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Happy Birthday Marc Anthony! Vote for Your Favorite Song
Here’s to one of the great ones: Marc Anthony turns 52 today (Sept. 16). We join the fans toasting to one of Latin music’s most powerful voices. And he can act, too! Like the late Hector Lavoe, whom he brought to life in the biopic El Cantante, Anthony is a salsa giant. But the Nuyorican star has also transcended the genre and ventured successfully into English and Spanish-language pop. To choose a favorite Marc Anthony anthem is almost impossible, but that’s why it’s fun. “Valió La Pena” Anthony is a master of the clave and when paired with friend/producer Sergio George, this is the type of magic they make. [embedded content] “Vivir Mi Vida” An anthem to living life to the fullest. What’s not to like? [embedded content] “Ahora Quien” One of Anthony’s epic break-up anthems. Can’t...
Gloria Estefan to Feature In Online Celebration of Latino Impact on Media
Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez and Eva Longoria will be among the participants in a monthlong online celebration of Latino contributions to television. The Paley Center for Media’s tribute to the work of actors, journalists and other notable Latinos begins Wednesday and will be held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the first such event by Paley to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The inaugural celebration will feature “conversations and events that spotlight critically acclaimed, groundbreaking, and culturally influential Hispanic personalities and rising stars who demonstrate the power of the community” and its cultural impact, the center said in its announcement Tuesday. Maureen J. Reidy, the center’s president and CEO, called it a...
Bogota Music Market: 3 Takeaways From Andrés Cepeda’s Inspiring Fireside Chat
Kicking off Bogota Music Market (BOmm), Colombian singer-songwriter Andres Cepeda joined Billboard‘s Leila Cobo for a virtual fireside chat on Sept. 14 where Cepeda shared how the COVID-19-imposed lockdown has inspired him and his music, his Oct. 2 livestream from Catedral de la Sal in Colombia and how the shutdown of the live industry has opened new doors for up-and-coming artists. Cepeda was the first of many panelists to be featured on BOmm’s first all-digital edition with programming that includes 20 panels, workshops and showcases running through Sept. 18. The full program and viewing instructions can be accessed here. Below, find three takeaways from the 45-minute chat with Cepeda. Advice for artists who depend on touring? “I worried most about my team because ...
What’s The Best Latin Remix of Summer 2020? Vote!
Earlier this year, Billboard asked readers to pick their favorite Latin remix of 2020 (so far), ultimately crowning Rauw Alejandro’s “Fantasias” with Anuel AA, Natti Natasha, Farruko and Lunay, taking nearly 40 percent of the votes. Now, with summer still in full swing, and coming to an end in less than 10 days, Billboard wants to know, what’s the best remix of the summer? The candidates include some of the hottest joints this year including Ozuna, Karol G and Myke Towers’ “Caramelo (Remix),” Sech’s “Relacion” in collaboration with Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Rosalia, and Farruko, and the ultimate girl power remix “High” by Maria Becerra, TINI, and Lola Indigo, among others. Check out the full list and vote for your favorite below: “Caramelo (Remix),” Ozuna x Karol G x Myke Towers [embedded co...
Anitta Teases Surprise Guest on ‘Me Gusta’
Anitta‘s new single “Me Gusta” will include a very special surprise guest, but she’s not revealing who it is just yet. “Okay… now everybody knows ‘Me gusta’ is coming next Friday,” she tweeted on Saturday (Sept. 12). “Also everybody knows @myketowerspr is featuring on that.” “What you DON’T know (and also I didn’t until last week when my manager surprised me) is that we had another AMAZING artist join the track,” she hinted. “Any guesses?” “Me Gusta,” which also features Myke Towers, is set to be released on Sept. 18. See Anitta’s teaser about the collaboration below. Okay… now everybody knows “Me gusta” is coming next Friday. Also everybody knows @...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (September 12)
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: Selena Gomez to Be Honored at the Hispanic Heritage Awards The Hispanic Heritage Foundation announced that Selena Gomez will receive the ARTS Award during the October 6 PBS broadcast of the 33rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. Selena Gomez will join Bad Bunny (Vision Award), Jessica Alba (Business Award), and America’s essential farmworkers (Heroes Award) on the telecast, with additional honorees and performers set to be announced over the upcoming weeks. “The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is thrilled to recognize Selena Gomez with the Arts Award for her ...
“Tattoo” Grants Rauw Alejandro & Camilo Second No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart
Rauw Alejandro and Camilo earn their second No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart as “Tattoo” hikes 4-1 on the Sept. 12 survey. “Tattoo” tops the chart with 13 million in audience impressions, up 23%, earned in the week ending Sept. 6, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. The original version of “Tattoo,” released Feb. 13 via Sony Music Latin, was produced by Los Honeyboos (Rafa Rodríguez, Daniel Rondon) and Mr. Nais Gai. It is one of 17 tracks of Rauw Alejandro’s live album Concierto Virtual en Tiempos de COVID-19 Desde el Coliseo de Puerto Rico which peaks at No. 8 on the current Latin Rhythm Albums chart and at No. 10 on the overall Top Latin Albums chart. “Tattoo” was assisted by its pop-tinged remix with Colombian Camilo, released July 11. It was also produced and composed by Los Hon...
Nilda Rosario Makes SBS History as First Female Radio Host for ‘El Jukeo de NY’
After working as a TV anchor for over 15 years, Nilda Rosario returns to her first passion, radio, as the new on-air talent for the Spanish Broadcasting System’s “El Jukeo de Nueva York” show on Mega 97.9 FM, Billboard can exclusively reveal today (Sept. 8). Rosario will co-host with longtime TV personality Janeiro Matos. The Puerto Rican Emmy-winning journalist and presenter, who’s been living in New York for 25 years, assures that the radio show has the “winning formula.” “I’m bringing the point of view of a woman and my experience in the news with a fresh tone,” she tells Billboard. The announcement also marks the first time SBS named a female host on an evening radio show in New York. Rosario joined the team after Frederick Martínez “El Pachá” left the air. “I feel very pro...
Chiquis On Serenading Farm Workers In California: ‘I Wanted Them to Know How Grateful I Am’
Chiquis and Lupillo Rivera traveled five hours north of Los Angeles to a small town called Gilroy, California on Sept. 4. There they serenaded a group of farm workers — most of whom are Latino — who haven’t stopped working since the COVID-19 outbreak and are expected to show up to work even during the recent L.A. heatwaves when the temperature can reach up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. “I’m grateful for the nurses and everyone who works in the medical field, on the front lines,” says Chiquis. “But it’s so easy to forget that people who are working the farms are also essential workers. This concert was a huge eye-opener for me.” The first concert held over Labor Day weekend was the first of two dates she’ll be co-headlining the “Gira En El ...
Sech, ASH & More Set For Billboard Live At-Home Sessions: See Schedule
It may be a shorter work week due to Labor Day Monday, but Billboard is still giving you a full slate of performances for our Live At-Home concert series, which streams live on Billboard‘s Facebook page. The week kicks off with not one but two performances on Tuesday (Sept. 8). Rockers ASH — known for their 1996 hit “Goldfinger” — will start off the day. Sech — who recently released a remix of his track “Relacion” featuring Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Rosalia and Farruko — performs later in the day. On Wednesday, Rebelution takes the home stage, and singer-songwriter Jeremy Zucker wraps up the week’s performances on Thursday. See the full schedule below, and check back after the sets to revisit the performances. Tuesday (Sept. 8)ASH &...
What’s Your Favorite RBD Album? Vote!
If you’ve been streaming RBD‘s albums all this weekend, we can’t blame you. Fans have waited long enough, eight years to be exact, for RBD’s music to be on available on all streaming platforms. On Sept. 3, the Mexican band’s music catalogue including chart-topping albums Nuestro Amor and Celestial appeared across platforms such as Spotify, YouTube, Deezer, among others. The Mexican band that became an unstoppable force in the early 2000s thanks to the hit telenovela Rebelde and chart-topping songs released eight studio albums. In an interview with Billboard, RBD alum Dulce María said, “the fact our fans were able to make this happen because they were the ones that didn’t want to forget about us and our songs. It makes me so happy. It’s itR...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (September 5)
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: Farruko Reveals Album Name This week, Farruko took on Instagram to reveal the name of his upcoming studio album. “LA 167 is coming!!” he expressed. “Are you ready for my new album? I’m getting ready, I’m not here to play.” The video shows the Puerto Rican artist riding a bike with Don Omar’s “Yo Puedo Con Todo” sounding in the background. Billboard can confirm that Farruko’s next album is titled 167 in honor of one of the main highways in Puerto Rico, near his hometown. The reggaeton singer first hinted at his album’s name in the music video for “La Toxica” during the club sc...
