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5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (June 11)
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. Los Tigres del Norte Documentary A Los Tigres del Norte documentary will soon premiere on Prime Video, and its nearly three-minute trailer was released this week. Coined Los Tigres del Norte: Historias Que Contar, the film captures everything from the Mexican group’s humble beginnings to its challenging road to success, and ultimately becoming one of Regional Mexican music’s biggest acts. Directed by Carlos Pérez Osorio and produced by José Nacif Gobera, Historias will premiere June 17 via Prime Video. The official trailer, which features the Amazon Original song “Je...
Anuel AA Marries Yailin: See Photos
Anuel AA and Yailin have tied the knot. Both artists took to social media on Friday (June 10) to announce they had said “I do” and were officially husband and wife. “Everything is in God’s hands,” the 29-year-old Puerto Rican artist captioned the video that captures the moment they are pronounced husband and wife. “Words don’t matter anymore,” he added, posting multiple emojis including hearts and a diamond ring. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In March, the couple dropped their first-ever collaboration, titled “Si Tu Me Busca,” which peaked at No. 12 on Billboard‘s Latin Digital Song Sales chart (dated April 16). “I love you. I never imagined this moment or how it would feel. Thank you for coming into my life and giving me this happine...
Lil Baby Hops on Global Banger “Voodoo” by Badshah, J Balvin, and Tainy: Stream
Lil Baby has hopped on the newest version of “Voodoo,” Badshah’s trilingual smash hit featuring his own verses in Hindi, J Balvin rapping in Spanish, and one universal beat by Tainy. If you haven’t heard of Badshah yet, let us be the first to congratulate you on the hours of fun that await. The Desi-Pop superstar is perhaps the most popular Hindi rapper in the world, with a rabid fanbase built on effortless hooks and an impeccable ear for beats. This “Voodoo” track by Tainy is one of his most convivial tunes yet. Badshah has a lot in common with J Balvin, who also immersed himself in regional sounds on the way to global fame. “J Balvin is like an idol to me,” Badshah said in a statement. “He’s been doing what I have been trying to do in my own space, and the way he’s made a ...
Every Song on Maluma’s ‘The Love & Sex Tape’ Ranked: Critic’s Picks
Maluma is showcasing a darker, naughtier side on his new album, The Love & Sex Tape, which he surprise-dropped on Friday (June 10) without giving fans much of a warning — except for a racy video and photo he posted on Instagram that didn’t leave much to the imagination. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In his new eight-track set, the Colombian star stays true to his urbano essence singing about love, lust and heartbreak, but does so with slightly more raunchier lyrics. For Maluma, the about-face is simply going back to the style that inspired him from the very beginning. After all, he is the self-described Pretty Boy/Dirty Boy. “More than a decade into my career, I was missing that essence that inspired me from the beginning and I fe...
Becky G to Perform at Major League Baseball’s All-Star Saturday Extra Innings Concert
Becky G is stepping up to the plate on July 16, as it was announced on Monday (June 6) that she’ll be performing at Major League Baseball’s MGM Rewards All-Star Saturday Extra Innings concert. Becky’s freshly released album Esquemas, the follow-up to her debut set Mala Santa, scored the artist her first No. 1 — and first entry — on Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums. It concurrently debuted at No. 5 on Top Latin Albums, Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Additionally, MLB revealed the rest of their star-studded lineup of events for its first-ever All-Star Saturday during All-Star Week at Los Angeles’s Dodger Stadium, including the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and the 2022 MGM Rewards All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. The first wave of sta...
Christian Nodal Drops Hard-Hitting Diss Track Blasting J Balvin
Christian Nodal doesn’t hold back in “Girasol,” a diss track he dropped Saturday (June 4) in which he blasts J Balvin calling him “clown” and a “hypocrite”. “I’m going to make you cry,” Nodal starts off the five-minute track. “I don’t want to laugh with you, I’m going to laugh at you. You’re a joke, every time you try to sing, every time you try to rap, every time you try to rhyme, poor clown that uses everyone else to be able to connect with people,” he raps. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The tiradera comes days after Nodal and Balvin’s back-and-forth on social media that was sparked by a photo posted by the “Mi Gente” singer. The post included a photo of Nodal with bleached hair and reading glasses, and another of Balvin with a similar look...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (June 4)
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. Bad Bunny’s new restaurant The Puerto Rican can now add restaurateur to his list of titles. Bad Bunny has partnered with David Grutman of Groot Hospitality to open a new Japanese steakhouse and sushi restaurant called Gekko in Miami. Set to make its grand opening next month, the restaurant will be located in the bustling Brickell neighborhood. “I think I’ve reached a point in my career where I can venture off into new projects,” Bunny told website Highsnobiety. “I have a passion for food, and I’m going to take my time. The thing I look forward to the most, after...
Shakira Confirms Split With Soccer Star Gerard Pique
Colombian pop star Shakira and her partner, Spanish soccer player Gerard Piqué, are splitting up, the pair said in a statement released Saturday (June 4). “We regret to confirm that we are separating,” the two said in a statement released by Shakira’s public relations firm. “For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you for your understanding.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Shakira, 45, met the Barcelona defender while she was promoting her 2010 World Cup anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).” The couple have two children, Sasha and Milan. In recent days, rumors of the demise of the couple’s 11-year relationship had gripped Spanish media, fueled by media reports t...
Willie Sotelo, Member of El Gran Combo, Dies at 61
Willie Sotelo, the pianist and musical director of iconic Puerto Rican salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico died on Friday (June 3) in Puerto Rico. The musician, who was 61 years old, died of “health complications.” The news of Sotelo’s passing was announced in a press release sent to media and posted on El Gran Combo’s Instagram account. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Maestro Willie Sotelo, musical director of El Gran Combo, has died due to health complications at 61 years old. His wife Jannette Navarro, his daughter Wilmalie Sotelo, his other relatives and maestro Rafael Ithier and his orchestra companions ask for space to deal with this difficult process and thank all your demonstrations of support and prayers,” read the statement. Acco...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Tiago PZK & Ozuna, Caloncho, Plus 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. Tiago PZK feat. Ozuna, “Nos Comemos” (Warner Music Latin/Grand Move Records) [embedded content] Tiago PZK and Ozuna have joined forces for the first time in “Nos Comemos,” a song about what happens when two people have crazy chemistry. Penned by the Argentine breakthrough artist and the Puerto Rican star, the track is an edgy, hard-hitting reggaetœn number produced by Big One in Miami and Buenos Aires. The collaboration happened organically, Tiago PZK explains in a press statement, saying that he met Ozuna in April at a BRESH party in Miami, where they “hit it off” and “exchanged phone numbers.” “I shared with him the song via Wh...
Chiquis Shares Three Tips For Effectively Writing Affirmations
If while listening to Chiquis‘ new album Abeja Reina you think she sounds more confident than in her previous records, that’s because she does. It’s a newfound level of confidence that comes with “maturity and experience,” the Mexican-American artist says during an Instagram Live with Billboard. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Going through certain things that bring you to your knees and it’s like you never want to feel like that again,” Chiquis explains. “But it’s also not giving an F and not just saying it but really not giving an F and knowing what I contribute to the world. I’m a queen. I am no longer scared. When it came to singing, because of toxic voices, I would question myself. Now, I have given myself room to grow and shut th...
Camila Cabello Pays Homage to Her Latin Heritage at Stunning UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony
Camila Cabello gave soccer fans something to remember at the opening of the 2022 UEFA Champions League final on Saturday (May 28). Prior to the face-off between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the 25-year-old songstress delivered a colorful spectacle for thousands of fans at Stade de France in Paris. The carnival-themed celebration, which Cabello paid homage to Cabello’s Latin heritage, featured a breathtaking medley of “Senorita,” “Bam Bam” and “Don’t Go Yet.” In a recent interview with Billboard, Cabello discussed weaving elements of her Latin culture into her new music and into every aspect of her life. “My music, I always feel celebrates my heritage and my Cuban-Mexican heritage, so there’s going to be songs from Familia on there,” the singer said of the performance. Explore Explore Se...
