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02 Dec 2022

Here Are the English Lyrics to Bad Bunny’s Hit ‘Titi Me Pregunto’

Bad Bunny is ending the year with a bang. The Puerto Rican star is Billboard’s Top Artist of the Year, and the most streamed artist globally on both Apple and Spotify.  His album Un Verano Sin Ti topped the Billboard 200 for 13 weeks, tying Drake and the Encanto soundtrack for the most weeks at No. 1 in the past decade.

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All 23 songs on Bad Bunny‘s Un Verano Sin Ti debuted on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, with nine entering the Top 10. But the real standout has been “Tití Me Preguntó,” which was just chosen by Time Magazine as the Best song of the year. 

“Tití” marks the first time the Puerto Rican artist experiments with a full dembow beat, making this a fan favorite due to its fast-paced rhythm and lyrics about a person who likes to date around and doesn’t want to settle down. When you least expect it, the beat switches to a trap track with electric guitar riffs, where Bad Bunny explains why he can’t fall in love and reflects on his trust issues.

But, what exactly is Bunny saying? Below, reach the full lyrics to “Tití Me Preguntó” translated to English.

Ey, auntie, asked me if I have a lot of girlfriends, a lot of girlfriends
Today I have one; tomorrow I’ll have another,
hey, but there’s no wedding, there’s no wedding, auntie
Auntie asked me if I have a lot of girlfriends; he, a lot of girlfriends
Today I have one; tomorrow I’ll have another

I’m going to take them all to the VIP, the VIP, hey
Say hi to auntie
Let’s take a selfie, say “cheese,” hey
Let the ones I already slept with smile
In a VIP, a VIP, hey
Say hi to auntie
Let’s take a selfie, say “cheese”
Let those who have already forgotten about me smile

I really like the Gabrielas
The Patricias, the Nicoles, the Sofías
My first girlfriend in kindergarten, María
And my first love’s name was Thalia
I have a Colombian who writes me every day
And a Mexican I didn’t even know about
Another one in San Antonio that still loves me
And the ones from PR are all mine
A Dominican who is a hottie, a hottie
One from Barcelona that came by plane
And says that my penis is fire
I let them play with my heart
I’d like to move in with all of them in a mansion
The day I get married I’ll send you an invitation
Boy, stop that, hey

Ey, auntie, asked me if I have a lot of girlfriends, a lot of girlfriends
Today I have one; tomorrow I’ll have another,
hey, but there’s no wedding,
Auntie asked me if I have a lot of girlfriends; he, a lot of girlfriends
Today I have one; tomorrow I’ll have another  

Auntie asked me
Auntie asked me (So good)
Auntie asked me
Auntie asked me (But come here boy, why do you want so many girlfriends?)

I’m going to take them all to the VIP, the VIP, hey
Say hi to auntie
Let’s take a selfie, say “cheese,” hey
Let the ones I already slept with smile
In a VIP, a VIP, hey
Say hi to auntie
Let’s take a selfie, say “cheese”
Let those who have already forgotten about me smile

Hey, boy, devil boy
Let go of that lousy life that you have on the street
Find a serious woman for yourself
devil boy, damn 

I’d like to fall in love
But I can’t, but I can’t, uh, uh
I’d like to fall in love
But I can’t, but I can’t

Sorry, I don’t trust, I don’t trust
Nah, I don’t even trust myself
If you want to, stay today since it’s cold
And leave tomorrow, Nah

Many want my baby
They want to have my firstborn, hey
And take the credit
I’m bored already. I want a brand new vagina, heh
A new one, a new one, a new one, a new one, a new one (ey)

Listen to your best friend; she’s right
I’m going to break your heart, break your heart
Ey, don’t fall in love with me (No, no)
Don’t fall in love with me (No, no), ey
Sorry, it’s how I am (How I am, how I am), ey
I don’t know why I’m like this (ey)

Listen to your best friend; she’s right
I’m going to break your heart, break your heart
Ey, don’t fall in love with me (No, no)
Don’t fall in love with me (No, no), ey
Sorry, it’s how I am (How I am, how I am), ey
I don’t want to be like that anymore, no

02 Dec 2022

Rémy Martin Teams Up with Billboard and VIBE to Toast Excellence

The Los Angeles breeze hugged the air as the exclusive invitees to this year’s Billboard Hip-Hop/ R&B Power Players cocktail reception poured into the patio of the Academy LA for an evening honoring excellence and industry recognition. Annually, Billboard and VIBE team up to publish an esteemed list of executives and personnel shaping the music culture. On Thursday, November 17, those honored gathered around, embracing familiar faces, and exchanging laughs. The energy of the evening was unmatched, as guests sipped on iconic Rémy Martin cocktails throughout the night, including The Rémy Ginger made with VSOP, The Rémy Sidecar made with 1738® Accord Royal, and The Rémy Old Fashioned made with XO. The event was kicked off by a rotation of hits played by DJ Meel, DJ TJ Banks, and DJ R-tistic, courtesy of the luxury cognac brand who were the presenting sponsor of the party.

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Before honorees made their way into the venue for the second part of the evening which featured headlining performances and a myriad of Rémy Martin bars, the evening of celebration concluding with the award presentation of the Rémy Martin and VIBE Impact and Excellence Award, an extension of the historical award that prior honored the likes of Mary J Blige, Nas, Nipsey Hussle, and Meek Mill. To join the ranks of honorees, this year’s recipient was SAINt JHN.

Having split his childhood between his birthplace of Georgetown, Guyana, and Brooklyn, New York, SAINt JHN drew from both his Caribbean and American influences, carving a niche for himself within the music scene as a singer/songwriter, philanthropist, and fashion enthusiast. His sound is a fusion of the rockstar nodes and Brooklyn grit; SAINt JHN describes his music as a medium of expression and therapy.

In the spirit of Team Up for Excellence, celebrating collective success for the coveted cognac house, Rémy Martin, Billboard and VIBE editors gathered to discuss the musician’s career and contributions to the genre. 

Check out photos from the night, featuring Rémy Martin HERE.

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02 Dec 2022

Here Are the Biggest Music NFTs in November: Indie Artists Take Spotlight in Shock Month for Crypto

November 2022 in the crypto world will forever be marked by the collapse and bankruptcy of FTX — formerly the second-largest crypto exchange. The shockwave rippled through every inch of the Web3 ecosystem, even dragging Coachella into the collateral damage with up to $1.5 million of Coachella NFTs paralyzed on the FTX exchange.

Unsurprisingly, NFT volumes are down across the board. OpenSea’s volume dipped to just $253 million — the lowest in almost 18 months. Across the ten biggest music NFT projects tracked by Billboard in November, sales volume is down 72% in ETH terms (585.2 ETH) and down 78% in dollar terms ($743,181) compared to a strong October.

While November lacked any large Web3 music project launch, the independent scene in Web3 took the spotlight. Sound.xyz — one of the leading platforms for independent music NFTs — saw a record number of drops as well as record new wallets and active collectors (although pure dollar sales are still well off the highs). Meanwhile, several independent artists generated large sales volume through self-released projects. For that reason, seven of the top ten music projects last month came from fully independent Web3 native artists.

Based on analysis of sales data from 19 different NFT platforms, independent releases combined with secondary sales volume on OpenSea, here are the 10 biggest-selling music NFTs and collections in November 2022.

1/ Deafbeef
Monthly trading volume: 205 ETH ($260,350 at month-end conversion rate)
Primary sales (Nov.): N/A
Secondary sales: 205 ETH
Drop date: March 2021

Deafbeef is a vintage synth project with a twist. The entire collection is ‘generative’, which means the music was created by an algorithm, and coded into existence on a 10-year old computer by musician Deafbeef.

Released back in March 2021, the collection is considered one of the most important early projects among crypto collectors. Minted straight to the Ethereum blockchain at the moment of creation, it represents an experimental artform only possible through Web3. These rare items are often referred to as “grails” and thought of like art pieces. There were only two sales in November — one at 30 ETH ($38,100) and one at 175 ETH ($222,250) but that was enough to take the top spot.

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2/ KINGSHIP – “Key Cards” / “Kurt the Roadie”
Monthly trading volume: 127 ETH ($161,290)
Primary sales (Nov.): N/A
Secondary sales: 127 ETH
Drop date: May 2022

The Bored Ape supergroup put together by Universal’s Web3 label 10:22PM stays in the top ten for the sixth month running. The project triggered a wave of new trading activity in November after dropping a free NFT — Kurt the Roadie — to all holders. Kurt is an animated flamingo character, hired by the band to join them on tour, according to the story. The roadie also grants holders access to the “tower” and will fly them to the “floating villa” in the elaborate KINGSHIP map.

The main KINGSHIP collection generated 61 ETH ($77.4k) in volume while the new Kurt the Roadie collection generated 66 ETH ($83.8k) as fans swapped and traded their favorite traits and rare features, some of which were designed by James Fauntleroy — the Grammy-winning producer working on the music for KINGSHIP alongside Hitboy.

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3/ Violetta Zironi – “Moonshot” / “Gypsy Heart”
Monthly trading volume: 56 ETH ($71,120)
Primary sales (Nov.): 30 ETH
Secondary sales: 26 ETH
Drop date: April 2022

Singer-songwriter Violetta Zironi continues to be one of the most consistent artists in Web3, generating 25 ETH volume in November for her Moonshot project — a collection of 2,500 NFTs which features four songs accompanied by unique artwork by her father, a former Disney animator.

Zironi’s first collection sold out back in April, but she returned in November with a new project called Gypsy Heart and sold 500 early mint passes at 0.06 ETH each. Early holders will lock in a discount before the project goes live to the public in January 2023.

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4/ TK – “Eternal Garden”
Monthly trading volume: 36.8 ETH ($46,736)
Primary sales (Nov.): 36.16 ETH
Secondary sales: 0.727 ETH
Drop date: November 29

Singer-songwriter TK is among a new wave of independent artists building their early career through Web3. In November, he launched an ambitious collection of 700 audiovisual NFTs called Eternal Garden. It features 7 tracks with an emotional R&B feel, each with a different rarity, revealed only when the sale ends. At the time of writing, TK has almost sold out, with 670 sales.

Like many independent artists, TK laid the groundwork over the past year through several smaller NFT drops, building a strong community of collectors before launching a bigger project. The Eternal Garden drop is the largest collection to use Sound.xyz’s new Sound Protocol which allowed TK to host the drop on his own custom website built with a Web3 tool called Bonfire.

5/ Mija – “Desert Trash” & “Acoustic Album lol”
Monthly trading volume: 30.5 ETH ($38,735)
Primary sales (Oct.): 12.5 ETH
Secondary sales: 18 ETH
Drop date: November 2

Independent artist Mija embarked on a Web3 blitz in November, dropping 18 songs as NFTs on Sound.xyz from her 2020 album “Desert Trash” and a new unreleased record “Acoustic Album lol”. Like TK, Mija has fully embraced the Web3 space, often making her music available exclusively on NFT platforms first.

Although Mija’s mints were priced relatively low — at approximately 0.01 ETH ($12) or often free — the sheer volume of music helped her generate 12.5 ETH in primary sales and a further 18 ETH in secondary volume. Mija also used some guerilla marketing tactics to capture attention such as airdropping music NFTs to Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin’s crypto wallet and minting a song about a pseudonymous music collector known only as Hamburglar.

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6/ Matt Cooper – Something Beautiful
Monthly trading volume: $31,600
Primary sales (Oct.): $31,600
Secondary sales: N/A
Drop date: October 6

Matt Cooper is a rising country star with more than a million TikTok followers and a number one track on the iTunes all-genres songs chart. In November he made his Web3 debut with a drop on Royal. Fresh from launching its new music rights marketplace, Royal allows collectors to earn streaming revenue alongside the artists.

Matt Cooper issued 400 tokens of “Something Beautiful,” each offering a 0.0812% share of future streaming revenue, while 8 ‘diamond’ holders will unlock 2.187% of streaming royalties per token and a virtual meet and greet. The exclusive diamond token is currently changing hands for an average $1,499.

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7/ Rae Isla – “Rocks”
Monthly trading volume: ~27 ETH ETH ($34,290)
Primary sales (Oct.): ~27 ETH
Secondary sales: N/A
Drop date: November 28

Rae Isla spent the last year dedicating herself to Web3, hosting countless Twitter Spaces and building a loyal community. She minted music videos as NFTs on a Web3 video platform called Glass and sold out a music drop on Sound.xyz in 50 seconds.

Rocks, however, is her most ambitious project. It’s a collection of 1,000 NFTs released through Nifty Music — a music NFT accelerator. The collection is made up of four tracks, each with different visual traits and rarities. Holders can unlock rewards depending on how many NFTs they hold, such as free concert access. At the time of writing, Isla has sold 600 from the collection so far.

8/ Probably A Label / Money on the Table
Monthly trading volume: 28 ETH ($35,560)
Primary sales (Nov.): N/A
Secondary sales: 28 ETH
Drop date: October 6

Warner Records UK partnered with Web3 brand Probably Nothing to launch a new NFT imprint, Probably a Label. The label’s access passes sold out in 7 minutes in early October and continued to generate secondary sales through November. The label dropped a free music NFT “Money on the Table” featuring Diddy and JasonMartin in November, driving an additional 3 ETH in volume.

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9/ Sammy Arriaga – “Pixelated”
Monthly trading volume: 25 ETH ($31,750)
Primary sales (Nov.): N/A
Secondary sales: 25 ETH
Drop date: June, 2022

Bringing country to crypto, Sammy Arriaga is a singer-songwriter that launched an NFT project called “Pixelated” back in June. Based around 12 different versions of one song, Pixelated is a collection of 4,000 NFTs, each with a unique pixelated profile picture which Arriaga’s fans use across their social media accounts. The Pixelated project has enjoyed steady volume on secondary markets like OpenSea since the launch, but volume soared in November.

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10/ Daniel Allan – Various
Monthly trading volume: 25 ETH ($31,750)
Primary sales (Oct.): 1.076 ETH
Secondary sales: 24.025 ETH
Drop date: Dec, 2021

Most of Daniel Allan’s sales in November can be attributed to one large collector, or “whale.” An unknown crypto address spent approximately 20 ETH “sweeping” up Allan’s earliest drops on Sound.xyz on the secondary market. Allan also had a small primary sale in November via a collaboration with Reo Cragun released through Cragun’s “LNRZ” collective.

Methodology: The chart was compiled using data from primary music NFT sales across 19 different NFT platforms, independent releases and combined with secondary volume data from OpenSea. Data was captured between November 1 – November 30, 2022. Conversion rates from crypto to US dollars were calculated on November 30.

Disclosure: The author owns music NFTs from TK, Mija and Daniel Allan, however, the above list is based purely on sales data.

02 Dec 2022

Taylor Hawkins, Christine McVie, Olivia Newton-John and Takeoff Take Center Stage in 2022 ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Cover Tribute

Pulling together his annual tribute to the celebrities we’ve lost in the past calendar year via the Beatles’ iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band cover is always a fraught prospect for British artist Chris Barker. Over the past few years as December rolls around and he feels the pressure to blast out this year’s model, Barker frets over whether he can do it, who to include/leave out and whether the whole things is even a good idea.

“I’ve been doing this since 2016. That was the year anyone who was nice or kind or creative or special decided it was time to leave before the bad stuff started,” Barker tells Billboard in an exclusive note about the year we lost Prince and David Bowie, among many others. “Or at least that’s how it felt at the time. I’ve become a little bit desensitised to it over the years. I mean, I still try and keep the star’s dignity and think of their loved ones and how it would make them feel to see it, but – let’s face it – I make notes over the course of the year now rather than just waiting til November. It’s a thing.”

That explains the inspiration behind his 2022 image, which contains a whopping 151 faces, including late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who sits front and center next to an image of Queen Elizabeth II, and just below a Grease-era Olivia Newton-John, who is flanked by actors Ray Liotta and Harry Potter actor Robbie “Hagrid” Coltrane.

Also added last minute was Fleetwood Mac singer/songwriter Christine McVie, who passed away this week, as well as a raft of other music stars, including “Bat Out of Hell” singer Meat Loaf, Migos’ Takeoff, Aaron Carter, Irene Cara, Loretta Lynn, Coolio, the Screaming Trees’ Mark Lanegan, rock godfather Jerry Lee Lewis, Low’s Mimi Parker, Dr. Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson, The Wanted’s Tom Parker, composer Vangelis, the Ronetttes’ Ronnie Spector, mysterious singer Q Lazzarus, Yes drummer Alan White and famed rock member memorialist Cynthia Plaster Caster.

“But this year, I had to put them all the previous ones side by side for some reason (Someone asked me to do it or something) and it really hit me how many great people we’ve lost forever. It’s a real sea of amazing talents laid out in front of your eyes,” Barker says of the lengthy list of musicians, actors and comedians who’ve shone a bit of light into the darkness. By now an expert on such things, Barker says that he noticed early on in 2022 that it was going to be an “exceptional year” of bold-faced losses, with his list so long that by mid-year he’d already surpassed the final total from year one.

“It was almost enough to make me think maybe this isn’t the right thing to do any more. But people really like it and they’ve grown to expect it,” he says. “I have been shuffling the characters around quite a lot but I think my front four is valid. Nichelle Nichols’ (Star Trek) career was groundbreaking, Meat Loaf was iconic, Robbie Coltrane was heartbreaking and Olivia Newton-John defined an era. There are plenty of others on the list who are also huge losses and massive icons but I’m satisfied with my decision here. I have made life difficult by going so early on this. I know in previous years I have had to make late editions and updates but this year it will be a really difficult job as there just aren’t any gaps.”

The list, as usual, is a mix of mostly American and British luminaries of stage, screen, music, comedy and politics, including actors Sidney Poitier, Angela Lansbury, James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Julee Cruise, Anne Heche, William Hurt, Yvette Mimieux, Bob Saget and Leslie Jordan, as well as a mix of directors and sports and fashion figures.

“Every year I ask that if people like the montage, they could consider making a donation to charity,” he says. “This year, please consider making a donation to a charity helping the children and the people of Ukraine. This shouldn’t be happening in the 21st century.”

Check out this year’s image and the numbered key.

02 Dec 2022

Lady Gaga Is Loving the Viral ‘Wednesday’ ‘Bloody Mary’ TikTok Dance Trend

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky, the Little Monster family! “Bloody Mary,” one of Lady Gaga‘s 2011 Born This Way deep cuts, has resurfaced and gone viral in the past few days thanks to a new TikTok trend of folks using it to recreate Wednesday Addams’ standout dance scene from Netflix’s new series Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega in the title role. And now, even Mother Monster has taken notice.

“Slay Wednesday!” Gaga tweeted Thursday (Dec. 1). “You’re welcome at Haus of Gaga anytime (and bring Thing with you, we love paws around here ?).”

The “Rain On Me” singer’s tweet was actually a response to a cute message posted on Wednesday Addams’ official Twitter account, expressing the fictional character’s approval of the “Bloody Mary” trend. “I see you doing my dance moves to @LadyGaga’s Bloody Mary,” it read. “I understand she is followed by little monsters. I approve.”

The latest of several onscreen adaptations of Charles Addams original Addams Family cartoon, Wednesday is executive produced and largely directed by Tim Burton. Clips showcasing Ortega’s instantly lovable portrayal of the gothy teenage character quickly started circulating online after the series dropped Nov. 23, particularly a scene in which she shows off her peculiar style of boogying at a school dance.

Ortega actually choreographed the dance herself, later revealing on Twitter that she’d taken inspiration from several artists as well as old videos of goths getting down at dance clubs in the 1980s. Though the dance sequence in Wednesday was actually set to “Goo Goo Muck” by The Cramps, TikTok users started making fan edits with the scene using Gaga’s “Bloody Mary.”

From there, another trend started to snowball: Users began posting videos of themselves trying out Wednesday’s quirky moves using “Bloody Mary,” some of them dressing up in black and doing their hair to match Ortega’s school dance look in Wednesday.

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02 Dec 2022

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02 Dec 2022

Taylor Bennett Opens Up in Sound Mind’s Latest Episode of Unmasked

Chicago-born rapper Taylor Bennett grew up around music and was constantly working on his craft with his older brother, Chance the Rapper. Over the years, Bennett has carved his own lane as an independent music artist, entrepreneur, and advocate. 

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In 2015, Bennett released his debut project, Broad Shoulders, which quickly became a classic of the mid-2010s underground hip-hop SoundCloud era. The EP was headlined by a track named after the project which included a standout feature from Bennett’s older brother Chance. The single took Bennett’s career to new heights and he began to gain mainstream traction. He went on to release Restoration of an American Idol in 2017, BE YOURSELF in 2018, and THE AMERICAN REJECT in 2019 before taking a few years off from dropping new music. Earlier this year, Bennett returned with a new project, Coming of Age, which features iconic artists like Mr. Hudson and Jeremih. 

One year after coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Bennett released his 2018 EP BE YOURSELF and launched a clothing brand under the same moniker. The phrase “be yourself” is much more than a brand or album name to the Chicago native.  On the project, Bennett tackled some important internal conversations he’s never faced publicly or with family and friends. The cover is symbolic of Bennett accepting himself and features the rapper in rainbow underwear and a birthday hat surrounded by balloons. 

In Sound Mind’s latest episode of Unmasked, Bennett credits coming out as the moment he started to gain self-confidence. He is passionate about using his story to build others up and help fans work through any mental health challenges they face. 

“Mental health is so important to me. Every day I try to be my best self so I can show up as a father, a manager, and an artist. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I feel it’s my duty to share my story and connect with others so we can build each other up and combat any mental health challenges we may face. That’s what music is all about. I’m grateful for Billboard and Sound Mind’s “Unmasked” series which helps me do that. If someone out there is struggling, I hope they know they’re not alone. Let’s “unmask” mental health together.”

Unmasked is focused on promoting mental health resources, as well as fostering an open dialogue about mental health for artists and audiences alike. It is imperative that the music industry creates more spaces for artists to be open and honest about their struggles with mental health. Check out Taylor Bennett on the latest episode of Unmasked above and stay tuned for more from Sound Mind. 

02 Dec 2022

Danna Paola Inks Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music Mexico

Mexican singer-songwriter Danna Paola has signed an exclusive go-forward and full catalog publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Mexico, Billboard has learned.

“I’ve been waiting for a music partner like this for a while now and couldn’t be happier,” the “XT4S1S” singer said in a statement. “As a songwriter, I’m glad to be part of a company that supports and respects their artists’ creativity, and I’m pretty sure we’re going to create magic together!”

Since releasing her album K.O. in 2021 — which peaked at No. 9 on Billboard‘s Latin Pop Albums chart (dated Jan. 30, 2021) — the 27-year-old artist has released a handful of singles including her latest “XT4S1S,” a euphoric and liberating track. Her 2020 project, SIE7E+, also entered the charts. It peaked at No. 16 on that same tally.

About the deal, Carlos Ruíz, Warner Chappell Music Mexico managing director, added: “Danna is an artist in every sense of the word. Her talent, professionalism, and dedication are the basis of her solid career and why she has become an icon of her generation — not only in Mexico but in many parts of the world. She provokes a unique connection with her fans through her music, and we are delighted that she has entrusted us to accompany her in all the successes that are to come.”

With more than 10 million listeners on Spotify and collabs with artists such as Sebastián Yatra, David Bisbal, Mau y Ricky, among others, Paola — who also starred in Netflix’s popular series Élite — is currently on the XT4S1S Tour in Mexico.