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New Music Latin is a collection of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by the editors of Billboard Latin and Billboard Español. Check out this week's picks below.
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Ryan Castro, COQUE & La Eterna, “El Cantante del Ghetto” (Ryan Castro)
In the first single from his upcoming album, a slow heartbreak salsa titled “El Cantante del Ghetto,” Ryan Castro sings with salsa legend Hector Laveau, aka “El Cantante” pays homage to. “A love like yours can't be bought, it can't be compared, it can't be known/If I did everything I could to make this relationship last/Look at my face, you'd be my Tell me you don't know,'' the Colombian reggaeton star sings plaintively over the classic salsa instruments of brass, strings and percussion. The single arrives just days after the National Recording Registry announced it would include Laveau's “El Cantante” in its archives.
Castro, also known as “El Cantante del Ghetto,” which gives the album its name, released the song along with a 1970s-style music video, in which he dressed and styled like Laveau at the time. , that is, he appeared wearing a white two-piece suit. He wore a red shirt, aviator glasses and all, and sang with an orchestra in a nightclub. The single is a preview of his new LP, which will be released on May 9th, and according to a press release, the album was inspired by the singer's humble upbringing in the Pedregal neighborhood of his hometown of Medellin. It is said that it is a thing.
“Salsa is one of my favorite genres, and when I was growing up in the Pedregal area, I always listened to Hector Laveau,” Castro told Billboard Español. “With this album I wanted to show my essence, and this salsa is part of that. It's an honor for me to create this song in honor of a master like Hector Laveau.” — Sigal Ratner-Arias
Nigo Quintero “Desconosido” (Aquistic)
Last year, Spanish singer-songwriter Iñigo Quintero achieved success (which seemed to come out of nowhere) with his 2022 song “Si No Estas,” which topped the Billboard Global Exclusive Chart. obtained. US Song Chart (dated November 4th). The sequel to his worldwide anthem is the release of his five-song EP, es Solomúsica, which includes “Si No Estas” and other previously released singles. Also included is his new song “Desconocido,” once again going all in on his melodic approach to pop ballads with a catchy, explosive chorus that's easy to remember and hard to get out of your head. — Griselda Flores
Valerie Tei Shi (Tei Shi LLC)
Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter Tay Cee (real name Valerie Teichel Barbosa) returns to her Latin roots with her new self-titled album, Valerie. In her bilingual set of 13 of her tracks, she talks about her life, like “Falling From Grace,” where she expresses her emotions after her pregnancy, which brought her to the brink of death. Navigate her experiences characterized. Tay Cee explores her artistic and personal roots while facing the challenges of her life, love, and career, amidst a dreamy sound painted primarily on her R&B, indie, and pop canvas. It rediscovers the essence of music, but also incorporates Latin rhythms such as bachata.
“With 'Valerie,' I peel back the first layer to reveal my most personal and intimate musings through one of the most confusing times of my life,” the producer said in a statement. Other standout tracks on the album include “BAD PREMONITION,” which explores her comeback as an independent artist, the introspective “Valerie,” “MONA LISA,” and “¿QUIÉNTE MANDA?” there is. And bachata “QQ (QUÉDATE QUERIENDOME)”. T.C. is set to embark on a North American tour that begins May 1st and will visit cities including New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. — Luisa Cull
Casiriel & Paco Amoroso, Bagno Maria (5020 Records)
Invigorated by grit and glamour, Argentina's Casiriel and Paco Amorosa, with Bagno María, bring their magical charm to dance floors and steaming hot tubs around the world. Their joint debut album opens with “Baby Gangsta,” a dynamic drum and bass number driven by infectious bass lines. “La Que Puede, Puede” veers into industrial territory with a mechanical, rebellious beat, before plunging into EDM-rich territory (“Llegó Paquito, el que le gusta a tu suegra ya los chavalitos,” says Amoros). exhale). The pair comfortably take on a racy adventure on “Mi Diosa,” while “Dumbai” shines with shimmering production over reggaeton rhythms and flirtatious verses.
“The thing about Baño María is that it's an album by two friends who have known each other since they were six years old. They've been making music all their lives, but it's great that they made an album together. There was no,” the two told Billboard Español. “We left behind a lot of songs to make this amazing album, which was made in a country we had never been to before, with some very spicy producers, and a very fun process.”
Bagno Maria is a bold exploration of youthful debauchery, deftly crossing themes of love, heartbreak, audacity, late-night revelry, and social irony. Enhanced by the best production of around a dozen producers (including Federico, Vindover, Vibarco, Ginovolo, Sarnola, etc.), the duo's vibrant, glitch-filled electronic tracks combine to dance with his punk frenzy and kitsch. It moves between pop charms. Meanwhile, Ca7riel and Paco Amorosa evoke the exhilaration of new love. — Isabella Raigoza
Nicky Jam & Trueno “Cangrinaje” (Sony Music Latin)
In their first collaboration, after many attempts to work together (according to Nicky Jam), Nicky and Trueno unleashed “Kangrinaje.” Produced by Jorge Miliano (real name: Jorge Alberto Eraso), the song is a reggaeton vieja his escuela his beat that became hugely popular in the early 2000s, especially in underground parties de his marchesinas (street parties). This is a homage to. Giving it the ultimate throwback and nostalgic touch is Nicki's own sample of his 2002 track “Mi Yal Eres Tú” in collaboration with DJ Playero.
“[Trueno] He's a rapper and the way he expresses himself is very similar to how I am when I do it. [rap] It’s a fight,” the Puerto Rican artist announced on social media. “He reminds me of Nicky Jam when he was young. I respect him a lot and for me he is one of the best Argentine artists. On “Cangrinaje,” Toreno further demonstrates his ability to effortlessly adapt between melodic vocals and hard-hitting rap verses. — Jessica Royce
Damian, El Tropical Feeling (edited by Vallenato & Cumbia) (Feel the Power Agency)
Colombian singer-songwriter Damian will present his latest musical offering, El Tropical Feeling (Vallenato & Cumbia Edition), reflecting the infectious Caribbean energy. Described by the artist as a love letter to his native Colombia, the album features 10 songs that blend a variety of tropical rhythms and tropical fusion, such as vallenato and cumbia, transporting listeners to infectious beats and emotional It promises to take you on a journey filled with beautiful lyrics. . Written and produced by Damian and Luis Ortega, the album includes past hits such as “El Amor No Es Amor,” “Sabrosura,” and “Me Enamoro.” The focus track “TE ADORO” is a tribute to Colombia, celebrating the beauty of the country's landscapes, the richness of its culture and the warmth of its hard-working people. — Ingrid Fajardo
Hear more of our editors' Latin picks in the playlist below.