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Peso Pluma‘s Éxodo has topped this week’s new music poll that features artists in various genres of music.
Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (June 21) on Billboard, choosing the Mexican star’s highly anticipated new album as their favorite new music release of the past week.
Peso’s two-disc set brought nearly 52% of the vote on the poll, securing an edge ahead of new releases from Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton (“Pour Me a Drink”), Ariana Grande featuring Brandy and Monica (“The Boy Is Mine”), Gracie Abrams (The Secret of Us), Coldplay (“feelslikeimfallinginlove”), and others.
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With one disc powered by his signature corridos and the second packed with hard-hitting trap and hip-hop songs, Peso’s 24-track Éxodo showcases the Mexican star’s duality and versatility. The star-studded project features guest appearances by Cardi B (“Put Em in the Fridge”), Quavo (“Pa No Pensar”) and Rich the Kid (“Gimme a Second”), among many others.
Éxodo follows Peso’s massive year in 2023, which included the release of his history-making Génesis. The album debuted and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, earning the highest ranking for a Mexican music album on the tally. Earlier this year, the set won the Grammy for best música mexicana album (including tejano).
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Peso Pluma, Billboard‘s 2023 Rookie of the Year, catapulted to stardom last year placing more than 20 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in a span of months. The hitmaker is currently on his Éxodo Tour, which includes upcoming stops in Miami, Dallas, Nashville and Atlanta.
Trailing behind Éxodo on this week’s poll is Post Malone and Blake Shelton’s “Pour Me a Drink,” with 17% of the vote. The party song is the latest track from Malone’s forthcoming country album, F-1 Trillion.
See the final results of this week’s poll below. Check out Billboard‘s Friday Music Guide to catch up with more must-hear releases from this week.
The first time Morat performed in Madrid was in the centric bar El Intruso, in 2015, in front of just over 100 people. Since then, their story has been woven steadily and at a timely pace to allow them to savor each achievement in their ascending career. On Friday (June 21), the Colombian pop rock band kicked off their first stadium tour, Hasta Que Amanezca, in front of 56,000 fans at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in the Spanish capital, the city where their story began.
From that first show in 2015 the band particularly remembers the nerves they felt.
“It was a horrible pressure, because in addition to being the first concert, there was also the press, and I felt like everyone was judging,” bassist Simón Vargas tells Billboard Español in an interview prior to Friday’s show. “We had to make a very good first impression; it was a big opportunity that we couldn’t waste.” In some ways, this memory resonates with the tour they have just begun, and he considers it as “a great first opportunity to do a stadium properly.”
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Friday’s affair started promptly at 10:03 p.m. (Madrid time), after the opening acts Depol and Susana Cala. The Bogota quartet comprised of Juan Pablo Isaza (lead vocals and guitar), Juan Pablo Villamil (guitar), Martín Vargas (drums) and Vargas, started off the night with “Cómo Te Atreves”, followed by “506” and a confetti cannon, making it clear they came with the intention of lighting up the stadium.
“Welcome to our dream, Madrid,” Isaza said during the first minutes of the show. “As many of you probably know, we are proudly Colombian, but our career started in Madrid. You have been part of this dream as much as we have. Tonight, we have a proposal, let’s fall asleep. Tonight is going to be a dream that will turn into a memory that no one will take away from us, ever.”
These words served as an introduction for “Mi Nuevo Vicio”, the song with which they rose to fame and which the audience sang along with all their might. The light bracelets that the attendees received played a key role not only in songs like “Mil Tormentas” but also in an interactive moment where they could decide the next song. The names of three hits appeared on the screens, each associated with a color: “No Hay Más Que Hablar” (blue), “En Un Solo Día” (pink) and “Acuérdate De Mí” (yellow). The audience raised their illuminated bracelets with their color of choice, and yellow prevailed.
One of the challenges Morat faced was interacting with such a large audience, and they spent a lot of time planning how to create an intimate atmosphere in venues as big as the Civitas Metropolitano. Vargas explained: “We’ve never had shows on such a big stage to move freely, and figuring out how to do that has been a challenge.” But the band passed the test with flying colors, moving along a huge catwalk and maintaining a constant connection with the audience.
Throughout the night, each of the members had opportunities to shine solo and connect with their fans. One of the most intimate moments occurred on a second stage, where they performed more relaxed songs, each with a glass of wine. They also presented “Antes De Los 30” (Before 30), a new version of “Antes de los 20” (Before 20) with which they feel more identified right now.
After just over two hours on stage, Morat said goodbye to Madrid with the song “Faltas Tú,” and with all the excitement of having successfully completed the first date of its stadium tour in such an important city for them.
“Our career really started in Spain. In 2016, it was the first time that our name started to become known. And that year we lived a lot of experiences that only happen once — first timers. It was the first time doing a concert with paid tickets, the first time signing an autograph, the first time doing an interview,” Isaza explained to Billboard Español. “So it has that somewhat poetic component for us to say that we are starting the tour where our career began.”
Ready to continue dreaming, they’ll now continue their 24-date tour over 19 other stadiums in 14 Latin American countries, starting in Caracas, Venezuela on June 29. (For a complete schedule and tickets, click here).
Vargas reflects: “As you cross off dreams, you unlock levels, and I believe that [one of them is] continuing to bring our music to places where it might not seem obvious that it would sound, places where Spanish might not be spoken, and see what happens if you try again to start over in another place and look for small bars and start little by little.”
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
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A Chino y Nacho Reunion
Chino y Nacho are reuniting at the 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards (popularly known as Premios Heat), taking place on July 11 at The Dominican Republic via the HTV network and LosHeat.TV app. This marks the first time the famed Venezuelan duo—known for bangers such as “Niña Bonita,” “Tu Angelito,” and “Me Voy Enamorando”—will reunite on stage since the 2021 Premios Juventud awards show. Prior to that, Chino y Nacho dropped their 2021 album Chino y Nacho is Back, featuring singles “Antivirus” and “Raro,” which they released in the midst of the global pandemic. “This iconic duo that was always in our hearts and playlist, are part of our incredible guests at the #HeatAwards #10Anniversary where they will be performing with their unforgettable hits and big surprises,” read the official Instagram post.
Danny Ocean To Perform at The Kennedy Center
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Danny Ocean has teamed up with The Kennedy Center and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to celebrate the courage, resilience and creativity of refugees on World Refugee Day. Enjoying an evening of free public entertainment, the event will be hosted Friday (June 21) at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, where guests will enjoy a screening of the animated movie Elemental and a performance by the Venezuelan singer-songwriter. The concert will also be livestreamed on the Kennedy Center’s Facebook and YouTube. Earlier this month, Danny earned his first Billboard No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart with “Amor.” “This is a project that has always honored love,” he said.
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Jenni Rivera’s Hollywood Star
Jenni Rivera is set to receive her well-deserved Hollywood Walk of Fame star, posthumously, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced this week. “Jenni’s star represents not only her incredible achievements as an artist, but also her resilience, courage, and unwavering spirit that continue to inspire fans around the world,” Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer, said in a statement. Rivera, known as “La Diva de la Banda,” will be honored on June 27 with the 2,783rd star that will be located in front of Capitol Records on Vine Street. Mexican pop star Gloria Trevi will speak during the ceremony and Rivera’s five children — Jacqie, Johnny, Chiquis, Jenicka and Michael — will accept the star on her behalf.z
Latino Power at Carnegie Hall
Ivy Queen, Grupo Niche, and Monsieur Periné have been added to the Nuestros Sonidos concert series to be hosted in the fall at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Marking each artist’s debut at the prestigious Manhattan venue, the festival lineup includes previously-announced acts Natalia Lafourcade, Cimafunk, Gustavo Dudamel, Quetzal and more. Celebrating the “vibrant sounds, pioneering rhythms, diverse traditions, and enormous influence of Latin culture in the United States,” according to a press release, Carnegie Hall’s Nuestros Sonidos kicks off Oct. 8 with an Opening Night Gala featuring Gustavo Dudamel, and concludes with Cimafunk and La Tribu on May 22, 2025.
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists such as Maluma, Emilia, Karol G, Peso Pluma, and more.
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Maluma has officially entered his regional Mexican music era, and this desert cumbia, titled “Contrato,” with a Tex-Mex flair is a dazzling listen. “I’m really excited to share ‘Contrato’ with all my fans,” said the Colombian superstar in a press release. “It was an incredible experience working with Nuno Gómez and Tés in Las Vegas, a city that has always inspired me. The video reflects that energy, and I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do.”
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Evolving beyond her “.mp3” oeuvre, Emilia officially kicks off her “.mpeg” moment with “La_Playlist.mpeg.” Capturing the essence of the late ‘90s and early ‘00s — a period rich in glitchy, vibrant pop tunes — this Y2K-inspired dance-pop track pays tribute to mixtapes transitioning into digital playlists, all while channeling the spirit of Vengaboys’ “Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!” The Argentine star conveys emotions of desire and connectivity with an energetic persuasion, merging her modern style with retro flair.
After being recognized as Woman of the Year at Billboard’s Latin Women in Music 2024, Karol G officially kicks off a summer anthem with the merengue-tinged “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.” Set in a quaint seaside spot, its music video sees Karol as a waitress who is encouraged by a colleague to sing at a karaoke bar. Her performance ignites a festive mood, transforming the venue into a lively party that even the police join in, embodyihng true Caribbean spirit.
Peso Pluma also debuted his wildly anticipated 24-track album, Éxodo, where the Mexican superstar not only builds off the corridos that made him a superstar, but gets as versatile as can be with trap, dance-pop and reggaetón music.
Last week, music fans voted for Magneto’s “Prender El Fuego Otra Vez,” which generated more than 45% of the vote, beating out other new releases that dropped this week, including Ángela Aguilar’s mariachi ballad “Gotitas Saladas,” Mario Bautista’s new regional Mexican album Fenix, Chino Pacas‘ latest single “Mami Chula,” Santa Fe Klan and Dímelo Flow’s “Ya Valió,” and Zhamira Zambrano’s “Bienvenida,” with which she announced her pregnancy. Coming in second place is Paulo Londra’s “Paracaídas” with 32% of the votes.
Who should win this week? Vote among new releases by Jowell & Randy, El Blxnco, Wisin, and more, below:
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard‘s Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
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Emilia, “La_Playlist.mpeg” (Sony Music Latin)
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Stepping into a dance-pop groove that flickers with Y2K nostalgia, “La_Playlist.mpeg” evolves past Emilia’s .mp3-themed releases, and echoes classics like Vengaboys’ “Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!” Capturing the essence of the ‘90s and early ‘00s — a period rich in glitchy, vibrant pop tunes — this track is a tribute to the epoch of mixtapes transitioning into digital playlists. She conveys emotions of desire and connectivity with an energetic persuasion, merging her modern style with retro flair, also showcased through playful nods like fuzzy pink notebooks and a 1999-era lime green iMac, as seen in the music video. The Argentine pop star initiates a fresh mpeg phase, bridging decades and eras in technology, as she stands at the cusp of a nostalgic-yet-innovative musical resurgence. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” (Bichota Records/Interscope Records)
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“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” is the second single that Colombian star Karol G has given her fans this year, and one where she immerses herself in merengue. The sweet song, which already promises to be a hit this summer, explores in its lyrics the possibility of having met a potential love interest before he was with someone else. “What would have been?/ If I had met you before/ Surely, you would be dancing with me/ Not as friends” she sings in the infectious chorus.
Prior to its release, the Colombian star shared on her social media a clip of the song released at her concert in London where she expressed her love for the Dominican Republic: “RD It is a country to which I owe a lot.” In the music video, La Bichota transports us to the Caribbean, reflecting the warmth and joy of its people. In one part of the video, she is seen leading a long dance train. “It represents the flavor not only of a country, but of our Latin community around the world… cheerful, happy, jovial, contagious,” she added. — LUISA CALLE
Justin Quiles x Rawayana, “BOOM BOOM” (Warner Music Latin)
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In a first collaborative effort, Justin Quiles teams up with Rawayana for “Boom Boom.” The feel-good and summer-friendly track, co-produced by Botlok and Fux Beat, combines the Puerto Rican artist’s distinct sugary vocals with the Venezuelan group’s chill reggae melodies. In its flirty lyrics, the two acts chant about the feeling “unfocused, trapped in a vice,” “writing songs and dedicating captions” and “floating without touching the sand” when they are near the girl they like. The music video, filmed at a towing lot, features famed Patito Feo actress Brenda Asnicar as the lead model. “Boom Boom” marks Quiles second single, following “Su Gato,” off of his upcoming studio album Permanente. — JESSICA ROIZ
Iñigo Quintero, “CLASSICO” (Acquistic)
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Iñigo Quintero welcomes the summer with “Classico,” an upbeat pop single in which he seems to address the unexpected fame he achieved in 2023 with the viral success of “Si No Estás,” the song that not only put him on the map but at the summit of the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. “I didn’t want you at all/ But you changed my way of speaking/ I just didn’t expect it/ You filled everything with your electricity,” the Spanish artist sings with his hoarse, passionate voice, before saying in the chorus: “You were going to kill, but I’m a classic guy/ I don’t appear on covers/ Supernatural and it plays on the radio/ The most listened to.” He may not have been ready for what was coming, but Quintero has since proven with a series of releases that he is no one-hit wonder; He is here to stay. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
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In front of thousands of spectators, the Copa América 2024 opened Thursday (June 20) a few minutes before 8 pm ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The opening ceremony was led by the Colombian artist Feid. Dressed in black and wearing his distinctive glasses, Ferxxo emerged from one end of the field accompanied by a group of dancers and musicians, some playing drums, all dressed in green and black, as the stadium lit up green.
During his nearly four-minute performance, Feid performed one of his recent hits, “Luna,” while his companions waved flags and performed freestyle tricks with soccer balls. Next, a team of dancers dressed in the colors of the American flag, along with Capitan, the official mascot of the tournament, entered the field to officially start the football festival. A hologram of the cup appeared on stage, adding a touch of modernity to the event.
At the end of the show, the flags of the teams that were to face each other were displayed: Argentina and Canada. In addition, Sergio “El Kun” Agüero, previous champion with the Argentine team, entered carrying the Conmebol Copa América, symbolizing the start of the competition.
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On June 18, Feid officially announced to his fans through a video on his social media that he would perform at the opening ceremony of the CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024. “Hey mor! We will experience an unforgettable opening party. The continent will vibrate! ”he wrote in the publication.
Recently, the Colombian artist scored his first solo top 10 on the Hot Latin Songs chart dated June 22, and his fifth overall, with “Sorry 4 That Much,” which debuted at No. 4. “Luna” by Feid alongside ATL Jacob, reached the top of the Latin Pop Airplay chart dated May 4.
In this edition, the South American men’s soccer tournament adopted a new format with the participation of 16 teams, instead of the usual 12. Ten teams representing the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) and six from the North American, Central American and Caribbean Football Confederation (Concacaf) will compete for the 2024 Copa América title.
The United States is hosting the tournament for the second time. The competition will be played in 14 venues across the country, including cities such as Las Vegas, Kansas City and Los Angeles. The tournament will culminate on July 14 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, where the two best teams will face off for the title in the 48th edition of the championship. Here is the complete match schedule.
The Copa América, known as “the oldest continental tournament in the world,” can be seen in the United States in Spanish through Univision, TUDN, and UniMás, in addition to the streaming services Fubo TV and TUDN. To find out how to watch the CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024 matches from Latin America and Spain, click here.
Karol G has surprised fans with a new single called “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” (translated to: “If I Had Known You Before”), out Thursday (June 20). Kicking off the summer season, the Colombian superstar has immersed in the merengue genre for her new track. “What would it have been like if I had met […]
Peso Pluma unleashed his highly anticipated new album, Éxodo, on Thursday (June 20). The two-disc set — with one disc powered by his signature corridos and the other packed with hard-hitting trap and hip-hop songs — showcases the Mexican star’s duality and versatility. The LP follows Peso’s massive 2023, which included the release of his […]
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Christian Nodal and Ángela Aguilar are officially dating, and happily performing their first and only (up to now) collaboration “Dime Cómo Quieres” at Nodal’s ongoing 2024 Pa’l Cora Tour.
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The flirty ranchera, released in November 2020 and penned by Nodal and Edgar Barrera, finds Nodal head over heels for Aguilar — who, in return, isn’t impressed by his kind gestures. After all, she’s not the type of girl who easily falls for a guy, she sings.
The song reached No. 1 on Billboard‘s Regional Mexican Airplay chart in Januar 2021, making a then-17-year-old Aguilar the youngest female act on a lead role to achieve the feat. She concurrently earned her first No. 1 on any Latin airplay chart while Nodal captured his 10th on Latin Airplay.
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In addition to being part of the tour’s set list, the song is having its momentum four years after its release amid the viral news of Nodal and Aguilar’s romance.
“Now I find myself living a precious experience with a woman I love, with a love that took so many years for what is happening to happen and we are enjoying it, we are living the experience,” Nodal said of his new relationship with Aguilar, 20, just weeks after announcing his breakup with Argentine rapper, Cazzu.
Below, revisit the video and lyrics (translated to English) of “Dime Cómo Quieres.”
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Everything began when I saw you pass byI felt something nice that I can’t explainYou caught me and I liked you moreOh, beautiful ranch girl, hi, how are you?
I’ll let you know from now onThat beautiful words are not enough For you to be able to conquer meI’m not one of those easy ones,Like those little girlsWith which I always see you with
And if I give you roses? (no matter what, they are going to wither)And if I serenade you? (no matter what, my dad will kick you to the curb)
Tell me how you want me to love youThis boy will become what you pleaseAsk away from what beautiful mouthFor you, I’ll do anything
Tell me what else you want me to sayIf my friends don’t like youAnd my family much lessWhat will people think if they see us one day?
Ay, ay, ayI’m not as bad as they say I amAy, ay, ayI’m not that dumb to let myself be fooled Ja, ja, ay, Angelita, don’t be so meanAnd you, don’t be so flirtatious
And if I give you roses? (no matter what, they are going to wither)And if I serenade you? (no matter what, my dad will kick you to the curb)
Tell me how you want me to love youThis boy will become what you pleaseAsk away from what beautiful mouthFor you, I’ll do anything
Tell me what else you want me to sayIf my friends don’t like youAnd my family much lessWhat will people think if they see us one day?
Ay, ay, ayI’m not as bad as they say I amAy, ay, ayI’m not that dumb to let myself be fooled