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Maluma is the latest artist to take on the NPR Tiny Desk for a concert full of his hits and even a tease of his girlfriend’s recent pregnancy announcement. The Colombian superstar performed songs ranging from “Hawái” and “COCO LOCO” to “Felices los 4” and “Según Quién.” Before “ADMV,” Maluma shared that he wrote the song […]
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Fuerza Regida, Pa Las Baby’s y Belikeada (Rancho Humilde/Street Mob Records)
It opens with a dark and seductive tone, as a sultry female voice confidently professes her affection for corridos. Her footsteps in high heels echo in the background as she appears to pick up a machine gun, effortlessly blending sensuality with outlaw imagery, creating an intriguing juxtaposition. Welcome to Pa’ las Baby’s y Belikeada, Fuerza Regida’s eighth studio album. Across an expansive 30-track journey, the San Bernardino troupe embarks on a daring and audacious expedition, fearlessly delving into the realm of corridos bélicos with a distinctive drill influence. The album serves as a testament to the group’s evolution as they immerse themselves in la belikeada movement, embracing the realm of excess in all forms: women, power, wealth.
They deliver the expected corridos alterados, this time complete with menacing accordion arrangements; and the inclusion of tracks like “Zona de Comfort” adds a touch of cumbia sabrosura to the mix. Known for their chart-topping prowess, the group also features their previous hits like “TQM” and “Sabor Fresa.” The album’s lyrical themes stay true to their rags-to-riches narrative (“FVDP”), reminding us of the hard-fought journey to success. However, Pa’ las Baby’s also ventures into unexpected territories. “Harley Quinn” sees them collaborating with Marshmello, infusing EDM elements into música mexicana, while “Freaky Freaky” (featuring Calle 24 and Armenta) brings reggaetón rhythms. JOP even switches to English for the sinister drill number “Dafuk,” showcasing the group’s versatility.
Also featuring El Fantasma, Maria Becerra, Juanpa Salazar, Gabito Ballesteros, Manuel Turizo, Chino Pacas and more, Fuerza maintains its signature blinged-out corridos style, solidifying its place in the genre. Still, they also boldly experiment with new sounds and genres, expanding their sonic horizons. Belikeada is a testament to their ability to push boundaries while staying true to their roots, ensuring that that the group remains a reckoning force in the world of Mexican and Mexican-American music. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Anitta, “Mil Veces” (Republic Records/Universal Music Latino)
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Anitta has never shied away from showcasing her sensuality in her art, and “Mil Veces” is no exception. In her latest single, the Brazilian superstar sings about the ups and downs of a relationship while reminiscing on the “thousand times” she and her lover have been together and how much her desire is still alive. “If we get to do it again, we won’t be leaving my room,” she sings in this melodic Brazilian funk single, part of her forthcoming album Funk Generation. “I love the attractive pop notes of its lyrics, which talk about a relationship that wasn’t meant to last but continues on and on experiencing ups and downs,” Anitta says in a press release. “It’s a relationship dynamic that many people have already experienced.” The uber-steamy music video, directed by Jackson Tisi, stars Måneskin singer Damiano David as her lover. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Adriana Rios & Ana Bárbara, “A Mi Me Respetas” (Afinarte Music)
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Adriana Ríos and Ana Bárbara, two powerful female voices in música Mexicana, have collaborated on “A Mi Me Respetas,” sending a valuable message about empowerment. A full-force effort to convey the importance of treating women with respect and dignity, this duet is strengthened by acoustic guitar, heavy tuba interplay, and the artists’ passionate, robust vocal delivery. The impeccable duo exhibits great strength in its lyrics and melodies in the verses to complete the song with, “And you don’t rule over me, you’re a nobody, and I’m a cabrona.” — INGRID FAJARDO
Kali Uchis, “Te Mata” (Geffen Records)
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Serving as another prelude to her highly-anticipated album, Orquídeas, Kali Uchis’ “Te Mata” is a gorgeous and profound bolero powered by the artist’s deep yet delicate and spellbinding vocals. Written by Uchis and produced by Josh Crocker and Manuel Lara, the song’s lyrics are striking. “Me, I am the devil of your story. The one that knew that in order to fly, I would have to find my own wings … I allowed your actions, they hurt me like bullets, the one that cried to sleep and would wake up to continue the nightmare,” she sings evocatively. “Te Mata” is Kali Uchis’ second Spanish-language track released this year, following the sultry “Muñekita” with El Alfa and JT (of City Girls), ahead of her upcoming new set, set to drop January 12. It features collabs with Peso Pluma, Karol G and Rauw Alejandro. — GRISELDA FLORES
R3ymon, Mawell & Baby Lores, “Hazme El Amor Con Odio” (R3ymon Music)
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Similar to how Puerto Rican and Colombian artists join forces to propel their local music movements, these three Cuban acts are doing the same. In their first collaborative effort, “Hazme el Amor Con Odio” (“Make Love To Me with Hate”), R3ymon, Mawell, and Baby Lores bring to the forefront a refreshing generation of Cuban acts, including Mawell who’s going viral on social media with “La Triple M.” Produced by La Companioni and Nando Pro, the track is a captivating reparto (an urban-tropical fusion that derives from the barrios in Cuba) about a man who’s trying to save his relationship. “I dare you to look at me in the eyes and tell me you don’t love me/confess to me that I’m still the man of your bed,” says part of the song, as each artist flaunts their potent, distinct vocals. — JESSICA ROIZ
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Bad Bunny is burning the candle at both ends as he prepares to host and perform on Saturday Night Live Oct. 21 — and when it’s all over, he’s ready for a nap. The Latin music titan stopped by The Tonight Show on Thursday night (Oct. 19), two days ahead of his hosting debut, and […]
Maria Becerra had a hunch she’d sell out the Estadio River Plate because of the “hype” surrounding the show — she just didn’t know that it would sell out in record time. According to the singer-songwriter’s team, with more than 500 tickets sold per minute on Wednesday (Oct. 18), the 23-year-old artist will become the first Argentine woman to pack the Nuñez stadium on March 23, 2024.
Ticketing company DF Entertainment’s All Access also confirmed in a social media post that Becerra sold out the venue in less than 90 minutes, noting that she made history in doing so.
“When I found out the sold out I was shocked, I was overflowing with happiness. I’m a calm person,” Becerra told Billboard Español. “But they told me, ‘You’re about to sell out,’ and it had only been an hour. And throughout the day I started to fall in the event that it implied.”
The venue has a capacity of nearly 65,000; other artists who have performed at that venue include The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Guns N’ Roses, Harry Styles and Michael Jackson, among others.
“That night I had a hard time falling asleep, I kept talking about River, we went to dinner with my choreographer, my managers, my team, all thinking about the ideas we have been thinking about for a long time but now it is a reality and we will start working for a show that is not the end of La Nena de Argentina Tour but something designed for River, something that people will not expect and that they will be amazed with,” assures Becerra.
Fourteen thousand tickets were sold during the Oct. 17 presale, explains José Levy, who is part of Becerra’s management team. Then, a day later during the general sale, 50,000 tickets were sold in an hour and a half. “The first [Argentine] to sing in River and with a career that started in October 2019, this means a lot and gives her a very strong international projection that will make her go down in history as the first artist who at 23 years old reached this enormous achievement.”
What went into the strategy and promotion of the show was also key. Levy cites three major things that led to the sellout. Besides having a good amount of songs, the tickets were also affordable. “Tickets ranged from $10 because the idea was to offer affordable prices in a country that has a very punished economy and at election time with proposals of presidents that do not allow us to visualize if we could later sustain a ticket accessible to all social classes.” He adds, “The third was the marketing strategy, very focused on social media, which is where Maria comes from, playing with TikTok polls, reels with images of other concerts, appealing to the emotions that the public experiences on all platforms.”
Since breaking out in 2019, Becerra has cemented herself as one to watch thanks to her magnetism and versatility. Her mix of pop, cumbia villera, bachata and reggaeton, with lyrics that speak of love, heartbreak and female empowerment, has resonated with audiences both in Argentina and abroad. In 2021, she was nominated for a Latin Grammy for best new artist. To date, she has had three entries on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart, including her hit with “Qué Más Pues?” with J Balvin, as well as two top 10 hits on Latin Airplay (the No. 1 hit “Te espero” with Prince Royce, and “Éxtasis” with Manuel Turizo at No. 9) and five entries on Latin Rhythm Airplay. Most recently, she collaborated with Enrique Iglesias for a sweet bachata “Así Es La Vida”.
“The other day I was looking at a picture of the women who had filled River in the history of the stadium and it was Tina Turner, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and me. Seeing myself next to great figures like them gives me goosebumps. And as the days go by, I realize what it is, what it means, not only for me, but for women in the Argentine industry,” Becerra reflects. “I am honored. Of course I feel the pressure to live up to all of them. But people have to know that the show is going to be up to par, that it’s going to be at that level because we are aware of how big it is.”
Becerra is currently in her La Nena de Argentina Tour in South America, with upcoming performances in Uruguay, Colombia and, next year, in Chile at the Viña del Mar Festival.
Maluma is going to be a dad! The Colombian artist revealed that he and his girlfriend, Susana Gomez, are expecting their first child together via a new music video posted at midnight on Friday (Oct. 20). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Titled “Procura,” the song is […]
Manuel Turizo reveals five things you didn’t know about him to Billboard. Manuel Turizo: Hi, everyone! My name is Manuel Turizo, and these are five things you didn’t know about me. The first one is I am highly, seriously allergic to dust, to cold weather, to whatever! The second thing you didn’t know about me […]
Before you visit Bad Bunny‘s native island, you better learn how to pronounce its name.
In brand-new promos for his upcoming appearance as host and musical guest on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live, Benito schools castmember Heidi Gardner on how to pronounce “Puerto Rico.”
“I’ve always wanted to go to Port-oh Reek-oh,” Gardner says, butchering the commonwealth’s name.
“Puerto Rico,” Bunny corrects.
“Sorry, Port-oh Reek-oh!” Gardner repeats.
After trying again, the superstar artist gives up: “You know what? Don’t go, please.”
Elsewhere in the promos, Gardner compliments “the message” of Bad Bunny’s music but says she “can’t say it.” “Because it’s in Spanish?” he asks. No, she responds, before saying her bleeped-out response. “OK, you can’t say that on TV,” Bunny admits with a laugh.
He also valiantly saves Gardner from a mosquito during their promo shoot. Watch the new promos below:
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Bad Bunny made his first appearance on SNL in April 2020 with a cameo during a pandemic-era Saturday Night Live at Home episode. He made his debut as a musical guest in February 2021 (and acted in a couple of sketches) alongside Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page as the host. This weekend’s episode will mark Bad Bunny’s first time hosting.
The NBC late-night staple returned for its 49th season this past weekend, with Pete Davidson hosting and Ice Spice as the musical guest. Former SNL castmember Davidson was supposed to host the show back on May 6, alongside musical guest Lil Uzi Vert, before the writers’ strike canceled all upcoming episodes when it started on May 2. The season premiere marked Ice Spice’s debut on the show, with her collaborator Taylor Swift even making a cameo to introduce her second performance of the night.
Bad Bunny’s SNL episode will air Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and streaming live on Peacock.
Just six days after unleashing his new studio album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, Bad Bunny has announced he’s hitting the road in 2024 in support of the set. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In a short clip posted on his Instagram Thursday […]
Mexican singer Danna Paola, Colombian superstar Sebastián Yatra, Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sánchez and Spanish actress Paz Vega are set to host the 24th annual Latin Grammy Awards. The ceremony will be broadcasted from the Conference and Exhibition Centre (FIBES) in Seville, Andalucía in Spain, on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. ET via Univision, UniMás and Galavisión in the U.S., and at 10:30 p.m. CET on Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE) in Spain.
Racking up a total of 15 Latin Grammy nods throughout his career, Sebastián Yatra is nominated for best pop song for “Contigo,” featuring Pablo Alborán. A host staple for the award show, Roselyn Sánchez returns for the sixth time after presenting the 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th and 22nd Annual Latin Grammys. Also, previously nominated for a Latin Grammy, Danna Paola joins the lineup of hosts for the first time. Last but not least, award-winning actress Paz Vega returns for a second time after hosting the 20th annual ceremony.
The first round of performers were announced earlier this week, which includes Maria Becerra, Bizarrap, Feid, Kany García, Carin León, Christian Nodal, Rauw Alejandro and Alejandro Sanz.
This year, Mexican-American super producer Edgar Barrera leads the list of nominees with 13 nods, including songwriter of the year, producer of the year and song of the year. Barrera is followed by Colombian stars Camilo, Karol G, Shakira and composer Kevyn Mauricio Cruz (also known as Keityn), each with seven nominations. See the full list of 2023 Latin Grammy nominations here.
Prior to the Latin Grammys, the Latin Recording Academy will bestow the Person of the Year title to Italian icon Laura Pausini. Marco Antonio Solís received this prestigious honor last year.
Luis Figueroa adds his second No. 1 on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay chart as “Bandido” lifts to the top of the Oct. 21-dated ranking.
“I am so excited with the reaction from everyone with this song … it has become a fan favorite!” Figueroa tells Billboard. “I am also proud to represent this new salsa movement. Salsa es lo que hay!”
“Bandido” lands at the summit with a 23% gain to 5.7 million audience impressions on reporting radio stations during the Oct. 6-12 tracking week, according to Luminate. The song was released Aug. 17 via Magnus Media/Sony Music Latin, with Figueroa one of its six writers.
“It was amazing to work with so many talented musicians and lyricists on this song,” Figueroa adds. “I have been looking forward to putting this record out for a while, so for everyone to finally listen to it, and the reaction it has received, is so gratifying.”
Notably, “Bandido” becomes the first salsa track to crown Tropical Airplay among the five tropical tunes that have notched their first weeks at No. 1 in 2023. Let’s look at the winners, by core style:
Peak Date, Artist, Title (style)Feb. 4, Romeo Santos & Rosalia, “El Pañuelo” (bachata)April 8, Marshmello & Manuel Turizo, “El Merengue” (merengue)July 8, Prince Royce, “Me EnRD” (bachata)Aug. 5, Chayanne, “Bailando Bachata” (bachata)Oct. 21, Luis Figueroa, “Bandido” (salsa)
“Bandido” is the first salsa No. 1 on Tropical Airplay since Marc Anthony’s “Mala” in March 2022.
“Bandido” concurrently translates into a new No. 1 for Magnus Media. The label last ruled Tropical Airplay through another Figueroa song, “Hasta El Sol de Hoy,” for one week in July 2021.
Beyond its Tropical Airplay coronation, “Bandido” rebounds to its No. 18 high on the overall Latin Airplay chart. It became Figueroa’s second top 20 entry there, following the No. 15-peaking “Todavía Te Espero” in 2022.
The Puerto Rican’s new achievement follows his first-time nomination for a Billboard Latin Music Award this year, for tropical artist of the year, solo.
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