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Warner Chappell Signs Morat Singer-Songwriters to Global Publishing Deal
Juan Pablo Isaza and Juan Pablo Villamil, Morat‘s lead singers and main songwriters, have signed a worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music. According to the publishing company, the deal covers future works as well as the pair’s entire back catalogue. “We’re delighted to partner with Warner Chappell Music and are proud to have them represent our catalogue,” Isaza and Villamil said in a statement. “They have an incredible global roster and we’re looking forward to getting the opportunity to collaborate with some of them in the future.” The deal with Isaza and Villamil was led by Santiago Menéndez-Pidal, president of Warner Chappell Music South Europe; Gustavo Menéndez, president of Warner Chappell Music Latin; Javier Dean and Carmen Picado, A&R director and A&R manager f...
Los Dells 2022 Rescheduled Due to ‘Circumstances Beyond Our Control’
Update: Los Dells 2022 is officially postponed, according to an update that was posted on the festival’s social media account. The announcement comes a month after its lineup was unveiled with headliners Christian Nodal and Anuel AA, who were then abruptly replaced by Becky G, Ozuna and CNCO. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Due to circumstances beyond our control, we unfortunately must postpone,” the post explained just days after the new headliners was announced. “We know you are excited to join us and we are looking forward to bringing you the same upscale multi-genre Latin music festival that we have built our name upon.” The post further explains that purchased tickets will be honored for the new date, which has yet to be set, and that fes...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (March 26)
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. Snow Tha Product teams up with Rockstar Energy Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Snow Tha Product has unleashed a corrido titled “Cobrar,” along with an accompanying short film, in partnership with Rockstar Energy Drink and The SpringHill Company. The uplifting release celebrates the stories of young game changers who “make a difference in the Hispanic community and bring a ‘new energy’ to the music space,” according to the companies. In the hip-hop-infused track, Snow narrates witnessing her parents hustle worki...
J Balvin & Ed Sheeran Bless Fans With 2 New Songs ‘Sigue’ & ‘Forever My Love’: Listen
J Balvin and Ed Sheeran have blessed fans with two brand-new bilingual songs titled “Sigue” and “Forever My Love.” Marking the first collaborations between the pair, the two-song EP is powered by an uptempo reggaeton dance song, and a stripped-down melancholic ballad with each artist playing their acoustic guitars. Sheeran first dabbled in Latin music with his 2017 “Shape of You” remix featuring Zion & Lennox. Most recently, the British singer-songwriter practiced his Spanish in Camila Cabello‘s “Bam Bam,” where he mainly sings in English but joins Cabello in the chorus singing “asi es la vida.” This time around, Sheeran shows off his Spanish, singing full verses in Spanish. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news [embedded content] Balvin and Shee...
Latin Artist on the Rise: Yendry on Making Music That’s Both Experimental & Accessible
At 18 years old, Yendry was going from her day job at a pizzeria to rehearsal with her experimental electronic band, and later to performing with her jazz band at a private event. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Italy, the now 28-year-old singer-songwriter worked seven days a week for nearly 10 years to help fund the two bands that she was passionate about being in. “People used to tell me, ‘Wow, you take this too seriously,’” Yendry remembers. “Actually, they still tell me that.” Explore Explore Yendry See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Her genre-agnostic music, which dabbles in afrobeats, reggaetón, R&B and more, is a celebration of both her Caribbean and European influences. It’s what’s made her stand out, and even scored her “Ya...
Bad Bunny, Wisin & More Top 2022 Heat Latin Music Awards Nominations: Complete List
The nominations for the 2022 Heat Latin Music Awards have arrived, with five-time nominee Bad Bunny leading the pack. The Puerto Rican star is followed by Wisin, J Balvin, Karol G, Greeicy and Maria Becerra with four nominations each, and Rosalía, Christian Nodal, Carlos Vives, Nacho, Mike Bahía, Justin Quiles, Blessd and Tiago PZK with three. One of the 17 categories is the coveted best new artist prize, with Blessd, JD Pantoja, Bizarrap, Tiago PZK, Ryan Castro, Khea, Alvaro Diaz and Feid up for the award. Newcomers such as Eix, The Change and Kim Loaiza are up for the musical promise award. Explore Explore Bad Bunny See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For a second consecutive year, Premios Heat will crown the best Dominican artist, which went to El Alfa ...
How to Get Tickets to Gloria Trevi’s 2022 Tour
Gloria Trevi is bringing her Divine Island across the globe for the 2022 “Isla Divina” tour. In a statement, the Supreme Diva of Mexican Pop shared: “‘Isla Divina’ translates into leaving behind the negative things we’ve experienced in the past, and taking you to a magical place where everything has color and shines. It’s a journey of freedom that includes love and adventure, a place where you can live truthfully and honestly.” Get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre-sale dates. What Is Gloria Trevi’s Next Tour? The 40-date “Isla Divina” tour begins on August 13th in San Juan, Puerto Rico, followed by an astounding 8 dates in Texas. Trevi will also stop in Phoenix, Las Vegas, and six cities in California including Los Angeles, San Diego, and Stockton, before heading east ...
How to Get Tickets to Daddy Yankee’s Final Tour
Following the announcement that he would be retiring after 32 years in the business, the King of Reggaeton Daddy Yankee has announced his “La Última Vuelta” tour in support of his upcoming final album Legendaddy, which he promises will “give you all the styles that have defined me in one single album.” Get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre-sale dates. What Is Daddy Yankee’s Next Tour? The “Gasolina” singer will bring the heat for five months straight as he embarks on a tour that will cover both North and South America. “La Última Vuelta” kicks off in Portland, Oregon on August 10th and includes four stops in California, Miami, Boston, Montreal, and a final farewell at New York’s Madison Square Garden on September 20th. Advertisement Related Video The tour picks up in So...
Sebastian Yatra Taps John Legend for Bilingual Remix of ‘Tacones Rojos’
Colombian pop star Sebastian Yatra will release a bilingual remix of his hit “Tacones Rojos,” featuring John Legend on Wednesday (March 23). The new version of the feel-good track — on which Yatra channels ’90s Spanish pop with airy good humor, eschewing graphic lyrics for sweet lines such as “My slice of sunshine, the apple of my eye” — will now begin with Legend singing in English, before Yatra takes over in Spanish. Yatra announced the remix, slated for release this week, in a social media post. Recording with Legend, he tells Billboard exclusively, was a dream come true. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “John is miraculously talented and musically he can go anywhere. He’s someone I admire, and vocal-wise, it’s very intriguing to see how...
Daddy Yankee Announces Retirement With Farewell Tour, Album
Daddy Yankee has announced that he is retiring from music. The reggaetón star, born Raymond Ayala — whose career exploded with 2004’s breakthrough hit “Gasolina,” launching a genre that altered the sound and business of Latin music and became a global phenomenon — will culminate his musical run with Legendaddy, his first new studio album in 10 years, and a world tour. Daddy Yankee had hinted at retirement and a last album and tour during an interview at Billboard’s Latin Music Week last year, but had yet to make an official announcement. “Today, I’m announcing my retirement from music by giving you my best production and my best concert tour,” Daddy Yankee said in a statement in a press release issued on Sunday (March 20). “I will say goodbye celebrating these 32 years of experience with t...
A ‘Patria Y Vida’ Documentary Will Showcase the Song That Is Changing Cuba
Cuban rapper Yotuel Romero and his superstar singer/songwriter wife, Beatriz Luengo, wrote the first verses of “Patria y Vida” in 2020 to “report the constant violations of human rights in Cuba and the repression of freedoms of expression for the artistic community,” said Luengo during a panel on March 17 at SXSW. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Today, even after “Patria y Vida” — which was also co-written with Gente de Zona, Descemer Bueno, Maykel Osorbo and El Funky — inspired Cuba’s current anti-government uprising and won the Latin Grammy for song of the year, change has been slow to come. But Romero and Luengo hope an upcoming documentary of the making of the song will take its message even further. “People have the power,” stressed the ra...
Wisin & Yandel Break Their Own Record With 10 Choliseo Shows in Puerto Rico
Wisin & Yandel broke their own record yesterday (March 18) after selling out nine concerts to take place at The Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in December, part of their 2022 La Ultima Mision Tour. According to figures provided to Billboard by event promoter Paco Lopez, the reggaeton duo sold out nine dates in 24 hours, resulting in 864,000 ticket sales and a $5 million gross. A tenth date was announced Saturday morning (March 19). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news With this feat, the “Recordar” artists officially break the very record that they achieved in 2018 with eight sold-out Choliseo shows, part of their Como Antes Tour. “We are more than grateful and excited with the reaction of our dear people in Puerto Rico, and we are m...
