TINI’s “La Triple T” holds the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart for a second week (chart dated May 21), two weeks after it flew in at No. 53. The track is the Argentinian’s first leader as a soloist, unaccompanied by another act, among a collection of three champs, including her seven-week run atop the list: “Bar,” with L-Gante (starting on the chart dated Nov. 20, 2021). Harry Styles secures his highest ranking dating back to his first entry in May 2020, as “As It Was” climbs 7-2 after a two-week No. 7 high. While Emilia’s “Cuatro Veinte” holds steady at No. 3 for a fourth week (after its No. 2 peak) and Sofía Reyes and Maria Becerra’s “Marte” sits at No. 4, a new title visits the upper tier: Bad Bunny’s “Ojitos Lindos,” with Bomba Estéreo, surges 19-5 in its second wee...
Continuing his monster debut week across Billboard charts with his latest album Un Verano Sin Ti, Bad Bunny arrives at another career milestone as “Me Porto Bonito,” with Chencho Corleone, hits No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs survey (dated May 28). With the new win, Bad Bunny collects his 11th No. 1, the most among Latin rhythmic acts. Corleone claims his first champ in his fifth try. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Me Porto Bonito” ascends from No. 4 to lead the tally — which blends radio airplay, streaming activity and sales. It climbs to the top despite a 9% dip in streaming activity, with 21.4 million on-demand streams, earned in the U.S. in the week ending May 19, according to Luminate, vs. the 24 million registered clicks from its debu...
Ricky Martin has landed his next television role. The Puerto Rican star will be the male lead in Mrs. American Pie, a new Apple TV+ comedy series, the singer announced on Monday (May 23). The cast will also include Kristen Wiig, Alison Janney and Laura Dern, who is executive producing the show. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Set to play Robert in the 10-episode series based on the novel by Juliet McDaniel, Mrs. American Pie is Martin’s first television project since Ryan Murphy’s drama The Assassination of Gianni Versace on FX, in which he played Antonio D’Amico. According to a description of the series from Deadline, Mrs. American Pie is set in the early 1970s and follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig), who’s attempting to secure a seat at the...
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. GEN MEX Amazon Music has launched “GEN MEX: Your Generation of Música Mexicana,” which will, according to the company, include new music programming and editorial, including Amazon Originals, videos, livestreams, and a new video featuring Christian Nodal where he introduces fans to Amazon’s new home of Música Mexicana. Additionally, GEN MEX launches with more than 80 playlists and with Yahritza Y Su Esencia as the newly-named ROMPE artist. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “GEN MEX is a celebration of one of the fastes...
Bad Bunny continues to make the rounds with his historic album Un Verano Sin Ti, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with the year’s biggest week for any album: 274,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S., according to Luminate. On Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart, all 23 tracks entered the top 25, with even his 2019 banger “Callaita” re-entering the chart. One of his newer tracks, “Despues de la Playa,” debuted at No. 3, following the chart-topping “Moscow Mule” and his full-fledged dembow “Titi Me Pregunto” at No. 2. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Despues de la Playa,” which translates to “after the beach,” is a fast-paced mambo and merengue fusion that was recorded with a live band, making this the most en...
Eladio Carrion released his first official single of the year, “Nota,” and reeled in Argentine artist Nicki Nicole. Released Thursday (May 19) via Rimas Entertainment, “Nota” best laces Carrion’s signature hip-hop beats with Nicole’s soulful R&B melodies. “It’s something different,” Carrion tells Billboard during an Instagram Live. “People might not expect a rhythm like that but I think it’s the perfect song to start off my year.” The lyrics bring to light the embarrassing — and sometimes even truthful — things people say when they’re in “nota” (slang word used to describe someone who’s drunk or high). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Puerto Rican artist explained how the song was done before it was proposed to Nicki and how it couldn’t ...
TINI scores her third No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart as “La Triple T” flies 53-1 on the ranking dated May 14. It’s the biggest jump to the top since her own “Miénteme,” with Maria Becerra, rocketed up the chart 75-1 on the May 8, 2021-dated list. It’s the Argentinian’s first champ as a soloist, unaccompanied by any other act. “La Triple T” dethrones Paulo Londra and Bizarrap’s “Paulo Londra: BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 23,” from its two-week reign. Karol G adds a second title to the upper tier as “Provenza” lifts 25-9. One spot below, “Mamiii,” with Becky G, holds at No. 10 for a third week. The Hot Shot Debut of the week goes to Bad Bunny, as “Ojitos Lindos,” with Bomba Estéreo, starts at No. 19. It’s the first career entry for the Colombian ensemble. Meanwhile, Bad Bunny, w...
After kicking off a career by freestyling — and managing to become champion of FMS Argentina, one of the most important national competitions — Trueno (real name: Mateo Palacios Corazzina) has dedicated his entire path to music and production. In 2020, he surprised fans with the release of his debut studio album, Atrevido, named one of the best of the year in the Billboard Argentina annual survey. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news With Atrevido, Trueno took his music to the masses, embarking on a sold-out tour in Argentina and Europe and creating new music while on the road, which ultimately formed part of his sophomore set Bien o Mal, out May 13 via Sur Capital Records. If Atrevido was his letter of introduction from La Boca barrio to th...
Juan Luis Guerra’s “Entre Mar y Palmeras” tour is a Dominican cultural experience, and a packed FTX Arena witnessed that on Friday (May 13). Guerra, who’s on his eight-city trek presented by Loud and Live, finally made his pit stop in Miami after postponing his original April 30th show due to getting a positive COVID-19 test. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you,” he expressed in an Instagram video. “Looking forward to seeing you and continuing the party!! Healthy in the name of Jesus!! A big hug and blessings!!” After a two-week wait, fans of all ages gathered at the South Florida venue to sing and dance with Juan Luis Guerra and his longtime 440 band. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Following a 30-minute DJ set and a...
One thing was clear during the first night of MusicCon’s performances: booty-shaking dance-offs would take center stage thanks to Anitta and Shenseea, who gave a masterclass in twerking during their showcases on Friday night (May 13). Before Anitta jumped onstage at Las Vegas’ Area 15, Jamaican artist Shenseea warmed up the crowd with a friendly dance battle that featured concertgoers who were brave enough to go up onstage and show their best dance moves. After a winner was crowned, Shenseea closed her set with “Blessed” to celebrate life. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Minutes later, Anitta appeared in front of a crowd that included fans who were ready to match the Brazilian star’s energy. “Hello, Vegas!” Anitta greeted the crowd gath...
Luis Figueroa claims his third top 10 on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay chart as his latest single “Todavía Te Espero” jumps 12-10 on the May 14-dated survey. The song, released March 24 via Sony Music Latin, rises to the upper tier with a 5% boost in audience impressions, to 2.6 million, earned in the U.S. in the week ending May 8, according to Luminate. One of the new voices of the salsa movement, Figueroa scored his first No. 1 on Tropical Airplay less than a year ago when his version of the 1993 classic “Hasta El Sol De Hoy” landed at the summit in July 2021. [embedded content] “Todavía,” which was written by Luis Figueroa and ICON and produced by Motiff, is the first single from Figueroa’s eponymous upcoming album and follows the Puerto Rican’s second chart entry “Si Tú Me Dices Ven” (N...
Paulo Londra replaces himself at No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart as his first collaboration with Bizarrap, “Paulo Londra: BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 23,” debuts at the summit on the April 30-dated ranking. The session sends Londra’s “Plan A” to No. 2 after its five-week reign. Londra is the second act this year to secure the Nos. 1 and 2 rankings. The last to achieve the feat was Argentinean rapper Lit Killah when “Entre Nosotros,” with Tiago PZK, Nicki Nicole and Maria Becerra, and “La Trampa Es Ley” held the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, respectively (chart dated Feb. 26). The former holds strong in the chart’s top 10 at No. 8. Shakira scores her fourth entry in over a year as “Te Felicito,” with Rauw Alejandro, arrives at No. 41. Rauw Alejandro now ties with Ozuna, both with 32 c...