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First Stream Latin: New Music From Mora, ChocQuibTown, Lyanno & More
First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Mora, Microdosis (Rimas Entertainment) The Puerto Rican artist-producer, who got on the radar thanks to his work with Bad Bunny, surprised fans with the release of his sophomore album Microdosis on April 1. Far from an April Fools joke, Mora dropped 15 new tracks with a completely different vibe from his debut set Primer Dia de Clases. He has some hard-hitting trap selections such as “Quieren Ser Yo” and “Robert de Niro”; He has electronic fusions such as the opening track “Bad Trip :(” and the Jhay Cortez-assisted “Memorias”; He has alternative picks such as “Lejos de Ti,” as well as many infectious reggaetón bops, and even sampl...
DJ Snake, Ozuna, LISA & Megan Thee Stallion Rule Latin Airplay With ‘SG’
LISA of BLACKPINK and Meghan Thee Stallion collect their first No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart thanks to “SG,” their collaboration with DJ Snake and Ozuna, as the song rises from No. 3 to rule the April 2-dated survey. DJ Snake, who clocks his third straight No. 1, returns to lead the all-Latin genre tally after “Loco Contigo,” with J Balvin and Tyga, reigned for one week in Nov. 2019. Ozuna, meanwhile, collects his 27th champ and second of the year: “Emojis de Corazones,” with Wisin, Jhay Cortez, which also features Los Legendarios, arrived at the summit on the Jan. 8-dated list. With the new No. 1 on Latin Airplay, here’s a look at the acts with the most No. 1s on the 27-year-old survey: 33, J Balvin32, Enrique Iglesias27, Ozuna25, Daddy Yankee21, Maluma20, Wisin19, Romeo Santos...
Anitta’s ‘Envolver’ Hits Top 10 on Hot Latin Songs Chart
Anitta collects her second top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart as “Envolver” lifts 12-7 on the April 2-dated ranking. To boot, the single becomes the week’s greatest gainer in terms of streams. “Envolver” was officially released Nov. 11, 2021, through Warner/Warner Latina. While the song debuted at No. 31 on the chart dated March 19, it gained traction months prior on TikTok, and went viral after fans uploaded their videos mirroring Anitta’s dance moves via the #Envolver challenge. It has since generated over 1 million videos. “Envolver” is her second top 10 and first as a soloist. It trails the No. 5-peaked “Me Gusta,” featuring Cardi B and Myke Towers (October 2020). The song enters the upper region on the all-metric tally boosted by a 44% increase in streams. It generated 4.62 m...
Viva! L.A. Music Festival to Launch With J Balvin, Becky G, Daddy Yankee & More
Viva!, which launched its Viva! Pomona annual festival 10 years ago, is celebrating its anniversary in a big way, announcing a new, one-day festival set to take place at the L.A.’s Dodger Stadium on June 25. Produced by Goldenvoice, Viva! L.A. Music Festival unveiled Tuesday (March 29) a star-studded lineup for its inaugural edition, which will be headlined by Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Becky G and Kali Uchis. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The multi-genre fest will also feature performances by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Lenin Ramirez, Carin Leon, Tainy, Carla Morrison, Ivy Queen, Cuco, Los Dos Carnales, The Marías, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Chicano Batman, Ed Maverick, Cazzu, La Sonora Dinamita, Lido Piemienta, Eslabon Armado, among many others. Add...
Los Dells 2022 Rescheduled Due to ‘Circumstances Beyond Our Control’
Update: Los Dells 2022 is officially postponed, according to an update that was posted on the festival’s social media account. The announcement comes a month after its lineup was unveiled with headliners Christian Nodal and Anuel AA, who were then abruptly replaced by Becky G, Ozuna and CNCO. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Due to circumstances beyond our control, we unfortunately must postpone,” the post explained just days after the new headliners was announced. “We know you are excited to join us and we are looking forward to bringing you the same upscale multi-genre Latin music festival that we have built our name upon.” The post further explains that purchased tickets will be honored for the new date, which has yet to be set, and that fes...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (March 26)
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. Snow Tha Product teams up with Rockstar Energy Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Snow Tha Product has unleashed a corrido titled “Cobrar,” along with an accompanying short film, in partnership with Rockstar Energy Drink and The SpringHill Company. The uplifting release celebrates the stories of young game changers who “make a difference in the Hispanic community and bring a ‘new energy’ to the music space,” according to the companies. In the hip-hop-infused track, Snow narrates witnessing her parents hustle worki...
J Balvin & Ed Sheeran Bless Fans With 2 New Songs ‘Sigue’ & ‘Forever My Love’: Listen
J Balvin and Ed Sheeran have blessed fans with two brand-new bilingual songs titled “Sigue” and “Forever My Love.” Marking the first collaborations between the pair, the two-song EP is powered by an uptempo reggaeton dance song, and a stripped-down melancholic ballad with each artist playing their acoustic guitars. Sheeran first dabbled in Latin music with his 2017 “Shape of You” remix featuring Zion & Lennox. Most recently, the British singer-songwriter practiced his Spanish in Camila Cabello‘s “Bam Bam,” where he mainly sings in English but joins Cabello in the chorus singing “asi es la vida.” This time around, Sheeran shows off his Spanish, singing full verses in Spanish. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news [embedded content] Balvin and Shee...
La K’onga & Nahuel Pennisi Score First No. 1 on Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Chart With ‘Universo Paralelo’
Argentinians La K’onga and Nahuel Pennisi earn their first No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart (dated March 19) as “Universo Paralelo” rises 2-1 in its 10th week. The song dethrones “Entre Nosotros,” by the all-star team comprising Tiago PZK, LIT Killah, Nicki Nicole and Maria Becerra, from its 16-week nonconsecutive reign as it dips to No. 2. Sofia Reyes and Maria Becerra’s “Marte” climbs 6-3. Meanwhile Rauw Alejandro and Chencho Corleone’s “Desesperados” and FMK and Maria Becerra’s “Tranquila” hold steady at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, for a second week. The week’s Hot Shot debut goes to FMK & Duki’s “Tu Nombre” at No. 39. Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran take the Greatest Gainer honor of the week as “Bam Bam” flies 68-42. Notably, Becerra places 13 songs on the current ra...
Latin Artist on the Rise: Yendry on Making Music That’s Both Experimental & Accessible
At 18 years old, Yendry was going from her day job at a pizzeria to rehearsal with her experimental electronic band, and later to performing with her jazz band at a private event. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Italy, the now 28-year-old singer-songwriter worked seven days a week for nearly 10 years to help fund the two bands that she was passionate about being in. “People used to tell me, ‘Wow, you take this too seriously,’” Yendry remembers. “Actually, they still tell me that.” Explore Explore Yendry See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Her genre-agnostic music, which dabbles in afrobeats, reggaetón, R&B and more, is a celebration of both her Caribbean and European influences. It’s what’s made her stand out, and even scored her “Ya...
Los Tigres del Norte Score 16th No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay Chart With ‘En Dónde Estabas’
Los Tigres del Norte crosses off a new milestone this week on their Billboard chart career as they land a 16th No. 1 on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, spanning four distinct decades of chart champs. Their latest single “En Dónde Estabas” hits No. 1 on the almost 27-year-old chart as it jumps 4-1 thanks to a 28% boost in audience impressions, to 6.5 million, earned in the United States in the week ending March 20, according to Luminate, formerly MRC Data. Los Tigres del Norte becomes just the second act to score No. 1s on Regional Mexican Airplay in the ’90s, ’00s, ’10s and ’20s. Who else has achieved the feat? Banda El Recodo, likewise, has notched 16 No. 1s, dating back to its first, the six-week champ “Adorable Mentirosa,” with Juan Gabriel, in 1999. With 16 No. 1s, Los Tigres enter...
Bad Bunny, Wisin & More Top 2022 Heat Latin Music Awards Nominations: Complete List
The nominations for the 2022 Heat Latin Music Awards have arrived, with five-time nominee Bad Bunny leading the pack. The Puerto Rican star is followed by Wisin, J Balvin, Karol G, Greeicy and Maria Becerra with four nominations each, and Rosalía, Christian Nodal, Carlos Vives, Nacho, Mike Bahía, Justin Quiles, Blessd and Tiago PZK with three. One of the 17 categories is the coveted best new artist prize, with Blessd, JD Pantoja, Bizarrap, Tiago PZK, Ryan Castro, Khea, Alvaro Diaz and Feid up for the award. Newcomers such as Eix, The Change and Kim Loaiza are up for the musical promise award. Explore Explore Bad Bunny See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For a second consecutive year, Premios Heat will crown the best Dominican artist, which went to El Alfa ...
Becky G & Karol G’s ‘Mamiii’ Expands Its Billboard Latin Charts Domination
Becky G and Karol G’s “Mamiii” hits No. 1 on two new Billboard Latin charts. A week after conquering the Latin Pop Airplay chart (dated March 19), their first collaboration takes over the all-genre Latin Airplay chart as it jumps 3-1 on the March 26-dated ranking. It concurrently ascends 2-1 on Latin Rhythm Airplay. With the move, “Mamiii” now tops six Latin charts concurrently: Hot Latin Songs, Latin Airplay, Latin Pop Airplay, Latin Rhythm Airplay, Latin Digital Song Sales, and Latin Streaming Songs. The previous instance of that six-chart simultaneous domination occurred almost three years ago when Daddy Yankee’s “Con Calma,” featuring Snow, topped all six of the May 25, 2019-dated tallies and the surveys dated June 15-29, 2019. “Mamiii” ascends to lead Latin Airplay with an 11% increas...
