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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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Edén Muñoz, Fuerza Regida, “Money Edition” (Sony Music Entertainment México)
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Edén Muñoz and Fuerza Regida electrify in their joint single, “Money Edition,” a corrido that encapsulates the essence of triumph and the realization of the Mexican American dream. A bold declaration of success, the song blends Muñoz’s melodic prowess with JOP’s dynamic energy to create an exhilarating track over vibrant guitars and soaring trumpets. Lyrics like “Perdón, amá, si le fallé / Ando persiguiendo el sueño” showcase a journey of perseverance and the relentless pursuit of wealth, framed by a cultural narrative that champions the fearless chase of one’s dreams against all odds. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Young Miko, “Curita” (The Wave Music Group)
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Steering away from her saucy trap sound, Young Miko delivers a mid-tempo reggaetón groove backed by an infectious piano melody in “Curita.” Meaning “bandage” in English, the Puerto Rican artist sings about curing the girl she likes over the Mauro and Jota Rosa-produced track: “I know you just broke up/and that’s why I came when you called/today I’ll make sure you forget him.” Miko premiered “curita” at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music event on Thursday (March 7), where she received the Impact Award. The melodic single is part of her forthcoming debut studio album, att. — JESSICA ROIZ
Thalia & Ángela Aguilar, “Troca” (Sony Music Latin)
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Thalia has teamed up with Ángela Aguilar for a fun and playful collaboration called “Troca,” which is slang for “truck.” The song features a blend of acoustic guitars and both the pop star and Regional Mexican singer’s high, sweet, dreamy vocals. Marking the third single off of Thalia’s A Mucha Honra album, the lyrics encourage women to break free from traditional norms and express their sensuality subtly and innocently. “Lend me your lips for just a moment/ And if you don’t like them, my love, I’ll return them to you,” they sing in the chorus. — INGRID FAJARDO
Alex Ubago, “Si Es Por Los Dos” (Warner Music Spain)
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Spanish singer-songwriter Alex Ubago remains faithful to his essence with his latest single “Si Es Por Los Dos” (“If it’s for both of us”). With the romantic pop ballad and his signature voice, Ubago declares that he will not hold back on all the efforts he can make to win back the person he loves. “If it’s for both of us, I surrender to luck/ I apologize for not being the strongest/ I’m dying to see you again in my life/ When you’re not there, the fall hurts more” he sings in the heartfelt chorus. Additionally, to commemorate two decades of musical career, the Spanish artist will take his 20 Years Tour to the United States in the month of April, visiting cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Houston. — LUISA CALLE
Ivonne Galaz, Tania Dominguez, Estilo Sin Limite, NXNNI & Designó Celestial, “Fumar Beber” (Rancho Humilde)
Nothing screams “girl power” on this International Women’s Day quite like this epic team-up from emerging regional Mexican acts. In a genre that continues to be dominated by male artists, “Fumar Beber” is a breath of fresh air with women taking the lead on an electro-corrido — one of the trends fueling música mexicana’s global takeover. The track starts off with prickly guitar notes that lead into a head-bobbing, club-ready beat, which powers the entirety of the song. “Smoking, drinking, don’t call me anymore I don’t want to see you/ Yes, you’re my ex but you’ve fallen and I won’t pick you up,” the artists — rising corrido and/or sierreño acts — sing defiantly. — GRISELDA FLORES
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Just after performing a fascinating salsa version of “Amargura,” Karol G took center stage at YouTube Theater on Wednesday (March 6) to accept her award for Woman of the Year at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards.
Colombian actor and producer Sofía Vergara presented Karol — who made her acting debut alongside Vergara in Netflix’s Griselda earlier this year — with the special award.
Here’s Karol’s full speech, with everything after the first paragraph translated from Spanish to English.
“First of all, it’s an amazing surprise that Sofía Vergara is giving me this award, I love it. Buenas noches a todos. I’m super honored to be here today. Oh my God, [this] might be the most significant and important recognition of all my career, this is super special. This is Woman of the Year but this is the first time ever a Latina is named the Woman of the Year. So, I have to give my speech in Spanish, of course.
“Well, this is Women in Music so I’m going to talk about us. I have to start first by telling you that for years and years I lived very disappointed with the fact of being a woman. I found myself on the road with so many rejections and so many lost opportunities. Because of that, I wondered why I was not born a man to exploit all this love, this desire and passion I felt for music. Where would all this desire I had to eat the world have gone if it was assumed that as a woman I could not achieve it? For a long time I believed that story. I believed that this was not for me. So many times I was told that I could not make it and I always think of the number of people who leave their dreams behind and leave their dreams aside for that reason, for the perception of others but not for the real dream they have and the desire they have inside. In the midst of my desire, in the midst of wanting to make music even if it was just for me, I decided that if my environment did not change, I was the one who had to change and I was the one who was going to do it. And that I wasn’t going to let being a woman be an obstacle or define my capabilities, but that it was going to be my strength, it was going to be my motive and my reason. And every time I was told no, I found the strength and the desire and everything I needed to say, yes I can. In my mind I changed the ‘a woman can’t do it’ to ‘look at this woman how she does it, look how a woman does it.’
“Three fundamental things happened in order for me to be here tonight. One, I stopped trying to be perfect for everyone. I accepted myself as a person, actually it was something that took me a long time, to accept myself as a woman, as a person, to stop hiding the things that for people were a defect and that probably now are all my qualities. Number two, I completely ignored and still completely ignore the comments of, ‘she owes it to this one,’ or ‘it wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for this person’ or ‘because she recorded with this other one,’ or ‘she did it because she gave it to that one.’ The eagerness to find justifications for the achievements and successes of a woman, mmm no. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone when you know how much you have killed yourself to achieve everything you have achieved in life. And number three, I understood that it was not the respect of others that I had to earn but respect for myself. To work hard to the point where I could see myself and admire the person I had become. Studying, working, working on my voice, being clear about what I wanted to communicate. How I wanted to connect with people, improve my lyrics, spend many hours in the studio. To really prepare myself to be the best and when I would see myself, I would say, wow, she’s tough, how great, and that’s the respect you have to look for.
“I look back now, all the time it has taken me to be here, 16 years, and I feel very at peace with myself because I followed my heart, [you] follow your heart. I see the process, I wouldn’t take anything away. All the things, from the most beautiful to the most difficult, I am grateful today and they have made me the person I am. I don’t see pain, I see a lot of opportunities created, I see learning, I see goals achieved and a lot of hearts inspired. That is the coolest award I can receive, I love you. Really, thank you.
“Today, as I receive this award, I want to say [to myself] Karol G you’re incredible, congratulations. This is not only for me. I want to thank all the people, all the women who also work every day, who also open a path that we are not aware of, all those who have been working. To the women who work in my team, there are a lot of them. And to the women who are coming in the future, who are also working very hard already. I didn’t want to stand here and say all the things that I have done, I’m really just standing here to say that just like I did, all of you can do it too. And never, never give someone else the authority to decide on your own decisions, to say whether something you are doing is bad or good, has value or has no value. No one can put value on you as a person, not as a woman, not as a professional. It is you yourself who works for it, sweats for it, gets it and earns it. And, how chimba [great] that they gave me [the award] this year. Thank you, Billboard, I love you all.”
A barefoot Karol G performed a riveting salsa version of “Amargura” at Billboard Women in Music on Wednesday (March 6) at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. And, as she promised during her interview with Billboard on the red carpet, her performance got people on their feet dancing along with her — including Katy Perry.
“Hi, everyone! For this special night I chose what I think is the favorite song of all of you, my fans,” Karol said speaking into a microphone stand that had a Colombian flag wrapped around it. “Not the most popular, but I know it’s your favorite. I brought so many talented girls with me to do a special version that represents my roots and my Latin community, and I want everyone to enjoy it.”
Wearing a white flowy two-piece that encouraged her free-spirited performance, Karol sang live and danced up a storm with an all-girl salsa band (13 musicians in total) in tow, including Emily Estefan (Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s daughter) on percussion. The women in the band were also dressed in white, many wearing the long, traditional Colombian cumbia skirts. Karol’s salsa number was arranged and produced by Sergio George along with her longtime musical director Rob Trujillo.
Karol G — who received the Woman of the Year Award – closed out the ceremony, which also included performances by Victoria Monet, NewJeans, Maren Morris, Young Miko and more.
It’s not the first time Karol was honored at Billboard Women in Music. In 2022, the Colombian hitmaker received the Rulebreaker award and performed “El Barco.” Since then, Karol has had a year of career-defining moments, including a history-making album (Mañana Será Bonito), became the first Latina to ever embark on a stadium tour in the United States, headlined Lollapalooza and, most recently, won her first Grammy.
“I’m super honored to be here today,” Karol said after accepting her Woman of the Year award from Sofía Vergara. “Oh my God, it might be the most significant and important recognition of all my career, this is super special.”
Watch Karol G’s performance above, and her acceptance speech below:
On Wednesday night (March 6), Luísa Sonza captivated audiences with a sweet rendition of “Chico,” debuting its English version interlaced with some original Portuguese lyrics. This tender bossa nova was performed for the first time in English at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards, held at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif.
Clad in a chic black vest and matching low-rise slacks — her blond hair stylishly tied back into a ponytail and her lips painted a striking red — the Brazilian music sensation gracefully shifted from her mellifluous tune to a more vibrant performance. Backed by blazing images on screens, the energy in the room surged when Demi Lovato made a surprise appearance, joining Sonza onstage for their “Penhasco2” duet. This collaboration added an unforgettable flair to the evening, creating a mesmerizing moment with the night’s honored Global Force.
Sonza made history as the only Brazilian artist honored at the event.
“What the f— is happening here, guys? Oh my God!” Sonza said as she received her award. “First of all, thank you Demi Lovato for [joining] me. I’m a Brazilian singer, I mostly sing in Portuguese, so this is so crazy, and I’m so nervous right now.”
Then she continued to read her speech: “First of all, I wanna say thank you to the woman who inspired me in my life, my mom. I wanna say thank you to my grandma, my manager Fátima, and everyone on my team who makes being here possible. This is crazy. I’m from a small town in Brazil with 6,000 people, and I started my music journey singing in a wedding band when I was 7 years old, and I never, never thought I would be here tonight.
“Even here, this is too much for me, I can’t handle,” she added in amusement. “Thank you so much, Billboard, for seeing and recognizing women, this is amazing, this is so important. But tonight, I want to say thank you, especially to Brazilian women, this is the first time someone from Brazil is being recognized for this award. So I want to dedicate this award to Brazilian artists, songwriters and producers, thank you so much. Karol G, a songwriter, all my fans, ¡Muito obrigado, Brasil! And this is just the beginning.”
The new English version of “Chico” officially premieres Thursday (March 7) across all streaming platforms.
Watch Luísa Sonza and Demi Lovato perform onstage together at Billboard Women In Music above and her acceptance speech below.
Maluma is turning up the heat for his new Playgirl digital cover shoot. The cover story, cheekily noting that Maluma “wants to be your daddy,” plays into the innuendo given that the Colombian superstar is about to be a father. The singer and his longtime girlfriend Susana Gómez announced that they are expecting their first […]
Google is celebrating the late legendary Mexican ranchera icon Lola Beltrán with an animated Doodle on her 92nd birthday Thursday, March 7.
In the purple-hued illustration of Beltrán, she is elegantly presented with her hair in a bun adorned with a flower, and large earrings while singing into a microphone. Known for her monumental role in popularizing ranchera and huapango music globally, Beltrán stands among the most venerated Mexican singers of all time.
Born María Lucila Beltrán Ruiz in El Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico, her journey to stardom began in the 1950s and 1960s, a period celebrated as the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.
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Before fame, “Her church choir inspired her love of singing and she became obsessed with ballads,” reads the About the Doodle section. “In 1953, Beltrán and her mother moved to Mexico City to pursue her career as a singer. After getting a job as a popular radio station’s secretary, Beltrán earned the chance to participate in an on-air singing contest. She didn’t just win — the producers were so impressed that they helped her secure a recording contract. Beltrán started to cover popular songs on air and even earned her own radio show, but she had bigger dreams.”
This victory launched her onto a path of success, culminating in approximately 100 album releases, such as Alma Cancionera de México (1960) and Joyas (1969), and starring roles in 50 films, including La Desconocida (1954) and Canción del Alma (1963).
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Beltrán’s influence extended beyond music to acting, earning her widespread acclaim and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Notably, she was the first ranchera singer to grace the stage of the prestigious El Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, and performed for numerous world leaders.
Her interpretations of “Cucurrucucú Paloma” and “Paloma Negra” have become enduring standards. Beyond her artistic talents, Beltrán’s distinctive style and stage presence made her a fashion icon and emblem of Mexican cultural pride.
Beltrán’s legacy continued to flourish until her death in 1996 due to a pulmonary embolism.
Through its Doodle, Google aligns Beltrán’s tribute with past honorees such as Tito Puente, Raoul A. Cortez and Diana Sacayán.
Karol G and Shakira’s massive breakup anthem “TQG” has surpassed one billion views, officially entering YouTube’s Billions Views Club.
The music video, which dropped on Feb. 24, 2023, as the focus track of Karol’s Mañana Será Bonito album, features the two Colombian powerhouses delivering the empowering track that’s short for “Te Quedó Grande,” which loosely translates to “I was too good for you.” In the bop, the artists go back and forth about moving on from their past relationships and being on another level.
“TQG” marks the eighth Billion Views Club entry for both acts as a lead, featured artist or collaborator.
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For Karol, it follows “China,” “Tusa,” “Secreto,” “Bichota,” “Culpables,” “Ahora Me Llama” and “El Makinon.” For Shak, it follows “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” “Chantaje,” “La Bicicleta,” “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Can’t Remember to Forget You,” “La La La” and “Perro Fiel.” The former is No. 13 on YouTube’s Global Top Artists chart, and the latter is No. 21.
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On the Billboard charts, the Ovy on the Drums-produced banger debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. tallies, while also crowning six other Billboard listings and becoming Karol’s first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Furthermore, the track won best collaboration at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.
In other news, Karol G will be honored as the 2024 Woman of the Year at Billboard’s Women in Music awards to air Thursday at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on billboardwomeninmusic.com.
“With her immense talent, Karol G has created a movement for women across the globe due to her empowering lyrics and inspiring confidence,” said Hannah Karp, Billboard’s editorial director, when Karol G was announced as the honoree. “The release of her groundbreaking album Mañana Será Bonito has proven her a force to be reckoned with in both the English and Spanish charts. We are so excited to honor her as Woman of the Year.”
“Karol G has become a global superstar performing in Spanish,” added Leila Cobo, Billboard’s chief content officer, Latin/Español. “It shows that music and artistry are not bound by language or borders, and Billboard recognizes that. This is truly a historic moment for the brand and for Latin music.”
Watch the music video for “TQG” above.
Mexican star Christian Nodal is heading to South by Southwest to perform at Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW on Friday, March 15. The Latin Grammy-winning artist has collected a robust catalogue of hits since launching his career with the mariacheño song “Adiós Amor” in 2017. Now, Nodal is the soloist with the most No. […]
In 2023, Karol G shared her ultimate dream with Billboard: “If you asked me, ‘Karol, what would be your dream?’ That your name be recognized worldwide. That would be amazing.” Fast forward to today, and it’s clear she’s not just dreaming it anymore — she’s living it.
Wednesday (March 6) marks a significant milestone for the Colombian superstar, as she is set to receive the prestigious Woman of the Year award at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards. This recognition makes her the first artist who primarily records in Spanish to claim the honor since the ceremony’s inauguration in 2007 — a testament to her unparalleled impact and influence in the industry.
The Medellín native has not only shattered records, but also solidified her legacy in Latin music and beyond. With an impressive tally of 30 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including top 10 hit “TQG” alongside Shakira, her achievements speak volumes. Yet, it’s on the Hot Latin Songs chart where Karol G’s star truly dazzles. On that tally, she boasts a record-breaking 63 entries — the highest for any female artist. Furthermore, her 26 top 10 hits and eight No. 1s, including chart-toppers such as “MAMIII” with Becky G, “Tusa” featuring Nicki Minaj and “Provenza” highlight her dominance.
In fact, Karol G ranks third in the number of No. 1 hits among women on the Hot Latin Songs chart, trailing behind only Gloria Estefan with 15 and Shakira with 13 each.
“With her immense talent, Karol G has created a movement for women across the globe due to her empowering lyrics and inspiring confidence,” said Hannah Karp, Billboard’s editorial director, when Karol G was announced as the Woman of the Year honoree. “The release of her groundbreaking album Mañana Será Bonito has proven her a force to be reckoned with in both the English and Spanish charts. We are so excited to honor her as Woman of the Year.”
“Karol G has become a global superstar performing in Spanish,” added Leila Cobo, Billboard’s chief content officer, Latin/Español. “It shows that music and artistry are not bound by language or borders, and Billboard recognizes that. This is truly a historic moment for the brand and for Latin music.”
Tickets to attend the Billboard Women in Music Awards presented by Marriott Bonvoy are available to the public. Fans can watch the show on Thursday, March 7, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on billboardwomeninmusic.com.
The list includes all her top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.