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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Celiz Cruz’s New Exhibit
The New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream is hosting a new exhibit celebrating Cuban star Celia Cruz, known as “The Queen of Salsa.” The special exhibit will remain open until the end of November, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Cruz, who died in 2003, was inducted to the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2013 in the arts and entertainment category. The New Jersey Hall of Fame has also recognized the late artist’s contributions to culture and communities in Cuba and New Jersey with the renaming of the Forked River Service Area on the Garden State Parkway.
Eduin Caz at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Inauguration
History was made in Mexico when the country held the inauguration for the first-ever female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. There to witness this unprecedented moment was Grupo Firme’s frontman, Eduin Caz, and the group’s manager, Isael Gutiérrez. “You made history, president and friend, I know good things are coming for Mexico,” Caz posted on social media, along with photos of him and Gutiérrez at the ceremony held Oct. 2.
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Noel Schajris Opens Restaurant
Argentine singer and songwriter Noel Schajris is embarking on a new venture. The “Kilometros” singer and his wife Gwendolyn Stephenson opened a new restaurant in the Los Angeles area called Vegan Foodie Bowl. “Happy to cook not only songs in this home … the world will now enjoy what I have appreciated for years … vegan home cooking by the best in the world,” Schajris wrote on social media.
2024 Billboard Latin Music Week Full Schedule
Earlier this week, the full schedule to the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week, taking place Oct. 14-18 in Miami, was unveiled, which you can check out here.
It was also announced that Ana Mena, Belinda, Elvis Crespo, FloyyMenor, George Harris (comedian) and Tito Double P will join Young Miko for the Billboard Latin Music Week 35th anniversary show, set for Friday, Oct.18, at The Fillmore Miami Beach. This event is included for INSIDER PASS HOLDERS. Tickets are available to the public starting at $35.
Billboard Latin Music Week will coincide with the Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will air on Telemundo on Sunday, Oct. 20. Latin Music Week tickets will not include access to the awards show this year. Instead, INSIDER badge holders will receive exclusive invitations to the 35th anniversary star-studded event.
Visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com for the latest updates.
RBD‘s five members — Maite Perroni, Christian Chávez and Christopher von Uckermann — announced on Friday (Oct. 4) that “the matter has concluded.”
Rosas and RBD parted ways in January after the Mexican band’s ultra-successful Soy Rebelde World Tour. In May, RBD revealed in a statement issued by its lawyers that there were “significant irregularities” revealed in a forensic accounting investigation led by Critin Cooperman — a services firm that acted as a business manager for the tour and had also conducted a financial audit.
In a statement shared on Friday (Oct. 4) — known to fans as World RBD Day — Perroni, Chávez and von Uckermann wrote: “As set forth in the final agreement, T6H, through its owner Guillermo Rosas, was claiming that Guillermo’s company was entitled to $10,072,811.00 in connection with Guillermo and his company’s management of RBD’s live performance tour in the U.S., Mexico, Brazil and Colombia. Following our filing of a complaint against Guillermo and his company in both Federal Court and with the California Labor Commissioner, in addition to a thorough audit we commissioned, T6H agreed as part of the final settlement agreement to accept the sum of $4,723,591.00, an amount which is $5,349,220.00 less than what Guillermo was claiming to be owed.”
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Notably, RBD’s other two members, Anahí and Dulce María, did not sign on to the letter. An RBD representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment on their absence.
In December, RBD wrapped its massive world tour, which as of Nov. 30 had grossed $197.1 million since launching in August. Rosas also worked with the band as a concert promoter from 2006 to 2008. Under a new business model designed for RBD’s comeback tour, the group’s first trek in 15 years, the five members and Rosas were deemed equal partners in a new joint venture, splitting all new revenue, including for music.
The statement continues: “This is why we made the decision to take action in this situation. We felt a responsibility to address the challenges that can arise in the industry, with our priority being the protection of artists rights. This is a reminder for young artists to have the courage to stand up for themselves and demand respect. We are very satisfied with the outcome of our action and will continue to advocate for justice and respect in the artistic world.”
Billboard reached out to Guillermo Rosas but had not heard back at press time.
Read Perroni, Chávez and von Uckermann’s statement below in Spanish, Portuguese and English:
In our Latin Remix of the Week series, we spotlight remixes that the Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors deem to be exceptional and distinct from the rest. We might not publish a review every week. This is our selection today. Four months after Boza and Elena Rose unleashed the feel-good summer bop “Orion,” the official remix comes powered by Mr. […]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists including new music by Grupo Frontera, Eslabon Armado, Francisca Valenzuela ft. Daniela Spalla and more. Colombian star Greeicy and Puerto Rican rapper/singer Jay Wheeler team up for a slow-burning reggeatón ballad, “¿Qué Te Pasó?” (meaning what happened to […]
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
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Francisca Valenzuela ft. Daniela Spalla, “Quiéreme o Ándate” (Frantastic Records)
Chilean singer-songwriter Francisca Valenzuela is closing her Adentro era with the Daniela Spalla-assisted “Quiéreme o Ándate,” an ultra nostalgic song that perfectly captures the emotional toll that comes from not being able to get closure after a goodbye. Powered by ethereal melodies and splashes of Latin rhythms that build the intensity, the song allows Valenzuela and Spalla’s dreamy vocals to take center stage. “Decide, amor, love me or leave. Stay with me or let me forget you once and for all,” they sing with pathos. The intimate track comes on the heels of Valenzuela’s best pop/rock album Latin Grammy nom for her set Adentro. — GRISELDA FLORES
Manuel Turizo & Kapo, “Qué Pecao” (La Industria Inc./Sony Music Latin)
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Two years after topping the Billboard Tropical Airplay charts for 14 weeks with “La Bachata,” Manuel Turizo taps once again into the Dominican genre with Colombian newcomer Kapo. Produced by Sky Rompiendo, “Qué Pecao,” which translates to “what a sin,” starts off with a heartbeat that smoothly transitions into bachata rhythms laced with colorful pop beats. Lyrically, the two artists sing about a beautiful woman who’s playing hard to get and doesn’t want to give love an opportunity. “What a sin/for you to sleep alone in your bed, what a sin/knowing I can be by your side/erasing your past/not all men are bad, he was just the wrong one,” goes the chorus, where Turizo and Kapo interweave their smooth, raspy vocal tones. — JESSICA ROIZ
Ela Taubert, “¿Por Qué Soy Así?” (Universal Music Latino/Art House)
Ela Taubert continues her story of overcoming heartbreak with “¿Por Qué Soy Así?,“ which follows the previous singles “¿Cómo Pasó?” and “¿Para Qué?” This time, the Colombian pop singer-songwriter — who scored a best new artist Latin Grammy nom — addresses topics such as self-love, self-discovery and the courage to get out of a relationship that is not worth holding on to. “I’m tired of waiting for you, I’m not going to beg/ If you didn’t know how to take care of me, I’m going to let you go/ And I loved how you wanted to ignore me/ I hope you like how I’m going to forget you,” she sings in the lively chorus. The song is driven by a nostalgic guitar and omnipresent drums, with Taubert’s ever-honest voice as protagonist. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Natanael Cano, “Amor Eterno” (WEA Latina)
Natanael Cano reimagines Juan Gabriel’s beloved “Amor Eterno” in his unique corridos tumbados style, complete with the haunting requinto twangs and soft brass undertones. This version merges personal reflections with a tribute to cultural heritage. Released ahead of Día de Muertos, this resonant, nearly 5-minute interpretation serves as an homage to cherished memories and the departed. “This is one of those songs that stays in your memory forever,” the Mexican artist says in a press release, showcasing his deep ties to his musical roots and cultural traditions. “It brings back so many childhood memories for me.” — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Greeicy & Jay Wheeler, “¿Qué Te Pasó?” (UMG Recordings)
It’s a simple question that carries many emotions within its words, and the lyrics of this song express a language of pain and the nostalgia of a breakup. “Tell me what happened to you/ That overnight, I don’t feel you here/ I don’t go out during the day anymore; the night feels cold/ It hurts me to know that I lost you,” Greeicy and Jay Wheeler both sing in the chorus, creating an enchanting synergy. — INGRID FAJARDO
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The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week is returning from Oct. 14 to 18 at the Fillmore Miami Beach in Miami with a star-studded lineup of more than 70 artists.
This year, celebrating its 35th anniversary, Latin Music Week welcomes an array of global artists including Feid, Young Miko, Alejandro Sanz, NMIXX, Thalía, Maria Becerra, Gloria Estefan, Fuerza Regida’s JOP and many more. Who are you excited to see? Vote here!
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The week-long event that coincides with the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards set to air Sunday, Oct. 20, on Telemundo, includes conversations with Feid on how he went from performing at clubs to dominating sold-out stadiums; Making the Hit, Live! with Grupo Frontera, where the norteño group will create song in real time; Thalía and Maria Becerra in an intimate mano-a-mano about mental health; and the power of content creators with Kunno, Domelipa, Marko, Yerimua, Mario Bautista and Sophia Talamas.
The icon and superstar Q&As confirmed for the 2024 edition are Alejandro Sanz, J Balvin, Gloria Estefan, Pepe Aguilar and Young Miko. Meanwhile, Korean sensation NMIXX will join Billboard for a discussion on the explosion of K-pop in the Latin market, and its future en Español.
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Over the past 35 years, Latin Music Week has become the one, steady foundation of Latin music in this country, becoming the single most important — and biggest — gathering of Latin artists and industry executives in the world.
From Belinda to Feid to Peso Pluma to NMIXX and beyond, vote for the person you’re most excited to catch at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week here.
Peso Pluma electrified the Barclays Center in New York City on Thursday (Oct. 3), captivating the audience as part of his Éxodo Tour 2024, promoting his latest album of the same name. The Mexican superstar performed hit after hit for nearly three hours and was joined by an array of special guests, including Ice Spice, Eladio Carrión, Estevan Plazola, Los Dareyes de la Sierra, Tito Double P, Yng Lvcas, and Jasiel Nuñez.
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Adding to the excitement, J Balvin made a special virtual backstage appearance right before Peso Pluma took the stage, amping up the crowd as Black Sabbath’s “N.I.B.” roared through the speakers.
With a backdrop that invoked a sense of grandeur, the giant screen displayed verses with a biblical tone: “There are over eight billion people in the world, each of us different, different origins, different stories that make up our character,” the message on the screens read. “Of course, not everyone has the perfect character, perhaps those who think that are the same ones deciding that our ways are defective. But before all of them, I ask: Can a compass, moral and broken, decide which is the right direction? An anti-hero is among us.”
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Meanwhile, a floating gigantic moon added a stunning element, moving across the arena and enhancing the celestial theme.
Dressed in black pants, a white T-shirt, olive Travis Scott Air Jordans, and silver chains — and sporting a slick hairstyle in place of his classic mullet — the Guadalajara native burst onto the stage kicking off with “La Durango.” His energy was infectious, marked by a beaming smile and dynamic movement across the stage. Flanked by hip-hop-style dancers and musicians clad in black, including a brass section, a tololoche, guitars, and a bajo quinto, the ensemble impressively adapted these acoustic instruments to resonate in the sold-out Barclays arena.
Spanning such charting hits as “Lady Gaga,” “Rubicon,” and “La Patrulla,” the highlight of the night was undoubtedly the performances by the numerous special guests. Ice Spice — rocking her curly red hair and showing off her new slim figure — performed “Deli,” Yng Lvcas joined Pluma for “La Bebé,” Jasiel Nuñez — who was the first invite and whom Peso consistently called his best friend — sang “Bipolar,” “Rosa Pastel,” and “Me Activo.” His cousin Tito Double P also joined the superstar for several songs, including Tito’s “Dos Días” and Peso’s banger “La People II.”
Eladio Carrión sang a corridos alongside Peso and had his moment with the trap anthem “Mbappé.” Then, Los Dareyes de la Sierra’s frontman impressed with accordion-powered corridos on “Hasta el Día de Hoy.” Another standout moment was Peso’s performances of “Qlona” by Karol G, 2023’s song of the year “Ella Baila Sola” with Eslabon Armado, and the introspective “Hollywood” from Éxodo, during which Peso shared his personal connection with the song penned by Estevan Plazola in 2020.
Outside the arena was another story, with fans gathering to share food and beers at a tailgate party while cars nearby blasted Peso Pluma songs and an array of pirated merch was for sale, displaying that he and modern-day corridos have truly become a cultural phenomenon.
Christian Nodal is now at home recovering from a “strong stomach infection” that led to his recent hospitalization in Mexico, the singer announced on Thursday night (Oct. 3) in a press release. His shows scheduled for this weekend in Denver, Colorado, and Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of his Pa’l Cora Tour have been postponed.
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“Through this statement, we want to deeply thank the expressions of affection, concern, and prayers towards our artist Christian Nodal,” said the statement on the singer’s Instagram stories. “We inform you that he is already home, where he must take a few days of absolute rest, while continuing with the treatment received to eradicate the strong stomach infection, which had him under observation in the emergency room in the past days.”
“As he recovers, we unfortunately must announce that the dates scheduled for this weekend in Denver, Colorado, and Salt Lake City, Utah, will be postponed until November,” it added. “The tour will resume next Monday, October 7, at the palenque in the City of Guadalajara, as part of the Fiestas de Octubre.”
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Christian Nodal was recently hospitalized in Mexico, where he was scheduled to perform on Wednesday (Oct. 2) at the Palenque de la Feria de Pachuca; the show was rescheduled for Oct. 14. His publicist, Conchita Oliva, told Billboard on Wednesday that the Mexican star — who had performed a concert last weekend in Los Angeles — began feeling ill upon arriving in Mexico.
Oliva also posted a photo of Nodal in a hospital bed with his eyes closed and a woman’s hand, presumably his wife Ángela Aguilar, caressing his head.
The performer whose hits include “Dime Cómo Quieres” and “Adiós Amor” has more dates scheduled in Mexico and the U.S. throughout the month. On Oct. 20, he is slated to perform at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., followed by a gig at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Oct. 26.
Karol G holds strong at No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart as “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” tops the Oct. 5-dated ranking. The tropical song ties with Los Angeles Azules y Emilia’s “Perdonarte Para Qué?” for the fifth-most weeks at the summit in 2024.
Here’s a review of the songs with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart in 2024 so far:
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Weeks at No. 1, Song, Artists11, “Hoy,” Valentino Merlo & The La Planta10, “Una Foto (Remix),” Mesita, Nicki Nicole, Tiago PZK & Emilia5, “Bésame (Remix),” Bhavi, Seven Kayne, Milo j, Tiago PZK, KHEA & Neo Pistea4, “Hola Perdida (Remix),” Luck Ra & KHEA3, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” Karol G3, “Perdonarte Para Qué?,” Los Angeles Azules & Emilia
Valentino Merlo and The La Planta’s “Hoy” remains at No. 2 for a fourth week, after the song’s 11-week coronation starting the July 6-dated tally.
Paulo Londra bounds back in the top 10 with his Valentino Merlo and Luck Ra collab, “Princesa,” which rallies 20-10 for its new peak. Londra last landed in the upper region with the No. 8-peaking “Party En El Barrio,” featuring Duki, in September 2022.
The Hot Shot Debut of the week goes to Feid and Yandel’s “Háblame Claro,” which launches at No. 57. The pair previously collaborated through “Yandel 150” which peaked at No. 6 in April 2023.
Elsewhere, Cris Mj and FloyyMenor take the weekly Greatest Gainer honors as “Después De La 1” climbs 24 spots, from No. 42 to No. 18. The Chileans also place two other collabs on the current ranking: while “Déjame Pensar” opens at No. 99, “Gata Only” rises 46-45, after the song peaked at No. 3 in March.
In the history of the Billboard Latin Music Awards, a number of Latin icons — such as Celia Cruz (1994), Vicente Fernández (1998) and Daddy Yankee (2021) — have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. The special award is given to artists who have achieved worldwide recognition for their work, transcending musical genres and […]