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5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (May 7): Maluma, Selena & More
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Maluma’s Social Work in Colombia At his successful “Medallo en el Mapa” concert this past weekend, where he had special guests Madonna and Grupo Firme, to name a few, Maluma (real name: Jose Luis Londoño) unveiled his next venture. The Colombian artist joined forces with La Haus for the “A Haus for Medallo City” initiative to build homes for low-income families in Antioquía. Under the program, Maluma will contribute $1 million and will partake in the implementation of the construction plan. “In Latin America, more than 100 million people live in informal settlements,” said Rodrigo ...
Watch the Poignant Music Video for Kygo’s Slow-Burning Single, “Freeze”
Kygo‘s “Freeze” is an ode to life’s unforgettable moments. Following the release of the spritely “Dancing Feet” alongside chart-topping dance-pop band DNCE, Kygo opts for a distinctly sentimental tone switch on his latest single, “Freeze.” The near 8-minute single opens with a modest piano melody, but this is merely just the humble beginning of a slow-burning sonic journey that’s thoroughly worth exploring. “Freeze” is rooted in the innate human desire to hit pause on life’s most impactful moments in real time. The production builds with dreamy, twinkling synth soundscapes before a driving, modular bassline whips the arrangement into a satisfying house chorus. The track’s cathartic moments feel markedly more cine...
Calvin Harris Teases New Collaboration With Snoop Dogg From “Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2”
Speculation around Calvin Harris‘ list of collaborators who will appear on the hotly anticipated Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 continues to grow after the superstar DJ teased new music with none other than the Doggfather himself. Harris and Snoop Dogg previously connected in the studio on the sultry summer single “Holiday,” which also featured John Legend and Migos’ Takeoff. The cut was released on Harris’ groundbreaking hip-hop and electronic crossover album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 in 2017. The teaser of their follow-up doesn’t reveal much as to what the track will ultimately sound like, but its introduction certainly has piqued our interest. In the brief clip, Snoop is heard setting the stage: “Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, I’d like to we...
Watch Alison Wonderland’s Secret Album Release Rave Live From a Vacant Laundromat
Lights, camera, laundry. Alison Wonderland rinsed out a slew of filthy new tracks live from a vacant L.A. laundromat as her long-awaited album dropped this week. Giving audiences one of the first live previews of her brand new Loner LP, the Australian songstress performed in partnership with Brownies & Lemonade at a pop-up rave to remember. The private event went down in the Alvardo Laundromat in Los Angeles. But if a sonic cleanser is what you were after, this DJ set was anything but. Wonderland unleashed an onslaught of bass as the laundromat beamed to life in a flurry of lasers. The LED strips lining the venue’s equipment snaked along every corner of the aged interior, igniting the scene with sequences of polychromatic hues for a distinctly haunting feel. The washing machines ...
Madonna to Release “Finally Enough Love” Compilation With Remixes By Avicii, Above & Beyond, More
The Queen of Pop’s first project from her career-spanning global partnership with Warner Music is officially on the way: a retrospective album called Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones. Madonna remains the only recording artist to net 50 #1 hits on the Billboard charts. In celebration of the milestone, she will release the collection, which boasts 50 alternate versions and remixes of her music by some of electronic music’s most esteemed artists. Among the tracks is Avicii‘s beloved remix of “Girl Gone Wild,” a gem of the late dance music icon’s early era of mainstream success. Avicii and Madonna famously appeared together on the Ultra Music Festival Mainstage in 2012, a performance that marked the start of a working relationship which saw the two j...
Blac Chyna Named Suspect In Battery Case After Allegedly Kicking Woman In Stomach
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Tran / Getty Blac Chyna, who recently concluded court appearances for her $108 million defamation suit against the Kardashian empire, is back in the news for legal reasons yet again. The social media and reality television star is under criminal investigation for battery after an incident reportedly took a bad turn. As reported by TMZ, Blac Chyna was named a suspect in the battery case after the victim, Sequoya King, told the outlet that she allegedly got into an argument with Chyna that escalated further than mere words. Related Stories The alleged incident occurred Friday (May 6) morning at a Los Angeles bar. King claims that Chyna snatched a phone out of her hands and slammed it to the ground, breaking the device. She then claimed that Chyna ki...
Lil Nas X Wins Outstanding Music Artist at 2022 GLAAD Media Awards (Full Winners List)
Lil Nas X won outstanding music artist at the second half of the 2022 GLAAD Media Awards, which were held at the Hilton Midtown in New York on Friday, May 6. The first half of the awards were held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 2. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This is the second time in three years that Lil Nas X has won as outstanding music artist. He also took the award in 2020. Sam Smith won last year. Lil Nas X is the eighth repeat winner for outstanding music artist in the show’s history. Melissa Etheridge, Rufus Wainwright, k.d. lang and Scissor Sisters have each won the award three times. Indigo Girls, Lady Gaga and Tegan and Sara have also each won it twice. The “Elliot Page” episode of The Oprah Conversation ...
Brooklyn Mirage Unveils Venue Redesign Ahead of Stacked Summer Season
New York’s biggest dance music venue is getting a fresh look for a stacked summer season. Avant Gardner‘s founder, owner and Chief Creative Officer, Billy Bildstein spearheaded an ambitious redesign of the already-stunning Brooklyn Mirage. “The Mirage was always meant to adapt and change, to appear and to disappear. Every new generation of the Mirage innovates with new custom methods of building modular structures, as well as with non-traditional use of the latest multi-media and entertainment technology available,” Bildstein said. “This year we’re introducing the third generation of our Mirage concept and while it will bring a lot of improvements and upgrades, and will set new standards on many levels, we found a way to keep the soul of the last generations alive.” ...
ISOxo Shines On Long-Awaited Single, “REDloop”: Listen
EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee ISOxo is in the midst of a bona fide breakout year. A day after announcing his debut festival performance, his hotly anticipated single “REDloop” has finally arrived via RL Grime’s Sable Valley imprint. “REDloop” is a stunner from front to back, showcasing why ISOxo has earned early support from Skrillex, Grime, NGHTMRE and virtually every other major bass music producer. His immaculate production is on full display, leading the way with a menacing intro that flows expertly into a synth-driven drop. The saturated drums and hollow, piercing stabs add to the intense ambiance, adding tension to the track’s spine-tingling arrangement. Take a listen to “REDloop” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended A...
Splash House Taps Diplo, Duke Dumont, Walker & Royce, for June 2022 Opener
Splash House recently announced its return to Palm Springs with a newly expanded itinerary for 2022. Stretched over three long weekends this summer, the pool party-festival hybrid will once again take over a trio of resorts throughout the desert city. The first of those weekenders will take place June 10-12 and organizers have tapped some big names in the electronic music space. Headlining the sun-kissed pool parties at the Saguaro, Renaissance and Margaritaville resorts will be Diplo, Channel Tres, Walker & Royce and a b2b set from Dombresky and Noizu, among others. Furthering the roster of high-caliber acts performing throughout the three venues will be Hayden James, Yung Bae, J. Worra, Gene Farris, Shermanology, Manila Killa b2b Chet Porter, SecondCity and Hanna...
Rony Seikaly Shines On Multidimensional Debut Album, “Moonwalk”
After teasing several singles from the album over the past two years, former NBA star-turned-DJ, Rony Seikaly has finally released his debut album. Coming in at a whopping 26 tracks, Moonwalk showcases Seikaly’s appreciation of diversity in sound. As a techno and house music aesthete, the Lebanese tastemaker draws upon a deep breadth of knowledge and experience. His fearless approach to production fuses influences from various electronic music styles with a strong emphasis on emotion. Now, with the release of his visceral debut album, Seikaly does just that. Out in full today, Moonwalk is emblematic of Seikaly’s standing as an independent artist who stays true to himself, regardless of what’s trending. Each tune explores various aspects of Sei...
Ashley Judd Honors Mother Naomi Judd in Mother’s Day Essay
Humanitarian, actor and writer Ashley Judd is honoring her late mother, Country Music Hall of Fame member and half of the country music duo The Judds, Naomi Judd, who died Saturday at age 76. Ashley penned an essay for USA Today about spending her first Mother’s Day without her mother, and about “making motherhood safe and healthy.” The actor is also a global goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund, dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive health agency, as well as to ending gender-based violence. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the piece, Judd called her mother Naomi “a legend,” adding, “She was an artist and a storyteller, but she had to fight like hell to overcome the hand she was dealt, to earn her place in histo...
