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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard's Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week's picks below.
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Christian Nodal, “Kbron y Medio” (Sony Music Mexico)
In his new song, Nodal perfectly captures the bad boy attitude that leads to a toxic lifestyle that only someone who's had their heart broken can understand. “Kbron y Medio,” which roughly translates to “bad boy,” sees him embrace a new identity to heal his wounds. In the single, which blends country blues melodies with his signature mariachi elements, the recently released artist emotively sings, “My kisses aren't just for one anymore, my bed's open to bad girls, my schedule's open to everyone,” before quickly adding, “Just don't stop and talk to me about feelings.” His second single of the year, “Kbron y Medio” is a preview of his upcoming album, “Pa'l Cora,” due in mid-August. – Griselda Flores
Fariana, Oro Solido, “El Caballito” (La Commission, LLC)
Farina (now known as her new alter ego Fariana) has teamed up with Oro Solido for what is likely to be the song of the summer. After dipping her toes in the dembow genre, the Colombian rapper continues to tap into Dominican culture, this time producing the catchy meringue “El Caballito,” produced by gangsta and Oro Solido frontman Raul Acosta. In this new chapter of her career, performing under the stage name Fariana, the rapper explores her versatility beyond rapping and freestyling. “El Caballito,” the second single from her upcoming music project, is a perfect example of her new era, best combining her natural, sexy rhymes with the signature mambo sound of the meringue group that has had generations dancing “until 3 in the morning.” — Jessica Royce
J Balvin & Chencho Corleone, “Polvo de tu Vida” (Capitol Records)
Opening with eerie, dissonant strings, “Polvo de tu Vida” sees J Balvin dive deep into his passion for sci-fi-inspired melodies, contrasting them with a powerful old-school reggaeton sound. The Colombian superstar taps genre OG Chencho Corleone to provide high-pitched harmonies ideal for J Balvin's sensual flow. Together, the two deliver a catchy, passionate hook that resonates with listeners as he passionately proclaims, “This is your whole life, you'll never forget tonight.” The song and its accompanying video immediately grab attention with its eccentric tone and futuristic visuals that hint at a dystopian theme. — Isabella Raygoza
Natti Natasha, “Quiéreme Menos” (Sony Music Latin)
In the romantic bachata song “Quiéreme Menos,” Natti Natasha celebrates her own love story. Written by Romeo Santos and dedicated to her partner and producer Rafi Pina, the song is about unconditional love that overcomes all adversity. “Romeo made the lyrics universal, capturing the essence of how I feel for Rafi and everything he has given me. I am honored to perform this beautiful song born from his pen and musical talent,” Natasha said in a statement about the release. The moving music video shows various clips of intimate moments of her life as a couple, including Pina's recent release from prison. — Luisa Calle
Joaquina “Pesimista” (Universal Music Latino)
Joaquina continues to expand her collection of deeply relatable work with this new song about missing a loved one far away. Written during a spring the Venezuelan artist spent in Madrid and co-produced by Julio Reyes Copello and Larry Cole, “Pesimista” showcases the evolution of the singer-songwriter, with more mature lyrics and an evocative sound, after she became the youngest artist to win a Latin Grammy for Best New Artist in November. “I'm not a pessimist, but if I lost you I'd be shattered,” she sings in part.
“The song is essentially a love song about having something so special that you're scared to lose it,” Joaquina explained in a press release. “It's about being far away from the person you love and wishing that person lived new experiences and things with you and that you could see them everywhere you went.” — Sigal Ratner-Arias
Listen to more Latino picks from our editors in the playlist below.