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Jhayco‘s latest single “Torii” has topped this week’s new music Latin poll.

In a poll published on Friday (May 31) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — music fans voted for the Puerto Rican artist’s latest track as their favorite music release of the week.

“Torii” generated nearly 25% of the vote beating out new releases that dropped this week, including Grupo Firme’s “El Beneficio de la Duda,” Manu Chao’s “Viva Tu” and Junior H and Oscar Maydon’s “Volver al Futuro.” Plus, new albums by Carín León (Boca Chueca, Vol. 1), Manuel Medrano (Perfecto) and Olga Tañón (Así Soy Yo).

Coming in second place on the poll was Marca Registrada’s “Torai,” with 19% of the vote and in third, Mau y Ricky’s album Hotel Caracas with almost 15% of the vote. ​​

Formerly known as Jhay Cortez, the hitmaker delivers a euphoric club-ready banger that thrives on pulsating reggaetón drum beats. It follows previously-released collaborations, such as KTM with Bryant Myers and Luar La L and “BBY BOO (Remix)” with iZaak and Anuel AA. “Torii” — co-produced by Smash David, Bayden and Argel — serves as a preview of what’s to come for Jhayco, who is set to release a new album, which will follow his 2021 Timelezz.

Last week, music fans voted for Cris MJ’s latest single “Si No Es Contigo” as their favorite music release. The song generated almost all votes leading with 95%.

See the final results of this week’s new music release poll below:

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’ latest collaboration as their favorite music release of the past week.

“La Durango” garnered nearly 70% of the votes, beating out other new songs that also dropped in the week, including Gaby Moreno’s “Alma Florecida,” Gian Marco’s “Dicen En Mi Barrio” and Black Eyed Peas’ “Tonight” with Becky G.

Grupo Frontera landed in second place with its new album, Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada, and Ryan Castro arrived in third place with his new set, El Cantante del Ghetto.

“The title itself hints at the rugged Dodge Durango, perhaps symbolizing the artists’ robust ascent in the regional Mexican music scene,” wrote Billboard Español‘s Isabela Raygoza, spotlighting the track for New Music Latin. “This música mexicana trinity demonstrates that their combined force is not just a fleeting alignment, but a formidable fusion of talents that sets the bar high for genre contemporaries.”

The collab comes after Peso and Eslabon Armado’s wildly successful team-up “Ella Baila Sola,” which made history last year when it peaked at No. 4 on the Hot 100, the highest ranking for a Mexican music song on the tally.

See the final results of this week’s new music release poll below.

Danny Ocean’s new studio album, Reflexa, has topped this week’s new music Latin poll.

In a poll published on Friday (May 3) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — music fans voted for the Venezuelan artist’s latest production as their favorite music release of the past week.

Reflexa garnered nearly 55% of the votes, beating out other new albums that also dropped that week including ​​Kany García’s GARCÍA, Fonseca’s Tropicalia and Eladio Carrión’s Porque Puedo, to name a few. 

Coming in at second and third favorite releases are Lasso and Mau y Ricky’s first collaborative effort “Bilingües” (more than 30% of the vote) and Yahritza y Su Esencia’s “Tu Orgullo” (over 12% of the vote). 

Ocean’s third studio album, home to 12 tracks (with no collaborations), is perhaps his most personal album yet, but also his most sonically experimental, where he fuses his signature pop sound with electro and Middle Eastern influences. He dubs the entire production as the “pop of the future.” 

In Reflexa, Ocean navigates through heartbreak, lust, love and the desire to live authentically, and ultimately cements himself as a well-rounded artist who can deliver pop hits without having to rely on lyrics that are trite or borderline cheesy. He’s real, raw and overly honest about life, and a fierce protector of the art he puts out in the world

See the final results of this week’s new music release poll below.