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Christian Nodal was hospitalized in Mexico, where he was scheduled to give a concert on Wednesday (Oct. 2) at the Palenque de La Feria in Pachuca. The show will be rescheduled for Oct. 14, according to a press release.
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Nodal’s publicist, Conchita Oliva, told Billboard that the Mexican star — who performed a show last weekend in Los Angeles — began to feel ill when he arrived in Mexico. As of last night, she said, Nodal remained hospitalized pending test results.
The cause of his hospitalization was not disclosed. No other details were provided.
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On Nodal’s Instagram Story, this “urgent statement” was posted Tuesday night (Oct. 1):
“To all the public who purchased tickets for the event tomorrow, October 2, at the Palenque de Pachuca, Hidalgo. We inform you that due to health reasons of our artist Christian Nodal, we have the painful necessity to postpone the date of this event, rescheduling for next Monday October 14 where the tickets purchased will have the same validity. As always, we thank you for your support, love and understanding.”
Oliva also posted the statement on her Instagram Stories, in addition to a photograph of Nodal in a hospital bed with his eyes closed and a woman’s hand, presumably that of his wife Ángela Aguilar, caressing his head.
The performer of hits such as “Dime Cómo Quieres” y “Adiós Amor” has shows scheduled in the U.S. as early as Friday (Oct. 4) in Denver, Colo., followed by Sunday (Oct. 6) in Salt Lake City, Utah, and more dates in Mexico and the U.S. throughout the month. On Oct. 20, he is slated to arrive at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., and on the 26th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
No information was provided at this time as to whether any of these concerts will be affected.
J Balvin (real name: José Álvaro Osorio Balvin) will be honored with the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards, airing Sunday, Oct. 20 on Telemundo.
Named after the late Selena Quintanilla, the special award celebrates artists who have made extraordinary contributions to humanitarian causes beyond their musical endeavors. The Colombian singer-songwriter will be recognized this year for his philanthropic efforts through his Vibra En Alta Foundation, which aims to elevate young individuals by supporting their educational journeys.
“I’m so grateful, and so honored, to be recognized with such a special award,” he said in a press statement. “It’s important for me, as the artist I am today and that little kid with dreams I once was before – and still is to this day – to be able to support and guide the next generation into realities of their own. I am proud to be able to help the youth and new wave discover their passions through the Vibra en Alta Foundation and help turn those very dreams into realities.”
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Some of the efforts the non-profit organization has achieved in Colombia includes comprehensive service centers; “Tarima Arte Vivo,” a community stage for performers; and a dance school called “El Balcón de Los Artistas.” Currently, the foundation is building a public recording studio called “Medellín Music Lab.”
Balvin, who will also perform at the 2024 awards ceremony, joins past Spirit of Hope Award recipients Carlos Santana, Carlos Vives, Daddy Yankee, El General, Emmanuel, Gloria Estefan, Juanes, Juan Luis Guerra, Karol G, Los Tigres del Norte, Luis Fonsi, Maná, Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Soraya, Olga Tañón, and Willy Chirino.
Additionally, he will headline the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week, returning to Miami Beach on Oct. 14-18, with other confirmed artists including Feid, Young Miko, Gloria Estefan, Alejandro Sanz, Maria Becerra, and Peso Pluma, among many others. For tickets and more details, visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
Boza and Elena Rose dropped their first collaborative effort in May — a feel-good, modern-day love song called “Orion” — which ultimately scored both artists their first top 10 on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay chart-dated Oct. 5.
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The infectious reggaetón and afrobeat fusion, produced by Daramola, finds the Panamanian and Venezuelan artists going back-and-forth on their feelings for each other. “You have me on cloud nine/I haven’t landed yet,” chants Boza. “I also want to have you/Just give me a chance to assimilate,” Elena responds.
Named after the constellation that’s visible in the winter sky, “Orion” — which was also named one of Billboard’s Best Latin Songs of 2024 (so far) — flew 17-4 on the chart, taking the Greatest Gainer honor of the week that’s awarded weekly to the song with the most audience impressions among the chart’s 40-deep entries.
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Below, check out the entire song lyric translated into English.
Elena Rose is confirmed to speak at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week, returning to Miami Beach on Oct. 14-18, with other confirmed artists including J Balvin, Feid, Young Miko, Gloria Estefan, Alejandro Sanz, Maria Becerra, and Peso Pluma, among many others. For tickets and more details, visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
But tell me what’s the secret you’ve keptThat no one has foundAnd that has me in a dazeIt’s that if you ask me to wait for you, I’ll wait for you sitting downYou have me on cloud nineI haven’t landed yet
Oh, if you kiss me, I’ll deconfigureIf they hurt you, I’ll cure youI want you for myself, I swearYou have me feeling weak with that B-U-T-T Oh, if you kiss me, I’ll deconfigureIf they hurt you, I’ll cure youI want you for myself, I swearYou have me feeling weak with that B-U-T-T
I also want to have youJust give me a chance to assimilateThat I fell a lot in the pastAnd I don’t want to hurt you with my woundsI also want to have youJust give me a chance to assimilateThat I fell a lot in the pastAnd I don’t want to hurt you with my wounds
I want to take it slow, slow, slow, slow, slowBecause I don’t want to lie to you, noJust give me chance, I askMy heart is like MiamiAlways under constructionI put myself firstThat’s my only condition
And I don’t only want to Have sex with youI really like youThat’s why I want to confess to youOh, the life you came toYou kiss so well, you went over the topI want to stick you to the wallLike a work of art
Oh, if you kiss me, I’ll deconfigureIf they hurt you, I’ll cure youI want you for myself, I swearYou have me feeling weak with that B-U-T-T Oh, if you kiss me, I’ll deconfigureIf they hurt you, I’ll cure youI want you for myself, I swearI can be your safe space
I also want to have youJust give me a chance to assimilateThat I fell a lot in the pastAnd I don’t want to hurt you with my wounds
I’ll become a pirate and steal your heartAnd I’ll make love to you in Orion’s beltThere’s no way to fail such a womanI assure you that you are my philosophy, and I am Plato
Understand that I am unique, thereforeThe least expected surprises youAnd that wounds heal and pain does not last forever
Oh, if you kiss me, I’ll deconfigureIf they hurt you, I’ll cure youI want you for myself, I swearYou have me feeling weak with that B-U-T-T Oh, if you kiss me, I’ll deconfigureIf they hurt you, I’ll cure youI want you for myself, I swearYou have me feeling weak with that B-U-T-T
I also want to have youJust give me a chance to assimilateThat I fell a lot in the pastAnd I don’t want to hurt you with my woundsI also want to have youJust give me a chance to assimilateThat I fell a lot in the pastAnd I don’t want to hurt you with my wounds
The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week is less than two weeks away, taking place from Oct. 14 to 18 at the Fillmore Miami Beach and coinciding with the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards set to air Sunday, Oct. 20, on Telemundo.
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This year, Latin Music Week celebrates its 35th anniversary, and confirmed speakers for the star-studded event are Feid, Pepe Aguilar, J Balvin, Alejandro Sanz, Gloria Estefan, Peso Pluma, Thalia, Young Miko, Fuerza Regida’s JOP, Maria Becerra, Eden Muñoz and Yandel, among others.
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. Initially named Latin Music Seminar, sponsored by Billboard, the event traces back to 1990, where it kicked off as a one-day event in Miami featuring a two-artist showcase and awards show. Throughout the years, it has taken place in Miami, Las Vegas and Puerto Rico, returning to Miami Beach for a fourth consecutive year in 2024.
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Some of the biggest names in Latin music history — including Celia Cruz, Selena Quintanilla, Ricky Martin, Chayanne, Tito Puente, Jenni Rivera and Emilio Estefan — have participated at Billboard Latin Music Week. Most recently, Shakira, Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, Karol G and Romeo Santos also joined the celebration.
In honor of the 2024 edition, Billboard curated the ultimate Latin Music Week playlist featuring more than 100 hits from this year’s panelists including Yandel & Feid’s “Yandel 150,” Gloria Estefan’s “Conga,” Alejandro Sanz’s “Corazón Partío,” and “Ella Baila Sola” by Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma, to name a few.
Listen to the playlist below, and to register for this year’s event, go to Billboard Latin Music Week.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate Carlos Vives‘ 30 years in music, the Colombian star is getting his own limited-run radio channel on SiriusXM. Hosted and curated by the “Fruta Fresca” singer himself, Carlos Vives Radio will “showcase the impact” he’s had on the industry and air hits from his extensive music catalog […]
“Tengo Claro” takes Banda MS and Alfredo Olivas to No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart, where the song rises a spot on the Oct. 5-dated list. The coronation comes thanks to 6.4 million U.S. audience impressions, up 12% from the week prior, registered in the week ending Sept. 26, according to Luminate.
While both acts add their second champ of 2024, Banda MS collects its 21st No. 1, after “Tu Perfume” ruled for one week in April. With the new win, the group continues as the act with the second-most leaders since the tally launched in 1994, coming closer to Calibre 50’s 25 rulers.
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Here’s a review of the acts with the most No. 1s on the almost 30-year-old chart:
25, Calibre 5021, Banda MS19, Intocable18, Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga18, La Arrolladora Banda el Limón de Rene Camacho17, Christian Nodal17, Los Tigres del Norte
With “Tengo Claro,” Olivas ups his career count to five total No. 1s among 23 chart visits. The song also becomes his second champ through a collaboration, following his featured role on Alejandro Fernández’s “Cobijas Ajenas,” for one week atop Regional Mexican Airplay in June.
“Tengo Claro” was released July 5 via Lizos Music and marks the label’s 17th No. 1. Lizos’ latest hit follows its previous most recent, another Banda MS win: “Tu Perfume” (one week in charge in April).
Beyond its Regional Mexican Airplay coronation, “Tengo Claro” also cracks the top five on the overall Latin Airplay ranking, where it races 6-2, marking Banda MS’ highest-charting song since the No. 1-peaking “No Elegí Conocerte” in 2019. Plus, the group ties with Alejandro Fernández and Marco Antonio Solis for the second-most top 10s among regional Mexican acts, trailing Calibre 50 with 58 top 10s since the chart’s inception.
All charts (dated Oct. 5, 2024) will update on Billboard.com tomorrow, Oct. 1). For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.
Eight weeks after Elena Rose earned her first entry on a Billboard songs chart, the Venezuelan singer-songwriter scores her maiden top 10 on a ranking thanks to “Orión,” her collaboration with Boza.
The song, released May 29 via Sony Music Latin, flies 17-4 on the Latin Pop Airplay chart (dated Oct. 5) after a 217% surge in audience impressions, to with 2.1 million, earned on U.S. monitored stations during the Sept. 20-26 tracking week, according to Luminate.
Thanks to the 217% surge, “Orión” takes the Greatest Gainer honor of the week, awarded weekly to the song with the most audience impressions among the chart’s 40-deep entries. Univision stations WKAQ-FM (Puerto Rico) and WXNY-FM (New York) lead with the most plays in the latest tracking week. Meanwhile, another New York station, SBS’ WPAT-FM, joins in as part of the top three supporters.
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“Orión” ties Play-N-Skillz, Natti Natasha and Deorro’s “Como La Flor” for the largest single-week jump on Latin Pop Airplay in 2024, both rallying 13 positions. The latter climbed 21-8 on the Sept. 28-dated list, for Mexican American DJ Deorro’s first entry and top 10 there. The song keeps pushing, moving 8-3 on the current ranking.
While Boza has enjoyed chart hits dating back to 2020, the Panamanian celebrates his second radio top 10 with “Orión,” following the Silvestre Dangond and Reik team-up, “Sé Que Estás Con Él,” which took them to a No. 6 on Latin Rhythm Airplay in June 2023.
Venezuelan Elena Rose made her maiden chart appearance as a songwriter in 2022, debuting at No. 5 on the Latin Songwriters chart then. “Orión” also gives Elena Rose her first visit on the overall Latin Airplay chart, where the song debuts at No. 49. Boza picks up his third entry.
The new chart achievement arrives following Elena Rose’s three Latin Grammy Award nominations, including song of the year for “Caracas En El 2000.”
All charts (dated Oct. 5, 2024) will update on Billboard.com tomorrow, Oct. 1). For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.
Elena Rose will speak at Latin Music Week Oct. 14-18 at the Fillmore Miami Beach. To register, please visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
A woman in Brazil is going viral on social media for hosting a Maria La Del Barrio-themed birthday party for her baby. A joint reel posted by @casinhadamarcela and @cakes.roz shows a photo of main character María Hernández — one of Thalía’s most famous telenovela roles — as the cupcake and cake toppers. The birthday […]
Nearly two decades after her death, iconic Spanish singer Rocío Dúrcal will be revived through a biopic that will recount her life and legacy as “the queen of rancheras,” announced last week via Sony Music México. Together with Sony Music Vision and Altit Media Group, the story of the singer of hits such as “La Gata Bajo la Lluvia” and “Como Tu Mujer” will be brought to the big screen.
“It is a true honor for us to be part of this well-deserved tribute to Rocío Dúrcal’s trajectory and celebration of her legacy, which reinforces the cultural impact she continues to have in the industry and society,” said Roberto López, president of Sony Music México, in a statement. “Additionally, it’s the perfect introduction for the new division of Sony Music Vision in Mexico.”
The production will be handled by Altit Media Group, known for The Misfits and The Good Neighbor. It will also feature the participation of Dúrcal’s daughters, Shaila and Carmen, who will play a fundamental role in chronicling this story of female empowerment within music.
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“It is an indescribable honor to see how the story of our mother, a woman who left an indelible mark on the world of music and film, will come to life on the big screen,” said Shaila and Carmen in the statement.
Born on Oct. 4, 1944, Rocío Dúrcal (real name María de los Ángeles de las Heras) began her career in her native Spain as a teenager, appearing in musical films like Canción de Juventud, Más Bonita Que Ninguna, and Amor en el Aire, which catapulted her to fame during the 1960s. By the late ’70s, she surprised many by singing rancheras under the guidance of Juan Gabriel as composer and producer. The duo marked a new era in Latin music, turning her into a mariachi queen following stars like Lola Beltrán, with the uniqueness of being a Spaniard singing Mexican music.
From Rocío Dúrcal Canta a Juan Gabriel, Vol. 1 (1977) to Rocío Dúrcal Canta a Juan Gabriel, Vol. 6 (1984), the partnership of Dúrcal and Juan Gabriel produced timeless songs like “Me Gustas Mucho,” “Fue Un Placer Conocerte,” “Tarde,” “La Gata Bajo la Lluvia” and “Amor Eterno.” After personal differences led to a professional breakup, a new stage in the singer’s career followed with other music geniuses like Marco Antonio Solís, who wrote and produced her albums Como Tu Mujer (1988) and Si Te Pudiera Mentir (1990), as well as Joan Sebastian, who co-wrote and produced Desaires (1993).
Dúrcal, who died on March 25, 2006, of uterine cancer at age 61, left an indelible mark on music and the arts, with more than a dozen film productions, over 20 albums, 11 billion streams on Spotify to date, and 13 billion hits on TikTok. Among other recognitions, in 1998 she won the Billboard Latin Music Award for regional Mexican album of the year with Juan Gabriel for Juntos Otra Vez; in 1999 she received the Billboard Hall of Fame Award; and in 2007, she posthumously received the Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin album of the year of greatest hits for Amor Eterno: Los Éxitos.
No title or release date for the biopic has been announced yet, or who will play the role of Rocío Dúrcal. Sony Music México will provide additional details at a later date.
While Karol G, Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma dominate the charts — and elevate Colombia, Puerto Rico and Mexico’s music scenes, respectively, to the world stage — a new wave of artists across other Latin American countries is also seeking, and earning, the spotlight.
Earlier this year, Chilean artists scored their first No. 1 Billboard hit since 1991 when newcomers FloyyMenor and Cris MJ’s viral reggaetón hit, “Gata Only,” spent 14 consecutive weeks atop the Hot Latin Songs chart — a feat that would have seemed impossible for the country’s thriving local urban movement just five years ago.
The new generation of Chilean artists has broken out in part thanks to star-studded linkups: Pablo Chill-E on Bad Bunny’s “Hablamos Mañana” (alongside Duki) in 2020; Paloma Mami on Ricky Martin’s “Que Rico Fuera” in 2021; and Cris MJ enlisting Karol G and Ryan Castro for his “Una Noche en Medellín (Remix)” in 2023. All of those tracks made major inroads on Billboard’s Latin charts.
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“We believe a lot in the Chilean market, as it’s experiencing an extraordinary exploitation of music that’s still very young,” says Emilio Morales, managing director of Rimas Publishing, which this year expanded its services to the country through a strategic agreement with Chilean-based label Wild Company, providing A&R services, artist development and more. “Our interest in signing Chilean artists is not just to sign them. We are looking for new horizons for them and for them to be consumed outside of Chile. We want to boost their music to European and international markets.”
Argentina’s music scene has also stretched beyond the country’s borders. Among the speakers during this year’s Latin Music Week, María Becerra recently recorded with Paris Hilton and Enrique Iglesias, and Luck Ra, an emerging act from Córdoba, teamed with Chayanne for a revamped version of his 2003 hit “Un Siglo Sin Ti,” which peaked at No. 15 on the Tropical Airplay chart in September, Luck Ra’s first entry ever on the chart.
“I love collaborating with artists from abroad,” the Argentine newcomer says. “I feel that everyone in their country grows up with different music, everyone has different rhythms in their blood, but the fact that people from different ages and countries listen to you is the most beautiful thing.”
As Chayanne puts it, the song is proof that collaborations across the Latin world help all the artists involved: “The song’s rhythm, so close to Caribbean beats, once again demonstrates the deep brotherhood of all Latinos, reflected in our cultural expressions, especially in music.”
During Latin Music Week, Morales will appear on the “Role of Music Publishers in Cross-Cultural Collaborations” panel, Luck Ra on Billboard Argentina’s “Entre Amigos” panel and Becerra in a conversation with Thalia on mental health.
This story appears in the Sept. 28, 2024, issue of Billboard.