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Every Song on Christina Aguilera’s ‘La Fuerza’ Ranked: Critic’s Picks
In October 2021, Christina Aguilera unleashed a mighty all-girl collaboration — reeling in Becky G, Nicki Nicole and Nathy Peluso for “Pa’ Mis Muchachas,” which they later performed at the 2021 Latin Grammys — and marked Xtina’s return to making music in Español. Now, she’s unveiled the first installment of her three-part upcoming Spanish-language album titled La Fuerza via Sony Music. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The six-track EP, which includes previously released tracks “Pa’ Mis Muchachas,” the ballad “Somos Nada,” and the Ozuna-assisted “Santo,” officially marks Aguilera’s first Spanish effort in more than 20 years since the release of Mi Reflejo, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Latin Albums chart in September 2000, and remained there for 19 weeks, and also peak...
Jay Wheeler Details Releasing an English-Language Album: ‘It’s a Personal Project for Me’
Jay Wheeler’s year is off to a great start after being named Apple Music’s first Up Next Artist of 2022, making his late-night television debut, and releasing a new EP — all in the same week. The Puerto Rican singer-songwriter is the latest addition to Apple Music’s monthly program that’s geared toward identifying, showcasing, and elevating rising talent. He joins the list that once profiled Bad Bunny, Natanael Cano, and other Latin stars. Explore See latest videos, charts and news As part of the campaign, Wheeler, who landed on DJ Nelson’s radar in 2018 with his song “Por Tu Culpa,” counts with an Up Next film, where he opens up about being a victim of bullying, believing in himself, and his supportive loved ones. He also sat down with host Sandra Peña for an interview to discuss his upco...
22 Latin Artists to Watch in 2022
Every January, Billboard’s Latin staff compiles a list of artists to watch in the coming 12 months. In honor of 2022, this year’s list includes 22 acts, covering a broad variety of Latin music genres, from pop to reggaetón to R&B, regional Mexican and tropical. Our Artists to Watch are not brand new acts, but rather, artists who have already made impact, be it in the charts, media, streaming platforms or public consciousness, and who we believe will make significant strides in their careers in the coming year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The list does not include artists who already have significant chart presence or have been nominated for a Billboard award; in our estimation, such acts have already achieved noteworthy success. Some of...
Mon Laferte Delivers a Spiritual NPR Tiny Desk Concert With Her Baby Bump on Display: Watch
In a church-like setting surrounded by white candles for a divine ambiance, Chilean singer-songwriter Mon Laferte delivered a spiritual Tiny Desk (Home) Concert for NPR on Wednesday (Jan. 12). An impassioned Laferte sang some of her most well-known songs, such as “Tu Falta de Querer,” “Por Qué Me Fui A Enamorar de Ti,” “Se Me Va a Quemar el Corazón” and “Placer Hollywood.” Accompanied by a 10-piece orchestra, with instruments ranging from a jarana, an oboe, a tuba and violins, Laferte recorded her Tiny Desk Concert from Tepoztlán, Mexico, where she currently lives. Dressed in all white from head to toe with red roses adorning her hair, the 38-year-old artist’s baby bump was also in full display. Explore See latest videos, charts and news This isn’t the first time Laferte has appeared in a ...
Latin Albums Set to Drop in 2022
A handful of Latin acts are readying projects that are scheduled to arrive in 2022. Artists such as Sebastián Yatra, Los Auténticos Decadentes‘ and Omy de Oro, among others, will bless fans with a new LP this year. While we don’t have exact dates for some of the releases yet, we’ve created a calendar with monthly album releases that we’ll keep updating with new information. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Below, check out Billboard‘s running calendar of upcoming Latin album releases that you can look forward to this year. JANUARY Jerry Di, Asilo Sebastián Yatra, Dharma (Jan. 28) FEBRUARY Cali y Dandee, Malibu MARCH Nacho, Dos APRIL Andre TG, Gracias Jeeiph, Synergia Los Auténticos Decadentes, Capítulo D Alex Rose, El Nuevo Rockstar (April 28) MAY Alcover, ...
Fans Choose Sebastian Yatra’s ‘Amor Pasajero’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Sebastián Yatra‘s “Amor Pasajero” has topped this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Jan. 7) on Billboard, choosing the 27-year-old Colombian pop star’s sensual single as their favorite new music release of the past week. “Amor Pasajero,” the second single from Yatra’s upcoming album, Dharma, brought in nearly 44% of the vote, beating out new music by The Weeknd (Dawn FM), Lauren Spencer-Smith (“Fingers Crossed”), Gunna (DS4Ever), Maren Morris (“Circles Around This Town”), and others. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Produced by hitmakers Andrés Torres and Mauricio Rengifo, “Amor Pasajero” finds Yatra on a rollercoaster of emotions as he comes to terms with a failed relationship. “I’ve returned to the same bar to drink my sorrows away and meet som...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (January 8)
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. Encanto Hits the Charts This week, the soundtrack to the Walt Disney animated film Encanto jumped 110-7 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, entering the top 10 after the film’s premiere on the Disney+ streaming service on Christmas Eve. The album’s tracks “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure” are also on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, at No. 50 and No. 54, respectively. Encanto is the most recent soundtrack to hit the Billboard 200 top 10, following Disney’s Frozen II in 2019. Stream the soundtrack below: Wisin & Rauw Alejandro Give Back Wisin and Rauw Alejandro heade...
Bad Bunny Tops Year-End Latin Songs, Albums Charts as Latin Music Consumption Soars
Latin music consumption in the United States continued its outsized growth trajectory, with a 21.1% increase in total album consumption in 2021 — more than any other core music genre and behind only comedy — according to MRC Data’s newly released year-end report. All told, total album consumption of Latin music — which comprises traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA) — stood at 48.2 million, up from 39.8 million in 2020. It’s a robust showing that once again makes Latin the fifth most-consumed music genre in the U.S. behind country (72.2 million), pop (116.5 million), rock (178.7 million) and of course the behemoth that is R&B/hip-hop, which led with 247.5 million units earned in 2021. In terms of on-demand song streams, Latin’s sho...
Tiago PZK Signs Record Deal With Warner Music Latina
Tiago PZK, the soulful Argentine singer and rapper who at 20 years old has already placed three songs on the Billboard Global Excl U.S. chart, has signed a recording deal with Warner Music Latina, via a partnership with indie Grand Move Records. The artist, whose real name is Tiago Uriel Pacheco, uses the suffix PZK in honor of his freestyle crew in Argentina, but his music defies categorization, often shifting from R&B and even pop to rap. And instead of resorting to the sexually explicit lyrics that define so many reggaetón hits today, Tiago’s themes lean more toward love and loss and his own journey from the housing projects of Buenos Aires to nascent fame. His breakout single “Sola,” for example, talks about his childhood and his mother’s abuse at the hands of his father. Expl...
Latin Remix of the Week: Tiago PZK & LIT Killah Recruit Nicki Nicole & Maria Becerra for ‘Entre Nosotros’ Remix
Tiago PZK (real name: Tiago Uriel Lezcano) is kicking off 2022 alongside his colleagues LIT Killah, Nicki Nicole and Maria Becerra for the official remix of “Entre Nosotros,” out Wednesday (Jan. 5). Released in the summer of 2021 via Mad Move Records/Warner Music Chile, the original track is a collaboration between Tiago and LIT, which at press time has garnered more than 212 million views on YouTube and entered the Billboard Global 200 chart last year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Now, the two artists have reeled in fellow Argentine stars Nicki Nicole and Maria Becerra for a fiery remix. Produced by Big One, the new version keeps its sultry R&B and rap fusion intact, but each artist shines in their own right with their powerhouse vocals...
Los Temerarios & Carlos Vives Postpone Their 2022 U.S. Tours Amid COVID-19 Surge
Los Temerarios and Carlos Vives announced Wednesday (Jan. 5) that they’ve postponed their respective U.S. tours amid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the nation. In an official press release shared on their social media channels, the Mexican grupero band said that due to the “critical situation,” they decided to postpone their 2022 tour — which was set to kick off Feb. 4 — and move it to 2023. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “At this moment, everyone’s health is top priority, and although we want to return to the stage and reunite with our fans, we don’t want to put anyone at risk,” Los Temerarios, led by brothers Gustavo and Adolfo Angel, wrote. Tickets purchased for the 2022 tour will be valid for the new dates, which they’ll be announcing in...
Anitta Signs Global Deal With Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing, the current leading publisher for the Top Radio Airplay and the Hot 100 Songs charts, has announced the signing of pop sensation Anitta. Known across the world for her fusion of latin, radio pop and Brazilian baile funk, Anitta’s new agreement will see the young star represented by the publisher in all territories. The new deal arrives after a breakthrough year in the U.S. market for the singer, whose songs “Girl From Rio” featuring DaBaby, and “Faking Love” featuring Saweetie, both cracked the top 40 on Billboard‘sPop Airplay charts in 2021. In her native Brazil, Anitta reigns as the country’s highest streamed artist, and she made history this year as the country’s first musical export to perform at the MTV VMAs. She is also a six-time Latin Grammy nominee and nine ...
