Grupo Cañaveral has officially topped Billboard’s new music Latin poll published on Oct. 30, thanks to the overwhelming success of its latest single, “La Rosita de mi Boca,” a vibrant collaboration featuring rising Argentine pop artist Olivia Wald.
Billboard readers overwhelmingly favored the track, casting more than 53 percent of the total votes to crown it the favorite music release of the week. The song, which translates loosely to “the pink tint of my lips,” is a romantic cumbia anthem defined by Wald’s sugary, melodic vocals. The accompanying music video leans into this aesthetic, featuring a pink-hued visual narrative where Wald shares a playful, energetic chemistry with Grupo Cañaveral’s lead vocalist, Emir Pabón.
Reflecting on the group’s creative direction, Pabón shared insights during the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week regarding their evolving sound. “These kind of lyrics inspire you to keep going, with that positivity of spreading love to society, which is what we should all do as human beings,” he noted. “Understanding the roots of the genre, believing in what I’m doing… and when you step out of your comfort zone, wonderful things start to happen. You can create a song today and it won’t sound the same as in 1995, but it can’t be the same because everything is digital now.”
The competition for the top spot was fierce, with Chuyin’s “Fuga Pa San Carlos” securing a strong second place, capturing more than 42 percent of the reader vote. As the industry continues to embrace digital-first production, the success of “La Rosita de mi Boca” highlights the enduring appeal of cumbia when blended with contemporary pop sensibilities.
Editor’s Note: The results of the weekly New Music Latin poll are published only when the survey generates more than 1,000 votes.
