Reggaeton
DJ Snake Drops Music Video for “SG” With Ozuna, Megan Thee Stallion and Lisa of BLACKPINK
DJ Snake‘s latest mega-collab is finally here—and the wait was worth it. The French beatsmith has teamed up with Ozuna, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lisa of K-pop powerhouse group BLACKPINK for “SG,” which stands for “sexy girl.” The collab is classic Snake, a sultry reggaeton anthem with Latin trap flair. Lisa’s contributions are particularly stellar here, bringing the track home with a catchy hook. Check out the sumptuous “SG” music video below. It was directed by Colin Tilley, a renowned creative who worked on the visuals for chart-topping songs like The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber’s “Stay” and Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP,” among others. Recommended Articles Considering th...
J Balvin Unveils “Ten Cuidado” Video for Pokémon 25: The Album: Watch
J Balvin has released the Pokémon-filled music video for his new single “Ten Cuidado (Pokémon 25 Version).” Watch it below. In the clip, the reggaeton star transforms into a real-life Pokémon trainer after finding a Pokéball on his doorstep. Heading out into the wild of New York City, he meets up with some of his favorite Pokémon, including Pikachu, Hitmontop, Totodile, Loudred, and Charizard. “I always wanted to be Ash Ketchum and through this collaboration with Pokémon I’ve been able to live out a childhood dream,” a giddy J Balvin said in a statement about the track. “That love for Pokémon inspired ‘Ten Cuidado,’ my contribution to P25 Music, as well as the video in which I get to be a Pokémon trainer in New York City. I can’t wait to share my fandom for Pokémon with my fans around the ...
Governors Ball 2021 Day 2 Live Gallery: Megan Thee Stallion, Phoebe Bridgers, A$AP Rocky and More
Day 2 of Governors Ball 2021 — the New York City festival’s 10th anniversary — is in the books. 50,000 attendees flooded the parking lot outside Citi Field on Saturday, September 25th to check out sets from a bill stacked with hip-hop and indie rock greats. With A$AP Rocky closing down the night and J Balvin marking the fest’s first Latino headliner, the day also saw performances from MUNA, Bleachers, King Princess, Megan Thee Stallion, Phoebe Bridgers, Cordae, Big Thief, and Pink Sweat$. Ahead, see pictures of all the sets the Consequence team caught, whether you’re reliving your favorite moments from Gov Ball Day 2, or looking for some FOMO. You can also revisit our Day 1 Governors Ball photo gallery, and stay tuned for a portrait collection at the end of the weekend. Advertisement Relat...
J Balvin Rocks the Boat for His Tiny Desk (Home) Concert: Watch
For the next month, NPR is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by giving its renowned Tiny Desk Concert series an “El Tiny” makeover. As the name implies, musicians from all corners of Latinidad are scheduled to take part in it, and first up is arguably the biggest name of them all: J Balvin. Watch his special performance video below. For the occasion, the Colombian star decided to set up stage on a sunny barge floating by the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. It’s incredibly scenic and calm, especially for an intimate live concert like this one, and yet he injects the scene with his typically buoyant blend of Latin hip-hop and pop. The performance feels both laidback and hyped up at once, which is what we’ve come to expect from the artist behind the Latin Grammy-winning Colores. Fresh off...
J Balvin Announces 2022 Jose Tour, Performs “In Da Getto” on Fallon: Watch
J Balvin stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night to announce he’s headed out on a world tour next year in support of his new album Jose. “There was rumors of you announcing a tour or going on tour, and you haven’t done anything or said anything that you’re going to. But is there anything you would like to tell me?” host Jimmy Fallon asked, leading Balvin to playfully quip, “Besides that I love you?” He continued: “Yes, we’re going on sale next week. Yes! Jose’s tour! We’re gonna start in the West. Are you guys ready?” The 27-date jaunt will kick off April in San Antonio before indeed heading west to Arizona and California. Balvin will then hit major cities including Las Vegas, Houston, Miami, and Boston before closing out the tour with a performance in San Juan,...
J Balvin Drops New Album Jose: Stream
J Balvin has released his latest full-length album, Jose. Stream the new effort below via Apple Music and Spotify. Jose comes just a year and a half after Balvin’s last LP, 2020’s Latin Grammy Award-winning Colores. Over the intervening months, the reggaeton artist has dropped a number of singles, “7 De Mayo,” “Otra Noche Sin Ti” featuring Khalid, “Qué Más Pues” with YouTube star María Becerra, and “Que Locura”. The collaborative cut “Una Dia (One Day)” with Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, and Tainy, which originally appeared on Lipa’s Future Nostalgia: The Moonlight Edition, also has a place on Jose. Other guests on Jose include Skrillex (“In da Getto”), Tokischa (“Perra”), Jhay Cortez (“La Venganza”), Yandel (“Te Acuerdas de Mi”), and Myke Towers (“Billetes de 100”). A remi...
Haviah Mighty Teams with Mala Rodríguez on New Single “Flamenco”: Stream
Haviah Mighty’s recent singles are continuing to solidify her status as one of the most exciting voices in today’s underground hip-hop scene. As another preview of her forthcoming mixtape, Stock Exchange, the Toronto rapper has shared the new single “Flamenco,” which boasts guest vocals from Latin Grammy Award-winning artist Mala Rodríguez. Co-produced by Haviah and her repeat collaborator Taabu, “Flamenco” expectedly draws from Spanish and Latin influences. Its reggaeton beat calls to mind sardine-packed dance floors, or — perhaps more appropriate for the times — sweltering block parties in city streets. “With this one, I wanted to try something different,” Haviah said in a statement. “Inspired by the cultural influences behind flamenco, this song allowed me to be a guest in a new genre. ...
Bad Bunny Joins Forces with Aventura for New Song “Volví”: Stream
Two legends collide as Bad Bunny has linked up with bachata band Aventura for a new song titled “Volví.” Watch the accompanying music video below. Produced by Alex Killer, “Volví” combines bachata guitar licks with reggaeton drums. The ballad features Aventura breakout star Romeo Santos trading lovelorn vocals with Bad Bunny. “Yo sé que al final,” Santos sings. “A mí no me olvidas tan siquiera un poco/ Al final, baby, tú extrañas cómo yo te toco.” In English, this translates to, “I know in the end/ You won’t forget me not even a little bit/ In the end, baby, you miss how I touch you.” Advertisement Related Video Prior to its release, Santos teased the track on Twitter by declaring it would “close out the Aventura chapter in a memorable way.” In 2019, the supergroup formally reunited after ...
Skrillex and Jhay Cortez Tap Mia Khalifa to Star in Sultry “En Mi Cuarto” Music Video: Watch
Blossoming Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Jhay Cortez has teamed up with Skrillex for a new single called “En Mi Cuarto,” which arrived today alongside an official music video starring Mia Khalifa. Khalifa, perhaps best known for her work in the porn industry, glides on a motorcycle down a desolate highway, doing tricks while donning a helmet with devil horns. It’s a subtle foreshadowing of what follows—a scene in which Skrillex and Cortez party in a room that bursts into flames. Check out the official “En Mi Cuarto” music video below. Recommended Articles The latest in a string of high-profile Skrillex collabs, “En Mi Cuarto” is a sultry reggaeton-house hybrid. It features co-production from Tainy, who also contributed to Skrillex’...
J Balvin’s Cover of Metallica’s “Wherever I May Roam” Puts a Reggaeton Spin on Metal: Stream
Metallica have been slowly unveiling tracks from their new covers collection The Metallica Blacklist and each one is more exciting than the last. However, today’s release may be the most intriguing of all. Metallica just shared J Balvin’s cover of “Wherever I May Roam,” which puts a reggaeton spin on the metal classic. Stream it below. In his version of “Wherever I May Roam,” J Balvin brings his swagger-filled flow to the track to transform it into a completely fresh hip-hop single. Balvin raps in Spanish ith an explosive delivery, his words occasionally lining up in the chorus with Metallica’s thick guitar riffs. Near the end, his rendition pauses to make way for a full sample from the original version of the song. “Wherever I May Roam” comes with a music video directed by Daniel Duran. I...
J Balvin Teams with YouTuber María Becerra on New Single “Qué Más Pues?”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-28T02:14:20+00:00“>May 27, 2021 | 10:14pm ET If you’re trying to break big in music, a good shortcut is collaborating on a track with an established talent. In the world of Urbano and reggaeton, you don’t get much bigger than J Balvin, so get ready to know María Becerra’s name. The YouTuber-turned-300 Entertainment-signee has joined Balvin on the new single “Qué Más Pues?” To be fair, Becerra’s star was already swiftly on the rise, so this collaboration is really just the latest stop on her ascent. The 21-year-old became a popular influencer with her comedy, music, and vlog postings on YouTube, eventually self-releasing her debut EP, 222, in 2019. She signed with 300 a few months...
Bad Bunny Announces 2022 “El Último Tour del Mundo” Tour Dates
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-12T17:15:30+00:00“>April 12, 2021 | 1:15pm ET Bad Bunny packed as much into his 2020 quarantine as anybody on earth, releasing three albums, earning a Grammy, and winning a match at Wrestlemania 37 with the “Bunny Destroyer” finisher. After this latter feat, the trap and reggaeton star announced “El Último Tour del Mundo”, a run of 25 North American tour dates that kicks off in February of 2022. Named after his excellent 2020 LP El Último Tour del Mundo (“The Last Tour of the World”), the jaunt will be among his first chances to stump for the albums YHLQMDLG and Que No Iban a Salir. Bad Bunny will make his triumphant return to touring on February 9th in Denver, CO,...
