In music and art, the search for identity is fundamental. Perhaps that’s why Adrian Quesada has achieved such a deep connection with Latin American romantic ballads, an eccentric musical style that the prolific Grammy-nominated songwriter, musician and producer discovered during his teenage years in his hometown of Laredo, a border city between Texas and Mexico.[…]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including Christian Alicea’s new album Swingkete Vol. 1—Maratón, Camilo’s “Maldito ChatGPT,” and Gerardo Ortiz’s comeback single “Échame el Grito,” to name a few. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest[…]
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Christian Alicea, Swingkete Vol. 1 – Maratón (Rimas Entertainment) Alicea’s first album under Rimas Entertainment, his label since February,[…]
Karol G is set to bring her “tropicoqueta” vibes to late night. The Colombian superstar returns to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday (June 26) night to debut “Papasito,” the sizzling bilingual number from her latest album, Tropicoqueta. In an exclusive 30-second sneak peek shared with Billboard, Karol G lights up the stage with[…]
Chuy Montana’s story began at the border — but his voice carried far beyond its lines. Found busking with his guitar for traffic-bound listeners at the Tijuana-San Ysidro crossing, Jesús Cárdenas (real name) was discovered by JOP of Fuerza Regida, whose belief in Chuy’s talent led to him signing the young artist to Street Mob[…]
A warehouse filled with playful allegories in a residential neighborhood of São Paulo is a glorious portal. At the end of a corridor at the back of the building, in a studio room, layers and layers of shine, glamour and boldness reflect on Daniel Garcia’s face, giving way to Gloria Groove. His long hair frames[…]
When Yami Safdie was just three years old, she loved to sing along to Disney princess movies. “I learned to talk and sing at the same time,” Safdie says with a gentle smile on her face. “Singing was like breathing; it’s something I was born with — it came naturally. I can’t remember when I[…]
There was an immigration raid last night at a small Latina-owned garment factory just off Times Square in mid-Manhattan. The workers hid in the dark listening to la migra (or ICE) take away the people next door — it was terrifying. I can’t tell you what happened after — but I know there’s another raid[…]
Billboard announced the first round of artists confirmed for 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week, returning to The Fillmore Miami Beach in October. Among the star-studded names are Carín León, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Goyo, Grupo 5, Kapo, Laura Pausini, Luis R. Conriquez, Myke Towers, Netón Vega, Ozuna, and Venesti, with additional talent to be announced[…]
Netón Vega is ready to embark on his first U.S. tour, and the Mexican music star couldn’t be more grateful. “It’s been months of non-stop work, first releasing my music and now, thank God, announcing my first tour in the United States,” the 22-year-old Mexican singer-songwriter tells Billboard Español. “It’s something I’m very excited about.[…]
Brooklyn’s Caribbean Social Club, one of the last surviving Puerto Rican social clubs in the city, will host its second annual Toñita Fest on Sunday (June 22). The festival marks the club’s 51st anniversary and the legacy of María Antonia Cay — better known as Toñita — whose contributions over five decades have elevated her[…]
Summer has officially arrived, and to celebrate the three-month long season, this year running from June 20 to Sept. 22, Billboard has curated the ultimate Latin playlist. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The nearly two-hour list has 35 songs that have been released in 2025 so far[…]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including Karol G’s Tropicoqueta, Xavi’s “El Malo” and Yami Safdie and Emilia’s “+ Te Vale.” In their strikingly vulnerable ballad, Safdie and Emilia narrate the POV of a heartbroken woman who is watching her ex move on, and she[…]
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news TINI & Beéle, “Universidad” (5020 Records) Argentine star TINI and Colombian hitmaker Beéle join forces on[…]
Latin music stands at a pivotal crossroads, as mounting immigration policies threaten its continued explosive rise in the U.S. While regional Mexican artists break records and capture global audiences, visa delays, revoked work permits, and aggressive immigrant raids cast a shadow over the genre — disrupting touring schedules, dividing fan bases, and stifling industry momentum.[…]
The spark for Karol G’s genre-spanning tribute to Latin culture, Tropicoqueta, released Friday (June 20), came from an epiphany far from home — in a packed arena in Europe, surrounded by the warmth of fans who reflected her roots. Standing on a stage during the European leg of her record-breaking world tour, Mañana Será Bonito,[…]
In 1995, the Argentine rock trio Soda Stereo returned to the studio after a three-year hiatus to record a brand-new album, Sueño Stereo (Stereo Dream), its seventh and final project. At the time, no one knew this would be the band’s farewell record. Its predecessor, Dynamo, was its most experimental and eclectic work, showcasing a[…]
Bad Bunny is set to kick off his all-stadium world tour on Nov. 21 in the Dominican Republic, in support of his sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, which topped the Billboard 200 in January. The Live Nation-produced trek will make pit stops in Costa Rica and Mexico in December, before resuming in January[…]
Grupo Frontera and Grupo Firme have both achieved their first-ever entry in YouTube’s coveted Billion Views Club thanks to their collaboration “El Amor de su Vida” (the love of her life). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The music video, which premiered on Aug. 3, 2023, surpassed the[…]
Rauw Alejandro kicked off the European leg of his Cosa Nuestra World Tour at London’s iconic O2 Arena on Tuesday (June 17), but it was Janet Jackson’s surprise appearance that captured the internet’s attention. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The legendary pop singer not only attended the[…]
Karol G has revealed the full tracklist to her fifth studio album, Tropicoqueta, out this Friday (June 20). “Intense chapters, unexpected twists, endearing characters. This is the official Track Listing for this new story of my life!” the Colombian star captioned her post revealing her new tunes. “Each song has its own story. Each collaboration[…]
