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When Bad Bunny dropped his debut album, X100PRE, in 2019, he established a league of his own: The Puerto Ricanâs winning chapter endures effortlessly as he caps 2023 as Billboardâs Top Latin Artist for a record fifth consecutive year. No other artist has been the year-end Top Latin Artist five times since the category began in 2011.
Benito jubilantly navigates through a championship he now owns for half a decade. Only one other artist has pulled a back-to-back winning streak since the category launched in 2011: Romeo Santos, who took home the first-place trophy in 2014 and 2015. Â
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Unsurprisingly, Benito also echoes his past four years of achievements on the albums front: Thanks to Un Verano Sin Tiâs stronghold, the album wraps at No. 1 on the year-end Top Latin Albums chart for a second consecutive year. Adding to his blockbuster year â with seven awards at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards, including Artist of the Year, Tour of the Year and Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year â Benito also boasts four songs on the year-end Hot Latin Songs rundown, including âUn X100toâ with Grupo Frontera at No. 3. His first foray into regional Mexican music became the second regional Mexican track to break the weekly top 10 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Regional Mexican music, however, also fired up the fruitful Latin music narrative. The genre had a sizzling year, unlocking achievements and making notable contributions across Billboard charts with compositions by artists who married the traditional color of the format with unconventional aesthetics. The result is eight regional Mexican acts on the year-end Top Latin Artists chart, with six of them in the top 10.
Peso Pluma, Mexicoâs breakout artist, commands the movement. The Zapopan-born singer-songwriter gave a different voice to the underdog format, which has been historically marginalized in the mainstream world. Born Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, Pluma modernized the culture with a different level of regional diversity, thus crosses the finish line atop the 2023 year-end Top Latin Artist â New survey. When his album GĂ©nesis launched at No. 3 on the all-genre Billboard 200 in July, Pluma made history, achieving the highest charting regional Mexican album ever. Plus, it marked the biggest week, by units earned, for a regional Mexican album ever (dating back to when the tally began ranking by units in December of 2014). On the weekly Top Latin Albums chart, it set spent 15 weeks at No. 1, leading to a bronze medal on the year-end Top Latin Albums ranking.
Eslabon Armado also became a strong regional Mexican player on the charts in 2023, tracing its successes to global achievements. The groupâs âElla Baila Solaâ with Pluma, which comfortably rests at No. 1 on the year-end Hot Latin Songs chart, became the first regional Mexican song to dominate the Billboard Global 200 chart (for six weeks). Further, as it scored a top 10 entry on the Hot 100, it became the first regional Mexican tune to achieve the feat in the chartâs 65-year-old history. âWe didnât expect for the song to make so much noise!â Pedro Tovar, lead singer for Eslabon, told Billboard. The group can thank TikTok for helping the song gain traction, the track quickly became a viral hit on the app two days after Tovar previewed it on his Instagram account stories.
In the female realm, Karol G repeats as the only woman to make it to the year-end Top Latin Artists ranking, closing the year at No. 3. While her Mañana Serå Bonito album takes the runner-up slot on the year-end Top Latin Albums chart.
Karol G Unmatched: Karol G has become a staple of Latin music since she first broke into Billboard charts in 2016. Although her career-spanning trek is somewhat short, her outsized impact makes her the only Latin woman to snatch a spot on the top 25 of the overall year-end Top Artists list, at No. 23 (the only Latin female artist on the all-genre overall survey), while finishing at No. 6 on the Top Artists-Female ranking. Plus, she snags the highest honor for a woman on the year-end Top Latin Artists tally for a fifth consecutive year, restating her 2021 finale, at No. 3. The Colombian has placed 29 songs on the multimetric Hot Latin Songs chart during the year-end eligibility period, including âTQG,â with Shakira: The songâs No. 4 finish is the highest charting title by a female artist on the year-end Hot Latin Songs chart. The team-up, which also earned both Colombians their first Global 200 No. 1, stems from Karol Gâs No. 1 album Mañana SerĂĄ Bonito, the first all-Spanish-language leader by a woman in the history of the Billboard 200, which dates to 1956.
Shakiraâs Radio Support: The year-end radio tallies see Shakira return in a big way, thanks to a strong push across stations throughout the year, most notably at the pop format. The Colombian becomes the only artist to place three songs in the top 10 on the year-end Latin Airplay Songs chart, starting with âTQGâ with Karol G at No. 1. âBzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53â, her partnership with Argentinian Bizarrap, caused plenty of social media chatter about its content, enough to take the pair to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform the song in March. The trackâs radio uptick puts it at No. 2 on the year-end radio ranking, while âMonotonĂaâ with Ozuna closes at No. 4. Both songs ruled Latin Airplay for four weeks in 2023, the second-most after Frontera & Bad Bunnyâs âUno X100toâ (six weeks atop).
Fresh Faces, New Rewards: Grupo Frontera: Despite placing the highest charting song for a regional Mexican group on the Hot 100 with Bunnyâs push (âUn X100to,â No. 5 high in May), the Edinburgh, Texas-based group buoyed its success on cumbia hits âNo Se Vaâ and âBebe Dame,â with Fuerza Regida. With the latter the group claims a No. 5 finish on the year-end Hot Latin Songs chart and a No. 16 high on the year-end Latin Airplay Songs. The ensemble has become a heavyweight at the format, taking the No. 2 on both, the year-end Top Latin Artist-New and the year-end Latin Airplay-Artists rundown.
Yng Lvcas: Mexicoâs trap and reggaetĂłn interpreter Yng Lvcas made his first appearance on a Billboard albums chart when LPM debuted at No. 8 on Top Latin Albums in April, picking up his first top 10 there. The setâs cut âLa Bebe,â with Peso Pluma, flourished swiftly on TikTok reaching global audiences with a No. 2 high on both Global charts in April. The songâs staggering popularity gives the 24-year-old a silver medal on the year-end Hot Latin Songs chart and a No. 3 finish on Top Latin Artists-New.
Bizarrap: Aside from his âVol. 53â with Shakira taking center stage, the popular Latin producer spins another entry on the year-end Latin Airplay Songs chart: âBzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52â with Quevedo at No. 20. The partnership with the Spaniard rapper earned him a first top 10 on Hot Latin Songs in Nov. 2022. Further, Bizarrap unveiled three more âMusic Sessionsâ on the multimetric tally, enough to become the only Argentinian to score an entry on the year-end Hot Latin Songs Artist recap, at No. 13. All in all, Bizarrapâs bona fides speak for themselves, and nabbing the No. 4 slot on the year-end Top Latin Artists-New is proof.
Young Miko: Puerto Rican Young Mikoâs career has been rising with enough velocity that sheâs scored four entries on Hot Latin Songs since the top 20 âClassy 101â with Feid in July. The Puerto Rican is the only Latin rhythm female newcomer to conquer the year-end Hot Latin Songs, with the collab at No. 19. Further, the song gives her a top 40 finale on year-end Latin Streaming Songs (at No. 37).
âHere I Am,â Says Tropical: Despite a slow takeoff in 2023, Tropical music saw a growth during the year, picking up where it left off with its ever-growing audience. Bachata, especially, made a high-water mark across charts, with songs on the format racking up a spot on Tropical Airplay: Manuel Turizo, RosalĂa, Shakira, Ozuna, Prince Royce, Tommy Torres, Chayanne, even Justin Timberlake with his Romeo Santos collab, âSin Fin,â secured a spot on the list. One artist, however, made a significant achievement among the bachata craze: Luis Figueroa, whose song âBandidoâ became the first salsa track to crown Tropical Airplay among the five tropical tunes that notched their first weeks at No. 1 in 2023. The Puerto Rican is the only newcomer to secure two entries on the year-end Tropical Airplay Songs: âLa Luz,â at No. 15 and âFiesta Contigoâ at No. 17.
Billboardâs year-end music recaps represent aggregated metrics for each artist, title, label and music contributor on the weekly charts from Nov. 19, 2022, through Oct. 21, 2023. Rankings for Luminate-based recaps reflect equivalent album units, airplay, sales or streaming during the weeks that the titles appeared on a respective chart during the tracking year. Any activity registered before or after a titleâs chart run isnât considered in these rankings. That methodology detail, and the November-October time period, account for some of the difference between these lists and the calendar-year recaps that are independently compiled by Luminate.
Juan Luis Guerra mambos his way to the top of Billboardâs Tropical Airplay chart as âMambo 23â advances 3-1 to lead the Nov. 25-dated list. The new champ arrives nine years after he last led through âTus Besosâ in 2014, for one week in charge.
âMambo 23â climbs to No. 1 with a 9% gain in audience impressions, to 4.45 million, earned during the Nov. 10-16 tracking week, according to Luminate. The song, released Sept. 22 via Rimas, is the first single from Guerraâs recently released EP Radio GĂŒira (Nov. 3).
With the new champ, Guerra collects his 12th No. 1 on Tropical Airplay and breaks a tie with India for the eighth-most, a score led by Marc Anthony with 35 champs since the ranking began in 1994. Hereâs the scoreboard:
35, Marc Anthony29, Victor Manuelle23, Prince Royce18, Romeo Santos14, Elvis Crespo14, Gilberto Santa Rosa13, Jerry Rivera12, Juan Luis Guerra 44011, India
As mentioned, Guerra last landed at the summit with âTus Besosâ in 2014. (He notched seven hits between âTus Besosâ and âMambo 23,â including six top 10s.) The nine-year span becomes the longest between No. 1s since Don Omar took an equal nine years (and eight months) to dominate Tropical Airplay with the one-week ruler âDutty Love,â featuring Natti Natasha (April 2012) and âSe Menea,â with Nio GarcĂa, (Dec. 2021).
âMambo 23â rules the tropical ranking as it ejects Chayanneâs âBailando Bachataâ from its 14-week domination; along with Manuel Turizoâs âLa Bachata,â the third-longest run this decade, both with 14 weeks atop. The pair trail Prince Royceâs âCarita de Inocenteâ with 29 weeks at No. 1, the most in the 2020âs decade, and Daddy Yankee and Marc Anthonyâs âDe Vuelta Paâ La Vueltaâ (22 weeks in charge).
Elsewhere, âMambo 23â lifts 25-21 on the overall Latin Airplay, Guerraâs highest rank since âMuchachita Lindaâ reached No. 15 in Oct. 2015.
For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both Twitter and Instagram and all charts (dated Nov. 25) will refresh on Billboard.com tomorrow (Nov. 21).
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Gloria Trevi, an enduring figure in Latin music, has lived a life shrouded in controversy and intrigue, a narrative that has been recounted in numerous books, podcasts and movies. âMy story is like medusas, itâs always been poorly told,â she tells Billboard Español.Â
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However, for the first time, the Mexican hitmaker is seizing control of her narrative, through the groundbreaking bioseries Ellas Soy Yo. Premiered in August on ViX, the series chronicles her rise from winning a Lucerito lookalike contest as an adolescent to become Mexicoâs biggest pop star, her involvement in the Trevi-Andrade sex scandal, her stint in prison â and, finally, her triumphant return after being found not guilty. Unlike other productions, many of the survivors of the case participate in the series.
âThey inspired me to tell my story in a series that managed to connect with audiences and made even more visible several of the problems that millions of women live in our country and that by watching it, they were able to recognize themselves and act,â said Trevi, recognizing the crucial role played by women who fight daily against various forms of violence. Last month, spurred by the success of Ellas Soy Yo, Trevi helped advocate for the passage of a law against human trafficking.
In tandem with these efforts, Trevi delves deeper into her musical career here, now as an independent artist after spending 15 years with Universal. Throughout her prolific career, the singer/songwriter has placed four albums on the Billboard 200, including Gloria (2011) at No. 71 and De PelĂcula (2013) at No. 109. She has entered Hot Latin Songs a total of 12 times, including three top 10s with âCon Los Ojos Cerradosâ and âMe Siento Tan Solaâ from the â90s, and âCinco Minutosâ from 2008.
She has also been noted as a fashion icon, and here she shares her thoughts on the evolution of her style (check out the exclusive photos below!), and also discusses the release of My Soundtrack, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Looking ahead, she envisions bringing her three decades of hits to the stage in 2024, promising a celebration of her enduring legacy.
1. What did you have for breakfast today?
Iâll tell you the truth. Iâm halfway through breakfast. I have the routine, the discipline, of having half a cup of bone broth for breakfast. According to my nutritionist, everyone should eat that for breakfast on an empty stomach, because it is a collagen bomb. Then I let it sit for a while so that it goes down well in my stomach. Then I have a piece of fruit for breakfast and some protein. After I finish talking to you, Iâll continue with my breakfast, which is going to be eggs with chorizo and nopalitos.
âThis is a look designed by me in collaboration with The Blonds. It has been replicated even in China and sold wholesale đ â, says Trevi.
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2. ÂĄProvecho! Now youâre independently releasing music. Give me some context?
I had the great fortune that JesĂșs LĂłpez [now CEO of Universal Music Latin America & Iberian Peninsula] discovered me as Gloria Trevi. When JesĂșs LĂłpez arrived at BMG Ariola, he discovered my album, which had been boxed, and he liked my songs, which were my compositions. He thought my voice was funny [laughs], peculiar, different â and then he sent for me, and thatâs when my career as Gloria Trevi began. You can see all of that in my series Ella Soy Yo.
[Years later] I changed record label to Universal, and then the director JesĂșs LĂłpez joined Universal. He sees that Iâm there in the catalog, and he believes in me again, and we make more albums together. Before he arrived, I had already released âTodos Me Miranâ [in 2006], but with Universal I released Una Rosa Blu [in 2007]. I have an immense love and wonderful memories with the record companies I have worked with, especially with Universal.
âGoddess of the Night, one of the publicâs and the gay communityâs favorite looks to imitate me at parties,â she says.
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3. And after 15 years with Universal, how was that transition?
Times are changing and I like to keep adapting, evolving, and I like to learn from the elders and the youth. I see that people are starting to work independently â for example, Taylor Swift and other artists and colleagues who are their own bosses. If I have so much music, Iâm a composer, creative, and I have a team that we work shoulder to shoulder, I think itâs time for me to be my own boss, to release my music, to be the owner of my masters, to be able to leave my family, my children [something]. I had the good fortune that my contract is ending. It was a difficult decision, because I am a chicken at heart. The independent music theme turns me into âMedusa.â
4. You recently released Mi Soundtrack, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. What was it like to reimagine your classic songs?
Itâs amazing. Right now Iâm working on Mi Soundtrack, Vol. 3. Itâs going to be three volumes. When I say âmy soundtrackâ itâs because I like people to say, âIâm going to âMy Soundtrackâ concert,â in other words, to make it their own. [The 2024 tour has the same name]. I am super excited about the reception it has had. You go to the concerts now, [itâs] like in the â90s. Theyâre full of kids who are going crazy, who are connecting with that music. You see the uncle, the mom, the nephew, the teenager and the kid screaming, united, jumping to the same song. They get excited and start going wild to âPelo Sueltoâ.
âThe current version of the â90s look of the little dolls from the Versus tour. A message of equality,â says Trevi.
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5. Do you have a favorite song to sing live?
Iâm also like the audience. It depends a lot on my mood. There are songs that if Iâm sad or Iâve just had a fight with my husband, I like to sing, âVas a recordarme cuando quieras olvidarmeâŠâ (âVas a Recordarmeâ). And when Iâm happy with him, I like to sing⊠[she sings âVestida de AzĂșcarâ]. And when Iâm being crazy [sings another one], or when Iâm attacked and I feel a lot of hate, I like to sing âMedusaâ or âTodos Me Miranâ. Right now I can tell you that I havenât gotten tired of listening to the new song, âInocente.â
6. Tell us more about your new song.
I think people are having a lot of fun with âInocente,â with the line that says âsĂ© que me mientes, pero me gusta creerteâ (âI know youâre lying to me, but I like to believe youâ). They are playing it a lot on TikTok. Itâs fun.
7. Your story has been told in a variety of ways, from books to movies to podcasts. Now, you were directly involved in telling your life story through the series Ellas Soy Yo. What was important to communicate?
Itâs that my story is like the Medusaâs, it has always been poorly told. One way or another, theyâve tried to cast me as the monster, without getting to the bottom of it, and many times with so many contradictions. Itâs so weird when I see comments from people who donât signal [knowledge of the issue] and [display] constant ignorance. They say things they heard that are not true. But notice that with the series, I had no intention of cleaning up my image, nor of showing who had lied, nor of legal situations that I have now in the United States.
Mas Turbada que nunca, or âMore troubled than everâŠsee you then! đâ, says Gloria Trevi.
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My intention with Ella Soy Yo was born many years ago. I have seen women go out to protest in Mexico for the missing women, for the abused women, and to see so much femicide. There have been so many horrible cases that, honestly, I took a breath and said, âI need to do itâ â because, thank God, Iâm okay now. I have to tell my story, even if some people stop loving me, because I tell how I was weak, how I was vulnerable, how I was a woman â even if some people stop seeing me as that artist with that glamour. But thinking mainly about the most important thing, which was the message of abuse against women.
8. So what did the series achieve for you?
It achieved things that exceeded my expectations. The deputies [of Mexico] just accepted reforms to a law that had not been modified in 10 years, against human trafficking, giving stronger punishments to abusers and protection to witnesses and victims. The truth is that I never thought that the series would be able to [move people] in such a way as to change laws in Mexico.
âWalking with zapatos viejos (or old shoes) and a broken heart, but always walking,â says Gloria Trevi.
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9. Mary Boquitas has her podcast En Boca Cerrada, where she shares her version of the events you shared together in the so-called Trevi-Andrade sex clan. Could you tell us how is your current relationship with her and what do you think of her podcast?
It is something that really hurts my heart. At this moment I prefer to talk about it with her someday if we see each other again in person, because these are things that I would say to her face. I am not going to make any comments to you, negative or positive, regarding her. I canât.
10. You are no doubt a fashion icon â how would you define your personal style, and how do you think it has evolved over time?
I can tell you that my fashion was born out of necessity. I didnât have the money to buy spectacular costumes. My torn stockings, I made them myself. Well, I canât say that I invented them, because nobody invents black thread. The torn stockings are very punk culture; I liked them and I appropriated them â since I couldnât buy stockings all the time. They lasted a long time. I would even sew them up and maintain them. The important thing for me has always been to be spontaneous, to be different.
With Una Rosa Blu, I started to like wearing feathers, and I started to have a theme. With El Amor [from 2015] I become a man, Mr. Trevi, to sing songs to women. They are my inner personalities. I make my designs many times, and I send them to designers to help me give them reality. There are super iconic costumes that [drag performers use to] imitate me a lot.
âMr. Trevi⊠The love of your life,â says the singer.
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11. Which facets do you enjoy most as an artist?
Being on stage. But I also love recording in the studio. I love it when Iâm recording a song. Thatâs something that makes my mouth water. You know, when Iâm recording a song, itâs like a child is being born. And when Iâm on stage, the child is already walking, playing, living.
12. Great analogy! Letâs also talk about how incredibly fit you are. Well, it seems like you always have been. Whatâs your workout routine like?
How nice. Right now Iâm focusing more on resistance. Itâs what I like to do, weights for the arm and for the butt. You have to take good care of your muscles. What I was telling you about nutrition, now Iâm following the bone broth routine, and vitamins for everything, for my bones, my skin, and collagen. And above all, I also use treatments, the ones that I get every six months that are specific for the face. But I like the normal treatments, nothing that is not reversible.
13. Green or red chilaquiles?
Divorciados. [Chilaquiles with both green and red salsas.]
âThe beginning our story,â says Gloria Trevi.
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14. Tequila or mezcal?
Donât limit me, eh!
15. Do you have a favorite Mexican dish to cook at home?
Miguitas, [which are] little tortillas with eggs.
16. How do you feel about being nicknamed the âMexican Madonnaâ?
Nothing. Zero. I donât like it. I have a lot of respect for Madonna. I think sheâs a badass. I think thatâs why they make that comparison. There was a social revolution in the United States, or worldwide, when Madonna came out, and in my case, there was a revolution in the Latin area when I came out. Thatâs why they make that comparison, but we are both very different. I would like to be âthe Gloria Trevi of the United States.â My respects, she is a great artist. I love to see her doing concerts, she is a brave woman.
âOur story has always been like a movie. Me as a ticket seller, a very endearing look,â says Gloria Trevi.
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17. What is the most surprising thing you would find in your bag right now?
The most surprising thing you would find in my bag is that I donât have a bag. Well, I have a fanny pack. Maybe the most surprising thing for some people who donât know me would be that I have a rosary that I bought when I went to Jerusalem, with a very typical stone from there. It is a ring that is like a rosary.
18. When you look back on your 30-year career, is there anything you would have done differently? Any advice you would give to your younger version?
Another manager. [Laughs.]
âThis costume with crystal snakes is one of the ones my impersonators are currently wearing and they are spectacular,â says Gloria Trevi.
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19. Youâve been through it all. Whatâs left for you to do? President of Mexico?
We donât like politics. I once said I wanted to be president, but what I like is social advocacy. I think that in politics there are too many commitments that do not allow people to fulfill them. Physically, I have a lot left. To begin with, the tour of Mi Soundtrack is coming and I have never done that before.
20. What can Gloria Treviâs fans expect to see live in 2024?
They are going to see their life in music. We are going to get super emotional and excited. We are going to be children, teenagers, we are going to look back at our feelings about first love and first heartbreak. Life is music and together we are going to make a great concert.
âThis look from my latest single âInocenteâ, a design between futuristic and â70s from the latest collection of The Blonds. I love it because it conveys a feeling of boldness and at the same time innocence,â says Trevi.
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Mexican music star Espinoza Paz has signed a global deal with Virgin Music Group, Billboard has learned. Born Isidro ChĂĄvez Espinoza in Sinaloa, Mexico, the prolific singer-songwriter is known for his deep and emotional songs penned for other artists â such as Jenni Rivera and Banda MS â and for himself. Â Explore Explore See […]
Peso Pluma is already a champ, and at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, he was victorious once again with a knockout performance of his swaggy corrido âRubicon.â The Mexican star took the stage â or, rather, boxing ring â alongside heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson, whose robe had âthe best everâ written on the back.
As the 24-year-old hitmaker â Mexican musicâs biggest star today â made his way to the ring, his superfans cheered him on. He then took to the ring to perform the track thatâs part of his history-making album GĂ©nesis, and was joined not only by Tyson, but also his seven-piece band.
Following his epic performance, Peso Pluma (born Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija) was honored with the top Latin song award for his and Eslabon Armadoâs global smash hit âElla Baila Sola.â Earlier this year, the track made history as the first regional Mexican song to enter the top five on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart.
âGive it up to the peopleâs champion, Peso Pluma!â Tyson said as he handed the singer-songwriter his award. Then, it was Pesoâs turn to speak.
âThank you everyone,â he said, speaking in English. âThanks, Mr. Tyson, for being here. Thank you to all the fans, thank you for all the love and the support. And Iâd like to thank the Billboard Awards for having me here. Thank you very much.â
Peso Pluma performs at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards on November 19 at The Mayan in Los Angele
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Peso has 22 entries on the Hot 100, and in June, he became the first artist to ever lead both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. lists simultaneously with different songs: âElla Baila Solaâ and âBzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 55,â respectively. His GĂ©nesis album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 (dated July 1) â the highest rank ever for a mĂșsica Mexicana album on the chart.
Peso was a top winner at Octoberâs Billboard Latin Music Awards, taking home eight awards, including artist of the year, new. He entered Sundayâs awards show as a six-time finalist.
Karol G took center stage at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards to perform a steamy medley over a large stage of water on Sunday night (Nov. 19).
Wearing white linen pants and a white bikini top, the Colombian artist kicked off her sultry showcase with the Peso Pluma-assisted track âQLONA,â for which she was joined by a buff dancer for a stellar choreo display over water. A minute in, Karol surprised fans with âLabios Mordidos,â an unreleased track that is part of Kali Uchisâ upcoming studio album Orquideas â all hinting that itâs the pairâs second collaborative effort following âMe Tengo Que Ir.â
Joined by an energetic group of dancers, Karol continued to make a splash with her euphoric dembow âOjos Ferrari.â
The artist born Carolina Giraldo Navarro also nabbed two Billboard Music Awards on Sunday: top Latin female artist and top Latin touring artist.
âI have to say that Iâm a little more nervous than usual ⊠but itâs the first time I have accepted an award this close to you all,â she said to fans during her acceptance speech. She used the opportunity to thank her fans â or âlos de siempreâ (the forever ones), as she calls them â for supporting her music and going to her tour.
âThese awards mean the connection is there between all of you and me. I think youâre more than fans; youâre part of the team and the family. ⊠I want to thank all the people that were part of the tour. It was one of the most extraordinary things that happened to me this year. In addition to the album I released, that was very special, very intimate, you know the reasons why. Iâm very happy, very grateful. ⊠I give you half of all this because nothing wouldâve been possible without you. I always say awards are special because theyâre an extra validation to what we do, but like I said before, to have your unconditional love, with or without music, with or without a tour, that will always be the best present ever and thatâs what I hope will never fail or go away. I love you and thank you for being with me today and always.â
Karol G at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards at Line 204 in Los Angeles, California. The show will air on November 19, 2023 on BBMA.watch.
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In December, Karol will embark on her Mañana Serå Bonito Tour across Latin America, where she will visit Colombia, Mexico, Brazil and more countries throughout May. She also announced the European leg will come soon.
With five nominations going into the 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy, Karol G stood out as the only female nominee in several categories. La Bichota joins a star-studded lineup of BBMA performers that included Mariah Carey, Bebe Rexha & David Guetta, Peso Pluma, NewJeans, Stray Kids and Morgan Wallen.
Watch Karolâs performance above and speech below.
At this point, Ivan Cornejo is no stranger to Chicago. By now, heâs performed four times in this city in a span of three months: an official Lollapalooza aftershow (Aug. 4), Lolla (Aug. 5), then again Thursday (Nov. 16) and Friday (Nov. 17) as part of his Terapia Tour. The trek marks his biggest and most ambitious outing yet in the U.S.
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âÂżCĂłmo andamos Chicago? (How are we doing, Chicago?)â he asked at the top of his nearly two-hour set at the Aragon Ballroom on Friday, the second of his back-to-back sold-out shows. The response? A roaring crowd that welcomed the 19-year-old back to the Midwest. Wearing dark grey slacks and a silk, beige-hued shirt, Cornejo looked the part of a therapist. Even at the beginning, a voice welcomed those Cornejoâs loyal fanbase to their therapy session. âTake a deep breathe in, your session has begun.â
The emotions were palpable throughout the night. Those in attendance â from kids who were accompanied by their parents to groups of teenagers â didnât hold back and sang every single song on Cornejoâs set at the top of their lungs.
The 31-city tour finds the 19-year-old Mexican American artist â wise beyond his years â connecting with his equally young fanbase who felt deeply his lyrics about heartbreak. Some were brought to tears. Itâs the effect Cornejoâs evocative delivery has on his fanbase. Singing with such pathos, Cornejo tugs at your heartstrings with nostalgic and melancholic songs about love and loss, powered by prickly acoustic and electronic guitars. As a collective, Cornejo and his fans heal each other.
While often boxed into the regional Mexican genre, Cornejo goes beyond that style. More precisely described as alt-mĂșsica mexicana, the California-born artist serenaded fans singing his sad sierreño anthems âMe Hiciste Un Loco,â âEstĂĄ Dañada,â âEstĂĄs En Mi Pasadoâ and âPerro Abandonado,â which he said he wrote when he was going through a heartbreak.
âI was really hurt when I wrote this song. I felt really lost but more than anything, I felt like a perro abandonado (abandoned dog).â
He also sang a medley of covers, including the Plain White Tâs track âHey There Delilah,â Jesse & Joyâs âÂĄCorre!â and Dareyes De La Sierraâs âHasta El DĂa de Hoy.â He closed with âDonde EstĂĄs,â the song that everyone was waiting for, literally fans would chant the title of the song throughout the show.
âArriba la terapia,â he declared at the end, loosely translating to âlong live therapy.â
Cornejo closes his Terapia Tour on Nov. 22 in Ontario, Calif. Â
In 2021, Cornejo topped Billboardâs Latin Songwriters chart thanks to his hit âEstĂĄ Dañada,â which then became only the second regional Mexican song to enter the Hot 100 tally. He won new artist of the year the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards and, heâs now up for top Latin album at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards for Dañado.
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Hereâs what happened in the Latin music world this week.
NBA teams up with Nicky Jam
The NBA and Mitchell & Ness launched a limited-edition apparel collection in collaboration with Nicky Jam featuring the Miami Heat. According to a press release, the singer-songwriter âprovided design inputâ on the merchandise â including a Heat hoodie, Hardwood Classics jersey, t-shirt, shorts and a hat.
âIâm thrilled to collaborate with the NBA and Mitchell & Ness on this new collection, bringing Miami flavor to life with the Heatâs vibrant colors complemented by locally relevant design elements,â the âEl PerdĂłnâ singer expressed in a statement. âThese pieces are a testament to the NBAâs cultural impact extending beyond the court into music and style. As my fans know, Iâm always representing the Latin community, and itâs exciting to build on the leagueâs commitment to inclusiveness and diversity.â
See the collection here.
RBD Barbie dolls
Mexican supergroup RBD is getting their own Barbie dolls. The collectorâs dolls â available in a set of five or sold individually as Rebelde characters Mia (AnahĂ), Roberta (Dulce Maria) and Lupita (Maite Perroni), Diego (Christopher von Uckermann) and Giovanni (Christian ChĂĄvez) â commemorate the groupâs reunion tour after a 15-year hiatus. The dolls are decked out in emblematic concert outfits or their signature Elite Way school uniform.
âÂĄY soy Rebelde! Pop stardom meets pop culture icons with the special edition RBD x Barbie dolls,â read the caption of the post shared on the Barbie instagram page unveiling the RBD Barbie dolls.
Women rule 2023 Latin Grammys
For the first time in history, women win the top four categories at the Latin Grammys. It happened on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the 24th annual Latin Grammy Awards where Karol G won album of the year (Mañana SerĂĄ Bonito), Natalia Lafourcade won record of the year (âDe Todas Las Floresâ), Shakira, along with Bizarrap, took home song of the year (âBzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53â) and Joaquina won best new artist.
Lafourcadeâs acceptance speech for best singer-songwriter album for De Todas Las Flores was fitting for the historical night: âI dedicate it to all women friends, letâs not stop composing, letâs not stop believing in our art, in our music.â
Belanovaâs comeback
Mexican pop trio Belanova â known for 2000s hits such as âRosa Pastelâ and âPor Tiâ â will make its comeback to the Vive Latino stage after a six-year hiatus, the festival announced earlier this week. Vocalist Denisse Guerrero, keyboardist Ădgar Huerta and bassist Ricardo Arreola will perform at the event taking place March 16 and 17, and held for the first time at the AutĂłdromo Hermanos RodrĂguez in Mexico City.
Other artists set to perform at Vive are ManĂĄ, Hombres G, Silvana Estrada, Fito PĂĄez, among others. See the lineup here.
This week, Billboardâs New Music Latin roundup and playlist â a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors â are powered by new music from Ozuna, Daddy Yankee, a first collaborative effort between Nicki Nicole and Bad Gyal, and more.
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After releasing a seven-track EP called Afro at the beginning of the year, Ozuna unleashed his sixth studio album Cosmo, home to 15 tracks. As ever, the Puerto Rican artist delivers a new dimension of sounds, where Latin urban music meets innovative rhythms, and croons fans with his feel-good and romantic lyrics backed by his sugary vocals. On his new album, Ozuna experiments with world music such as in the opening track âMade in Qatarâ thatâs fused with traditional Arabian music. He also teamed up with French DJ David Guetta for the EDM-heavy focus track âVocation,â which they premiered during the 2023 Latin Grammys on Thursday (Nov. 16).Â
But an Ozuna album is not an Ozuna album without its hard-hitting perreos as heard in âEl Plan,â âBrabus,â and â100 Squats,â and without having his friends onboardâCosmo includes collaborations with De La Ghetto, Chencho Corleone, Anuel AA, Jhayco, Maldy and more. According to a press statement, the album âis the cosmic experience, where the vibrant essence of reggaeton prevails.âÂ
Moreover, two female collaborations stood out this week. The first is Nicki Nicole and Bad Gyalâs âEnamĂłrate,â an electro-dancehall that perfectly meshes their sultry vibes. The second is BIBI and Becky Gâs âAmigos,â a groovy reggaetĂłn lacing lyrics in Spanish, English, and Korean.  Â
Additionally, Daddy Yankee, Arcangel, Yng Lvcas, and many more acts dropped new music. In last weekâs New Music Latin fan-related poll, Banda MSÂ and Gloria Treviâs âY Que Soportenâ won with over 91 percent of the votes. Whatâs your favorite new Latin music release of the week? Vote below!
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 weekâs picks below.
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Ozuna, Cosmo (Aura Music Corp/Sony Music Latin)
Ozuna has unleashed his sixth studio album, Cosmo â and after previous projects such as Odisea, Aura and Nibiru, this oneâs another galactic musical journey. On the 15-track production, the Puerto Rican artist delivers a new dimension of sounds, where Latin urban music meets innovative rhythms such as traditional Arabian music as heard in âMade in Qatarâ and infectious electronica in the David Guetta-assisted âVocation.â Ozu and the renowned French DJ premiered the latter at the 2023 Latin Grammys on Thursday night (Nov. 16). While Cosmo is also home to hard-hitting reggaeton tracks (âEl Plan,â âBrabus,â â100 Squatsâ), it showcases Ozunaâs romantic side and admiration for women on songs such as âMar de Lagrimas,â âLa Chulitaâ and âClase Azul.â The set, which follows his 2023 EP Afro, âis the cosmic experience, where the vibrant essence of reggaeton prevails,â according to a press statement. Collaborations on Cosmo include De La Ghetto, Chencho Corleone, Anuel AA, Jhayco, Maldy and more. â JESSICA ROIZ
BIBI & Becky G, âAmigosâ (Feel Ghood Music/88rising Records)
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Becky G and BIBI combine their Mexican-American swag and South Korean steelo to ignite the scene in their new scintillating single, âAmigos.â This reggaetĂłn groove, pulsating with a suspenseful edge, lures listeners into a sonic escapade, complete with minimal sliding bass that hints at a drill essence near the end. Sung in Spanish, English and Korean, the sultry lyrics empower, as the duo look for new amigos while they charm their way through a party before executing a seductive heist, leaving a trail of mystery and stolen treasures in the music video. âI know weâre having a good time and you always want more/ But if myjevo calls, we are just friends,â Becky G croons with a touch of playful defiance. â ISABELA RAYGOZA
Daddy Yankee, âBonitaâ (El Cartel Records/Imperial/UMG Recordings)
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Reggaeton legend Daddy Yankee returns from retirement with a positive message about enjoying life on âBonita.â With a mix of tropical rhythms, the summer song intended to warm up the fall has been well-received on his social media. âThere are good people and there are bad things / Everything is going to be okay / Live today not tomorrow,â he asserts in the lyrics. The Puerto Rican star shared the song with a lyric video and an uplifting message on his networks: âIf you are reading this it means that God gave you one more day of LIFE! We can fall into the deepest black hole and get up to see the LIGHT on the path and sing: âBEAUTIFUL LIFE ISâ. Your life is worth a lot, donât forget it.â âBonitaâ provides a message to lift our spirits with a contagious rhythm perfect to start the weekend. â LUISA CALLE
Chicocurlyhead, âEn La Mañanaâ (Exile Records)
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Chicocurlyheadâs feel-good music is often instantly contagious, and his new track âEn La Mañanaâ is no exception. Known for his ability to effortlessly zigzag through R&B, trap and rock to showcase his versatility, this time around the Panamanian-born, Atlanta-raised singer-songwriter places all bets on an Afrobeat sound. Even just listening to the first 15 seconds, his vocalization, which is almost soothing, instantly hooks. Produced by Kastelo, the bilingual song is about a girl to whom Chicocurlyhead has decided to give all his attention to. âEn La Mañanaâ follows his recently released single âAhora o Nuncaâ with Mexican artist Renee. â GRISELDA FLORES
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