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How to Get Tickets to Wisin y Yandel’s 2022 Tour
Wisin y Yandel are set to embark on a blowout farewell tour, as the reggaeton duo celebrates 20 years together before taking the stage one last time. The fittingly titled “La Última Misión” tour will coincide with the pair’s forthcoming final album of the same name, while also bringing the best of The Big Leagues stars’ catalogue. Get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre-sale dates. What Is Wisin y Yandel’s Next Tour? The 26-city North American tour begins at FTX Arena in Miami on September 30th, then travels up the east coast, hitting New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Atlantic City, and Boston before heading into Canada for two concerts in mid-October. Advertisement Related Video The duo will host six dates in Texas, followed by a west coast leg that covers Arizona, ...
Christian Nodal to Receive ‘Extraordinary Evolution’ Award at 2022 Latin American Music Awards
Telemundo unveiled that Christian Nodal will be recognized with the Extraordinary Evolution Award at the 2022 Latin American Music Awards, which will take place on April 21 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The special award is “presented to a young performer who has demonstrated change and accelerated growth as an artist, to reach the pinnacle of success in a short period of time,” according to an official press statement. Previous title holders include Maluma, Becky G, and Ozuna. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Nodal, a five-time nominee at this year’s Latin AMAs, is also confirmed for a musical performance at the show. The Regional Mexican star first entered the Billboard charts in 2017 with his debut single “Adios Amor,” which hit No. 1 on the R...
Rosalia Performs ‘Chicken Teriyaki’ and ‘La Fama’ During ‘SNL’ Debut: Watch
Rosalía made her Saturday Night Live musical guest debut on March 12, performing a pair of all-Spanish songs from her upcoming album, MOTOMAMI. The 28-year-old Spanish songstress’ visit to Studio 8H included a sassy delivery of her new dance-ready Latin trap song “Chicken Teriyaki” and a theatrical take on “La Noche De Anoche,” her collaboration with The Weeknd. (The R&B superstar didn’t make an appearance during the show.) Both tracks will appear on Rosalía’s new album, MOTOMAMI, which is slated for release on March 18 through Columbia Records. The upcoming project follows her 2018 Latin Grammy-winning El Mal Querer, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums chart and won five Latin Grammys, including album of the year and best contemporary pop vocal album. Explore Explore R...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (March 12)
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. Latin female hitmakers share best advice Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Billboard Latin kicked off Women’s History Month with an industry mentorship dinner — courtesy of WhatsApp — as part of their new campaign, “Escúchanos. Míranos.” The intimate event brought together more than 50 emerging Latin female talents and established artists. During the dinner, Billboard asked industry leads to share their best career advice and discuss the women who opened doors for them. Click here to read inspirational quotes from sing...
Boza Breaks Down 5 Ultra-Personal Tracks From New ‘Bucle’ Album
Panama-born Boza (real name: Humberto Ceballo Boza) has released his highly awaited sophomore album Bucle (Sony Music Latin), home to 13 tracks, including the previously released bangers “Ella” and “En La Luna.” Produced by his longtime producer Faster (real name: Irving Quintero) in collaboration with John el Diver and Rike Music, Bucle best captures Boza’s refreshing musical style that meshes Panamanian plena with other rhythmic urban notes. The lyrics, all penned by the artist alongside his producer and Andrés Castro, reflect a personal side of Boza: the romantic, the dreamer, the trend-setter. Explore Explore Boza See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “We’re evolving and getting noticed,” he previously told Billboard. “Sech did his labor to make a name [...
Ruben Blades Gives Advice to Pal Residente on J Balvin Feud: ‘Sometimes It’s Best to Let the Baby Cry’
It takes one brilliant lyricist to tackle another brilliant lyricist. And so, iconic salsa star, actor and songwriter Ruben Blades became the first and only person to respond to Residente’s tiradera, or diss, against J Balvin with words of his own, in a video posted on his Instagram account Thursday (March 11). “My name has appeared in social media and newspapers, and although it’s someone else’s conflict, today I’m forced to answer,” Blades raps over a salsa tumbao. “Make no mistake about it, I want to be clear: I give advice to René because I love him like a brother.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Blades’ “advice” comes in the wake of the “Residente: Bzrp Music Sessions No. 49,” which features Residente rapping over DJ Bizarrap’s beats. The...
Colombian Producer Bull Nene Launches New Label With Virgin
Colombian songwriter and producer Bull Nene (real name René David Cano) has launched his own record label, called God Willing, and signed a global distribution deal with Virgin Music US Latin. The Medellín-born Bull Nene, known for his work with the likes of J Balvin, Karol G, Maluma and Juanes among others, is known for his more melodic urban sound. His first signing is 23-year old Medellín native Mar Mejía, who sings a blend of soul and pop with urban beats. Mejía’s first single under the label is “Money,” a bilingual track about ambition and dreams, written by Bull Nene with Vibarco, Zenzei and Puerto Rican singer/songwriter Gale. [embedded content] Tapping an artist from Medellín and basing his new label in his hometown was a deliberate decision, says Bull Nene. “I felt it was the righ...
Leading Female Executives and Creatives Gather for WhatsApp/Billboard Mentorship Dinner
A group of influential Latin women creatives and executives in the music industry came together on March 1st for an industry mentorship dinner, with special guest Becky G, to highlight the importance of cultural connectivity, courtesy of Billboard and WhatsApp. The Esúchanos. Míranos (Hear Us. See Us). dinner event — which took place at the indoor-outdoor Casita Hollywood venue space — saw Leila Cobo, Billboard’s VP of Latin, host a special night of connection to celebrate the accomplishments of a guest list of leading women in executive and creative fields, accompanied by someone they’ve had the opportunity to mentor or support professionally within the Latin music business. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=&#...
Camila Cabello Performs ‘Bam Bam’ for the First Time on ‘The Late Late Show’
Camila Cabello brought “Bam Bam” live to television for the first time on The Late Late Show with James Corden. “Bam Bam” live had Cabello singing and dancing atop a bar, to the cheers of the crowd, and strumming along to the verse of the single that Ed Sheeran sings (he wasn’t present for the show). The feel-good performance arrived alongside the March 4 release of Cabello’s new song. In a new interview with Zane Lowe, in which she discussed the song’s lyrics and her personal life, the singer said that what she was “trying to get across in the verse is just that things change and things take really unexpected terms.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Bam Bam” is on her upcoming album Familia, due out April 8. Watch Cabello’s live debut of “Bam Bam” below. [embedded content]...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (March 5)
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. Goyo’s En Letra de Otro Last month, Gloria “Goyo” Martinez of the Latin Grammy-winning group ChocQuibTown announced she was going solo with her single “Na Na Na,” coinciding with her new album and HBO documentary En Letra de Otro out Friday (March 4). As the first female artist to form part of the coveted HBO special, Goyo re-imagines classics such as Shakira‘s “Antologia,” Tego Calderón‘s “Pa’ Que Retozen” and Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong‘s “Summertime.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Availa...
A Timeline of Residente & J Balvin’s Feud
Residente and J Balvin‘s feud, which initially involved hot dog comparisons, has evolved into a multi-layered back-and-forth event. It all started after the Colombian star called for a boycott of the Latin Grammys last September in response to what he perceived as lack of urban representation in the nominations. Residente quickly responded to Balvin saying, “It’s as if a hot dog cart got offended because he couldn’t earn a Michelin star […] your music is like a hotdog cart. Almost everybody likes it, but when those people want to eat well, they go to a Michelin-starred restaurant.” Since, the feud hadn’t made headlines. Until now. On March 3, the Puerto Rican artist dropped a nearly 10-minute diss track where he not only blasts Balvin but also the industry, including managers who take song...
Bad Bunny Is Aboard the ‘Bullet Train’ With Brad Pitt: Watch the Trailer
Bad Bunny is no fluffy animal. Nope, the Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter is a record-breaking recording artist at the very top of his game. The reggaeton superstar now has his ticket to ride the Bullet Train, an action film in which he’ll appear alongside Hollywood heavyweights Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Michael Shannon and more. Set for release in theaters from July 15, 2022, Bullet Train will mark Bad Bunny’s acting debut. Explore Explore Bad Bunny See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In it, the Latin star will play a hitman, part of an ensemble cast of assassins, all with connected, though conflicting objectives. And all of them riding a non-stop bullet train in Japan. Expect the action to come hard and fast in this slick flick, directed by Da...
