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New Music Latin is a collection of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard's Latin editors and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week's picks below.
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Groupe Frontera, Jugando Que No Pasa Nada (Groupe Frontera)
Grupo Frontera has released their second studio album, Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada. This roughly translates to “pretend like nothing is wrong.” The 12-song set is lyrically and sonically faithful to Frontera's signature songs, with heartbreak songs backed by seductive cumbia, Tejano, and norteño melodies, and “Echandote de Menos.” ” also incorporates country music. But most notable is the star-studded collaboration. In “Por Qué Será” with Maluma, the artists open up about rejection and unrequited love. The Nicki Nicole-assisted “Desquite” brings back the tribal guarachello sound. And the long-awaited “Los Dos,” a collaboration with Moratto, first became a hot topic on social media. The set also includes the previously released singles “Quédate Bebé” and the Christian Nodal-assisted “Ya Pedo Quien Sabe.” The latter topped Billboard's Mexico Regional Airplay chart this week, marking the Texas-based group's eighth No. 1 spot on the chart. — Jessica Royce
Tres Camilo (Sony Music Latin/Hecho a Mano)
Singer-songwriter Camilo continues to demonstrate his musicality with new releases from his studio El Taller Creativo. This is the latest installment of her EP in the Un, Dos, Tres series. In her latest work, Camilo delves into a variety of genres, from cumbia's “Mission Impossible” (he plays the accordion and wishes his partner luck in finding someone better than him). / Oh, what have you got for me?'') “Amor de Extranjeros'', a fusion of meringue and African rhythms. He also performed a new version of his 2018 song “Corazón de Hojalata,” a tropical ballad. (About this last song, he said on his social media: “This song was written at a time when I couldn't find God. Until I found myself, I felt like my heart was made of tin.'' It felt like it was “squeaky”).
Each song is accompanied by a music video recorded at Camilo's studio in Miami. The Colombian artist is preparing for his Nuestro Lugal Feliz tour, which will take him to several US cities, including Los Angeles and Miami, and Europe, including Madrid and Paris. — Luisa Cull
Peso Pluma, Junior H, Eslabon Armado “La Durango” (Double P Records)
On “La Durango,” the powerful alliance of Peso Pluma, Junior H, and Eslabon Almado effortlessly blend their respective talents to create a rich song with a laid-back yet assertive tumbad vibe. Ta. The track intertwines blaring horns with subtly delivered verses, charting the artist's journey to success and the celebratory lifestyle that follows. “All I want is loyalty/And easy money,” boasts Eslavon frontman Pedro Tovar. The title itself alludes to a rugged Dodge Durango, perhaps symbolizing the artists' strong rise in the regional Mexican music scene. This musical trinity of his Mexicana shows that their combined power is not just a temporary coincidence, but a formidable amalgamation of talents that sets high the standards of their contemporaneous genres. — Isabella Raigoza
Jos Favela, Miss Compass Vol. 1 (Sony Music Latin)
The regional Mexican singer-songwriter releases an eclectic 6-song EP that perfectly combines his signature norteño and mariachi with hip-hop (“Cuando Llegue El Día” ft. Gera MX), cieleño (“Cuando Llegue El Día” ft. Gera MX), Somos” with Los Plebes del Rancho de) Ariel Camacho) and Banda (“Con todo respetillo” with Luis R. Conriquez). In essence, Miss Compass Vol. 1 is a celebration of the rich culture of Mexicana, a thriving musica based on the different sounds, subgenres, and generations that make up the Mexican region today.
With a roster of top-notch collaborators that also includes Yuridia, Banda MS, and Codiciado, Favela is able to exist in multiple worlds at once, while remaining true to the fundamentals of regional Mexico and the masterful lyricism that has defined his career. It continues to exist. “This is just a project with friends that I've had the opportunity to work with before, whether it's writing for them or producing them or doing something with them. ” Favela said in a statement. “And now, coming together to do a duet is something that is very important to me personally.” — Griselda Flores
Ryan Castro, EL Cantante del Ghetto (Ryan Castro/Sony Music Columbia)
Castro's long-awaited debut album, El Cantante del Ghetto, not only reflects the qualities that propelled the Colombian artist to the top of the charts, but also serves as an introduction to the culture of Medellin's Pedregal neighborhood. The 18-song collection includes previously released songs such as “Quema” with Peso Pluma, “Ghetto Star”, “Rich Rappers” with Rich The Kid, and most recently with Koke and La Eterna. Includes “El Cantante del Ghetto.'' The latter pays homage to Puerto Rican legend Hector Laveau, a salsa track that pays heartfelt homage to his roots, humble upbringing, and the vibrant community of his hometown.
The set also includes collaborations with Arcangel, Ñengo Flow, Yandel, Jowell y Randy, Zion, Myke Towers, Totoy el Frio, and Blessid. El Cantante del Ghetto chronicles the artist's transformational journey from his humble beginnings as a street performer to global stardom. The music is influenced by classic reggaeton, dancehall, and trap, making it timeless. — Ingrid Fajardo
Hear more of our editors' Latin picks in the playlist below.