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Mon Laferte & More Moms in Latin Music Are Doing ‘The Impossible to Balance It All’
Chilean singer Mon Laferte made quite a stir at the Latin Grammys last year when she walked the red carpet and then performed in belly-baring outfits that proudly displayed her baby bump. At the time, Laferte was nearly seven months pregnant, in the middle of her U.S. tour and making it all look so easy. Except it wasn’t. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I always saw pregnant women going to work and thought, ‘Oh how cute. It must be so easy.’ But now that I lived it, it’s exhausting,” says Laferte — who, unbeknownst to most people, was bedridden for a chunk of her tour, getting up only to perform. “Your back hurts, your feet get swollen – I went up a whole shoe size. It’s physically and emotionally complicated. All my concentration was placed o...
Here Are the Lyrics to Yahritza & Su Esencia’s Heartfelt Viral Hit ‘Soy El Unico’ Translated to English
Yahritza y Su Esencia released only their second single this week, dubbed “Esta Noche,” part of their upcoming EP Obsessed. Yet another heartfelt tune, where Yahritza’s powerful vocals shine, the track follows their record-breaking debut single “Soy El Unico.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I know that the words are very strong but honestly, when it comes down to me writing my songs, it’s more like a research process,” Yahritza previously told Billboard. “I don’t write my songs specifically for anyone. I just observe what’s going on around me and I get ideas from it.” “Soy El Unico,” which is the first song Yahritza penned at the age of 13, debuted at No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs and hit No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, making the 15-year...
Camila Cabello Wanted to Achieve ‘Better Mental Health’ With Her New Album ‘Familia’
Camila Cabello stopped by the Today show on Tuesday morning (April 12) to dish on the inspiration behind her new solo album Familia. When asked by host Carson Daly what she went into the album process hoping for, she replied with a laugh: “Better mental health. I really just wanted to be free. I wanted to feel joy in the studio, I wanted to be as transparent as possible, and I feel like so many of these songs. … That’s what I love about music. It’s like, I could talk to you about how I’m feeling all day long, but I feel like these songs really sound like how I was feeling on the days that I wrote them. The former Fifth Harmony member said she also approached the creation of her new studio set from a more grounded and self-aware place, telling Hoda Kotb, “Now I’m 25, and I think that … it’s...
Latin Music US Recorded Revenue Hits Record $886M in 2021: RIAA
Latin music continued its relentless expansion path in the U.S. last year, with recorded revenues reaching $886 million, according to a year-end report released by the RIAA Tuesday (April 12). That’s the highest figure ever for Latin music before adjusting for inflation and marks overall revenue growth of 35% compared to 2020 — far outpacing the 23% growth rate seen in the overall U.S. music market, as previously reported by the RIAA. “With growth of 35% – far surpassing the overall growth rate for recorded music revenues – Latin music is connecting with fans in a historic way,” said RIAA COO Michèle Ballantyne in a statement included in the report. The 2021 numbers mark the sixth consecutive year of double-digit growth in revenue for Latin music, which is defined as music recorded predom...
How to Get Tickets to Pitbull’s 2022 Tour
Pitbull, otherwise known as Mr. Worldwide, continues to earn his title with his latest trek, the 50+ date “Can’t Stop Us Now” tour beginning this summer. Get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre-sale dates. What Is Pitbull’s Next Tour? The “Can’t Stop Us Now” tour kicks off in Raleigh, North Carolina on July 28th and travels up the East Coast from Camden, New Jersey to Bangor, Maine in early August. After stops in Montreal and Toronto, Pitbull returns stateside to Omaha, Nebraska on August 17th followed by Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on August 19th. Advertisement Related Video In September, the tour covers the Midwest including Milwaukee, St. Louis, and Oklahoma City and southwestern cities in Texas, Albuquerque, and Phoenix before the singer closes t...
Anitta’s Coachella 2022 Set Moved to Friday Slot
Coachella has announced a slight update to its 2022 schedule. Anitta, who originally was scheduled to be performing on Saturday at this year’s festival, will now appear on the Coachella stage on Friday. The festival will take place over two weekends, April 15-17 and April 22-24, with Anitta taking the stage on April 15 and April 22. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Can’t wait, it’s gonna be insane!” Anitta tweeted with the update. Earlier this week, it was revealed that The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia are replacing Kanye West as headliners in the Sunday (April 17 and 24) slot of this year’s event. Their names appeared on on a revamped poster that dropped on Wednesday, placing the new headliners alongside those previously announc...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (April 9)
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. Nicky Jam’s Show Returns Nicky Jam’s The Rockstar Show returns for another season. Unlike the first season, which aired on YouTube, the second one will air exclusively on Canela Music, a new app by Canela Media that offers Latin music programming. Sponsored by Verizon, the second season will be available April 14. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Music is a big part of daily life and special occasions for most Hispanics,” said Andres Rincon, senior vice president of Sales at Canela Media. “Whether attending a live musi...
Here Are the Top Latin Artist Finalists at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards
The 2022 Billboard Music Awards finalists were unveiled Friday (April 8), with The Weeknd a finalist in 17 categories and Doja Cat earning 14 nods. Meanwhile, the Latin categories are led by Bad Bunny who is a finalist in four of the seven Latin categories, including top Latin artist, top Latin tour, top Latin male artist and top Latin song. Joining him in the top Latin artist category are heavy-hitters Karol G, Farruko, Rauw Alejandro and Kali Uchis. The BBMAs will broadcast live coast-to-coast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 15, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and will stream live on Peacock. Tickets to attend the show are available to the public. Prices start at $90 per ticket and are available for purchase here. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Ex...
Camila Cabello Says Paparazzi Makes Her Feel ‘Super Vulnerable’ at the Beach: ‘Never Had a Worse Time’
Camila Cabello shared a note on social media about how it feels to be followed by the paparazzi in her personal time at the beach. While paparazzi snapshots of the singer in a bikini circulated on the internet Saturday (April 2), she took a moment to address what she goes through when she just wants to enjoy some time in nature. “Every time I’ve gone to this beach club in Miami I get papped – somehow when I check in paps know and get me in my bikini and every time I’ve felt super vulnerable and unprepared,” wrote Cabello, whose new album Familia is due out on April 8. “I’ve worn bikinis that were too small and paid no mind to how I looked, then saw pictures online and comments and been so upset.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I remin...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Mora, ChocQuibTown, Lyanno & 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. Mora, Microdosis (Rimas Entertainment) The Puerto Rican artist-producer, who got on the radar thanks to his work with Bad Bunny, surprised fans with the release of his sophomore album Microdosis on April 1. Far from an April Fools joke, Mora dropped 15 new tracks with a completely different vibe from his debut set Primer Dia de Clases. He has some hard-hitting trap selections such as “Quieren Ser Yo” and “Robert de Niro”; He has electronic fusions such as the opening track “Bad Trip :(” and the Jhay Cortez-assisted “Memorias”; He has alternative picks such as “Lejos de Ti,” as well as many infectious reggaetón bops, and even sampl...
Camila Cabello Posts ‘Familia’ Tracklist, Including Ed Sheeran, Willow, Yotuel, Maria Becerra Collabs
We’ve heard “Bam Bam” with her pal Ed Sheeran so far, but Camila Cabello revealed who else has a seat at the table on the singer’s upcoming third studio album, Familia. According to a track list Camila dropped on Thursday (March 31), the collection — due out on April 8 — will also feature collabs with Willow (“Psychofreak”), Maria Becerra (“Hasta Los Dientes”) and Yotuel (“Lola”). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 25-year-old singer previewed two more songs from the 12-track album earlier this week via a 43-second video on Monday for a song with the lyrics “Hate it when you shut me out/ Acting like it’s your $h*t to figure out.” The moody track preview was followed by another video on Tuesday of a seemingly acoustic guitar-driven ballad, whic...
Viva! L.A. Music Festival to Launch With J Balvin, Becky G, Daddy Yankee & More
Viva!, which launched its Viva! Pomona annual festival 10 years ago, is celebrating its anniversary in a big way, announcing a new, one-day festival set to take place at the L.A.’s Dodger Stadium on June 25. Produced by Goldenvoice, Viva! L.A. Music Festival unveiled Tuesday (March 29) a star-studded lineup for its inaugural edition, which will be headlined by Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Becky G and Kali Uchis. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The multi-genre fest will also feature performances by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Lenin Ramirez, Carin Leon, Tainy, Carla Morrison, Ivy Queen, Cuco, Los Dos Carnales, The Marías, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Chicano Batman, Ed Maverick, Cazzu, La Sonora Dinamita, Lido Piemienta, Eslabon Armado, among many others. Add...
