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08 May 2024

Warner Chappell Music Appoints Delia Orjuela Head of Creative Música Mexicana

Warner Chappell Music has announced Delia Orjuela as its new head of creative Mexican music/música mexicana. Based out of Los Angeles, the veteran executive will report to Gustavo Menéndez, WCM’s president, U.S. Latin & Latin America.

In 2021, Orjuela joined Warner Music Latina to lead the label’s Mexican music division where she guided the careers of artists like DannyLux, who is among the new generation of música mexicana hitmakers. Last year, her and Ruben Abraham were appointed co-leaders as the label doubled down on their commitment to música mexicana.

According to a press release, in her new position, Orjuela will continue to “collaborate closely” with the recorded music team and look for cross-collaboration opportunities between the label and publisher.

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“I have spent most of my career advocating and championing songwriters, and they’ve remained my true passion,” Orjuela said in a statement. “Music is incredibly powerful, and I love how a great song with meaningful lyrics can impact people’s lives. I’m so glad to once again be a part of the songwriting process from the beginning, helping to set up collaborations and nurture creative connections. This next step in my career brings everything full circle, and I can’t wait to hit the ground running with Gustavo and the incredible team at WCM.”

Prior to joining Warner, Orjuela was the longtime vp of Latin creative for BMI, where she worked for 22 years. She left in 2019 to start “a new chapter” in her life. That same year, she was appointed president of Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.

“Delia and I have known each other for years, and what started as professional respect has grown into a deep and genuine friendship,” Menéndez added in a statement. “She’s fiercely passionate about empowering music creators and providing them with the right tools to amplify their voices on a global scale. We’ve already started to pull together exciting plans with [Warner Music Latin America president] Alejandro [Duque], and her natural instinct will drive remarkable success in one of today’s fastest-growing genres.”

In a joint statement, WCM co-chairs Guy Moot (CEO) and Carianne Marshall (COO) expressed: “Delia has supported countless songwriters and established a reputation for energizing teams and elevating music. We see huge potential to create timeless songs in the Mexican music market, and her leadership will help us continue to develop songwriters who shape culture.”

07 May 2024

Myke Towers & Bad Bunny’s ‘Adivino’ Debuts at No. 2 on Hot Latin Songs

Myke Towers captures his highest-charting hit yet on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart as “Adivino,” with Bad Bunny, debuts at No. 2 on the list dated May 11. It’s the 52nd chart hit for the former, and 11th to reach the top 10. For Bunny, the collab marks his record-extending 75th top 10 out of 170 total chart hits (again, a record).

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“Adivino,” released April 25 on One World International/Warner Latina, traces its No. 2 debut on Hot Latin Songs almost entirely to streaming activity. The song logged 9.9 million official U.S. streams in the U.S. during the April 26-May 2 tracking week, according to Luminate. That sum yields an equal No. 2 start on Latin Streaming Songs, Towers’ highest debut, and it equals his highest charting song (“La Jeepeta,” with Nio Garcia, Anuel AA, Brray and Juanka).

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As “Adivino” launches at No. 2 on Hot Latin Songs, which blends streaming data, airplay, and digital sales for its results, it pushes Xavi’s former No. 1 “La Diabla” from 2-3, following its 14-week domination which started in January. The track marked the second-longest run at No. 1 this decade (Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma’s “Ella Baila Sola” dominated for 19 consecutive weeks in 2023). Meanwhile, FloyyMenor and Cris MJ’s “Gata Only” remains at No. 1 four a fourth consecutive week.

By reaching No. 2, Towers outpaces his career-best, as he previous topped out at No. 3 on the multi-metric tally with both “La Jeepeta” (Nio Garcia, Anuel AA, Towers, Brray and Juanka), and “Caramelo” (Ozuna, Karol G and Towers), a week from each other in August 2020.

Benito, meanwhile, scores his first debut on the chart since the Oct. 28, 2023-dated list, when he landed 19 concurrent debuts alongside the release of his Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana album, including the entire top 10, led by “Mónaco.” The track spent 10 weeks at No. 1 – the second-most of any No. 1 in 2023, trailing the 19 weeks of “Ella Baila Sola.”

Notably, as “Adivino” becomes the third song to debut at No. 2 or higher in 2024 –after two Peso Pluma songs– Bad Bunny extends his record for the most top 10s, with 75.

On the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, “Adivino” opens at No. 63, Towers’ highest-debut yet. Only one other Latin song ranks higher: FloyyMenor and Cris MJ’s “Gata Only” continues its winning streak, as it rallies 58-44 on the Hot 100 and continues at No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs for a fourth turn.

While streaming activity fuels the bulk of “Adivino’s” high start, sales assist its launch in the upper tier: the 1,000 downloads sold in the tracking week targeted for a No. 1 debut on Latin Digital Song Sales.

07 May 2024

25 Latin Songs to Celebrate Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day approaches on your calendars this Sunday, May 12 (celebrated on May 10 in Mexico), we’ve curated the perfect Día de las Madres playlist to enhance your celebration. This carefully selected 25-track list features an eclectic mix of Spanish-language songs that pay heartfelt tributes to mothers everywhere.

From the emotional depths of Juan Gabriel‘s “Amor Eterno,” a poignant piece written in memory of his mother, to the contemporary vibes of Eladio Carrión‘s “Mama’s Boy,” our playlist spans generations and musical styles. Laura Pausini‘s tender “A Ella Le Debo Mi Amor” is an ode to her daughter, expressing the boundless love of a mother through soul-stirring lyrics and melodious tunes.

Andrea Echeverri of Aterciopelados contributes the uplifting “A Eme O,” a creative expression of love for her daughter, showcasing deep, meaningful lyrics that resonate with any listener. Additionally, we’ve included a track from Xavi‘s My Mom’s Playlist EP, which features his renditions of his mother’s favorite songs, released on Mexican Mother’s Day last year. His cover of Selena’s “No Me Queda Más” stands out.

Also, no Mother’s Day serenata is complete without the ranchera offerings of Vicente Fernández. Not your conventional ode about thanking mom, “Perdón Madrecita” sees its protagonist returning to their mom, seeking comfort and healing from emotional wounds inflicted by their unfaithful partner, while acknowledging the unconditional love and understanding only a mother can provide.

Explore the full breadth of our Mother’s Dayplaylist below to discover additional treasures, such as Los Tigres del Norte’s “Madrecita Querida,” Ricardo Arjona’s “Mi Novia Se Me Está Poniendo Vieja” and more from artists like Eslabon Armado, Natalia Lafourcade, and Victor Manuelle. The 25 tracks, dedicated to the incredible woman who enriches our lives, are listed in alphabetical order by artist name.

07 May 2024

Peso Pluma Signs With CAA in All Areas

Mexican hitmaker Peso Pluma has signed with CAA in all areas.

The corridos singer has had a massive year leading regional Mexican music’s global movement, all while making history along the way. In 2023 alone, Peso Pluma entered 24 songs on the Hot 100, including the global smash hit “Ella Baila Sola,” his collaboration with Eslabon Armado.

His album Génesis — home to megahits like “Lady Gaga” and “Nueva Vida” — made history when it debuted and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, the highest ranking for a Mexican music album on the tally. It went on to win the Grammy for best música mexicana album (including tejano).

Following his riveting Coachella set, Peso is set to headline major festivals across the U.S. and Mexico, including Governors Ball, Sueños and Baja Beach Fest. Additionally, he’ll kick off his Live Nation-produced Éxodo Tour in the summer with more than 35 shows across United States.

His first reported Boxscore was an April 8, 2023 concert at the Toyota Center in Ontario, Calif., where he grossed $988K and sold more than 8,000 tickets, according to Billboard Boxscore. He finished the 2023 tracking period with two $2 million shows in Hidalgo, Texas, and Chula Vista, Calif. His 2023 run landed him at No. 47 in the all-genre Top 100 Tours, grossing a total of $48.8 million across 39 shows, according to Billboard‘s year-end Boxscore charts.

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CAA nabs Peso Pluma ahead of his second studio album, titled “Éxodo,” which is set to release this spring.

Peso is managed by George Prajin of Prajin Parlay.

07 May 2024

‘Today’ Show 2024 CITI Summer Concert Series to Feature Lainey Wilson, Chance the Rapper, Anitta, Kehlani & More

The 30th anniversary edition of the TODAY Show‘s summer Citi Concert Series will kick off on May 24 with a show by rock trio Wallows. The long-running morning show event will feature an eclectic mix of rock, pop, country, Latin and hip-hop acts performing at TODAY Plaza at Rockefeller Center including Anitta, Meghan Trainor, Kehlani, Lainey Wilson, Gracie Abrams, Bleachers and Rauw Alejandro.

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Viewers interested in attending one of the shows can register for Fan passes beginning today (May 7) here; Fan Passes allow priority access to the show before general admission opens. Those without Fan Passes can queue up in the G.A. line on the morning of each show for admission if space allows.

Other acts slated to appear this summer include: Maggie Rogers, Little Big Town & Sugarland, Chance the Rapper, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, LL Cool J and more acts to be announced at a later date.

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Last summer’s lineup was equally stacked with shows by the Jonas Brothers, Ed Sheeran, Niall Horan, Kim Petras, Karol G, Brad Paisley, TWICE, Reneé Rapp and Jung Kook, among others.

Check out the full announced list of the 2024 TODAY Show Citi Concert Series performers below.

May 24 Wallows

May 31 — Anitta 

June 10 — Meghan Trainor 

June 21 — Kehlani

June 25 — Lainey Wilson 

June 28 — Gracie Abrams 

July 4 — Bleachers

July 12 — Rauw Alejandro

August 9 — Maggie Rogers

August 12 — Little Big Town & Sugarland 

August 16 — Chance The Rapper

August 23 — Thomas Rhett

Sept. 27 — Chris Stapleton

TBD — LL Cool J

07 May 2024

Junior H Announces $ad Boyz Mania U.S. Tour: Here Are the Dates

Junior H is set to hit the road with his $ad Boyz Mania U.S. Tour, which will kick off July 13 in Palm Desert, Calif. Produced by Live Nation and Rancho Humilde, the new 20-date trek is a follow-up to the corridos singer’s 2023 $ad Boyz Tour.

The tour will lead Junior H to perform his first-ever show at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 11. $ad Boyz Mania Tour will also take the Mexican singer from coast to coast, with confirmed shows in San Antonio, Calif. (Frost Bank Center); Charlotte, N.C. (PNC Music Pavilion); and Newark, N.J. (Prudential Center). He’ll wrap Oct. 26 at UTEP Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.

His striking sound — powered by moody lyrics and prickly guitars and brass instruments — has catapulted Junior H to the top of the Billboard charts since breaking out in 2020. Last year, Junior H’s music helped usher in a new global era for regional Mexican music. In 2023 alone, he entered seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including his collaborations with Peso Pluma (“El Azul”) and Oscar Maydon (“Fin de Semana”).

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In October, Junior H, signed to indie label Rancho Humilde, released $ad Boyz 4 Life II — a sequel to his 2021 $ad Boyz 4 Life, with the latter peaking at No. 1 on the Regional Mexican Album chart. Part two reached No. 2 on that tally, scoring him his sixth top 10 set on the chart.

Tickets for Junior’s $ad Boyz Mania Tour will go on sale May 10, at 10 a.m. local time on LiveNation.com.

See the complete list of dates below:

  • July 13 — Palm Desert, Calif. — Acrisure Arena
  • July 19 — Chula Vista, Calif. — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • July 20 — Reno, Nev. — Reno Events Center
  • Aug. 2 — San Antonio — Frost Bank Center
  • Aug. 3 — Laredo, Texas — Sames Auto Arena
  • Aug. 10 — Bristow, Va. — Jiffy Lube Live
  • Aug. 17 — Charlotte, N.C. — PNC Music Pavilion
  • Aug. 23 — Houston — Toyota Center
  • Aug. 24 — Hidalgo, Texas — Payne Arena
  • Sept. 6 — Fresno, Calif. — Save Mart Center at Fresno State
  • Sept. 13 — Atlanta — State Farm Arena
  • Sept. 20 — Tulsa, Okla. — BOK Center
  • Sept. 21 — Dallas — Dos Equis Pavilion
  • Oct. 4 — Portland, Ore. — Alaska Airlines’ Theater of the Clouds
  • Oct. 5 — Kent, Wash. — Accesso ShoWare Center
  • Oct. 11 — Los Angeles — BMO Stadium
  • Oct. 12 — Las Vegas — Michelob ULTRA Arena
  • Oct. 18 — Newark, N.J. — Prudential Center
  • Oct. 25 — Phoenix — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
  • Oct. 26 — El Paso, Texas — UTEP Don Haskins Center

07 May 2024

Cinq Music Acquires Music Catalog of Hitmaker Flow La Movie

Cinq Music has acquired the music catalog of hitmaker Flow La Movie, Billboard can announce. The late producer’s robust catalog includes reggaetón megahits “Te Boté” and “La Jeepeta” — the former topped Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs for 14 weeks in 2018. The catalog acquisition comes nearly three years since Flow La Movie (born José Angel Hernández) died in a plane crash at age 38, and at the peak of his career.

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In 2016, Flow launched his record label where he developed then up-and-coming artists Nio García and Casper Mágico. Both singers participated in the catalog sale, which was made possible through Flow La Movie’s estate, now administered by his daughter, Keigelyan Hernández with collaboration from GLAD Empire (the indie label’s distributor), according to Cinq Music. The deal also comes after a complex legal battle — surrounding contracts and music tied to Flow La Movie — ended in 2022 when a global settlement agreement legally named Hernández as the sole representative of her father’s estate. 

About the catalog acquisition, Cinq Music’s president and co-founder Barry Daffurn, says, “Reggaetón has been a core element of our DNA since the founding of this company. I remember the day that ‘Te Boté’ was released and watching the remix catapult into a global phenomenon. We all mourned the loss of José, and we are honored to continue his legacy with the addition of his catalog to our storied portfolio.”

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He adds, “Cinq is committed to honoring his life’s work and to preserving his remarkable legacy. We have tremendous respect and admiration for him and his family, and we are looking forward to continuing to build upon the special place that he occupies in the hearts of music fans everywhere.”

06 May 2024

J.Lo, Bad Bunny, Shakira & More at Met Gala 2024: The Best Looks From Latin Music Stars

Karol G exuded fairy-like charm with elf ears, Rosalía embodied sheer elegance in Dior, and Bad Bunny captured whimsy with his goat-like shoes. Monday’s (May 6) 2024 Met Gala was a visual feast, and the Latin music stars came out in full force at one of the year’s most eagerly awaited fashion events.

Other luminaries in Latin music at the Met Gala included Shakira, who turned heads in a strapless red gown by Carolina Herrera with a dramatic cape. Rauw Alejandro opted for a gleaming metallic shirt paired with a silk white blazer, adding a touch of sleek sophistication. Omar Apollo stood out in a sharply tailored black suit by Loewe, epitomizing vintage chic.

Met Gala co-chair Jennifer Lopez made her appearance in a nearly translucent beige dress by Schiaparelli, complemented by a relaxed top knot, blending classic beauty with modern style. Cardi B mesmerized onlookers as she arrived in a breathtaking black mermaid gown, its voluminous silhouette sweeping around her in a dramatic circle — which required 10 tuxedoed men to get in position — and paired with a striking beehive updo. Meanwhile, Camila Cabello channeled sophistication in a slit bronze-colored gown complemented by a blonde ponytail.

This year’s Met Gala exhibit theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” is set to feature 250 items from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection. The works will be displayed at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in new ways, including elements such as video animation, CGI, AI and more.

The dress code, meanwhile, is “The Garden of Time.” As Andrew Bolton, the head curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, told Vogue, “It is very much an ode to nature and the emotional poetics of fashion.”

See all the best photos of Latin music stars on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet below.

06 May 2024

Shakira Is a Vision in Red at 2024 Met Gala

Shakira dazzled at her Met Gala debut in a simple-yet-stunning red column dress with a slit that turned heads. For the wow factor: A dramatic long cape made with almost 100 meters of fabric that resembled a rose.

The sleek outfit with geometric cutouts was created by Carolina Herrera’s creative director Wes Gordon, who spent the past few months working with the Colombian superstar on the look, according to Vogue.

“It’s really about making Shakira feel like the best version of Shakira,” the designer told the fashion magazine. “She was incredibly focused on the tiny details of the cutouts — where things are hitting, as well as the neckline,” he added. “It’s amazing to work and do fittings with someone who’s a physical performer, because her sensitivity to movement and body awareness is really extraordinary.”

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Shakira’s Monday (May 6) debut at the Met Gala comes less than three weeks after she announced the first leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. Named after her latest album, the trek — her first since 2018’s El Dorado — will start Nov. 2 in Palm Desert, California, and include stops in Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Chicago, among other North American cities.

This year’s gala exhibit theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, is set to feature 250 items from the Costume Institute’s permanent collection. The works will be displayed at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in new ways, including elements such as video animation, CGI, AI and more.

The 2024 Met Gala was co-hosted by Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya and Chris Hemsworth. Other Latin Music stars in attendance were Rosalía, Omar Apollo, Rauw Alejandro, Cardi B and Camila Cabello.

06 May 2024

Karol G se transforma en hada para su debut en la Met Gala, impacta en vestido de Marc Jacobs

Karol G deslumbró con un vestido de Marc Jacobs en su primera vez en la Met Gala. La superestrella colombiana, que actualmente de gira por América Latina con su Mañana Será Bonito, lució un vestido de cristales con corset en tono nude y cambió su cabello rosa suave por rizos ondulados rubios y largos.

Los accesorios que llevó no solo complementaron su look, sino que también la transformaron en el hada definitiva del “Jardín del Tiempo”, que fue el código de vestimenta de la Met Gala de este año. Llevó una diadema de brillantes y orejas protésicas de elfo. “Es mi fantasía”, dijo Karol en la transmisión en vivo de la alfombra roja de Vogue.

Su debut en la Met Gala es otro logro en una larga lista para Karol G. Ha sido un año de momentos definitorios en la carrera de la cantante de “Bichota”, incluyendo un álbum que hizo historia, una gira monumental por estadios, su primer premio Grammy y ser nombrada Mujer del Año 2024 por Billboard. Tiene programado concluir su gira por Latinoamérica el 10 de mayo en Brasil antes de dirigirse a Europa para varias fechas allí.

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Karol G estuvo entre un puñado de artistas latinos que asistieron a la gala del Museo Metropolitano de Arte de Nueva York este año, incluidos Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Omar Apollo y Shakira. La superestrella española Rosalía, vestida de Dior, también estuvo presente.

El tema de la exposición de la Met Gala de este año, “Bellezas Durmientes: Reavivando la Moda”, presentará 250 artículos de la colección permanente del Instituto del Vestuario. Las obras se exhibirán en el museo de nuevas maneras, incluyendo elementos como animación en video, CGI, IA y más. La Met Gala 2024 es copresidida por Bunny, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez y Chris Hemsworth.