the chart dated April 4.
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With this milestone, the track ties with Maluma and The Weeknd’s “Hawái” for the fifth-longest reign of the decade. Above it are two Karol G hits: the record-breaking 25-week leader “Tusa” with Nicki Minaj (2020) and “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” (2024–25). The latter ties at 16 weeks atop with Tiago PZK, Lit Killah, Nicki Nicole, and Maria Becerra’s “Entre Nosotros” (2021–22). Also ahead is Manuel Turizo’s “La Bachata,” which led for 15 weeks in 2022.
Cazzu takes the runner-up slot with her latest single, “Con Otra,” which starts at No. 2. In addition to being this week’s Hot Shot Debut, the song earns the Argentinian her highest entry among 18 career entries. Previously, “Animal,” with Maria Becerra, reached No. 5 high in 2021.
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Yami Safdie and Lasso’s “En Otra Vida” rebounds to the top 10, climbing 13-9, after the song peaked at No. 6 last December.
Emilia, TINI and Nicki Nicole add a new song to their extensive Billboard Argentina Hot 100 ledger with their first three-way collab “Blackout,” which arrives at No. 27.
Teddy Swims earns the Greatest Gainer honors of the week as “Lose Control” climbs 49 rankings, from No. 86 to No. 37. The singer-songwriter also adds a new song on the tally, “The Door” at No. 40.
Four other songs debut this week, starting with Q`Lokura and Los Herrera’s “Carita Triste” at No. 80, KHEA, DUKI and La Joaqui’s “Mi Señora” at No. 88, Elena Rose and Morat’s “Un Beso Menos” at No. 95, and Airbag’s “Cae El Sol” at No. 97.