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The romantic songs of Los Temerarios, those that captivated four generations in Mexico and the United States, were sung along by thousands Friday night (Dec. 20) at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City — in the first of the last two concerts of the band’s farewell tour, Hasta Siempre, with which they’ll close a story of almost half a century.
“We have reached the end, the end of these 47 years! We will always carry you in our hearts. Thank you for what you made us live during all this time. It has been wonderful!” said an emotional Gustavo Ángel to the 65,000 people who packed the venue, according to figures from promoter Ocesa.
It was a nostalgic and very special night for the group, led by brothers Adolfo and Gustavo Ángel, and their loyal fans, many of whom have been followers of their music from the old days, when they attended their concerts in popular venues in municipalities on the outskirts of the Mexican capital. Many others maintained their taste for the group’s music after having migrated to the U.S., and made their songbook part of their connection to Mexico.
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“We are going to sing those songs with which you fell in love, got married, had children and grandchildren,” the vocalist and guitarist told the audience after performing “Tu Infame Engaño,” one of their classics from the ’80s.
“Our beloved audience, 47 years of being here and you experiencing it with all your heart. There is nothing we can say to reciprocate your affection,” added keyboardist Adolfo Ángel, prompting a thunderous applause.
The audience, mostly made up of women between 30 and 60 years old, sang along at the top of their lungs to songs like “Vivo Enamorado de Ti,” which opened the show, followed by the aforementioned “Tu Infame Engaño,” “Una Tarde Fue,” “Como Te Tecuerdo,” “Como Quisiera Volver,” and “Ya Me Voy Para Siempre.”
The extensive repertoire also included songs like “Ven Porque Te Necesito,” “Acepta Mi Error,” “Porque Te Conocí,” “Una Lágrima No Basta,” “Eres Un Sueño,” “La Mujer Que Soñé,” “Me Partiste el Corazón” and “Te Quiero.”
The show lasted about three hours, during which Los Temerarios performed more than 30 songs — those that catapulted them as one of the most beloved and successful Hispanic bands of the past four decades, and with which they achieved feats like 41 entries on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and 47 entries on Top Latin Albums.
“The emotions are at their peak. If you see teary eyes around, it’s pure gratitude,” said Adolfo Ángel, who recalled that “Tu Última Canción” was inspired by an ex-girlfriend whose relationship ended in a phone call.
The Hasta Siempre Tour of Los Temerarios began in February 2023, and this year accounted for more than 30 shows in cities in Mexico, the U.S., and Central America, including Mexico City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, Monterrey, San José, Houston and Atlanta, among others.
In the Mexican capital, before their last performances at the GNP Seguros Stadium, the group packed eight nights at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico since last February, gathering about 160,000 people in total, according to promoter Zignia Live.
On Saturday (Dec. 21), Los Temerarios will repeat the feat for the last time at the GNP Seguros Stadium, lowering the curtain after 47 years.
Keyboardist Adolfo Ángel Alba and singer Gustavo Ángel Alba, from the group Los Temerarios, during a concert at the Arena Monterrey on Feb. 29, 2024, in Monterrey, Mexico.
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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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Nicky Jam Brings Christmas Joy to Children in Hospital
Nicky Jam and his wife, Juana Varón, touched many hearts on social media as they brought Christmas joy to the young patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in South Florida just before the holidays. “Seeing the children’s faces when they receive their toys is priceless,” the reggaetón star wrote on Instagram.
Karol G’s Foundation Spreads Holiday Cheer Across Colombia
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Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation concluded the year by hosting two impactful holiday events in Colombia. The foundation celebrated with local communities in María La Baja by distributing gifts, clothing, and food to families in need and creating joyous moments with music and dancing with Karol G herself. The second event in Cartagena, in partnership with the Juanfe Foundation, honored young mothers pursuing higher education through Con Cora scholarships.
Ludmilla and Wife Brunna Gonçalves Host Gender Reveal Party
One month ago, during her Numanice 3 concert in São Paulo, Brazilian superstar Ludmilla delighted fans with a heartwarming announcement: she and her wife, Brunna Gonçalves, are expecting their first child. The excitement continued on Tuesday (Dec. 17) when the couple held an extravagant gender reveal party, joyously announcing, “It’s a Girl” They also revealed a touching detail — their daughter will be named Brumilla.
Deorro, Prajin Parlay, & Double P Unite for Holiday Celebration of Giving
Prajin Parlay, Double P Records, and Deorro teamed up to host the Holiday Celebration of Giving in Los Angeles on Tuesday (Dec. 17). This event took place at Global Education Academy, predominantly serving Latino students, where 400 elementary and middle school students were given toys, meals, and artist merchandise. The celebration featured a variety of stations including food sponsored by Oaxacan restaurant, Guelaguetza; a gift and merchandise station. Additionally, the students had a special meet-and-greet opportunity with DJ/producer Deorro, who sweetly dressed up as Santa, and is fresh off releasing his holiday song “Querido Santa Claus” earlier this month.
Pipe Bueno Announces First Show in the U.S.
Colombian singer Pipe Bueno is set to make his U.S. debut with a concert at Miami’s James L. Knight Center on April 4, 2025. This will be his first performance stateside after a 17-year music career. The announcement follows his recent sold-out show at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá, which took place Dec. 13 and drew over 14,000 fans. During his show, numerous artists including Yeison Jiménez, Marbelle, and others joined Pipe Bueno on stage. In July, the música popular singer signed with Warner Music Latina. Tickets are now on sale for his Miami show on Ticketmaster.
From being a virtually unknown mariachi singer, Deyra Barrera has gone on to headline international news as the surprise Spanish voice that opens Kendrick Lamar‘s GNX album. “Siento aquí tu presencia/ La noche de anoche/ Y nos ponemos a llorar,” she sings soulfully at the beginning of “Wacced Out Murals,” reappearing again in the middle of the song.
And her sweet, penetrating voice resonates in two more tracks: “Reincarnated,” a tribute to the late Tupac Shakur, and the closing song “Gloria,” with SZA. The LP has been No. 1 on the Top Rap Albums, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and all-genre Billboard 200 charts for last three weeks.
“I didn’t expect it because I didn’t know what was going to happen,” Barrera tells Billboard Español about her appearance on the album after what had already been reported: in late October, she was invited to sing at the Dodger Stadium in tribute to her late friend, the Mexican baseball player Fernando Valenzuela. Lamar — “or his team,” she’s not sure — heard her, and a few days later they contacted her.
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Everything happened very quickly, and the interest in the artist has grown in ways previously unimaginable for her, but Deyra Barrera is not a rookie. Originally from Villa Juárez, Sonora, Mexico, the singer — who arrived in Los Angeles at the age of 17 and has spent more than half her life in the U.S. — has been trying to make her way in music for decades on both sides of the border.
“I was first in [the singing competition] La Academia in Mexico City in 2010. And then I was in La Reina de la Canción on Univision,” she shares. “I also returned to La Voz México in Mexico City in 2021, during the pandemic. It was tough. As I tell you, I’ve been knocking on doors for many years.”
“It’s a very difficult career but well, this is what I love to do. Since I live here, I live off music,” she adds, detailing that she has been in various regional Mexican female bands, including Las Adelitas and Mariachi Divas. More than 10 years ago she formed the quartet Corazón de México, which was reduced to the current Trío Corazón, made up with her sister Verónica and Cynthia Reifler Flores. “We work a lot at parties,” Barrera says.
Now that she’s the talk of the town — far beyond Mexican or Latin music — she reflects that what she is experiencing at this moment is owed to her great friend Valenzuela.
“I was always joking with him and telling him, ‘Oh, take me to sing at Dodgers,’ and finally he took me when they retired his number in August 2023,” she explains. “Thanks to that, they called me after [he died] to sing at the tribute along with my friend Julián Torres, who is another ranchera music singer whom I admire very much and who is the one who always sings at the stadium.”
Barrera confessed to Billboard Español that up until now she didn’t follow rap music, and spoke about her newfound appreciation for Lamar and his work, her gratitude for the cultural bridges he has built by inviting her to be part of his project, and her own future plans and prospects.
To start, what did you feel when you hit play and the first thing you heard was your voice on Kendrick Lamar‘s album?
I got goosebumps. It was a surprise for me. I didn’t expect it, because I didn’t know what was going to happen. Then I got a call from Rolling Stone magazine, and that’s how I found out.
And you’re not on just one song, you’re on three! What DID you know when you recorded your parts?
I’m not allowed to talk much about it. The only thing, and what everyone already knows, is that I was at a baseball game where they invited me to sing in a tribute to Fernando Valenzuela. He [Lamar] was there, or his team. Then they contacted me. I went and recorded without thinking it was going to be something so big. I didn’t imagine it.
Did you get to meet Kendrick in the studio?
Yes, he came quickly and left. But it was something magical, like a dream.
Have you spoken to him since his album came out?
No.
Have you thought about the possibility that he might take you on his next tour with him?
Well, I have all my prayers. I have it well visualized in my mind; whatever comes next for me, then let it be. I have many years in this music career looking for opportunities, throwing in the towel, picking it up again. So God’s timing is perfect. A moment in my life that I never expected — always wanting to collaborate with artists of my own genre, I never imagined that I would collaborate with the No. 1 American rapper in the world. I mean, rap music! And that it would take me to something so big.
Did you listened to rap music or followed Kendrick Lamar’s career before?
No, I honestly don’t listen to much rap music. Obviously, I knew who he was, he has many hits. And yes, I like the music… but I am 100% Mexican. I’m always listening to mariachi music, regional Mexican music.
Have you heard more of Kendrick’s discography as a result of this collaboration?
Yes, of course. I have looked at everything he has done and wow, he is so great. Everything he does — I understand why, on this new album, he put his genius mark, like putting my voice on three of the songs as an introduction.
Why do you think he did it?
He loves giving those surprises, from what I’ve read. But more than anything to unite cultures, and that is what I appreciate the most. I’m super happy that he loves our music and wants to unite our cultures, our music with his.
Did he tell you anything about Mexican music?
No, I didn’t talk [about that] with him. It was just “Hello, thank you, goodbye.” That was all. But I thank him for that, for uniting us. I never imagined that I would now have so many fans of rap music. I mean, the little bit that I sang, they tell me so many beautiful things, they flatter me. They say, “What a beautiful voice.” It’s wonderful that we have united our cultures.
It’s exciting to see a female regional Mexican music singer being highlighted in this way, as they are a minority in a genre traditionally dominated by men.
Yes, believe me, I have also been so emotional and also in carrying the name of so many women, raising the Mexican flag in representation of so many women of our mariachi music. There is so much talent, so many beautiful voices, and I feel blessed to have been the one chosen to be here at this moment.
What did your Trio Corazón bandmates say when they found out about this?
They couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t say anything until it came out. And wow, they are super proud. Now I have to work hard to make the most of this moment and let people know who Deyra Barrera is.
What doors has this experience opened for you? Have any record labels contacted you?
We’re working on that, yes. But imagine, it’s the Anglo-Saxon people, the American people, everyone is talking! Sometimes I listen to myself in the car and I hear [on the radio] that they are still talking about this. Then I see reaction videos of people who listen to pure rap music and they’re like, “What? What is this?” And yes, I feel that many doors have been opened and that’s why I want to keep working, fighting for my dreams. What life is giving me now, what I always asked God for, he sent it to me like this.
What are you hoping for in 2025?
¿Qué esperas para el 2025? ¿En qué estás trabajando?
I want to record.
Do you write your own music?
Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened for me. Although the parts I sang for Kendrick, I wrote them. I’m already enrolled to record songs. Why not!
If you had Kendrick Lamar in front of you today, what would you say to him?
Thank you. Thank you for respecting our music. For listening. For inviting me to this new album. And may God bless him and may we unite more. Music is universal. Music can unite so much in everything, it can unite cultures.
Daddy Yankee and his estranged wife Mireddys González reached a partial agreement in their first court hearing on Friday (Dec. 20) over his allegations that she withdrew $100 million in funds from two of his companies without authorization. Following private negotiations, both parties agreed that the artist born Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez will regain the […]
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Cazzu, “La Cueva” (DALE PLAY Records/Rimas Entertainment)
Cazzu became a first-time mom, went through a very public breakup, returned to the stage, and created new music — all in 2024. She now bids farewell to her rollercoaster of a year with new single “La Cueva,” a notable dedication to her ex-partner and father of her daughter, Christian Nodal, whom she broke up with seven months ago. Produced by Nico Cotton and written by Cazzu (real name: Julieta Cazzucheli), the song is a heart-wrenching ballad backed by weeping guitar and piano melodies, powered by the Argentine artist’s soft, but dulcet and passionate vocals. “Of course I cried, if I adored you/ You turned our story into a parody,” she chants, also singing that even if her ex has all the money in the world, he’ll return to the cave where he’s his own prisoner. In the metaphorical music video, which she also co-directed with Alan Olmedo, Cazzu is walking around a field of dandelions with cowboy boots on, and also performing in front of a burning house. — JESSICA ROIZ
La K’Onga & Carlos Baute, “Ladrón” (Muzikando/ONErpm)
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Venezuelan singer-songwriter Carlos Baute and Argentine trio La K’onga join forces on “Ladrón,” a song that begins as a soft ballad but quickly transforms into a delicious merengue. The track talks about recovering a former lover who left you for somebody else, saying in the passionate chorus: “I’m going to steal from the thief/ Who ripped you out of my life/ I’m going to steal your kisses, your lips/ All the things that I cannot forget.” It is a perfect song to dance away your sorrows this end of the year. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Fuerza Regida & Grupo Frontera, Mala Mía (Rancho Humilde/Street Mob Records/Grupo Frontera)
The renowned música mexicana bands have joined forces to unveil their five-track EP, Mala Mía, which spotlights Fuerza Regida’s unbridled corridos with Grupo Frontera’s accordion-laced Tex-Mex swagger. Highlights include “Me Jalo,” a jaded corrido that transitions into a buoyant cumbia jam, epitomizing both acts’ signature style. The EP also explores themes of love in tracks like “SOS” and “Coqueta. Yet, “Aurora,” featuring Oscar Maydon and Armenta, captivates with its stunning sierreño melodies, enveloping the listener in a romantic reverie. The vocal interplay between Jesús “JOP” Ortiz Paz and Adelaido “Payo” Solís III enriches the overall experience. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Zaider & Kapo, “Alma” (Sony Music Colombia)
Colombians Zaider (Zaide Junior Peralta) and Kapo (Juan David Loaiza) join forces on “Alma,” a captivating single that seamlessly blends each artist’s signature sounds: champeta and afrobeats. With an enveloping rhythm and emotionally charged lyrics, the song is an ode to deep connections that go beyond the superficial, highlighting the peace and happiness that an authentic relationship can offer. The musical production and vocal performance of both artists manage to capture the romantic essence of the song, perfectly complementing its relaxed vibe. — LUISA CALLE
Luck Ra & Elvis Crespo, “Suavemente” (Sony Music Latin)
Luck Ra’s viral “Hola Perdida” collaboration with Khea that later counted with a Maluma remix, ultimately got him on the radars of artists such as Chayanne and now, Elvis Crespo. For his latest release, the Argentine newcomer teamed up with Crespo for a revamped version of the 1998 merengue classic “Suavemente.” Recorded live during a Luck Ra concert, the two artists delivered the surprising collab that starts off as a fiery merengue but then transitions into a fast-paced cuarteto or cuartetazo beat (a musical genre born in Córdoba, Argentina similar to merengue). “Che primo, you do it because it suits you best,” Luck Ra says to Crespo at the beginning of the track after kicking off the timeless intro: “Suavemente, besame/que quiero sentir tus labios besandome otra vez.” — J.R.
Grupo Marca Registada feat. Robertito Salas, “Aquí No Acaba El Brillo” (RB Music/Interscope Records)
Sinaloense banda ensemble Grupo Marca Registrada and musician Robertito Salas team up to commemorate a revered figure whose influence endures beyond his time in “Aquí No Acaba el Brillo.” The song captures the essence of a respected man from Culiacán, known for his charisma and brightness, symbolically represented by his Corvette. As the title suggests, the banda track, ichly layered with gripping accordion riffs and robust percussion, asserts that though he is no longer with us, his legacy will never dim. It’s a touching narrative that reassures loved ones never be forgotten. — I.R.
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The Viña del Mar International Song Festival announced on Friday (Dec. 20) that Incubus and The Cult are the final two acts to complete its lineup for 2025. Both rock bands will make their first appearance at the Chilean festival on Feb. 27.
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“Viña’s Festival should always have a lineup in which everyone feels represented,” said the Mayor of Viña del Mar, Macarena Ripamonti, in a press release. “By confirming these important rock bands, we are catching up with various generations who grew up with this style of music, a longing they constantly expressed to me.”
Formed in 1991 in Calabasas, Calif., Incubus is an alternative rock and nu metal band that also combines elements of heavy metal, hip-hop, funk and grunge. It is known for hits such as “Stellar,” “Adolescents” and “Drive,” the latter of which reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. On the Billboard 200, the band has placed 11 albums, seven of them in the top 10 and one, Light Grenades, at No. 1. Comprised of Brandon Boyd (vocals), Mike Einziger (guitar, piano, backing vocals), José Pasillas (drums), Chris Kilmore (keyboards) and Nicole Row (bass), the band has sold more than 23 million records worldwide and has received dozens of multi-Platinum and Platinum certifications.
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Meanwhile, English band The Cult emerged in 1983 and since then, has positioned itself as a major exponent of gothic post-punk with singles such as”She Sells Sanctuary,” “Love Removal Machine,” “Spiritwalker” and “Rain,” among others. The band’s 11th album, Under the Midnight Sun, was released in 2022, marking its return after several years away from the recording studios.
In its 64th annual edition, the festival will take place from Sunday, Feb. 23, to Friday, Feb. 28, at the Quinta Vergara in the coastal city of Viña del Mar, Chile.
Incubus and The Cult join a lineup of musical stars performing at the world’s largest Latin festival, headlined by Marc Anthony, Myriam Hernández, Morat, Carlos Vives, Duki, Bacilos, Ha*Ash, Sebastián Yatra, Carín León, Eladio Carrión and Kidd Voodoo
Produced for the first time by Megamedia and Bizarro Live Entertainment, the Viña del Mar Festival will be broadcast on Mega and Mega Go. It will also be available on the Disney+ platform throughout Latin America, and globally on the Billboard website with specials and exclusive content.
The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation has joined forces with Warner Music Latina for a 2025 scholarship that will be good toward a bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music, Billboard can announce.
The four-year Prodigy Scholarship, which will cover tuition and room and board for the 2025 fall semester, as well as wrap-around services provided by the foundation, marks the first time a Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation scholarship has been sponsored by a record label.
“This partnership embodies one of our core values: to cultivate intellectual and artistic potential by removing barriers that often impede exceptional musicians from realizing their vision,” said Alejandro Duque, president of Warner Music Latin America, in a statement. “Through strategic educational support we’re not just investing in individual careers, but in the broader cultural landscape of musical innovation.”
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Roberto Andrade, MD at Warner Music Latina, added: “At Warner Music Latina, we’re proud to support young talent through this scholarship. By empowering aspiring musicians, we’re investing in the voices that will shape tomorrow’s soundtrack. This is more than an opportunity — it’s a commitment to creativity, talent and the future of music.”
In addition to the Prodigy Scholarship, three other scholarships — from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, the Gil Family Foundation and Gibson Gives — will be available for music students between the ages of 17 and 25 with financial limitations who have a passion for Latin music.
“The support of our donors makes the fulfillment of our mission to provide educational opportunities that advance Latin music and its heritage a reality,” added Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, executive director at the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation. “We are grateful to Warner Music Latina, Frost School of Music, Gibson Gives and the Gil Family Foundation for hosting these scholarships, providing opportunities to aspiring Latin music creators in need of financial aid to pursue their dreams.”
Applications for all of the scholarships will be open between now and 11:59 p.m. ET on April 10, 2025. For more information and to apply, click here.
Powerhouse música mexicana bands Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera have teamed up to release their explosive 5-track EP, Mala Mía, to cap off the year with a bang. Just two years after their Hot 100 hit “Bebe Dame,” this thrilling team-up continues to captivate audiences.
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Mala Mía presents a collection of entirely new tracks that blend the signature styles of Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera. “Me Jalo” perfectly encapsulates this fusion, combining Fuerza Regida’s signature lovelorn, jaded corridos with Grupo Frontera’s lively accordion-driven cumbia pop; and “0 Sentimientos” delves into the complexities of a love that has soured.
The EP also explores themes of affection in “SOS” and “Coqueta,” with the latter poised to become a hit due to its buoyant rhythm and sweet lyrics. “Aurora,” featuring regional Mexican artists Oscar Maydon and Armenta, stands out with its beautiful melody and sierreño guitar interplay, enveloping listeners in a lyrical haze of love. The vocal interplay between frontmen Jesús “JOP” Ortiz Paz and Adelaido “Payo” Solís III is seamless. The release was co-produced by Edgar Barrera, Miguel Armenta, JOP, Grupo Frontera, and Moisés López.
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Fuerza Regida has enjoyed a standout year, marked by a successful tour promoting their Jersey corridos album, Pero No Te Enamores. The momentum continued as they launched their own music festival, Don’t Fall In Love, showcasing top names in música mexicana and hip-hop, including Los Ángeles Azules, Lil Baby, Sexyy Red, Luis R. Conriquez, and Xavi. Their influence extended to the Billboard charts where they topped the year-end, all-genres Top Artists – Duo/Group chart for the second consecutive year, making them the only Latin band to ever achieve this feat since the list’s inception in 2006.
Meanwhile, Grupo Frontera continued to solidify their Tex-Mex swagger with their second album Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada, which peaked at No. 198 on the Billboard 200 and No. 10 on the Top Latin Albums chart. They’ve made appearances on high-profile TV shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Good Morning America. Additionally, they secured the No. 9 spot on the 2024 year-end Top Latin Artists chart.
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The top Latin tours of the year have been revealed, and Luis Miguel tops the list, grossing $290.4 million across 128 shows, according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore. Following El Sol de Mexico’s trek is Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted tour, grossing $211.4 million across 49 concerts. Both tours ranked top 10 on the overall […]
If you were to meet De La Ghetto for the first time, he’d introduce himself by saying: “I’m De La Ghetto. I’m a rockstar!” The Puerto Rican star punctuated his words with a laugh, but he hit the nail on the head.
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While De La Ghetto, aka De la Geezy or simply Geezy, is known as a reggaetón icon with 18 years of hits under his belt, his range of action goes way beyond a dembow beat. Witness his most recent hits, which include dance anthem “Amaneció” alongside Quevedo and De la Rose, and a soulful cover of “Sweet Child of Mine.” Yes, you heard that right.
Turns out De La Ghetto is a “Closet rockstar,” as he confessed during an intimate Q&A with Billboard’s Leila Cobo as part of the White Claw® Sessions Powered by Billboard, speaking before an audience of some 200 guests at the Surfcomber in Miami Beach.
“When I first started reggaeton, I couldn’t say, ‘Yo I like Guns ‘N Roses, Metallica, Linkin Park. Nobody in the hood likes rock. That’s what I was told. When I was a kid I loved hearing all genres. Hip hop, classic rock, ballads. But from seven to 14, my passion was rock.”
That passion became reggaetón by accident, when he chanced on a reggaetón party in the neighborhood of La Perla in Puerto Rico. He grabbed a mic, started free styling, and next thing he knew, “Someone came up and said, ‘Zion is opening a label, and he needs artists.”
Many hits and many years later, however, De La Ghetto does pretty much whatever he wants musically. While singles like “Sensación del bloque” and “Caile” (alongside Bad Bunny, Bryant Myers, Zion and Revol) have become reggaetón standards, new fare like “AMI Paris” and “TBFCK” explore genres like dance and EDM, or what he calls a “more Americanized reggaetón.”
“With the way reggaetón is constantly changing, the future of reggaetón could be in rock ‘n roll. Now everybody is in the reggaetón salsa wave or dancehall. So, maybe in two, three years there could be more like a rock wave or a punk wave mixed with reggaetón,” he adds.
In fact, he says, in his bucket list of possible collaborators is TImbaland –“I would love for him to produce a record for me. Push me to the next level,” he says—but also alt rocker Robi Rosa.
Anything is possible, he adds. “My advice to young people? Just keep pushing, just keep pushing. Don’t be scared to be different, be unique. Now, with social media, you’re your own boss. What’s the worst that can happen? If they doin’t like your song, put out another one!”
Watch the full interview — including stories behind collabs with Quevedo and Daddy Yankee, plus, De La Ghetto’s favorite and least favorite words and slang— above.