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How Does Mexican Singer-Songwriter Carla Morrison Stay Mindful?
Now, mental health has become a big priority in my life. When it comes to wellness, I feel that it’s a place you create to check in with yourself and have goals. Like, “OK, what’s going to make me happy? What’s going to really give me that space?” And to think every day what’s going to lead me to take care of myself — whether it be eating healthier, doing a hobby or going running. I have to have that wellness space every day in my life, but also in a healthy way, because I do feel like sometimes that’s even stressful, like to try and be healthy and wellness-oriented all the time. You can sometimes feel guilty for not making that time because life happens. A couple of months ago, I moved from Paris to L.A. In the meantime, making that hug...
Luis Fonsi & Rauw Alejandro’s ‘Vacío’ Crowns Latin Airplay Chart
Luis Fonsi collects his 12th Latin Airplay No. 1 and first since 2019 when “Date La Vuelta,” with Sebastián Yatra and Nicky Jam, ruled for one week. Alejandro nabs his fifth, three of which just arrived in 2021. “I feel honored to have worked with the maestro Luis Fonsi,” Rauw tells Billboard. “’Vacío’ is a song that allows us to express that bizarre feeling of when one wants to be with someone but it’s unable to. I’m super grateful to be part of this project and even more, to the fans who made it No. 1.” Notably, all of Rauw Alejandro’s Latin Airplay leaders have something in common: a Latin pop act. Let’s take a look at the leaderboard: Title, Artist, Peak Date“TBT,” with Sebastián Yatra and Manuel Turizo, July 4, 2020“Tattoo,” with Camilo, Sept. 12, 2020“La Nota,” with Manuel Turi...
Bad Bunny Wins Top Latin Artist at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards
Bad Bunny was one of the big winners at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, taking home three of five awards in the Latin categories on Sunday night (May 23). During the awards ceremony that took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the Puerto Rican artist was awarded the top Latin artist title for a second consecutive year. Reggaeton stars Anuel AA, J Balvin, Maluma and Ozuna were also finalists. “Thanks a lot, first of all, to my fans all over the world,” he said during his speech. “Without you, no award would exist. Thank you, Billboard. I share this [award] with all of my colleagues nominated who are doing big things for the genre.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins wi...
Natti Natasha Is a Mom! Dominican Artist Gives Birth to Baby Girl in Miami: Photos
After months of documenting her entire pregnancy, including the gender reveal and baby shower via Instagram Live, Natti Natasha officially welcomes her baby girl, Vida Isabelle, Billboard can confirm. The Dominican artist behind hits like “Criminal,” “La Mejor Versión de Mi” and “Ram Pam Pam,” gave natural birth at 9 a.m. on Saturday (May 22) at South Miami Hospital at the helm of Doctors Xiomara Martinez and Sureen. Vida weighs 6.8 pounds and is 20 inches long. This is Natti’s first child, whom she had with longtime manager and fiancé Raphy Pina of Pina Records. He officially announced the birth of their daughter on his Instagram Stories. 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. Ge...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (May 22)
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. The Myke Towers Sneaker In celebration of his sophomore album, Lyke Mike, which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart, Myke Towers unveiled his very own Lyke Mike-inspired Air Jordan 4s. At the helm of renowned sneaker designer Dominic Ciambrone of The Surgeon, the custom pair is inspired by the colors of Puerto Rico, basketball, and Towers’ music career. “This collaboration is special because it’s the first of its kind,” Ciambrone said in a video. “I don’t think anybody has ever released a pair of shoes for an album release.” The Lyke Mi...
Los Pebles del Rancho del Ariel Camacho & Christian Nodal Team Up Atop Regional Mexican Airplay Chart
The song’s coronation gives Los Plebes their second Regional Mexican Airplay No. 1. They first visited the summit with “Te Metiste,” the two-week champ, which landed atop the tally almost six months after Camacho’s death (August 2015). Nodal’s 12th win arrives less than a month after he last captured a No. 1: “Duele,” his collaborative effort with Alejandro Fernández, reigned for one week on the chart dated April 24. Here’s a look at the updated board of soloist winners on Regional Mexican Airplay: 12, Nodal10, Gerardo Ortiz7, Marco Antonio Solis7, Vicente Fernández4, Alejandro Fernández4, Joan Sebastian Among all acts, Calibre 50 continues to rule with 19 No. 1s. Elsewhere in the radio landscape, “2 Veces” shoots up Latin Airplay with a 17-8 climb. It’s Nodal’s 12th top 10 and seventh con...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Lunay, Rauw Alejandro, Adriana Ríos, Leonel García & More
Rauw Alejandro, “Todo De Ti” (Sony Music Latin) A departure from his signature urban-leaning sonority, Rauw Alejandro released a dance-pop track with summer anthem potential. Produced by Mr. NaisGai, “Todo De Ti” allows Alejandro to show off not only his dancing abilities and roller-skating skills, but also his chameleonic abilities to shift gears and go from hard-core reggaeton to a sweet, groovy pop tune. Spreading ’80s dance-floor nostalgia, the track is accompanied by an atmospheric video directed by Marlon Peña. Watch for smooth dance moves and a cameo by four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal who joins Alejandro and company in a skating ring dance battle. — GRISELDA FLORES Nella, Doce Margaritas (Sony Music Latin) Nella’s superpower is a sweet-but...
Every Latin Album Release in May 2021: Lunay, Juanes, Natalia Lafourcade & More
From Lunay’s “El Niño” to Carlos Rivera’s “Leyendas,” and beyond, check out all of the sets below. Abhir Hathi – Lazos y NudosRelease Date: May 21 Newcomer Abhir Hathi brings his debut album charged with futuristic trap sounds, indie-EDM fusions and more, as heard in previously released singles “Reflejos,” “Perros,” “Rodeos” and “A Medias Verdades” in collaboration with KIDDO and Recycled J. Alex Cuba – MendóRelease Date: May 21 Bringing his distinctive folk, funk and rock hybrid to life, the four-time Latin Grammy winner presents his new album Mendó, a testament to the respect other artists have for Alex. On this set, Cuba collaborates with renowned artists including Antonio Carmona, Cimafunk, Lila Downs, Gia...
Latin Remix of the Week: Messiah, Nicky Jam & Ozuna Flaunt Millions But Stay Humble in ‘Millonario’
The remix comes on the heels of Messiah publicly apologizing to Ozuna on Nicky Jam’s The Rockstar Show, where he admitted that as one of the pioneers of Latin trap, he did not want to collaborate with Ozuna in the past, causing a feud between both artists. “I thought nobody did trap like I did, that I was untouchable and that I was the best,” he said. “A lot of doors closed because of that mentality. In fact, they thought I was a hater. Everyone knows what I’ve done for trap music but trap didn’t do anything for me.” Produced by Nicky Jam, Messiah’s mentor and inspiration, “Millonario (Remix)” hits home for the artist, who said he was financially struggling for the past two years and went from having an ocean-view apartment to crashing his sister’s couch. “And no matter how much money I ha...
Bad Bunny Is Now the Co-Owner Of Puerto Rican Basketball Team Los Cangrejeros de Santurce
After dipping his toes in the WWE and getting high praise from pro wrestlers, Bad Bunny (real name Benito Antonio Martinez) continues to do great things in sports. This time, he’s becoming a co-owner of Puerto Rico’s basketball team Los Cangrejeros de Santurce. The Puerto Rican superstar, alongside Rimas’ Jonathan Miranda and Noah Assad, has been named partner of the renewed franchise, which also announced a revamped team and image. “The main purpose and commitment of this initiative are to help foster positive change on the island,” noted an official statement. “The goal is to promote a better future through sports, music, and the arts. The main objective is to encourage ideas and dreams in Puerto Rican youth, which provoke an authentic and real social transformation.” You Deserve t...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (May 15)
“As a synesthete myself (chromesthesia & original linguistic personification), I’ve always been obsessed with the relationship between music and visuals,” Mancuso said in a statement. “Although at times debilitating, I’ve found that this condition has enhanced my abilities as a creative and is ultimately what inspired this experiment. We’ve seen art pieces created to sound or inspired by music. What we haven’t seen much of is art that’s actually being created by the music. For the first time done in this way, we’ll see what the music actually looks like. The music is the artist.” The four-piece NFT series is now available here. To get a better understanding of how the performance art was actually created, watch the video below. Juanes album + documentary Ju...
20 Questions With Thalia: Mexican Singer Talks ‘desAMORfosis,’ DM’ing New Artists for Collabs & More
“I’ve always experimented with different genres and sounds in all my albums — it’s fulfilling,” Thalia says. “I’ve done more uptempo songs, ballads, almost everything.” And when it comes to deciding who to collaborate with next, the singer-songwriter relies on her fans for direction. “They tag new, up-and-coming artists around the world they think I should collaborate with and if I like them and feel a connection, I’ll send that artist a DM on social media,” she adds. “Most of them are in shock when I message them.” Stream Thalia’s new album here and below, she answers 20 Questions for Billboard. 1. The title is a play on words the words desamor, amor and metamorfosis. What did you want to convey?...
