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5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 30)
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. An Esteman Proposal This week, Colombian singer-songwriter Esteman popped the big question to his boyfriend Jorge in Paris and captured the heartfelt moment on Instagram. “I share this moment with you, that although I was dying of nerves and could hardly sing with emotion, it was very special for us,” he wrote on the post. As a result, Esteman released his new single, inspired by his real-life love story, called “Un Dia en Paris.” The Latin Grammys Return This week, the Latin Recording Academy announced that the 23rd annual Latin Grammys will take place Nov. 17 and will return to L...
Anuel AA Postpones U.S. Tour to ‘Recharge My Batteries’
Anuel AA has postponed his upcoming Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren U.S. tour, which was scheduled to begin in late August in Texas. In a statement issued by the Puerto Rican artist on Friday (July 29), he explained that the decision was made with the intention of focusing on his personal life. “As all of my fans are aware, I have recently been on tour in Europe. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Real Hasta La Muerte fans who attended each and every concert. I love you!” He continued, “I’ve been thinking that I need to take some time to recharge my batteries and focus on reorganizing my personal, family, and professional lives, with the intention of finishing my next album, which I was unable to do due to my European tour. My team and I have decided to postpone the U.S. t...
Tiago PZK on His Ultra-Experimental Debut ‘Portales’ Album: ‘Every Song’s a New Portal’
A week after dropping his debut album Portales (Warner Music Latina/Grand Move Records), Tiago PZK is prepping for two back-to-back, sold-out concerts at the Movistar Arena in Argentina. “After manifesting it for so long, this is the show of my dreams,” he told Billboard during an Instagram Live on Thursday (July 28). “It’s an incredible show and I’m very proud of myself.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news During his tour, which includes 35 dates in more than 10 countries, Tiago will perform songs from his freshman studio album, which took him roughly two years to create. He named it Portales, or portals, because of how experimental the 15-track set is. “I wanted to get out of the artist’s pigeonholing of ‘you’re a reggaetonero,’ ‘you’re ...
Bad Bunny’s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Overtakes ‘Encanto’ as 2022’s Most Popular Album in U.S.
Bad Bunny’s smash album Un Verano Sin Ti has overtaken the Encanto soundtrack as the most popular album of 2022, according to Luminate. Released on May 6, Un Verano Sin Ti has now earned 1.606 million equivalent album units in the U.S., through the week ending July 21. It surpasses the Encanto soundtrack, which is now the year’s No. 2 most popular set, with 1.565 million units earned in 2022. Earlier in July, when Luminate (whose data powers Billboard’s charts) released its midyear data (reflecting the tracking period of Dec. 30, 2021-June 30, 2022), Encanto was the top album, while the all-Spanish-language Un Verano Sin Ti was the second-biggest set. Equivalent album units comprise traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equa...
Dombresky and Crusy Drop Latin-Flavored House Collab, “El Beso”
Dombresky and Crusy have teamed up to release their first collaborative single, “El Beso,” a vibrant, Latin-inspired house track bound to get bodies moving on the dancefloor. Out now via Toolroom Records, “El Beso” signals that the fast-growing Latin house genre is more than just a trend. The track features winding, rhythmic percussion beckoning Spanish-language vocals by Mathieu Ruz. The combination of 126 BPM, upbeat melodies and spicy beats make “El Beso” an irresistible and infectious dance anthem. It’s no wonder this space is so quickly expanding and holding the gaze of the dance music hive mind. You can listen to “El Beso” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles French beatsmith Dombresky has emerged as one ...
How to Get Tickets to Fuerza Regida’s 2022 Tour
Fuerza Regida have just set out on their 2022 “Del Barrio Hasta Aquí” tour, but there’s still tickets to be had for the quartet’s upcoming shows across the United States. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Fuerza Regida’s Next Tour? The quartet kicked off their “Del Barrio Hasta Aquí” tour with an opening weekend in in San Jose and Anaheim. They wrap July in Phoenix, then open the next month at New York’s United Palace Theater on August 19th. Next, the group plays El Paso, Texas on September 3rd, Portland, Oregon on September 16th, and Duluth, Georgia on September 25th. They then return to Texas for four nights in October with stops in San Antonio, Hidalgo, Sugarland, and Irving, followed by trips to Denver, Las Vegas, and Sacramento. Fuerza pl...
Latin Recording Academy Sets Date for 2022 Latin Grammys
The Latin Recording Academy announced Monday (July 25) that the 23rd annual Latin Grammys will take place Nov. 17 and will return to Las Vegas. Additionally, nominees will be announced on Sept. 20. The 2022 Latin Grammys ceremony is set to broadcast live from the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The three-hour telecast, which will be produced by Univision, will air live on the network beginning at 8 p.m. ET, preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news According to the Latin Recording Academy, the first round of voting will take place between July 28 and Aug. 8. The final round of voting is set for Sept. 30 to Oct. 13. Earlier this month, the Latin Grammys kicked off their Acousti...
Jennifer Lopez Poses Nude for JLo Body Launch on 53rd Birthday
Jennifer Lopez is celebrating her 53rd birthday with a JLo Body, an expansion of her JLo Beauty skincare line. The singer and actress marked the occasion in the nude to show off a new product. Lopez shared the news of JLo Body’s first product, a beauty balm intended to be used on the booty, with her loyal fans subscribed to her On the JLo newsletter, where she linked to an exclusive announcement video. “I’m always full of surprises that I love to share with you first,” she wrote in the email sent on Sunday (July 24). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the clip for fans, she poked fun at herself for dropping a “booty balm”: “That’s right,” Lopez, who just married Ben Affleck in an intimate Las Vegas wedding ceremony last week, said with ...
Premios Juventud 2022: Photos From the Red Carpet
The 2022 Premios Juventud took place Thursday (July 21) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The annual event celebrates the trendiest artist in Latin entertainment, with this year’s edition — the nineteenth — hosted by bachata crooner Prince Royce, Grupo Firme‘s Eduin Caz, Mexican pop star Danna Paola, and Dominican TV personality Clarissa Molina. It was broadcast live from Choliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, via Univision. The night was powered by performances by Royce, Daddy Yankee, CNCO — who surprised fans by announcing they are breaking up — Paola and J Balvin, who closed the 19th annual Premios Juventud with a medley of his biggest hits such as “6AM,” “Reggaeton” and “Ay Vamos.” This year, 10 new categories were added: female artist – on the ris...
Kany García Honored at 2022 Premios Juventud With Medley Feat. Cazzu, Goyo & More
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García was honored with the special Agente de Cambio (Agent of Change) Award at the 2022 Premios Juventud on Thursday (July 21), in recognition of her defense of women and for her commitment and activism in the fight for equality. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Before going onstage, García was honored by three other women, Cazzu, Goyo and Ángela Aguilar, who sang a beautiful medley of her biggest hits including “Agüita e Coco” and “DPM (De Pxta Madre),” “Hoy Ya Me Voy,” and “Para Siempre.” García joined the trio toward the end of the performance for a powerful collaboration. Presented by Villana Antillano, who thanked García for inspiring her and for her passion, García then gave an emotional and poi...
Grupo Firme & Banda MS Pay Tribute to Jenni Rivera at 2022 Premios Juventud
The late Jenni Rivera was honored at the 2022 Premios Juventud with a special tribute on the 10th anniversary of the regional Mexican artist’s passing. Genre giants, Grupo Firme and Banda MS, took the stage to honor the chart-topping artist performing her anthems “No Llega el Olvido,” “Ya Lo Sé,” “Basta Ya” and “Inolvidable.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Following the medley, the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation was honored with an Agent of Change Award recognizing its work in aiding women and children who have been victims of abuse and domestic violence. Rivera’s children, Jacqie, Jenicka, Michael and Johnny Rivera, who continue to honor her legacy, received the accolade on behalf of the foundation. “What a beautiful tribute, thank you so much,...
J Balvin Receives Agent of Change Award: ‘I Am a Human Being Like Everyone Else Here’
Colombian star J Balvin had been reminiscing about his first-ever appearance at Premios Juventud sharing throwback videos on social media that showed a young Balvin attending the awards show a few years back. The clips he shared teased his return to the latest edition of Premios Juventud where he was the recipient of the Agent of Change Awards at this year’s ceremony which took place for the first time in Puerto Rico. The “Niño Soñador” singer took the stage to accept the honor and give a heartfelt speech. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “The love in Puerto Rico feels awesome,” he began. “Thanks for the vibe, always. Music is a medium to be able to connect with people, the youth, with everyone that follows us. It’s ok to not always feel...
