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Bad Bunny has notched his 14th music video with more than 1 billion views on YouTube as a lead, featured artist or collaborator thanks to his collaboration on Nacho’s “Báilame (Remix),” also featuring Yandel. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Puerto Rican artist now ties J […]
The iconic voice of the late Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel will be heard again on Thursday night (Sept. 7), when “Méxxico es Todo” premieres on digital platforms. The track was formally announced a day prior on the artist’s social media.
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“I am very happy to be with you again, with my beloved Mexico, and loved by so many people”, a message with the voice of the singer of “Noa Noa” — adapted from previous recordings but without the use of AI — is heard on a video posted on Juan Gabriel’s official Instagram account. “I invite you to travel with me through all those cities that marked my life and that filled it with so much love. Prepare your luggage, I invite you to make this trip together”.
“Méxxico es Todo” is the first single from the second posthumous album of the superstar after 2022’s Los Dúo 3, and the first with original unpublished songs, a representative of Virgin Music México confirmed to Billboard Español on Wednesday night at an event in Mexico City, where the song and its music video were premiered to select media.
The track was produced by Rodrigo Cárdenas and will be officially released on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. (Central Mexico time) and at 8:00 p.m. (US Eastern Time). The song maintains the distinctive musical stamp of Gabriel, with festive melodies to the rhythm of trumpets, and sounds that flirt with traditional Mexican music, this time with hints of pop.
The music video, created by Juan Gabriel’s former collaborator David Tames and which lasts about seven minutes and 20 seconds, is a collage of images of iconic places and symbols of Mexican culture such as the Zócalo in Mexico City, the Basilica of Guadalupe, the Pyramids of Teotihuacán, the Aztec calendar and the tricolor flag with the shield of an eagle devouring a snake.
Iván Gabriel, the artist’s son and universal heir, is expected to offer more details about his father’s new album, which would be released in the coming weeks.
Known throughout Latin America for classics such as “Querida” and “Amor Eterno,” Juan Gabriel died of natural causes on Aug. 28, 2016 at his home in Santa Monica, California, in the midst of a tour. He was 66.
Inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame in 1996, he built a legacy as a multifaceted artist over a more-than-four-decade career, recording songs in genres as diverse as ranchero, ballad, pop and bolero as well as producing other artists. Among his many accomplishments, the “Divo de Juárez” sold more than 150 million records, wrote over 1,800 songs, released 34 studio albums, was a six-time Grammy nominee, won three Latin Grammys posthumously and had seven No. 1s on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart. (“Yo No Sé Qué Me Pasa” even led the first edition of that chart in 1986.)
See the teaser for “Méxxico es Todo” below.
Rimas Publishing — home to renowned songwriters and producers such as Bad Bunny, Eladio Carrión, Mora, and Súbelo NEO — has inked a strategic partnership with music metadata Muso.AI, Billboard has learned. Focused on businesses, catalogs, and individual profiles, the new deal will provide a new standard for next-generation transparency that will directly benefit Rimas’ […]
Colombian singer and rapper Gloria “Goyo” Martínez was among the artists who attended the Victoria’s Secret World Tour premiere event, which took place on Wednesday (Sept. 6) in New York. After walking the pink carpet, Goyo performed her new song “Tumbao” from her forthcoming album, her first as a solo artist (following a successful run with […]
Five years after making a move, Pitbull returns to WME.
The Grammy Award-winning rapper, singer and songwriter is once again represented by the talent agency worldwide in all areas.
The Cuban-American artist (real name: Armando Christian Pérez) originally signed with WME in 2017, leaving 17 months later for an arrangement with United Talent Agency.
His new deal is inked ahead of the release of his 12th studio album Trackhouse, named after the NASCAR racing team he co-owns.
The U.S.-born star returned to the road in 2022 for the North American Can’t Stop Us Now Tour with guests Iggy Azalea and Sean Paul, and his SiriusXM Globalization DJs play to heaving rooms across the country. Next month, he’ll embark on a major trek with Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin for The Trilogy Tour, produced by Live Nation.
It won’t be the first joint trek for these Latin stars. In 2017, Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull went on tour with CNCO as the opening act. The trek grossed $38 million and sold 415,000 tickets, according to Billboard Boxscore numbers.
“With billions of audio streams and video views plus hundreds of gold and platinum certifications,” reads a statement from WME, “Pitbull has one of the most impressive careers in music history along with being a force in brand partnerships.”
Outside of music, Pitbull founded Sports Leadership Arts and Management (SLAM!), tuition-free public charter schools across the U.S, and he has joined self-help guru Tony Robbins, for numerous speaking engagements around the world.
Earlier this year, the Miami, FL artist joined YouTube’s billion-views club for the fourth time with his Billboard Hot 100 leader from 2011, “Give Me Everything,” featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer.He previously reached the streaming milestone with his second Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “Timber” (featuring Ke$ha), “Rain Over Me” (featuring Marc Anthony) and Jennifer Lopez’s “On the Floor.” “Give Me Everything”.
RBD‘s influence on pop culture is undeniable. Perhaps the most successful Latin pop group of the past two decades, RBD has moved the masses since it launched in early 2000s when it was selling out stadiums and arenas across the globe. Twenty years later, the band is doing it all over again with their 2023 […]
Billboard announced Tuesday (Sept. 5) the launch of Billboard Brasil, expanding its footprint in South America.
“We are thrilled to be launching Billboard in Latin America’s biggest music market,” said Hannah Karp, editorial director of Billboard. “We look forward to serving Portuguese-speaking fans and creators around the world as their No. 1 source of news and insight about the business of music—with unparalleled access to the artists who power it.”
Added Dana Droppo, Billboard‘s chief brand officer, “We were inspired to bring Billboard to Brazil. We have a great team in place for what feels like a significant moment for the Brazilian music industry, which is gaining strength in international markets. We feel that this will be a new era of success and growth for Billboard.”
According to a press release, the first print edition of Billboard Brasil is set to arrive on newsstands in the coming weeks. The inaugural issue will feature exclusive coverage of The Town, the five-day festival in São Paulo, taking place now through Sept. 10. To celebrate the launch of the first issue, Billboard Brasil will host an afterparty. Additional details are forthcoming.
“Billboard is a solid brand, and we look forward to welcoming it to the Brazilian market. We are excited to develop an innovative format for bold, differentiated, and comprehensive projects,” said Fátima Pissarra, CEO of Billboard Brasil, who previously spent eight years at VEVO.
“There is a big gap in music coverage and, at the same time, a very strong market,“ said Débora Miranda, editor-in-chief, Billboard Brasil, who has been working in cultural coverage for 25 years. “It is a joy to be part of a project whose mission is to reflect the musical diversity of Brazil and a privilege to do this with one of the most important brands in the world.”
With over 30 years of experience in music journalism, Sergio Martins will be responsible for exclusive articles and interviews in the print publication. “We want to make a magazine that unites entertainment with quality content,” said Martins, musical director & artistic curator, Billboard Brasil. “At Billboard, all musical styles will have a voice and their stories will be told by an attentive and talented team.”
Carlos Scappini, Marcus Buaiz, Marcello Azevedo, Murilo Henare, Raquel and Michel Kury round out the publication’s operations team.
Billboard Brasil adds to the list of the publication’s international editions, including Billboard Japan, Billboard Korea, Billboard Arabia, Billboard Español and others.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER and Anitta are combining K-pop and Latin pop in their new collaborative single “Back for More,” the artists announced on Tuesday (Sept. 5). What’s more, they will debut the track with a performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, days ahead of its Sept. 15 release. “Back for More” […]
Maná has launched a local social impact initiative as part of the second leg of the group’s México Lindo y Querido Tour. According to a press release, the iconic Mexican rock band will donate a portion of proceeds from their stint to 11 local service organizations that provide need-based services and four national advocacy and […]
Calibre 50, Chiquis, El Alfa, Eladio Carrión, Justin Quiles, Los Ángeles Azules, Manuel Turizo, Marshmello, Myke Towers, Peso Pluma, Tini and Yandel are confirmed to perform at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards, set to take place Thursday, Oct. 5.
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Billboard and Telemundo announced Tuesday (Sep. 5) the first round of performers who will take the stage at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida. The show will be broadcast live on Telemundo and simultaneously on the Spanish entertainment cable network Universo, on Peacock and on the Telemundo app. Throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, it will be available on Telemundo Internacional.
This year, Mexican music sensation Peso Pluma leads the list of finalists with 21 nods across 15 categories, including Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year and Top Latin Album of the Year. His collaboration with Eslabon Armado, “Ella Baila Sola,” is up for six awards, including Hot Latin Song of the Year, Global 200 Latin Song of the Year and Sales Song of the Year. And his hit with Yng Lvcas, “La Bebe,” competes in five categories, including Hot Latin Song of the Year and Latin Rhythm Song of the Year.
Following Peso Pluma are Bad Bunny and Grupo Frontera with 15 nods each, including four together for their collab “un X100to,” while Karol G has 13, and Shakira and Fuerza Regida 12 each. See the complete list of finalists here.
As announced recently, Los Ángeles Azules will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin Billboard Music Awards 2023, while Ivy Queen will be recognized with the Icon Award.
As has been the case for more than 20 years, the Billboard Latin Music Awards coincide with Billboard’s annual Latin Music Week, the single largest and most important gathering of the Latin music industry, taking place Oct. 2-6. The event will feature panels, conversations and workshops at the Faena Forum and exclusive performances and fan experiences throughout the week in Miami. Shakira, Myke Towers, Vico C, Grupo Frontera, Peso Pluma, Nicki Nicole, RBD and many more are confirmed to participate.
Purchase tickets to the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Week here.