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Chimbala Gets Mischievous at the Gym in New ‘Bisturi’ Music Video: Exclusive
The music video, helmed by Dominican director Freddy Graph, is also just as playful, showing Chimbala being mischievous as can be at the gym. Throughout the clip, a group of girls flaunts what could possibly become the next TikTok dance. With his new single, Chimbala hopes to continue his winning streak on TikTok, following the success that tracks such as “El Juidero” and his collaboration on Justin Quiles’ “Loco” have had on the app. He owes his success to God who has “enlightened him” and his fans who have made his songs go viral. “I believe fans will enjoy ‘Bisturi’ even more than all of my other songs that have gone viral,” he tells Billboard in a statement. “This song has a very unique and contagious dance.” Watch the official video for “Bisturi” below: You Deserve to Make Money Even ...
J Balvin Releases ‘Que Locura’ Single & Announces Next Album
He recently spoke to Billboard about how his Miller Lite campaign, titled “Es José Time,” embraces his namesake and who he really is behind his onstage persona. “I’m really getting to know me, because I’ve been so caught up on J Balvin that I started to forget about José,” he said. “That’s what I love about this campaign. It’s showing my human side, chilling with my friends and being a normal guy.” J Balvin is a finalist for the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards with nine nods, including artist of the year, songwriter of the year and hot Latin song of the year for “Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)” with the Black Eyed Peas. Listen to “Que Locura” below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagine...
Univision Ad Revenue Jumps 72 Percent
Quarterly ad revenue jumped 72 percent from the coronavirus pandemic-hit year-ago period to $407.2 million and “surpassed the second quarter of 2019,” when it had recorded $405.1 million, the company said. Core ad revenue, which is adjusted for political and advocacy ads, rose 70 percent. Media networks unit ad revenue increased 66 percent, or 63 percent when looking at core results. “The increase in media networks core advertising revenue was due to higher ad revenue driven by new brand activations, strong scatter volume and pricing, growth in previously low volume accounts, two major soccer tournaments, and improvements in the auto, retail, and beverage sectors, which are recovering from the negative impacts of COVID-19,” the company said. Said Davis: “This quarter marks another period o...
How J Balvin Shed His Superstar Exterior to Show ‘José’ Underneath for New Miller Lite Campaign
“It’s really cool, this collaboration with a brand as respected and well known as Miller Lite,” J Balvin tells Billboard of the experience. “My brand is all about love and good energy and music. It’s a cool collaboration. We wanted to elevate the can and make it more fun so that you want to have it and collect it.” “Every color brings some type of energy,” he adds of the can’s brightly colored design. “Neon colors make you really want to grab the can and see the details. Also you want to drink it!” Most importantly, the Miller Lite collaboration allows fans to get a peek behind the curtain of his dynamic on-stage persona and see the real José, a regular guy who loves his friends and family like the rest of us. “I’m tryin...
Jhonny Caz, Esteman, Raymix & Erika Vidrio to Discuss Pride & Music at 2021 Latin Music Week
The star-studded 2021 Latin Music Week lineup, headlined by Daddy Yankee, Karol G and Nicky Jam, also includes participation by Anitta, Elena Rose, Myke Towers, Nicki Nicole, Rauw Alejandro, Tainy and Tini, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Under the slogan “The Beat of Latin Music,” making its mark as the longest-running and biggest Latin music industry gathering in the world, this year’s event will continue through the end of the week as Billboard launches its En Vivo concert series in partnership with Samsung, Amazon Music and Bacardí. The 2021 Latin Music Week will take place from Sept. 20 to 24 at the Faena Forum in Miami and coincides with the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards broadcasting live via Telemundo on Sept. 23. To register and for more information, visit Billbo...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (August 7)
Camilo and LaLiga Unite for Soccer LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank are kicking off their 2021-2022 season on Aug. 13 with the help of Camilo. Together, they teamed up for a soccer-infused version of Camilo’s summer hit “KESI” called “KESI La Liga Version Oficial” to celebrate fans returning to stadiums across Spain. “It’s a dream come true for me to be involved in the LaLiga song for the 2021/22 season. This is the first tour of my life and the first concerts have been in Spain, a country that has really made me feel at home,” the Colombian singer-songwriter said in a statement. “Music and football are one; the passion of singing a song and celebrating a goal goes beyond the rational. It makes you connect with the here and now and completely forget everything else. ...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Anuel & Chris Jedi, Natti Natasha, Plus 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. Anuel AA & Chris Jedi, “Los de Siempre” (UMG Recordings) A friendship that stems from their teen years is renewed once again in a new Anuel and Chris Jedi track titled “Los De Siempre.” With its raw and honest lyrics, the edgy Latin trap song comes off as a message for haters but it’s more than that. “Los de Siempre” is an ode to 15 years of friendship between the Puerto Rican artist and hitmaker. The chorus celebrates those real friends who have been by your side through thick and thin. “My day ones are here, my day ones are here/ I have my people making money,” Anuel chants. “There’s a reason behind this song and...
Omy De Oro & Ozuna Live Their Way in ‘A Mi Manera’ Remix Video: Exclusive
“I live my way/ God knows how many times I tried/ I came from where very few thrive/ Forgive me the times that I sinned, amen/ Things are now my way,” says part of the chorus. The dramatic music video, helmed by directors Fernando Lugo and Cristian Aguilar, shows both artists performing at an abandoned warehouse as they battle with a group of “haters” and “envious” people dressed in all black. (Watch it exclusively below.) The “A Mi Manera” remix comes four months after the original track dropped. Ozuna first teased the collaboration at the end of July, posting a video of himself jamming to the remix on his yacht. “Whenever you say,” he told fans in the caption. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins w...
Tommy Torres Returns to Top Latin Albums Chart With Bad Bunny-Assisted ‘El Playlist de Anoche’
El Playlist de Anoche starts with 6,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending July 29, according to MRC Data. The project, released July 23 on Rimas Music, attains its initial count almost equally from album sales and streams. The Top Latin Albums chart ranks the most popular Latin albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. El Playlis...
Camila Cabello Chases Her Dreams In ‘Cinderella’ Movie Trailer: Watch
In the official trailer, we meet her fabulous fairy godmother, portrayed by Pose star Billy Porter, who in true fashion makes Cinderella’s wish come true by glamming her up for the prince’s ball. The star-studded cast — including Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, James Corden, Nicholas Galitzine and Pierce Brosnan — can also be seen in the trailer. “This was one of the most magical experiences of my life,” Cabello previously expressed on Twitter. “I can’t wait for you to see it.” Cinderella, written and directed by Pitch Perfect screenwriter Kay Cannon, will arrive on Sept. 3 on Amazon Prime. Watch the official trailer below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get...
Aventura & Bad Bunny Team Up For ‘Volví’: Stream It Here
Bachata supergroup Aventura and Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny have joined forces for “Volví,” a love song powered by subtle reggaeton drums laced with bachata guitars released Tuesday (Aug. 3). Marking the first time these two worlds collide, the collaboration was announced Monday morning when both Bunny and Aventura posted on social media. “To close out the Aventura chapter in a memorable way,” the chart-topping group helmed by Romeo Santos tweeted. Bad Bunny simply declared, “today, we drink.” “Volví,” produced by Alex Killer, was released alongside a music video that brings Aventura and Bunny under one roof at a high-end party where they take center stage to narrate a couple’s rendezvous that leads to one last dance together....
Luis Fonsi, Wisin & Yandel, Natti Natasha Lead 2021 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Lineup
Additionally, Fonsi will receive the iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award, honoring “his big heart through his selfless work enhancing the lives, heritage and future of the Latin community,” an official statement expressed. “Nothing matches the energy of live Latin music,” Santos said. “After a wonderful virtual event in 2020, we are excited to be back in person at the Amway Center with a truly impressive lineup. We are especially excited to present Luis Fonsi with the iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award, for his dedication to uplifting the Latin community and sharing Latin culture around the world.” The concert will stream exclusively via LiveXLive, on various iHeartMedia Spanish radio stations, and broadcast live on iHearRadio.com. Tickets for iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina will go on sale at noon E...
