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Myke Towers earns his second No. 1 on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay chart as “La Capi” jumps 2-1 to lead the May 18-dated list. It’s the second ruler on the radio ranking for Towers, who first crowned the list through “Travesuras” in 2021. While the Puerto Rican picks up his second No. 1 with his second entry, he’s notched 30 titles on the Latin Rhythm Airplay ranking, including 11 No. 1s.
“La Capi,” released Nov. 23, is one of 23 songs on Towers’ LVEU: Vive La Tuya…No La Mía album, which debuted at No. 9 on Top Latin Albums (December 2023). The song launched at No. 7 on Tropical Airplay in March and completes a steady climb to the summit in its eighth week, with 9.17 million audience impressions, up 49% on U.S. reporting radio stations during the May 3-9 tracking week, according to Luminate.
The song’s eight-week trek to the penthouse bests Towers’ preceding ruler: “Travesuras,” with Nio García, Casper Mágico, Ozuna, Wisin & Yandel, Myke Towers and Flow La Movie, wrapped a 17-week journey to in March 2021.
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With “La Capi” ascending to the summit on Tropical Airplay, Towers joins six other artists outside the genre who have secured a No. 1 through a collab or as soloists in the last year.
Here’s the recap of those winners dating back to May 6, 2023:
Title, Artist, Date reached No. 1“El Merengue,” Marshmello & Manuel Turizo, Aug. 5, 2023“Bailando Bachata,” Chayanne, April 8, 2023“Así Es La Vida,” Enrique Iglesias & Maria Becerra, Dec. 9, 2023“Cosas de La Peda,” Gabito Ballesteros (with Prince Royce), Feb. 24“La Capi,” Myke Towers, May 18
“La Capi” also rallies 11-3 on the overall Latin Airplay chart, and gifts Towers his 13th top 10.
Beyond its radio popularity, “La Capi” debuts at No. 45 on Hot Latin Songs, the airplay-, digital- and streaming-combined chart, despite a 2% decline in streaming activity, which translates to 145,000 official U.S. streams logged during the same period. The song joins two other Tower tracks on the multi-metric tally, “Adivino,” with Bad Bunny, which drops 2-4, and “La Falda” dips 15-19.
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Anitta‘s Brazilian funk will take over The Voice when she performs on the singing competition Tuesday, May 14. The trilingual superstar is set to sing a medley of songs from her latest album, Funk Generation, which was released April 26. “I can’t wait to bring the Brazilian Funk to The Voice stage tonight,” Anitta tells […]
Mon Laferte has signed a record deal with Sony Music Latin, the company tells Billboard. In this “new phase” of the Chilean singer-songwriter’s career, Sony Music will continue to “enhance” her legacy and international visibility, according to the label. The Grammy-nominated artist is currently on her Live Nation-produced Autopoiética tour in the United States, taking […]
Just days after releasing sophomore studio album Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada, Grupo Frontera has unveiled dates for its upcoming tour, set to kick off Aug. 2 in Las Vegas. The Mexican-American group, known for megahits such as “No Se Va” — the Morat cover that catapulted them to stardom — “Tulum” and “un […]
Christian Nodal, one of the most sought-after artists worldwide within the booming regional Mexican music scene, has announced his Pal Cora Tour 2024 in the United States. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The mariacheño superstar will kick off his 25-date arena tour in Seattle on Sept. 11, which […]
Venezuelan singer and songwriter Danny Ocean will launch his first wide U.S. tour on September 13. Ocean’s Reflexa Tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off at the Moore Theatre in Seattle, and will play theaters or similar venues in 24 other U.S. cities, including Denver, Los Angeles and Boston, before winding down at Miami’s FPL Solar Amphitheatre on Nov. 2.
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This is Ocean’s biggest U.S. tour by far since he catapulted to fame in 2016 with the surprise hit single “Me Rehuso.” Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Tuesday (May 14) at 10 a.m. local time, and general onsale launching on Friday (May 17) at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com.
The Reflexa tour takes its name from the album Reflexa, released earlier this year on Atlantic/Warner, a collection of dance/pop tracks with some urban beats and Ocean’s distinctive, chill vibes.
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Find all the dates for Ocean’s 2024 North American tour below:
Sept. 13 — Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
Sept. 14 — Vancouver, BC @ The Centre
Sept. 15 — Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
Sept. 18 — Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
Sept. 20 — Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
Sept. 21 — Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
Sept. 22 — San Francisco, CA @ Masonic
Sept. 27 — San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Sept. 28 — Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
Sept. 29 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Oct. 3 — San Antonio, TX @ Majestic Theatre
Oct. 4 — Hidalgo, TX @ Payne Arena
Oct. 5 — Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
Oct. 6 — Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
Oct. 10 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Oct. 12 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
Oct. 18 — Toronto, ON @ Rebel
Oct. 20 — Boston, MA @ House of Blues
Oct. 24 — Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Oct. 25 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
Oct. 26 — Washington DC @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Oct. 27 — Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
Oct. 31 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
Nov. 1 — Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
Nov. 2 — Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheatre
Peso Pluma, Junior H and Eslabon Armado’s new song, “La Durango,” has topped this week’s new music Latin poll. In a poll published on Friday (May 10) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard’s Latin and Billboard Español editors — music fans voted for the Mexican artists’ […]
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.
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Maluma Celebrates His Hits
This week, Maluma shared a photo in celebration of his 24 No.1 Billboard hits on the Latin Airplay chart. “This isn’t I arrived and made it big. This takes years,” he captioned the photo. The Colombian artist’s first No. 1 entry on the chart arrived in 2015 with “Borro Cassette,” where it topped the chart for 38 weeks. His longest-leading title was this 2020 “Hawai (Remix)” with The Weeknd, spending 45 weeks at No. 1; whereas his latest No. 1 title is “Según Quien” with Carin León. See Maluma’s celebratory post below:
Karol G’s Foundation Launches “The Calm Corner”
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In honor of Mental Health Month, Karol G‘s “Con Cora Foundation” launched its new initiative “Rincón de la Calma” (The Calm Corner). The project, in partnership with Glasswing International, will establish safe and private spaces within educational institutions in Latin American cities including Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Salvador, El Salvador; San José, Costa Rica; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
“This initiative arises from the need to provide students with tools to manage the impact of stress and trauma on physical health, as well as their ability to manage emotions, behaviors, and learning,” Valentina Bueno, executive director of the Con Cora Foundation, said in a press statement. “We are proud to join forces with Glasswing International in creating these spaces that foster an environment of mutual support and personal growth in the educational sphere.”
Joaquina’s Sweet Fan Encounter
Earlier this week, Joaquina — best new artist at the 2023 Latin Grammy — shared a sweet encounter she had with a fan in Spain. In a video posted on Instagram, she explained that her fan’s parents DM’ed her asking her to visit their restaurant, where they wanted to surprise their daughter on her 10th birthday with a visit from the Venezuelan singer. Without hesitation, Joaquina accepted and documented the wholesome moment. “I love you so much Cami,” the artist captioned the pic. “Thank you and your beautiful family for having me 😭 This made me very happy (btw the cake was delicious).”
Latinos at the Met Gala
Bad Bunny attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.
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Spanish-language musicians were strongly represented at the 2024 Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 6). Shakira, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, Camila Cabello, Rosalía, Jennifer Lopez, Omar Apollo, and Cardi B all strutted the coveted fashion runway, celebrating this year’s theme “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” Karol G exuded fairy-like charm with elf ears, Bad Bunny captured whimsy with his goat-like shoes, and Shakira turned heads in a strapless Carolina Herrera gown with a dramatic cape.
Motherhood can inspire a number of profound changes, not only personally but also artistically. For many singers, becoming mothers affects their creative approaches, priorities and overall messages.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner — the second Sunday of May in the United States and other countries, May 10 in Mexico — new mothers in Latin music enlighten us on how motherhood has inspired their creativity.
(See also our list of “25 Latin Songs to Celebrate Mother’s Day”.)
This year, for example, Kali Uchis released Orquídeas, her fourth studio album. The production pays homage to Colombia’s national flower, which symbolizes beauty and resilience, but is also a celebration of femininity in which the artist shares her reflections as a new mother. Uchis revealed her first pregnancy with longtime partner, rapper Don Toliver, in the music video for her double track “Tu Corazón Es Mío” / “Diosa.”
Another touching story comes from Colombian couple Greeicy and Mike Bahía, who chose the music video for their 2022 single “Att: Amor” as a tender announcement of their impending parenthood. The song’s refrain, “Whenever there’s love, we’ll be witnesses of the most beautiful creation,” resonates with their fans.
Cazzu, another key figure in the contemporary Latin music scene, caused buzz when she announced that she was expecting her partner Christian Nodal’s child. During a concert at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, she dramatically dropped her white coat to show her baby bump, turning her performance into a personal moment.
Below, Kali Uchis, Yuridia, Greeicy and more women in Latin music share how motherhood has expanded and deepened their creative process, in their own words.
Additional reporting by Ingrid Fajardo and Jessica Roiz.
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This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new albums from artists such as Camilo, Joss Favela, Peso Pluma and Grupo Frontera, to name a few. Mexican hitmaker Peso Pluma teamed up with Junior H and Eslabon Armado for “La Durango.” The three artists’ collaboration cements regional Mexican music’s commitment […]