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First Stream Latin: New Music From Ptazeta & Villano Antillano, DannyLux and More
First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums, and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Ptazeta & Villano Antillano, “Mujerón” (Interscope Records/a BeReal) [embedded content] Ptazeta and Villano Antillano have joined forces on the ultra-empowering “Mujerón,” marking their first collaborative effort. A track made by women for women, “Mujerón,” which loosely translates to “too much woman,” is an ode to those badass girls who are independent, confident, and date on their own terms. “Crying about a man, that’s an ugly girl’s problem/ She dresses with flow to receive all the attention,” says part of the catchy chorus. The Juacko-produced track, an electro-trap beat fused with perreo, not only laces the Spanish rappe...
Rosalia Is Heartbroken but Living Life in ‘Despecha’: Here Are the Lyrics Translated to English
Last month, Rosalía dropped her first-ever mambo coined “Despechá,” produced by Chris Jedi and Gaby Music. The electro-merengue and mambo fusion, about a girl who’s hitting the club with her friends to get over a heartbreak, was inspired by the music of Dominican artists Juan Luis Guerra, Omega and Fefita La Grande. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “There are many ways to be Despechá. In this theme it is from the freeness or the craziness, moving without reservations or regrets,” she expressed in a statement. With this new single, which Rosalía first teased on tour, the Spanish singer earned her second top 10 on Tropical Airplay, with the track jumping 18-6. Below, read the full lyrics translated into English. [embedded content] Yeah-yea...
Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone Do It Again: ‘Me Porto Bonito’ Rules Latin Airplay Chart
Bad Bunny and Chencho Corleone’s “Me Porto Bonito” leads another Billboard Latin chart as the track ascends from No. 9 to lead the Latin Airplay ranking dated Aug. 20. It comes just three weeks after Bad Bunny topped the list with “Moscow Mule,” which jumped 11-1 on the July 30 chart (it’s No. 4 on the new chart). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Me Porto” rallies 9-1 on Latin Airplay in its fifth week, the fastest trek to the top between Bad Bunny’s collection of 18 No. 1s among 36 career appearances. On the tracking week ending in Aug. 14, “Me Porto” earned 9 million in audience impressions, up 35%. With 18 leaders on his account, Bad Bunny breaks a tie with Ricky Martin as the act with the eighth-most No. 1s on Latin Airplay. Here’s th...
Bad Bunny Brings Summer-Themed World’s Hottest Tour to Miami: Highlights
After officially kicking off his World’s Hottest Tour in Orlando, Fla., and then Atlanta, Bad Bunny made his way to Miami for two back-to-back shows at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, with the first one taking place on Friday (Aug. 12). Very on-brand with his latest studio album, Un Verano Sin Ti (Rimas Entertainment), Bad Bunny stans of all ages arrived at the venue wearing everything from neon-colored fits, bathing suits, shorts, linen shirts, sunglasses and bucket hats. If not, long lines formed at every merchandise stand, including a truck outside, to get the UVST gear, including the album in CD format, tees, beach towels and a sad heart-shaped plush, to name a few. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news At exactly 7:45 p.m., Swedish DJ Alesso ...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (Aug. 13)
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. Natti Natasha Makes Billboard History With the release of her new single “Mayor Que Usted,” Natti becomes the female artist to have the most top 10s on Billboard’s Latin Rhythm Airplay chart. The iconic Daddy Yankee and Wisin y Yandel-assisted reggaeton peaks at No. 8 on the current Latin Rhythm Airplay chart (dated Aug. 13), following the official music video release filmed at the Districto T-Mobile in Puerto Rico. Since the chart’s inception in 2005, the Dominican urbana has placed a total of 16 singles in the top 10, including bangers “Sin Pijama,” “No Me Acuerdo,” and “Dutty Lo...
Paulo Londra & Ed Sheeran Cement Their Bromance in ‘Noche De Novela’: Watch
On his unstoppable comeback streak, Paulo Londra has reeled in Ed Sheeran for his new single “Noche de Novela,” out Thursday (Aug.11) via Warner Music Latina/Paulo Londra. The infectious bilingual track marks Londra and Sheeran’s second collaborative effort following their 2019 team-up “Nothing on You,” part of Sheeran’s No. 6 Collaborations Project album. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “What can I say, recording with Ed once again is a privilege, I admire him a lot!” the Argentine artist said in a statement. “During the whole recording I was very excited and grateful and whenever I can I try to tell him how much I admire him. I feel that God put Ed on my path to learn a lot from him. I always liked his melodies, his words, and his phrases, he...
Grupo Firme Set for Latin Music Week 2022 in Miami
Grupo Firme is confirmed for the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Week, set to take place Sept. 26-30 at the Faena Forum. The regional Mexican supergroup will be participating in one of the various superstar panels taking place during the week in Miami. Founded by Caz in Tijuana, Mexico, in 2013, the group — which straddles the genres of banda and norteño — is comprised of Eduin’s brother Jhonny Caz, Abraham Hernández, Joaquín Ruiz, Christian Gutiérrez, José Rubio and Dylan Camacho. Touring titans, in 2021, the band secured a historic booking at Los Angeles’ 20,000-capacity Staples Center as the first Latin act to perform the most shows in a single calendar year at the venue with seven sold-out concerts this summer. (The only other artist who has done more in one year is Adele, with eight perfor...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (Aug. 6)
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. “Así Es Medellín” Ahead of Medellín’s Feria de las Flores annual event, set to kick off Aug. 8, artists such as Llane, Blessd and Reykon, among many others, have joined forces to deliver an anthem for this year’s festival. Titled “Así Es Medellín (This Is Medellín),” the artists sing about the beauty of the Colombian city, its culture and its people. “Medellín is the best city on this planet, the city I represent,” Blessd said in a statement. “I’m proud to be from here and to represent the Antioquia flag.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See late...
How a Spiritual Connection Inspired Myriam Hernandez’s First Album in 10 Years ‘Sinergia’
In 2011, Myriam Hernandez released her studio album Seducción (Universal Music Latino), which peaked at No. 11 on Billboard‘s Latin Pop Albums chart. Earlier this year, she dropped Sinergia, her first studio album in 10 years and a completely independent release. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The reason for her decade-long hiatus? She didn’t connect with hitmakers. “It really was 10 years, totally independent, there were many wonderful authors who had sent me songs but none of them really managed to fill my soul,” she tells Billboard. “When I record an album I always have to be 100% vibing and aware that those songs that I am going to record are really the ones that I want to sing both in the studio and on stage, which is what I want ...
Selena Quintanilla Estate Announces Posthumous Compilation Moonchild Mixes
It’s been said that some people will do anything for Selenas, and evidently, “anything” includes digitally altering the late singer’s vocals. The Selena Quintanilla estate has announced Moonchild Mixes, a forthcoming posthumous collection of songs Selena recorded as a teenager that have been edited to make her sound like an adult. Before the album’s release on August 26th via Warner Music Latina, you can hear a peek of what’s to come with a new version of “Como Te Quiero Yo a Ti” today. “Como Te Quiero Yo a Ti” — which translates to “how you love me” — first appeared on Preciosa, Selena’s 1988 album with Los Dinos, meaning it was originally recorded when Selena was about 16 years old. Moonchild Mixes spans 13 tracks total, 10 of which being previously-unheard recordings she ...
Guaynaa Proposed to Lele Pons on Stage at Tomorrowland 2022
Guaynaa has made a very public display of affection by proposing to Lele Pons during Tomorrowland 2022. The sweet moment took place on stage for tens of thousands to enjoy, as Guaynaa, using Steve Aoki’s slot, got down on one knee and asked his celebrity girlfriend for her hand in marriage. She didn’t waste any time in saying “yes,” the teary proof of which is captured on video that’s now doing the rounds of social media. Cue the fireworks. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Happiest day of my life,” she wrote on Instagram. Aoki led well-wishes for the happy couple, and shared a clip filmed from several vantage points. The Latin power pair made made their union official in December 2020, via Insta. The duo had a viral moment in recent...
Bad Bunny’s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Hits Seventh Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti collects a seventh nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart (dated Aug. 6). The title earned 98,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending July 28 (down 5%), according to Luminate. Un Verano Sin Ti is the album with the most weeks at No. 1 in over a year, since Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album spent its 10th and final week at No. 1 on the list dated March 27, 2021. (Since Dangerous, Adele’s 30 had clocked six weeks at No. 1.) Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Also in the new top 10, SEVENTEEN and Jack White both score their second top 10-charting albums of 2022 with their latest releases. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on&nbs...
