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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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Kany Garcia, Garcia (5020 Records)
“Garcia,” the title track of Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kani Garcia's new album, is a letter from Garcia to himself, addressed to a young and vulnerable Kani and an equally vulnerable modern star. (“I'm afraid of losing myself in this wave of fiction''). Garcia always entertains us with his beautifully written songs and lyrical storytelling. And here she focuses on herself, and she completely understands why her songwriting works so well. Even when she tells someone else's story, it's always in her voice and words. . That essence is in every track on this meticulously crafted, yet highly commercial, album, which also includes Young Miko (who won her award at last year's Billboard Latin Music Week). It includes previously released collaborations with Garcia's longtime fans, Karin Leon, Cristian Nodal, and more. It's a nod to Garcia's innate inquisitiveness as an artist exploring other genres. Her Garcia's album is a happy reminder that her quality and commercial success can coexist. — Leila Cobo
Piso 21 & Wisin “La Misión” (Warner Music Mexico)
For their first collaboration, Piso 21 and Wisin unleash “La Misión” (The Mission). Produced by iCON Music, the track is a perfect blend of both worlds: Piso's melodic pop sound and Wisin's blistering reggaeton beats. In “La Misión,” a Colombian group and a Puerto Rican rapper take on the ultimate mission of breaking up a relationship (or rather, stealing the woman of his dreams from his partner). “I was told life goes by so fast / It’s too much to be with someone so basic / I’m not that type of person, but I’ve become a romantic / That she won’t say no.” “I hope/If he doesn’t care,” they sing in the infectious chorus, “She, I will.” — Jessica Royce
Silvestre Dangondo & Carlos Vives “Tú o Yo” (Sony Music Latin)
“Either you sing to her or I sing to her,” says the chorus of “Tu O Yo,” a catchy vallenato pop that features Colombian stars Silvestre D’Angondo and Carlos Vives together for the first time. says: The song, co-written by Vives and Dangondo and produced by Andres Castro, tells the story of two friends competing for the love of a woman.
In a statement regarding the release, Dangondo expressed his excitement for the collaboration. “Carlos Vives was and still is my idol,” he says. “I've always looked at him and used him as a reference. I feel very happy. I feel like I achieved something that was in me. I knew it was going to happen at any moment. But we didn't know when it would happen.'' The hilarious music video was shot in Miami and stars Mexican actress Barbara de Reguil, as both sides try to thwart each other's efforts to conquer the protagonist. Shows all strategies used. — Luisa Cull
Fonseca, Tropicalia (Sony Music Latin)
Fonseca presents TROPICALIA, an extraordinary work that pays homage to his tropical roots and influences that have inspired his career and are an intricate part of his sound. The 11-track album features collaborations with notable artists such as Juan Luis Guerra, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Chucho Valdez, Alex Cuba, Grupo Nicci, and more from this iconic band. This is the first and only collaboration released by.
This set features the tropical sounds of Latin American music, from the vibrant sounds of patio vallenato on the track “Canto a la Vida” to the upbeat merengue rhythms of the entirely American-produced “Pedacito de Playa.” is a diverse mix. We visited the Dominican Republic with the help of local musicians such as Janina Rosado on the piano (4 minutes 40 seconds), her husband “Chocolate” on the drums, and Gila from the Dominican Republic. The album also includes “La Terquedad,” a ranchera that speaks of heartache with melancholy acoustic guitar, violin, trumpet, and mariachi accompaniment. — Ingrid Fajardo
Lasso & Mau y Ricky “Bilingües” (Universal Music Group Mexico)
Love may not be as universal a language as believed. At least that's what Lasso hints at with his new song “Bilingües” with Mau y Ricky. This pop-rock track is the first single from the Latin Grammy-winning Venezuelan singer and songwriter's upcoming album, about the complicated relationship between a man who only speaks Spanish and a woman who only speaks English. Masu. “When you tell me you love me, I know you feel nothing, nothing, nothing/You tell me you want to see me, and you tell me I don't miss you, nothing, nothing, nothing / I don't know if you're playing with your heart or it's just a bad translation The phrase has become part of the earworm chorus Masu. Recently, Russo published a series of videos on Instagram titled “The Worst Time I Was Rejected in My Life,” in which he passionately recounts his experiences trying and failing in a bilingual relationship. At least it left him inspired to write some really nice songs. — Sigal Ratner-Arias
Eladio Carrion, Porque Puedo (Limas Entertainment)
With his latest EP, Porque Puedo, Eladio Carrión not only doubles down on the bravado of Latin trap, he fully embodies it, living up to the album's bold title. After the more mainstream release of Sol María, Carrión returned to the forefront, showcasing effortless ingenuity and sharp wordplay across his five tracks. From the eerie “Don KBRN Freestyle” to the bilingual excellence of “Códico G,” he brings lyrical mastery to his patterns with menacing beats and mesmerizing hi-hats.
But it's “Heavyweight” that truly steals the spotlight, with the Umacao rapper unleashing verses about diamond dripping and confidence while “smoking a heavyweight.” Set against a night-vision aesthetic that further deepens the EP's moody atmosphere, the visually demanding music of his videos, Carrion exudes relaxed luxury, adorned with his signature rose necklace. The new drop arrived the day before they returned to the Coliseo de Puerto Rico stage on May 2nd. “While spending time at home with his family, he began working on music,” Eladio Carrion said in a statement. “Everything has become porque puedo. I thought what is the best time to give this to my true fans who are preparing to see me in El Choli?” — Isabella Raigoza
Danny Ocean, Reflexa (Atlantic Recording Corp.)
The Venezuelan artist's music doesn't sound like anything at the moment, which is probably why Danny Ocean is labeling his latest album future pop. The singer-songwriter's third studio album, the 12-song set is perhaps Danny's most personal album to date, but sonically it's also his most experimental, and it's still Danny's most personal yet. -Sounds very similar to Ocean.
While navigating life's most relatable themes such as heartbreak, lust, love, and the desire to live authentically, he mixes in edgier, more eye-catching styles such as electro and Middle Eastern influences. Together, they enhance his signature pop sound. Reflexa established Danny His Ocean as an artist who could deliver his pop hits without resorting to trite or cheesy lyrics. He's down-to-earth, raw, and overly honest about his life, and he's also an ardent guardian of the art he puts out into the world. — Griselda Flores
Hear more of our editors' Latin picks in the playlist below.