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First Stream Latin: New Music From Noriel, Luis Fonsi, Ecko & More
Watch the exclusive Billboard Live Latin with both artists here. Luis Fonsi & Myke Towers, “Besame” (UMG Recordings) Teaming up for the first time ever, Luis Fonsi and Myke Towers released their new single “Besame,” a very catchy song that from the very beginning combines reggaeton pop with Dominican bachata. Co-written by Fonsi, Towers, Andres Torres, Mauricio Rengifo, and Keaton, the song tells the story of a game of seduction and mischief between a man and a woman. “I know that you are using me for the weekends,” Fonsi said of the lyrics. “But the reality is that it does not bother me. I play your game, but if you want to stay, stay because there is something interesting between us.” The video was filmed in Miami and directed by El...
Bad Bunny Sings in Japanese to Heal a Broken Heart in ‘Yonaguni’: Here Are the Translated Lyrics
The music video, directed by his go-to director Stillz, captures just that: a solo, heartbroken Bunny trying to live his life. Below, check out the complete lyrics of “Yonaguni” translated to English: [Intro]Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeahYeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeahYeah-yeah-yeah-eh, yeah [Pre-Chorus]One more night and too many drinksYou don’t leave me alone, you don’t leave my mind [Chorus]Even though I know that I shouldn’tThink of you, baby, but when I drinkYour name, your face, your smile, and your hair come to mindTell me where you are, that I’ll grab a flight for youAnd I’ll go to Yonaguni, ohEven though I know that I shouldn’tThink of you, baby, but when I drinkYour name, your face, your smile, and your hair come to mindTell me where you are, that I’ll grab a flight for youAnd I’l...
10 Latin Sibling Duos to Know: Las Villas, Los Dos Carnales, Mau y Ricky & More
Although they’re technically not a duo, Angela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar, son and daughter of Pepe Aguilar, are marking their territory in the Regional Mexican scene. Both Angela and Leonardo lead their own music careers but don’t shy away from singing together, especially when they’re on tour. Cali y El Dandee Brothers Alejandro and Mauricio Rengifo have been going strong as Cali y El Dandee for more than a decade. The Colombian-based duo is known for pop-urban bops such as “Por Fin Te Encontre,” “Locura” and the Danna Paola-assisted “Nada,” to name a few. Besides singing, Mauricio is a Latin Grammy producer of the year winner, who co-produced Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito.” Jesse & Joy Born in Mexic...
Rauw Alejandro’s ‘Todo de Ti’ Arrives in Top 10 on Hot Latin Songs Chart
In addition, “Todo” earned 4 million in audience impressions in the week ending May 30, yielding a No. 31 start on the all-Latin-genre Latin Airplay chart. The single concurrently sold 500 downloads, securing a No. 7 start on Latin Digital Song Sales. Beyond its Hot Latin Songs top 10 debut, “Todo,” which was released May 21, also races up Latin Pop Airplay with a 21-7 hike after its first full tracking week. The song bowed at No. 21 (chart dated May 29) with only three days of airplay. Back on Hot Latin Songs, Rauw also sees progress with a second track: “2/Catorce,” his latest collaboration with Mr. Naisgai, pushes 46-26 in its second week. As explained above, “Todo” earns Rauw his fifth top 10 on Hot Latin Songs, all which have arrived in less than a year, dating back to his first: “Tat...
Ruben Blades Named 2021 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
Blades, also a two-time Emmy-nominated actor having starred in more than 50 films and television series, including Fear the Walking Dead, joins a roster of past Person of the Year honorees that includes Juanes, Vicente Fernandez, Juan Gabriel, Alejandro Sanz, Gloria Estefan and Maná, among others. “Rubén Blades is a truly iconic artist who has inspired generations with his powerful and intelligent lyrics, and whose genius has stood for justice at all levels of society,” said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., president/CEO of the Latin Recording Academy. “With activism and social justice movements at the forefront of our collective conversation this past year, we can’t think of a more deserving and timely honoree of the Latin Academy Person of the Year distinction.”...
Grupo Firme, Bad Bunny & More Latin Artists Who Celebrate Same-Sex Couples in Their Music Videos
Danna Paola – “TQ Y YA” Mexican pop star Danna Paola wraps up Pride month with her empowering single “TQ Y YA,” which translated to “I love you. period.” Fusing reggaeton and trap beats with hints of Brazilian funk, Paola opens up about a love so real that sees no race, color, or gender. “Don’t let anyone tell me that you’re not for me,” she chants. “I don’t care what you think, love is love,” she concludes. The music video shows two women doing a sensual lyrical dance. Paola joins them in the choreography towards the end. Jesse & Joy – “Love (Es Nuestro Idioma)” Jesse & Joy kicked off Pride Month by dropping a new song called “Love (Es Nuestro Idioma).” “Our music will ...
What’s Your Favorite Latin Collaboration of May 2021? Vote!
May officially comes to an end after a long holiday weekend. What doesn’t come to an end is new music — and this month was charged with new Latin collabs. In true Billboard fashion, we ask readers to vote for their favorite Latin collaboration released in the past 31 days. The poll features tracks that were featured on our First Stream Latin as well as some Latin Remixes of the Week picks. Included are J Balvin and Maria Becerra’s infectious reggaeton “Que Mas Pues?,” Rio Roma and Calibre 50’s romantic fusion in “Tu Eres Mi Amor,” and Bad Bunny‘s surprise track “100 Millones” with newcomer Luar La L, to name a few. 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 y...
Ruido Fest Set to Return With Star-Studded Lineup of Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Cafe Tacvba & More
“The hope is that by late August things are somewhat back to normal,” Wagner says. “We will try to keep everyone safe. There will be more people cleaning and all of our staff will be required to have masks across the grounds. With fans attending, we’ll follow CDC guidelines and whatever they’re saying at the time of the festival in terms of mask or no masks outdoors.” Launched in 2015, Ruido Fest has featured an array of Latin artists, including Enanitos Verdes, Hombres G, Zoé, Molotov, Vanessa Zamora, Bomba Estéreo, Intocable, El Tri, Los Tigres del Norte and Maldita Vecindad. For more information on the festival and how to buy tickets, visit ruidofest.com. See Ruido’s 2021 lineup in alphabetical order below. Ambar Lucid Café Tacvba (Sunday headli...
Ruido Fest Organizer on Returning After a Year Away: ‘I Never Had Any Doubt That We’d Come Back’
The summer festival scene seems to be more optimistic than last year. Prior to Ruido Fest, Chicago’s Lollapalooza will also make its return in full capacity from July 29-Aug. 1 at Grant Park. It will mark one of the first major North American festivals to occur since the pandemic began in March 2020. While those attending Lollapalooza will have to produce full COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results, for now, Ruido Fest producers say they will follow city, state and CDC guidelines but will not require proof of vaccination for entrance. “In terms of requiring people to do things, it’s tough in a society that praises freedom to enact things on people,” says Max Wagner, co-founder of Ruido Fest and owner of event productio...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (May 29)
Remixes on the way Less than a month after dropping her urban-infused cumbia “Mienteme,” in collaboration with Argentine newcomer Maria Becerra, Tini revealed that a remix is in the works. The Latin pop star revealed the exciting news during a Billboard Live interview via Instagram on Wednesday (May 26), saying, “Yes, a remix is coming at some point,” after being asked which artists would be ideal to jump on the song. Another remix on the way is the “Fiel” remix with Myke Towers and Anuel AA joining Jhay Cortez, Wisin and Los Legendarios for a new version of their chart-topping hit. The news was confirmed on social media with a message that read it will be the “remix of the year.” The track currently peaks at No. 5 on Billboard‘s Hot Latin ...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Carlos Rivera, J Balvin, Denise Rosenthal & More
J Balvin & Maria Becerra, “Qué Más Pues?” (Sueños Globales/UMG Recordings) J Balvin has reeled in Maria Becerra for his latest single, further proving that he not only has his eyes set on but supports fresh talent. Following his Khalid-assisted “Otra Noche Sin Ti,” “Que Mas Pues?” is a melodious reggaeton surrounded with catchy hooks left and right. At some point, Balvin even samples Aqua’s 90’s hit “Barbie Girl.” On the track, Balvin and the Argentine newcomer go back-and-forth on a relationship that didn’t work out and will never work out. A standout on this new bop is easily both of their harmonizing energy: Balvin with his distinct voice and Becerra with her dulcet vocals. Their magnetic chemistry comes out to play in the edgy m...
Bad Bunny Unleashes Surprise Release ‘100 Millones’: Stream It Now
There’s more new music on the way. The Latin rapper (real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) stopped by New Music Daily on Apple Music 1 to discuss the new number and his next song “Yonaguni,” which is due out next week. Luar La L “is so hot right now on the streets in Puerto Rico is killing it,” Bad Bunny told New Music Daily host Zane Lowe. “He has that confidence. He has the energy.” Of “Yonaguni,” expect a bit of both words. “It’s a balance is what people want,” he explained. “But that’s the idea, make a balance, give the people (what) they want, like the street fire street bang, and also like a chill, sweet rhythm to dance and enjoy for the summer.” Bad Bunny wrote the song just three weeks ago, not long after her completed his WWE debut. “I was like three months w...
