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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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Honored in Los Angeles
Earlier this week, Natalia Jiménez was honored by the City of Los Angeles with an Official Proclamation presented by District 14 Councilvmember Ysabel Jurado. The tribute took place at City Hall as part of the Fiesta Broadway celebrations, where the Spanish singer-songwriter was also named the 2025 Queen of Fiesta Broadway—she will also headline this year’s event.
“It means so much to me because of my strong ties to Mexico and the entire Latino community,” she said in a press statement. “I’ve lived many years in both Mexico and the United States, and I understand what it means to migrate and seek new opportunities. I’m proud to be part of such a united community, especially in challenging times. Thank you for inviting me, for this recognition, and for allowing me to celebrate our culture and language with all of you.”
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Making History on Tour
In other L.A.-related news, Rauw Alejandro made history at the Intuit Dome as the first Latin artist to perform three consecutive sold out concerts. During his Cali shows—part of his Cosa Nuestra world tour—the Puerto Rican artist invited surprise guests Marconi Impara and Yan Block to perform “Espresso Martini” from his album Cosa Nuestra.
Produced by Live Nation, the Broadway-inspired set — a nod to Rauw’s new musical era that symbolizes elegance, maturity and glamour —includes a live band in tow. The Cosa Nuestra stint wraps May 31 in Miami. The “Todo de Ti” hitmaker will perform a four-day sold-out residency from June 5 to 8 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan before taking the tour to Europe.
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Heartfelt Bad Bunny Cover
Laura Pausini has paid a heartfelt tribute to Bad Bunny by releasing her own version of his song “Turista,” part of his chart-topping album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Produced and arranged alongside her husband and musician, Paolo Carta, Pausini delivers a melancholic cover backed by weeping piano melodies and her potent vocals. “I listened to ‘Turista’ and instantly fell in love with it…so I sang it,” the Italian-born, Spanish-singing artist expressed on Instagram. “Some songs don’t need to be part of a new album or promoted as a single. When a song touches your heart, it’s good in any style, at any time. Bravo Bad Bunny.” Listen to the track below.
Perreo: A Revolution
On the heels of dropping her ultra-personal, ultra-vulnerable, and ultra-experimental album Latinaje, Cazzu presents her first-ever book, Perreo: Una Revolución. “This book tells, vindicates, and denies the urban music industry specifically, about life as a woman in music or in any field. But above all, it aims to be a contribution to continue building equality,” she wrote on Instagram. “I dedicate it to the women who love reggaeton, to those who hate it, to those who want to sing, compose, or produce, to my female colleagues who barely made it and continue to resist […] I also dedicate this to my male colleagues and the artists who inspired me,” she adds, admitting that thoughts of writing her own novel began four years ago. The book is available in all bookstores, as an ebook, and an audiobook (narrated by Cazzu).
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including new albums by Gloria Trevi (El Vuelo), Adriel Favela (Sueños de la Calle Vol. 1), and Fuerza Regida (111XPANTIA). In the middle of his biggest tour yet, Ivan Cornejo has dropped […]
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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Gloria Trevi, El Vuelo (Great Talent Records)
Gloria Trevi is entering a new era of sorts, marked by the release of the first album under her new independent label. El Vuelo — all songs co-penned by the Mexican icon herself — serves as a testament to Trevi’s ability to reinvent herself dabbling with new styles and genres without losing her core pop sound. The opening track “Para Querer Como Te Quiero” is a bright cumbia and while that might be an indication that she may be going the regional Mexican route, she doesn’t.
Instead, she takes listeners on sonically varied journey: “Mentí” is a little on the rock side, and opens with gorgeous classical arrangements, while “Q.E.P.D.” fuses mariachi with very subtle reggaetón drums. In a world dominated by collabs, Trevi sticks to just one — featuring fellow pop diva Monica Naranjo on “Para Siempre Triste.” While all songs take on different sounds, one thing is consistent throughout the album, and that is Trevi’s knack for writing heart-wrenching lyrics about love, loss and freedom. — GRISELDA FLORES
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Adriel Favela, Danny Felix, Giovanny Ayala & Octavio Cuadras, Sueños de la Calle (Vol. 1) (Fonovisa Records)
When four of the most exciting acts in música mexicana join forces, their shared roots help fuel a project that pushes the genre forward. On Sueños de la Calle (Vol. 1), Adriel Favela, Danny Felix, Giovanny Ayala, and Octavio Cuadras create a four-track EP that’s personal and political. Rooted in the lived experiences of Mexican and Mexican American communities, the focus track “#SinMexicanos” delivers an unapologetic ode on immigration and identity. The song confronts the realities of labor, pride and resilience, with lines like “el día que falten los mexicanos aquí en el gabacho se van a dar cuenta.”
From the poetic grit of the title track to the heartfelt of “X Ella,” the project blends accordion, tololoche, and storytelling with contemporary borderland perspectives. “Sueños de la Calle (Vol. 1) is our way of telling what we live, what we feel, and what many out there don’t dare to say,” the quartet says in a press release. “Every song is born from the streets, the neighborhood, the border. Coming together was natural because we share the same roots, the same scars, and the same love for this music that gave us a voice.” — ISABELA RAYGOZA
BORJA & Greeicy, “Macarrones con Queso” (Virgin Music/BORJA)
Short and sweet perfectly describes the first collaborative effort between BORJA and Greeicy. In “Macarrones con Queso” (macaroni and cheese), the two Latin Grammy nominees beautifully harmonize together in every verse and chorus, backed by a tender, acoustic ballad produced by BORJA and Joel Iglesias. The conceptual tune revolves around two love birds who can’t be together because they have different destinies. “I found out you will be in town for a few days/ I’ve prepared for this moment since April/ Decorate your skin with kisses/ Cook macaroni and cheese/ And for dessert, maybe an eternity with you,” they kick off the track. “But you have other plans and it’s not me […] I have a feeling this is only another love song without ending,” they continue — in what could be the perfect soundtrack for a romance movie. — JESSICA ROIZ
Alexis y Fido, “Carita Triste” (Wild Dogz)
Alexis y Fido return to the music scene with “Carita Triste,” which showcases a vibrant electronic merengue infused with the distinctive signatures of the duo. The captivating track is a dynamic blend of reggaeton and rich Caribbean rhythms, painting a poignant narrative about young love that faces the challenges of social class divides. It also powerfully conveys the timeless message that love can triumph over societal obstacles. As Alexis y Fido celebrate two decades of their musical journey, this release also serves as a preview of new music they are crafting for 2025. — INGRID FAJARDO
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At 62, Fito Páez maintains “the curiosity and desire” of the early years and an energy that doesn’t allow him to stop creating. Music above all, but also cinema and literature — passions he has been developing in parallel over the decades. And Novela, his latest album, might finally combine them all.
Created as a rock musical, the 25-song project — which Páez spent nearly 40 years writing and was finally released on March 28 under Sony Music Spain — tells the story of Villa Constitución, a town in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina, where a strange circus arrives to revolutionize the lives of its inhabitants. Through songs such as “Universidad Prix,” “Cuando el Circo Llega al Pueblo,” “Superextraño” and “El Triunfo del Amor,” its unique characters are introduced: the school’s dean, Rectitud Martirius; the witches Maldivina and Turbialuz; the young lovers Loka (daughter of the circus owner) and Jimmy (singer of a rock band) and more.
“We’re already speaking with many producers to film the movie once the tour finishes next year,” Páez tells In Conversation with Billboard Español in New York. “And I’m also beginning an adaptation [to] perform Novela live in full, where the audience can go and see a show that isn’t a musical — it’s the band playing the album and everything happening at once.”
The release comes the same year as the 40th anniversary of Giros, the second studio album in his expansive discography and the one that truly launched his career, with classics such as “11 y 6,” “Cable a Tierra” and “Yo Vengo a Ofrecer Mi Corazón.”
“It’s similar to a beach, Giros. It’s like having arrived, after wandering so much in the river or the sea, and saying, ‘Ah, I’ve made it here,’” he reflects on what the 1985 set meant to him. “There are many elements there that define many things about the place where I was raised, where I learned music, where I was loved, and where I was shaped. It’s an album I care for deeply, and I think it was a strong first step in the direction of searching for a more personal voice.”
In this new installment of En Conversación, the singer of hits such as “El Amor Después del Amor,” “Tumbas de la Gloria” and “Mariposa Tecknicolor” also discusses current events such as the immigration policies that have led fans to avoid attending concerts in the U.S. out of fear of deportation (“It’s horrifying,” he says. “It reminds me of when, back in ’78, we were chased out of Serú Girán concerts during the military dictatorship, and they threw us in jail”); and the ban on narcocorridos in some states in Mexico (“It’s a cultural expression born from lived experiences … and now it’s the singers’ fault! No, guys, it doesn’t work that way”).
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Fito Páez has spent more than three decades crafting his new album, Novela. He opens up about why it took so long to create, the inspiration behind the album, his plans for an upcoming tour, how politics are impacting concert attendance, his views on narcocorridos and the secret to his longevity and success.
What are your thoughts on Fito Páez’s Novela? Let us know in the comments!
Sigal Ratner-Arias:Good morning and welcome! We’re here with the legendary Fito Paez to talk about his new album, Novela, and so many more things. What is your favorite Billboard moment? Past, present or future. This moment. It has to be this moment.
Fito Paez: Obviously it’s this one. Clearly, being here with you. You guys have always treated me well. You guys have always loved me, you’ve listened to me, you’ve given me your attention, so that alone is huge. I really appreciate that. I always feel very grateful when people follow you, they join you, they respect you.
You’re a classic, Fito.
We have a quality bond.
It’s your longest album. Why did it take you so long to finish?
I think there are some works, some pieces that are made over time and that are outside the system of anxiety, outside the system of immediate requirements, outside of the industry and outside of productivity. Because someone can make music, but to start out you need to go back to school first. Here, no. One makes music because you want to express yourself because he needs to share or have that want to get it out from inside, or give it life. Or, to start enjoying the language of music, the language of words. So, behind the scenes of that experience, in my case, my whole life, and that’s how it’s going to be until the day I die.
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Mexican American powerhouse Fuerza Regida has turned their vision into reality with the release of their ninth studio album, 111XPANTIA, released Friday (May 2). Explored through imaginative storytelling exploratory regional Mexican music sounds, the 12-track album captures the group’s hustle, evolution, and deep connection to their roots.
The title — pronounced “ixpantia” and derived from the Náhuatl word, a dialect of the Aztecs meaning “to manifest” — reflects frontman Jesús “JOP” Ortiz Paz’s lifelong belief in the power of the law of attraction and turning dreams into reality. “This is the most important album of my career, the one that brings everything together,” JOP previously told Billboard Español.
Opening with the gritty anthem “GODFATHER,” it sets the tone for an explorative ride beyond Mexican music, free of collaborations for the first time in the band’s history. From nostalgic nods like “Malboro Rojo” that evoke their early norteño-laden sound to inventive risks like the corrido synth-laced “Nocturno” and innovative banjo riffs on “Peliculiando,” Fuerza Regida expertly balances their street-inspired roots with inventiveness.
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Adding another layer of intrigue, the loop of Vicente Fernández’s live version of “Acá Entre Nos” is subtly reimagined throughout “Ansiedad,” while a hypnotic sample of Ellie Goulding’s vocals from “Don’t Say a Word” is seamlessly woven into “Tu Sancho,” adding another surprise element for fans diving into the album’s details.
111XPANTIA arrives during a period of sky-high momentum for the San Bernardino troupe, following the massive success of their No. 1 hit “Me Jalo” with Grupo Frontera — which topped Billboard‘s Latin Airplay and Regional Mexican Airplay charts — and the teaser track “Por Esos Ojos,” which has already surpassed 154 million streams on Spotify alone since its February release.
With ambition woven into every song, the album continues to testifies Fuerza Regida’s ability to dream big, push boundaries, and stay true to their roots along the way.
They are slated to perform at Madison Square Garden and Hollywood Bowl June 20 and 21, respectively. The album is now available across all streaming platforms and physical formats, including CD and vinyl.
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Cazzu leads the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart for a second consecutive week as “Con Otra” holds steady at No. 1 on the chart dated May 3. The song, released on DALE Play March 19, has remained strong in the chart’s top 10 since its debut at No. 2 (April 5 dated list).
In addition to her recent leader, the Argentinian previously reached a No. 5 high through her Maria Becerra collab, “Animal,” in 2021.
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W Sound, better known as Westcol, Béele and Ovy On The Drums nearly miss the top slot as “W Sound 05: La Plena,” rises 4-2, marking the acts’ highest entry to date. Meanwhile, Emilia, TINI, and Nicki Nicole’s “Blackout” dips 2-3, after topping the ranking for two consecutive weeks in April. Emilia also places another top 10 track on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100: “Bunda,” with Luísa Sonza, which slips 7-8.
Back in the top five, La T y La M’s “Amor De Vago,” featuring Malandro de América, falls 4-3. Alleh and Yorghaki’s “Capaz” holds at No. 5 for a second week, for its eighth week in the upper region during its 13th week run so far.
Karol G’s “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” adds a fourth week at No. 6, after the song dominated for 16 consecutive weeks between 2024-25. Plus, Bad Bunny’s “Baile Inolvidable” jumps 8-7, following two consecutive weeks in the runner-up slot in March.
Ecuadorian Jombriel closes the top 10 with two entries. “Parte & Choke,” with Ryan Castro, Jotta and Alex Krack, holds at No. 9 for the third consecutive week, after it ruled for one week in March. Plus, Jombriel’s most recent single, “Vitamina,” with DFZM, breaks into the top 10, climbing 15-10. The move gives Jombriel his second top 10, while Colombian DFZM earns his first.
The week’s Greatest Gainer honors goes to Pablo Chill-E, whose single “Resentía” leaps 28 positions, surging from No. 49 to No. 21.
Elsewhere, Mattei’s “Pa Las Girlas” becomes the Hot Shot Debut of the week, entering at No. 50.
Lastly, Tobal MJ and Lucky Brown’s “Tiene” opens at No. 78, while rock band Estelares add its third entry with “Ella Dijo” at No. 91. It’s the group’s first appearance in over two years, following “Encantan,” featuring Enjambre, in 2022.
Sin Suela lit up NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert with a historic and dynamic performance, becoming the first artist to incorporate a sign language interpreter as part of the performance that premiered on Thursday (May 1).
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Clad in vibrant orange — a color aligning with his most recent album, Toda Época Tiene Su Encanto, which dropped September 2024 — the Puerto Rican wordsmith and his 12-member troupe brought a genre-bending set to the stage.
The 24-minute performance opened with the love rap “Tengo Una Nota” and and the bilingual “Duolingo.” The artist showcased his versatility with “Mírame,” delivered in a spoken-word, conscious-rap style that highlighted his lyrical depth and storytelling ability. A blend of funk, rap and hip-hop defined the set’s eclectic sound, punctuated by a laid-back yet pulsating performance of “Amor Artificial” and the high-energy “Top.” He closed with the emotional anti-war song “Mambrú.”
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“This is a dream come true for me,” said PJ Sin Suela in a press release. “I remember being in college playing Tiny Desk sessions and thinking, ‘One day I’ll be there,’ and it happened. To this day, if I’m cooking or having friends over, we put on a Tiny Desk. I have a deep respect and love for the platform, and I treated it that way. We prepared, rehearsed and gave it our all. I was able to bring my favorite musicians from Puerto Rico and people I admire and love dearly. I was able to represent what I do visually, musically, and socially.”
Accompanying PJ was a powerhouse ensemble of Puerto Rican musicians, including Jahaziel García on trumpet, Benson Pagán Jiménez on guitar, Gabo Lugo on percussion and Barba Blanca on piano. Alexssa Hernández made Tiny Desk history as the series’ first sign language interpreter. Backing vocalists Verónica Rolón Acevedo and Jeimy Osorio added soulful harmonies to the show.
PJ Sin Suela also used his Tiny Desk debut as a platform for activism, placing stickers on the set that read “Puerto Rico is NOT for sale.” The message — which he carried as a sign during the 2022 Puerto Rican Day Parade — reflects his opposition to policies such as Act 22, which allows wealthy foreigners to exploit the island’s resources.
Watch PJ Sin Suela’s performance on Tiny Desk below.
Shakira is No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Tours chart for March, back on top after ruling the February edition. She led last month’s list with $32.9 million but doubles her earnings on the newest update. According to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour earned $70.6 million from 11 reported shows. That’s more than any act has grossed in any March since the charts launched in 2019.
Monthly grosses typically balloon during the summer, when summer weather allows for stadium shows in the U.S. and Europe. With most acts confined to indoor arenas in the fall, winter, and spring, Shakira’s Latin roots fueled a massive stadium run in Central and South America and Mexico. She surpasses Bad Bunny’s March 2024, Coldplay in 2023, Bad Bunny again in 2022, the Backstreet Boys in 2020, and P!nk in 2019. (There was no ranking in March 2021 due to COVID-19).
Mexico was the setting of Shakira’s March shows, hitting Monterrey and Guadalajara before climaxing in Mexico City. There, the Colombian superstar played seven shows at Estadio GNP Seguros from March 19-30, bringing in $46.6 million from 396,000 tickets sold. Those shows are No. 1 on Top Boxscore, more than tripling the gross of No. 2.
Shakira’s seven Mexico City shows set a venue record, eclipsing RBD’s six nights (2023), Daddy Yankee’s five (2022), and Taylor Swift’s four (2023). But demand was so outrageous that she announced four more dates at the same stadium in August, extending to 11 shows.
The Estadio GNP Seguros shows alone would have secured Shakira the No. 1 spot on Top Tours, but her schedule also included two shows apiece in Monterrey ($12.5 million; 88.2K tickets) and Guadalajara ($11.5 million; 70.3K).
Including the tour’s first shows in February and further dates in April, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour has earned a reported $111 million and sold 910,000 tickets in Latin America. Shakira re-ups in Charlotte, N.C. on May 13 to begin a 23-show run in the U.S. and Canada. Then, she’ll be back in Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Peru for 18 more dates through November.
Just as Shakira was No. 1 in February and one-upped herself in March, Tyler, the Creator scores a second consecutive month at No. 2 with increased totals. This month, Tyler earned $36.2 million and sold 221,000 tickets, up 25% and 17%, respectively, from last month. It’s the first time that two acts repeated on top in consecutive months in three years, when Bad Bunny and Elton John went 1-2, respectively, in February and March 2022.
Three years after crowning Boxscore charts with his six band mates, BTS’ J-Hope is No. 3 on Top Tours with his first solo shows. Across 10 dates in March, he brought in $26.6 million and sold 149,000 tickets. After three home-town shows in Seoul, he toured North America. Like Shakira, his March peak was in Mexico City, with a $6.1 million double-header at Palacio de los Deportes on March 22-23.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER and NCT 127 represent K-pop elsewhere, with $10.6 million and $7 million, respectively.
Dead & Company follows at No. 4, with the Eagles trailing at No. 7. Both classic rock acts played shows at Las Vegas’ Sphere. As has become common in the last year and a half, the Sin City arena is No. 1 on the Top Venues (15,001+ capacity) chart, combining both bands’ dates – plus two from Anyma – for $45.4 million and 195,000 tickets.
Country music is rooted in the U.S. and has historically struggled to export internationally. So it’s a welcome surprise that this month’s roster of charting country tours include Jelly Roll in Canada, Chris Stapleton in Australia and New Zealand, and C2C Country To Country across the United Kingdom.
Shakira and J-Hope provided Mexican promoter OCESA with some of its biggest wins during March. But they crowd the top 10 of Top Boxscores further with two festivals. Mexico City’s Vive Latino Festival grossed $14.2 million and sold 146,000 tickets in the middle of the month, and Bogota’s Festival Estereo Picnic earned $10.1 million in March’s final days. Altogether, OCESA grossed $140 million and sold 1.3 million tickets.
Every month, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors spotlight a group of rising artists whose music we love. Think “diamantes en bruto,” or “diamonds in the rough.” These are newcomers who have yet to impact the mainstream — but whose music excites us, and who we believe our readers should make a point to discover.
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Our latest edition of On the Radar Latin includes a wave of emerging artists, who we discovered either by networking, or coming across their music at a showcase, or elsewhere. See our recommendations this month below:
Artist: Estevan Plazola
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Country: Mexico
Why They Should Be on Your Radar: The world was introduced to Estevan Plazola on a larger scale through Peso Pluma’s Exodo version of “Hollywood,” written by (and featuring) Plazola, which charted at No. 11 of Hot Latin Songs. A grim, introspective corrido with raw poetry about fame and struggle, the song showcased Plazola’s soul-baring songwriting ability, and turned the spotlight on one of música mexicana’s hidden gems. Though he originally released “Hollywood” under Rancho Humilde in 2020, Plazola has collaborated with multiple independent labels before and after.
His most recent release, “Vibrar +,” comes via Peso Pluma’s own Double P Records — a melancholy sierreño with spine-tingling and even haunting melodic arrangements. An early adopter of música Mexicana’s rise, the singer-songwriter released his debut 25 Años (2019) along the genre’s growing revolution. He followed it up with Archive Music, Vol. 1 (2022), a bilingual rap-corridos fusion. With lyrics exploring resilience, hardship and the bittersweet nature of success, the L.A.-based Mexican-American has emerged as an artist whose authenticity strikes a chord with listeners. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Song For Your Playlist: “Vibrar +”
Artist: Jombriel
Country: Ecuador
Why They Should Be on Your Radar: Jombriel is a 21-year-old rapper poised to become one of the next breakout stars in the Latin urban genre. Last November, he began gaining widespread attention with the release of his viral hit “Parte & Choke,” in collaboration with Alex Krack and Jøtta. The song later counted with a remix by Colombian sensation Ryan Castro, ultimately reaching No.1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart in March. His latest releases include “Vitamina” with DFZM, and “GPS,” which features DFZM alongside legends Jowell and Randy — both showcasing Jombriel’s unique, raspy vocals and hard-hitting perreo sound. As someone who’s putting Ecuador’s urban scene on the map, Jombriel is carving out his own musical identity, blending local sonics with dancehall influences. — INGRID FAJARDO
Song For Your Playlist: “Vitamina” (feat. DFZM)
Artist: Kakalo
Country: Mexico
Why They Should Be on Your Radar: I first became familiar with Kakalo about two years ago when Spotify recommended the captivating track “Mil Maneras de Morir,” his collaboration with Carín León. What struck me immediately was not only his enchanting vocal quality, but also his unique interpretive style that adds depth and emotion to the music. This year he represented Mexico at the renowned Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile, where he not only drew attention with his performance but also received the Silver Gaviota. Kakalo has showcased his songwriting abilities through collaborations with well-known figures in the industry, including León, Pepe Aguilar and Spanish pop crooner Pablo Alborán. — I.F.
Song For Your Playlist: “Tierra Trágame” (feat. Carín León)
Artist: Melanie Santiler
Country: Cuba
Why They Should Be on Your Radar: A mesmerizing voice blesses Santiler — one I would have never discovered if it weren’t for the music recommendation on Instagram stories. Searching for the perfect 15-second soundtrack for a selfie, I came across Melanie Santiler’s “Un Momentico +” in collaboration with Cuban hitmaker and artist, Dale Pututi. The song immediately captivated me with its slow-tempo, sensual reparto (a musical genre that derives from the barrios of the Caribbean island) melodies, and it drew me outside of Instagram and into her Spotify.
Born and residing in Havana, the 23-year-old artist is bringing an edgy touch to pop music, fusing it with the traditional sounds that best represent her country. Most notably is her effortless sensuality and dreamy, powerhouse vocals, giving life to her empowering alter ego “La Mami Fina” — and which I dare say gives me Rosalía vibes. Though she’s only been releasing music since 2024, Santiler has also penned songs for important female artists, including Ana Torroja and Gaby Moreno. — JESSICA ROIZ
Song For Your Playlist: “Un Momentico +” (feat. Dale Pututi)
Artist: Pascal
Country: Peru
Why They Should Be on Your Radar: Pascal André Marie Fernand Marchand Lañas, simply known as Pascal, has made his name in his native country, where he’s been releasing music since 2018 —first performing songs for soap operas and more recently achieving massive popularity with romantic ballads and urban pop hits like “Nos Duele Tanto,” certified double platinum in Peru, and “Pa La Luna,” his latest release. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter, who studied at Berklee and plays guitar and piano, opened for Camilo in Lima at the end of March, performing live for the first time in front of such a large audience (10,000 people). Now seeking international recognition, he participated in the Gran Canaria Carnival in March with LOS40 and plans to travel next to Mexico to continue expanding his horizons. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Song For Your Playlist: “Pa La Luna”
