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30 Aug 2024

Sebastián Yatra, Christian Nodal & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Latin Music Release of the Week?

This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists including Luck Ra, Nicki Nicole, Elsa y Elmar, Jhayco and more.

Sebastián Yatra returns with his new ballad “Los Domingos,” marking his first solo release since early 2023. This romantic acoustic pop song captures the initial stages of a relationship: “Fate put us face to face/ I waited for you, and I waited long enough/ And now I do, I just need a yes, and just like that/ I’d start with a love song,” he croons in Spanish. The music video further complements this theme, creatively depicting the Colombian performer riding a motorcycle to meet a special someone, blending fantasy and optimism perfectly.

Another release this week is Christian Nodal’s seven-track Pa’l Cora EP. 01, with four new songs, including his collaboration with upcoming Cumbia pop singer Estevie on “Un Besito Más.” The track is an upbeat Tex-Mex-styled tune about the conflicting emotions of wanting to move on while still being drawn to a lover from the past.

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Mexican-American star Becky G is back with another corridos tumbados on “Cómo Diablos” which paves the way for an upcoming album Encuentros, due out October 10. The heartbreak single packs a punch with her unfiltered delivery, while blending traditional Mexican musical elements with a fiery passion. “Baby, what was it?/ Why the hell did you leave?/ If I gave you more than you asked for/ Explain to me/ How the hell did you do it/ To be happy when I’m still sad,” she sings in Spanish with gut-wrenching emotion.

Other new releases this week include Andrea Bocelli and Karol G’s “Vivo Por Ella,” Elsa y Elmar’s “Drogada de Emociones,” Jhayco’s “Grecia,” and more. Who should win the poll this week? Give these new releases a spin and vote on them below.

30 Aug 2024

What’s Your Favorite New Music Release of the Week? Vote!

Despite summer coming to an end, the music scene is still heating up thanks to this week’s new releases.

Big Sean dropped his sixth studio album, Better Me Than You, which boasts 21 tracks in total with features from Gunna, Charlie Wilson, Kodak Black, Bryson Tiller, DJ Premier, Cash Cobain, Teyana Taylor, Larry June, Eryn Allen Kane and more. There’s even a cameo from the iconic WWE superstar-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

A$AP Rocky, meanwhile, delivered the previously leaked “Tailor Swif” video. Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb album was slated to land on Aug. 30, but he revealed to Billboard that it’s been pushed to the fall. “Tailor Swif” follows Rocky’s August single “Highjack,” which debuted at No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100. 

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Muni Long returned with a new album, Revenge, viaThe Muni Long Inc./Def Jam Recordings. The sophomore follow-up to Public Displays of Affection: The Album. It also arrives with two hits already in tow: “Made for Me” and “Make Me Forget.” 

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That’s just the tip of the iceberg, as this week also featured drops from Tommy Richman, Noah Kahan, Victoria Monet with Usher and more — and we want to know your favorite music release. Check out our Friday Music Guide here, and let us know by voting below.

25 Aug 2024

Fans Choose Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music in All-Genre Poll

Sabrina Carpenter‘s Short n’ Sweet has topped this week’s new music poll that features artists in various genres of music.

Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Aug. 23) on Billboard, choosing the 25-year-old pop star’s sixth album as their favorite new music release of the past week.

Short n’ Sweet brought in nearly 50% of the vote on the poll, securing an edge ahead of new releases from Coldplay, Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyana and TINI (“We Pray”); Lainey Wilson (Whirlwind); Central Cee (“Billion Streams Freestyle” and “Bolide Noir”); New Radicals (“Murder on the Dancefloor” and “Lost Stars”); and others.

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Carpenter’s highly anticipated Short n’ Sweet officially arrived on Friday. The new project features previously released singles “Espresso” and her Billboard Hot 100 chart topper “Please Please Please.” Along with the album release, she also dropped the thriller-inspired music video for “Taste,” starring Wednesday actress Jenna Ortega.

Short n’ Sweet follows 2021’s Emails I Can’t Send, which features hits like “Nonsense,” “Feather” and “Because I Liked a Boy.” The album peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking Carpenter’s highest-charting effort on the tally.

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“I called it Short n’ Sweet for multiple reasons. It was not because I’m vertically challenged. It was really like I thought about some of these relationships and how some of them were the shortest I’ve ever had and they affected me the most,” she told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe of the project.

“I think about the way that I respond to situations, and sometimes it is very nice and sometimes it’s not very nice. And again, the thing about albums, projects, writing songs, it’s all moments. So harder for other people to understand that when they’re listening to something that’s going to take them through maybe a lot of years, hopefully a lot of years, is that I’m not the same person that I was when I wrote that.”

Trailing behind Carpenter on this week’s poll is Coldplay’s team-up with Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna and TINI for “We Pray,” which brought in 30% of the vote. The British band is gearing up for the release of its 10th studio album, Moon Music, set for release on Oct. 4.

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.

23 Aug 2024

What’s Your Favorite New Music Release of the Week? Vote!

To kick things off, Sabrina Carpenter dropped her highly anticipated sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet.
The project features previously released singles “Espresso” and her Billboard Hot 100 chart topper “Please Please Please.” Along with the album release, Carpenter also dropped the thriller-inspired music video for “Taste,” starring Wednesday actress Jenna Ortega.

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Meanwhile, Lainey Wilson unveiled Whirlwind, which features 14 tracks, including standout singles “4x4xU” and “Ring Finger.” “For this, it had to be quality over quantity. I couldn’t write 200 songs to get to my 14 [songs on Whirlwind]. I had to map out what I want to share, where do I want to get vulnerable, and really figure out the message I want to bring,” she told Billboard about the writing process for Whirlwind.

Coldplay teamed up with Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna and TINI for “We Pray.” The group is gearing up to release their 10th studio album, Moon Music, which is set to drop on Oct. 4 and and is led by LP’s first single, “feelslikeimfallinginlove.” They’re also currently in the midst of their massive Music of the Spheres World Tour. According to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, the run has grossed $945.7 million and sold 8.8 million tickets since launching in March 2022. 

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This week also has new releases out from Central Cee, Mk.gee and New Radicals, but we want to know which jam tops your list. Check out our Friday Music Guide here, and let us know by voting below.

18 Aug 2024

Fans Choose Kenia OS & Steve Aoki’s ‘Replay’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music Latin

Kenia OS and Steve Aoki’s “Replay” has topped this week’s new music Latin poll.

In a poll published on Friday (Aug. 16) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — music fans voted for Kenia and Aoki’s first collaborative effort as their favorite music release of the week.

“Replay” generated over 53% of the week’s votes, beating out other new releases that dropped, including new studio albums by Eden Muñoz (Eden) and Nio Garcia (Anto-Nio), as well as Myke Towers and Darell’s “Otra Noche,” Jessi Uribe’s “Si Ya Me Voy,” and Javiera Mena’s “Volver a Llorar,” among others.

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Coming in second place was Grupo Firme and Demi Lovato’s flirtatious dance collaboration, “Chula,” where the artists mesh electronic music with banda elements.

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In this week’s winning track, Mexican pop star Kenia OS teamed up with renowned DJ Steve Aoki, proving her versatility by navigating from sugary pop to pulsating EDM. “This track represents something big not only for me, but also to put Mexico on the global map,” the Mexican artist expressed in a press statement. “I’ve always been a fan of Steve Aoki and I think we managed to capture that feeling of an endless night. I wanted to give them a different and special song, and what better way to do it than by working with the coolest DJ in the world.”

Last week, music fans crowned Kim Loaiza and Codiciado’s “QuesoXTE” as the winner, bringing in more than 60% of the vote. See the final results of this week’s new music Latin poll below.

18 Aug 2024

Fans Choose LISA & Rosalía’s ‘New Woman’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music in All-Genre Poll

LISA and Rosalía‘s “New Woman” has topped this week’s new music poll that features artists in various genres of music.

Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Aug. 16) on Billboard, choosing the BLACKPINK superstar and Spanish artist’s team-up as their favorite new music release of the past week.

“New Woman” brought in 54% of the vote on the poll, securing an edge ahead of new releases from Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars (“Die With a Smile”), Post Malone (F-1 Trillion), Foster the People (Paradise State of Mind), Hozier (Unaired), and others.

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LISA and Rosalía’s Y2K-inspired single arrived Thursday (Aug. 15) with an equally colorful music video. “Hit it when I serve/ B—-, you better swerve/ Revving up my, uh-uh-uh-uh-aura/ Focus on my mind/ Taking my time/ I’m a new woman,” LISA declares on the catchy chorus.

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For her verse, Rosalía adds a bilingual element musing, “Nací pura, sí/ Ni una era será un flop en mi porvenir/ P—, soy la Rosalía, solo sé servir,” which translates to “I was born pure/ There won’t be a flop era in my future/ W—-, I’m Rosalía, I only know how to serve.”

The new song arrives a little over a month after the K-pop icon stepped into a new phase of her solo career outside of BLACKPINK with “Rockstar,” which debuted at No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 4 on the Billboard Global 200.

Trailing behind LISA and Rosalía on this week’s poll is Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile,” with nearly 36% of the vote. The superstars barely gave fans a heads up before unveiling the collab, the existence of which they only confirmed less than 12 hours ahead of its arrival. 

It’s been a while since either artist has released proper solo music. Gaga’s last album, Chromatica, dropped in 2020, while Mars’ 24K Magic is approaching its eight-year anniversary. The former topped the Billboard 200 albums chart, and the second peaked at No. 2.

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.

16 Aug 2024

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Music lovers have a busy weekend ahead, thanks to all the great new single and album releases throughout the week.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars dropped their new song “Die With a Smile.” The musicians barely gave fans a heads up before unveiling the new project, the existence of which they only confirmed less than 12 hours ahead of its arrival. 

Post Malone also entered his country era with the long-awaited F-1 Trillion. He teamed with Morgan Wallen for the six-week Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “I Had Some Help,” and his collaboration with Blake Shelton, “Pour Me a Drink,” is at No. 14 on the Country Airplay chart. The album also features collaborations with Luke Combs, Dolly Parton, Jelly Roll, Tim McGraw, Ernest, Hank Williams Jr., Lainey Wilson, Brad Paisley, Sierra Ferrell, HARDY and Chris Stapleton.

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LISA also called on Rosalía for a new collaboration, “New Woman.” “Hit it when I serve/ B—-, you better swerve/ Revving up my, uh-uh-uh-uh-aura/ Focus on my mind/ Taking my time/ I’m a new woman,” LISA declares on the catchy chorus of the Y2K-inspired track.

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That’s just the tip of the iceberg, and we want to know your favorite music release this week. Check out our Friday Music Guide here, and let us know by voting in our poll below.

16 Aug 2024

Kenia OS, Nio Garcia, & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Latin Music Release of the Week?

This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists including Mike Bahía, Javiera Mena, Kapo, and more.

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In a first collaborative effort, Kenia OS teamed up with Steve Aoki for “Replay,” proving her versatility by navigating from sugary pop to pulsating EDM. “This track represents something big not only for me, but also to put Mexico on the global map,” the Mexican artist expressed in a press statement. “I’ve always been a fan of Steve Aoki and I think we managed to capture that feeling of an endless night. I wanted to give them a different and special song, and what better way to do it than by working with the coolest DJ in the world.”

Another cool dance track that dropped this week is “Chula,” Grupo Firme’s collaboration with Demi Lovato that meshes electronic music with banda elements. “Demi Lovato is an artist whom we’ve admired since we were kids,” Firme’s Eduin Caz told Billboard last month in an interview in Miami. “We would watch her on television.”

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Meanwhile, Colombian newcomer Kapo dropped a feel-good afrobeat tune called “UWAIE,” where his distinct, raspy vocals provide peace, assurance, and motivation through the lyrics. “You’re beautiful and you deserve it all/ Loving you is my necessity/ I like everything about you/take away that insecurity is my necessity,” Kapo chants in the Gangsta-produced bop. 

Other new releases this week include new studio albums by Nio García and Eden Muñoz, respectively; a tribute to Mike Bahía’s roots in “Cali Buenaventura”; and Javiera Mena’s heartfelt “Volver a Llorar.”

Last week, Kim Loaiza and Codiciado’s collaboration “QuesoXTE” won the poll, bringing in more than 68% of the votes. Who should win this week? Give these new releases a spin and vote on them below.

11 Aug 2024

Fans Choose Shawn Mendes’ ‘Why Why Why’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music in All-Genre Poll

Shawn Mendes‘ “Why Why Why” has topped this week’s new music poll that features artists in various genres of music.

Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Aug. 9) on Billboard, choosing the 26-year-old pop star’s comeback single as their favorite new music release of the past week.

“Why Why Why” brought in 50% of the vote on the poll, securing a notable edge ahead of new releases from Katy Perry (“Lifetimes”), NIKI (Buzz), Beabadoobee (This is How Tomorrow Moves), Latto (Sugar Honey Iced Tea), J Balvin (Rayo), and others.

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On Friday, Mendes made his comeback with “Why Why Why,” which leads his upcoming album, Shawn, which is scheduled for release on Oct. 18. The project is the star’s fifth studio album and follows 2020’s Wonder as well as his previous self-titled project, 2018’s Shawn Mendes.

“I stepped off the stage with nothing left/ All the lights were f—ing with my head,” the singer-songwriter admits on “Why Why Why,” a highly compelling piece of folk-pop that finds him vulnerable to the point of sounding haunted, two years removed from cancelling a tour due to mental health purposes.

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Last month, Mendes shared a message for fans about the project, writing “Music really can be medicine. 2 years ago I felt like I had absolutely no idea who I was. A year ago I couldn’t step into a studio without falling into complete panic. So to be here right now with 12 beautiful finished songs feels like such a gift.”

Trailing behind Mendes on this week’s poll is Perry’s “Lifetimes,” with nearly 20% of the vote. The new single will appear on the pop star’s forthcoming album, 143.

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.

11 Aug 2024

Fans Choose Kim Loaiza & Codiciado’s ‘QuesoXTE’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music Latin

Kim Loaiza and Codiciado’s “QuesoXTE” has topped this week’s new music Latin poll.

In a poll published on Friday (Aug. 9) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — music fans voted for the Mexican artists first collaborative effort as their favorite music release of the week.

“QuesoXTE” generated over 68% of the votes, beating out other new releases that dropped that week, including J Balvin’s sixth studio album, Rayo; Nicky Jam’s tropical jam “Insomnio;” DannyLux’s “Soltera;” Kali Uchis’ “Adicto,” from her Orquídeas Parte 2 deluxe album; and Morat’s “Antes de los 30 (En Sueño Desde Madrid); among others.

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Coming in second place was Tiago PZK’s fiery experiment with Brazilian funk music, where he reeled in Brazilian superstar Anitta and Argentine pop act Emilia for “Alegría.”

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In their first collaboration together, Mexican pop star Loaiza and the Música Mexicana artist Codiciado deliver a defiant corrido called “QuesoXTE,” a clever twist on “Qué Soporte.” Blending guitars and brass instruments, the pair sing lyrics about ephemeral success and handling haters.

“I’m clear that envy is a disease/ and I truly hope you get better,” Loaiza chants. In the track, Codiciado’s seasoned voice alongside Loaiza’s cheeky sass forge a dynamic interplay, crafting an anthem that celebrates overcoming adversity and seizing the moment.

Last week, music fans crowned Camila’s comeback album Regresa as the winner bringing in more than 80% of the vote. See the final results of this week’s new music Latin poll below.