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Rauw Alejandro Secures First No. 1 on a Billboard Albums Chart
The Top Latin Albums chart ranks the most popular Latin albums of the week in the U.S. based on multimetric 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. Nearly all of Vice Versa’s starting sum is powered by streaming activity. The album registered 20,000 SEA units, which equals 29.1 million on-demand streams of the album’s tracks. Album sales and TEA units comprise less than 1,000 units combined. Vice Vers...
Jennifer Lopez Talks New Single ‘Cambia El Paso’ & Says She’s ‘Never Been Better’
She elaborated on the meaning behind the title of the summer dance anthem and how it reminds her of her 2012 Dance Club Songs No. 1 “Dance Again,” which features Pitbull and was co-written by Enrique Iglesias. She released the song shortly after her ex-husband Marc Anthony filed for divorce. “It is about change and it is about taking a step … when things don’t feel right,” she continued. “To me that represents joy, happiness, life. After my divorce, so many years ago now, but I did a song called ‘Dance Again’ that I kind of took from Enrique Iglesias. That was his song. And I was like, ‘This is my song. You have to let me do this song.’ And he was like, ‘That’s my song.’ And I was like, ...
Randy of Reggaeton Duo Jowell y Randy Inks Exclusive Deal With ONErpm
Randy Ortiz, best known as “Randy Nota Loca,” has signed an exclusive contract with ONErpm, Billboard has learned. The Puerto Rican artist, who officially kicked off his career in 2002 as part of the popular reggaeton duo Jowell y Randy, inked a deal with the distribution and marketing company for the release of his upcoming solo album. Under the new deal, Randy will release a compilation of three new solo singles, forming the “first season” of his next studio album, where he experiments with new reggaeton and perreo fusions including R&B, electronic guaracha and more. 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 to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn...
Raffaella Carra, Iconic Italian Entertainer, Dies at 78
With often sexy costumes — daring by state TV standards in a country where the Vatican wields considerable influence — Carrà also was credited with helping Italian women be more confident with their bodies and their sexuality, once even baring her belly button during a TV performance. But she could also be devastatingly classy in her dress and manners. The La Repubblica newspaper wrote that she managed to pull off being provocative but still familiar and reassuring to millions of TV viewers. She also was considered an icon for gay fans due to her joyful performances. Her trademark bouncy, blond haircut and bangs — dubbed the helmet look — were imitated by many fans. TV magnate Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian premier, mourned Carrà’s passing, calling her “one of the symbols of Italian...
Jennifer Lopez Hits the Streets of Miami in Teaser for Rauw Alejandro Collab ‘Cambia El Paso’
Lopez, whose engagement to Alex Rodriguez was called off earlier this year, recently revealed that “Cambia El Paso” is about moving on. The track’s title translates in English to “change the step.” “The song is about change and not being afraid to take the step,” she said on SiriusXM’s Pitbull’s Globalization. “Like, just take the step, advance, do what you need to do. If something’s not feeling right, whatever it is in your life, like, just make that move and dance.” Following her split from Rodriguez, Lopez reignited her romance with former flame Ben Affleck. In recent week, the two stars have been photographed kissing on a date night in Malibu, Calif. See Lopez’s teaser of the “Cambia El Paso”...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 3)
“I am grateful to the Latin community and to everyone who feels oneness with our mission to bring equality, fairness, justice, unity, and harmony,” Santana said in a statement. “We wake up every day to touch people’s hearts with our music, spirits-vision, and to make a difference in the world, for the highest good for life, people, and the planet. It is a blessing to be a blessing. We thank the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and PBS for this glorious honor.” Zion y Lennox Celebrate 20 Years Zion and Lennox will celebrate 20 years of career with not one, not two, but three back-to-back concerts in the emblematic Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rican duo, composed of Félix Ortiz (Zion) and Gabriel Pizarro (Lennox), formed in 2000 in Carolina and released their debut...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Tainy & Yandel, Paula Cendejas & 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. Tainy & Yandel, “Deja Vu” (Neon 16/Y Entertainment) A certified slam-dunk hit, Tainy and Yandel don’t disappoint with “Deja Vu,” a reggaeton anthem that previews the pair’s first-ever upcoming joint album titled Dynasty. Two major forces in the genre, it’s not the first time the Puerto Rican artists team up. “Deja Vu” joins a long list of collaborations between Tainy and Yandel including “Pam Pam,” “Noche de Sexo,” and “Sensación” that they’ve released over the past 16 years. Produced by Tainy with Yandel on vocals, ̶...
María Isabel Signs To Warner Records, Releases ‘No Soy Para Ti’ Single: Exclusive
The Queens native released her first track, “The 1,” in 2020, after spending multiple years developing her songwriting technique. Her debut EP, Stuck in the Sky, demonstrated a poetic flair within both Spanish and English lyrics, and was followed by the two-track release of “Buy Your Own Flowers” and “Love song” earlier this year. “Beyond her sheer talent, there is a unique passion, vulnerability and intelligence present in María’s music and lyrics that immediately draws you in,” says Dominique Maldonado, Warner Records’ senior director of A&R. “María shows up unabashedly as herself in everything that she does, and I know she’s going to continue to inspire as the world gets to know her.” In the “No Soy Para Ti” music video, which was directed by Alfred Marroquin, Isabel returns h...
Karol G, CNCO, El Alfa & More Win Big at Heat Latin Music Awards 2021: Full List
Special awards were handed out throughout the night, including Premio Oro to Wisin for his remarkable 18-year career and Premio Compromiso to Gloria Trevi for her social commitment to her Ana Dalai Foundation. The 2021 Heat Latin Music Awards followed all COVID-19 safety procedures, which included temperature checks, hand-sanitizing stations and mask coverage for all staff. The audience sat in separate pods of four people and wore masks as well. Below check out all the winners for the sixth edition of the awards: BEST MALE ARTISTCAMILOMALUMAJ BALVINNICKY JAM — WINNER PRINCE ROYCEFARRUKOOZUNABAD BUNNY BEST FEMALE ARTISTROSALÍAKAROL GGREEICYFARINAKALI UCHISNATTI NATASHAANITTANATHY PELUSODANNA PAOLA — WINNER BEST BAND OR GROUPCNCO — WINNERREIKPISO 21MORATZION & LENN...
Luis Vázquez Becomes Youngest Soloist to Top Tropical Airplay Chart
Luis Vázquez scores his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay chart as “Tu Fan” rises 3-1 on the July 3-dated survey. At 15 years old, the Puerto Rican becomes the youngest soloist to arrive at the summit since the chart began in October 1994. He beats out previous record-holder Leslie Grace, who was 17 when “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” topped the chart in October 2012. “I’m beyond happy that at the beginning of my career I already have a No. 1 on the Tropical Airplay chart,” Vázquez tells Billboard. “Thankful to God for helping me achieve this dream with my first song and to my family for all the support and love. Grateful also to the public who has supported the song from the beginning and to my second family, JAK Entertainment.” “Tu Fan” tops the chart with 3.8 mi...
Latin Artist on the Rise: How Luis Vazquez Made History on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay Chart
“All my life I’ve dreamed of growing as a singer, so when there was an opportunity to cross over to salsa as a soloist, my parents and I agreed it was for the best,” he says. “It’s a new world for me but I want to keep growing and experimenting.” Since dropping Comienzos, he had been keeping up with the Billboard charts, checking every night before bed to see if any of his songs had entered the charts. “When I saw that ‘Tu Fan’ had reached No. 3, I thought that was already huge and I was proud. But earlier this week, my phone started blowing up one morning and when I checked my entire family and team had sent me messages saying we were No. 1. My heart was full and I started crying. It’s a major feat.” Vázquez, who enjoys spe...
Wisin Promises Karol G & Camilo Collabs, Teases New Wisin y Yandel Album Is Coming
“I wanted to do a big remix and include Yandel, Zion, Rauw Alejandro, but I went with those two. I have three elite artists of the new generation,” he adds. The urbano hitmaker, who became a household name with reggaeton duo Wisin y Yandel, says he’s characterized by uniting cultures and voices. He tells Billboard exclusively that a “spectacular” song with Camilo is on the way in addition to a major collaboration with Ozuna, Karol G, and Jhay Cortez. “I know people will be talking about it,” he assures. But one of his most promising reveals is a new Wisin y Yandel album in the works. “When our fans ask for it we have to let them know we’re here,” he says. “We have a solid audience […] a beautiful future is nearing.” Live from the Dominican Republic, the sixth edition of Premios Heat ...
