His passion for freestyle started at the age of 13 when he discovered different artists on YouTube and landed on a particular rap battle that instantly captivated him. “It was Argentinian rapper Frescolate fighting in an international competition. I fell in love with what he did because I loved the spontaneity of that style,†said […]
Born in Monterrey and raised in San Luis Potosi, Gera MX says his upbringing is what shaped his career as one of Mexico’s most high-profile rappers today. “I come from a dangerous neighborhood which made it easier for me for my lyrics,” he said. Billboard. “I had so much to share, nothing was invented. I […]
Duki’s writing process is straightforward. “I only need a microphone,” says the Argentinian rapper. “I start to improvise and from there I start to build. But I write in my head while I freestyle. A self-description melómano (music lover) who grew up listening to Luis Miguel and the Beatles, the 24-year-old artist, who last year […]
In 2016, he released his first single “No Vendo Trap” which, like most of his YouTube videos, garnered millions of views. Subsequently, he released “She Don’t Give a Fo” and “Hello Cotto”. But it was his feature film on Khea’s “Loca Remix” with Bunny and Cazzu that earned him his first appearance on Billboard‘s Hot […]
Philadelphia-born Puerto Rican artist Luis Figueroa says all types of music surrounded his life growing up, from salsa and soul to R&B and beyond. It was then that an 11-year-old, Luis, began to explore his love for music. “I learned whole songs that showcased my vocal abilities,†he says. Billboard. To explore See the latest […]
Philadelphia-born Puerto Rican artist Luis Figueroa says all types of music surrounded his life growing up, from salsa and soul to R&B and beyond. It was then that an 11-year-old, Luis, began to explore his love for music. “I learned complete songs that showcased my vocal abilities,†he says. Billboard. To explore See the latest […]
Organization of lifestyle games XSET announced a partnership with the multiple award-winning Puerto Rican singer / songwriter Ozuna. The partnership sees Ozuna become a managing partner of the organization, making him the first-ever Latin artist esports team owner. Photo credit: XSET RELATED: XSET names HyperX official partner for peripherals and memory Ozuna and XSET will […]
MIAMI, April 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / – XSET, the world’s fastest growing lifestyle game organization, and award-winning Puerto Rican singer / songwriter Ozuna today announced a groundbreaking and far-reaching new partnership, which includes making d ‘Ozuna a managing partner of XSET, becoming the first owner of a team of Latin American artists. . Since […]
Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Katiri combines his passion for sweet melodies with the obsession for serious romance in his new single “Down my walls”. The future Latin singer Katiri becomes the new sensation of the pop kingdom with a brand new hit single “Down my walls”. She was already famous among the teenage world […]
During a pandemic, when the music world was rocked and live performances shut down, Chesca shone. In the past year alone, the Puerto Rican newcomer has collaborated with artists such as Pitbull, Arcangel and De La Ghetto; entered the Billboard graphics for the first time; was nominated for the Premio Lo Nuestro; and made her […]
Chesca, who signed with Saban Music Group, discovered her passion for music at a very young age thanks to her musically motivated family and her admiration for Michael Jackson. “When I was 8 or 9, I started accompanying my father and his group to Puerto Rico,†she recalls. “One day the lead singer got sick […]
Today, Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”) Latin and its songwriters received top honors at 29e The annual Latin Music Awards, held virtually to celebrate the songwriters and publishers of the most played songs of the previous year. Sony Music Publishing won ASCAP’s Latin Publisher of the Year 2021 award with 26 top performing songs, marking its […]
Kali Uchis is not a newcomer, but Sin Miedo (Del Amor and Otros Demonios), her latest album released in November and which features the rapidly rising track “TelepatÃa”, took her to uncharted territory. Score your very first # 1 on Billboard‘s Latin Pop Albums (chart dated March 6), the 13-track set is also his very […]
The track from the new album – which oscillates between R&B, perreo, reggaeton and synth-pop – which struck a chord with her devoted fans is “TelepatÃa”, a dreamy, bilingual pop track produced by Tainy about feeling of loneliness and loneliness. wish to be able to make love telepathically. “I felt like the world was in […]
QOQEQA dropped by to discuss their debut album on Kebrada, the rhythm used behind his songs, and what his production process looks like! Having found his way into the electronic music scene from Peru, Daniel Valle-Riestra aka QOQEQA is an artist who should not go unnoticed this year with his production style which combines Latin […]
Gabriel Mora Quintero may have skipped college classes, but on his debut album he made sure everyone knew school was in session. At Primer DÃa de Clases (First day of school), artists such as Lunay, Farruko, Jhay Cortez, Mariah among others are in attendance, joining forces with Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and producer Mora, who released […]
“When I saw my name on the [Billboard] graphics, I honestly thought it was Photoshop, â€said Mora Billboard. “I thought someone was playing with my feelings. It was weird because I never imagined it could happen, but it was motivation and it kind of confirmed that I was on the right track. . “ A […]
“When I saw my name on the [Billboard] graphics, I honestly thought it was Photoshop, â€said Mora Billboard. “I thought someone was playing with my feelings. It was weird because I never imagined it could happen, but it was motivation and it kind of confirmed that I was on the right track. . “ A […]
AfricanAncestry.com traces legendary African roots from Celia Cruz to the Balanta people of Guinea-Bissau using DNA Tweet this “It’s an exciting time for us because Celia cruz fully embraced his African heritage in life and music, which is quite a precursor for his time, â€said the president and co-founder of AfricaAncestry.com Gina Paige. “We are […]
Juhn, born Jorge Jr. Hernandez Quiles in San Juan, Puerto Rico, discovered his love for music on the basketball court of the barrios. In his youth, he saw artists such as Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, and Nicky Jam pull baskets between studio sessions. To explore To explore Juhn See the latest videos, graphics and news […]
“Thanks to sport, I made a lot of connections in the music industry,†he says. “I played basketball with Brytiago and Miky Woodz and around that time the Latin trap was developing. I make music, but I became known in the trap movement. In 2012, it went viral for the first time on Facebook with […]
“Thanks to sport, I made a lot of connections in the music industry,†he says. “I played basketball with Brytiago and Miky Woodz and around that time the Latin trap was developing. I make music, but I became known in the trap movement. In 2012, it went viral for the first time on Facebook with […]
Born from a state of vulnerability, Cami’s Monstruo is a powerful pop-rock album with deep and painfully personal lyrics that touch on grief, lust and sorrow. The daring album allowed the emerging Chilean singer-songwriter with her first Grammy nomination: Monstruo is in the running for best Latin or alternative rock album against Fito Paez La […]
Growing up in a musical household, Cami learned to play the flute at age 6 and listened to everything her parents played. “I listened to all types of music and it helped me a lot in terms of motivation and inspiration,†she says. “I listened to classical, salsa, tango, folk, pretty much everything.” Believing her […]
Growing up in a musical household, Cami learned to play the flute at age 6 and listened to everything her parents played. “I listened to all types of music and it helped me a lot in terms of motivation and inspiration,†she says. “I listened to classical, salsa, tango, folk, pretty much everything.” Believing her […]
Shakira and Jennifer Lopez kicked off what looked to be a promising 2020 with an epic, historic and unforgettable halftime performance at Super Bowl LIV on February 2. The event set a precedent and inevitably, we thought, who can beat that? It’s hard to say that another Latin artist has ‘passed’ Shakira and J.Lo’s special […]
With a suitcase full of dreams, heartfelt lyrics and appealing melodies from Banda, Grupo Firme has managed to find its way from the underground music scene to the Billboard graphics. The young Mexican regional group – made up of Eduin Caz, Abraham Hernandez, Johnny Caz, Joaquin Ruiz, Christian Gutierrez, Jose Rubio and Dylan Camacho – […]
“We had to record music that way… throw a party, without planning, spontaneous, and it worked for us,†singer Eduin Caz said. Billboard. “’Juro Por Dios’, ‘Ni El Dinero, Ni Nada’ and ‘Pideme’ were our first songs to go viral. It was like magic. People sing our songs and recognize us on the streets, and […]
Latin rhythm music once again planted its flag in the charts in 2020 with reggaeton acts dominating the charts thanks to a mix of sounds across genres. As a result, eight of the 10 best acts of the best Latin artists at the end of the year 2020 reside in the sphere of reggaeton. And […]
For the second year in a row, Bad Bunny crossed the finish line in first place in the end-of-year ranking of Top Latin Artists. In the follow-up year, he recorded 41 songs that dominated the field on the Hot Latin Songs chart mixed with broadcast, streaming, and digital sales (five of them spent time at […]
After 12 years as a founding member of Piso 21, Llane officially launched his solo career at the end of 2019 and, despite the difficult global pandemic, continues to mark his territory in the music industry with his popetón beats (pop and urban). and melodious voice. To explore To explore Llane See the latest videos, […]
“I was scared at first, but I try to make the best decisions for myself. I always put myself first and try to take care of my heart. It’s something I had to do for myself, â€he said. Billboard. “It was a chapter in my life that I am very proud of and it gave […]
By Madelaine D. First published: November 24, 2020 06:54 AM EST Singer-actor Drake Bell changed his name on his social media account, causing fans to be confused. (Photo: Kris Connor / Getty Images for Blue Jacket)The 3rd Annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show Benefiting The Prostate Cancer Foundation – Arrivals NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 07: […]
Photo by John Sciulli / WireImageWhen you think of successful Latin music artists, the name “Drake Bell†probably doesn’t come to mind. In fact, the name “Drake Bell” probably doesn’t come to mind when you think of all musician – the man hasn’t been much on the radar since his Nickelodeon went off the air […]
Argentinian trap artist Nicki Nicole is shortlisted for Best New Artist at this year’s Latin Grammys, sharing the eclectic category with heavy hitter Anuel AA and fellow Argentinian trap artist Cazzu, among others. The nod highlights the 20-year-old newcomer, who is turning heads for her rapping skills and her R&B and Latino trap fusion. Although […]
“When I saw what Duki posted and listened to his music, I went crazy and signed it instantly,†said Federico LaurÃa, founder of Dale Play Records and manager of Nicki Nicole. “All of these artists come from the same place – the streets – but they all do something different.” Whether she wins the Latin […]
Alvaro Diaz didn’t let a global health crisis stop him from working hard for his dreams. In fact, after starting the year with “Mera”, working with Tainy and Dalex, the Puerto Rican artist has continued to make music, which includes an important joint with Yandel. To explore See the latest videos, graphics and news “This […]
Diaz, who studied public relations at university, chose music as a hobby. But that all changed when he met famous reggaeton producer VÃctor “Tunes†Cabrera of Luny Tunes, who then introduced him to Tainy. “My first single was produced by Tainy,†he says of “Chicas de la Isla,†released in 2012. “It went viral in […]
Billboard confirmed nine of today’s hottest emerging artists as part of its two-part On The Rise panels at Latin Music Week 2020, which runs virtually October 20-23. Sech, Cazzu, Camilo, Rauw Alejandro, Natanael Cano, Nicki Nicole, Jhay Cortez, Lunay and Mariah Angeliq will all appear in the next panel, which is a spinoff from Billboard […]
“We had a busy schedule for this year, but now everything is on hiatus and I took this moment to really plan my career, restructure my show and work on this new record,†said Fernández. His new album, scheduled for the end of the year, is a celebration of mariachi music with a mix of […]
After launching his musical career in 2019, Juanfran, short for Juan Francisco, was ready to take on the world. Originally from Gran Canaria, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, the aspiring artist planned to expand his music to countries like Chile, Argentina, Canada and the United States. Suddenly everything came to a halt due to the […]
“I am just a child from Gran Canaria”, he said Billboard. “I started singing when I was four, next to my dad who always sang at family celebrations, then I started writing my own music when I was 11.” With his sweet and crisp voice, Juanfran has captivated music lovers, bringing his romance to the […]
Music has been a part of Carin Leon’s life for as long as he can remember. Today, at the age of 31, the Mexican singer-songwriter has positioned himself on the Billboard charts with his heartfelt norteño and banda music, becoming the Latin artist on the rise this week. To explore To explore Carin Leon See […]
At age 11, rising Venezuelan singer-songwriter Elena Rose began writing poetry to express her emotions. “Whatever I felt or what I thought someone else was feeling, I wrote it down,†Rose said. Billboard. “While doing poetry, I started playing with rhymes and that’s when I got into songwriting. “ To explore To explore Elena Rose […]
Her big breakthrough as a songwriter came after Becky G recorded her song “Dollar”, which peaked at No. 27 on BillboardHot Latin Songs (table dated November 1, 2019). “After writing ‘Dollar’ for Becky G it fundamentally changed my whole life. Now I was considered a distinguished Latin songwriter, which has never been very common in […]
Brothers Poncho Jr and Imanol Quezada have been performing for over 10 years now, performing in buses and markets and at local parties in their hometown of Coahuila, Mexico. But it wasn’t until last year that Los Dos Carnales got their big chance. The norteño group, made up of the Quezada brothers as lead singers, […]
It was then that El Fantasma introduced AfinArte into the music of Los Dos Carnales and subsequently the label signed the group. “It was such a special time in our careers. When we heard thatfinArte wanted to sign us, I started browsing their social networks and realized we belonged there,†said Poncho. “We’re similar – […]
Pitizion had a promising 2020 ahead of her which included a music video with Greeicy and a tour with Alejandro Sanz as the opening act. But despite the current health crisis putting plans on hiatus, the emerging artist of Colombian descent has continued to create music and make her name known. To explore To explore […]
Pitizion was eventually discovered by record producer Andres Saavedra, who not only believed in her project, but also took her music to Universal Music Latin, where she officially signed in early 2019. “I’ll be honest: I’ve never seen this dream come true. I never imagined signing with a record company. I don’t know if it’s […]
If there is one thing Jay Wheeler is proud to accomplish during the quarantine period, it is becoming a first-time owner. That, and the release of his second album Platonists, released on June 12 via Linked Music / EMPIRE. “I am a very responsible person,” he said Billboard. “I just bought my house in Orlando […]
“My love for music comes from my childhood,†he says. “My mom, dad and grandmother sang in church and I always watched musical movies. I played the piano in my church and started making all kinds of rhythms when I got my first computer. Although he loved music, Wheeler admits he was too shy to […]
The name Eslabon Armado (“a united chain”) was given to them by Pedro and Brian’s father, which inspired Tovar to start writing in the first place. “My dad was helping this band when we lived in the Bay Area,†says Pedro. “He started to listen sierreña music [popular in the northern states of Mexico], and […]
Recording their debut album live in a garage wasn’t ideal, but Eslabon Armado made it work and released a chart-topping album titled You Veneno mortal. The 10-set track released under DEL Records scored the Mexican-American trio’s first top 10 on Billboard‘s Top Latin Albums, arriving at # 9 as of May 16. To explore See […]
As part of the urban corrido movement, meet Junior H (real name Antonio Herrera Perez), an emerging band that is making the rounds with their new album Atrapado in a Sueño (Trapped in a dream). At just 18, he is the youngest actor to achieve a top 10 on Billboard‘s Top Latin Albums chart after […]
At 14, Junior learned to record music in a studio and gave up a few hip-hop songs until he was 15. After three years of learning and practicing the art of music, Junior had to start from scratch when his family moved to Utah. . “I learned to play the guitar on my own by […]
“When I started writing and recording it was just because I wanted to express what I was feeling. I didn’t have a plan or anything like that. It kind of happened,†Ed shares. . The Chihuahua, Mexico native – who has gone viral on YouTube with some videos, like “Fuentes de Ortiz,†surpassing 40 million […]
“I learn a lot about different cultures,†he says. Billboard from his experience on tour and in countries like Spain and Mexico for the first time. “Each time, there are more and more fans who feel my music. I love to write about things that are happening in Puerto Rico, and a lot of people […]
Eduardo Hernández Saucedo, better known as Ed Maverick, is a self-taught musician. At 15, the Mexican singer-songwriter took to the Internet to learn how to play the guitar. “All of a sudden I realized that I was getting good at playing guitar and making progress after watching tutorials,” says Ed. Billboard. Two years later, he […]
Click to enlarge The sound of Mon Laferte is as eclectic as its inspirations. Drawing inspiration from Chilean punk, Colombian rock and Seattle grunge, born singer-songwriter Norma Monserrat Bustamante Laferte has a vocal timbre reminiscent of Gwen Stefani or Emily Whitehurst of the pop-punk group Tsunami Bomb. Overall, Laferte’s vibrato-fucked delivery makes a good match […]
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MILAN, LOMBARDIA, ITALY – 2018/05/04: Romeo Santos, singer and dancer of Salsa (the king of… [+] Bachata), in concert at the open-air theater of the Milan Experience Park. (Photo by Andrea Bruno Diodato / KONTROLAB / LightRocket via Getty Images) Getty Romeo Santos continues to prove he’s on another level with the announcement that further […]
She used this experience to fuel her desire to become well versed in the music industry, in order to pursue her dreams of creating the genre of music that touched her – artists like Celia Cruz, Bryan Adams and Selena Quintanilla. After researching the music schools that would offer him the best opportunities, Carvajal auditioned […]
Temple Parks & Recreation has announced that Austin-based Latino artist AJ Castillo will perform on the CEFCO stage at the 13th annual Bloomin ‘Temple Festival on Friday, April 27. AJ Castillo is known for his unique accordion sound and style, energetic live performances and extraordinary custom accordions. Having lent his musical talent to many artists […]
Independent and sexy latino artist BIKE is back with more music to spice up your day. After working on hits like Daddy Big Cock and Oye Papi, VELO (alias Victor Cruz), offers you Spanish lyrics loaded with torrid nocturnal tunes. The song is co-written by and presents Luisifer that spits rhymes that will make you […]
Singer Daddy Yankee ousted Ed Sheeran from # 1 spot on Spotify to become the first Latino artist to lead the music platform. The Puerto Rican reggaeton superstar has hits that include Gasoline, trembling trembling and Despacito, a song co-written with Luis Fonsi. It topped 44,735,586 monthly listeners to hit the world’s number one spot, […]
“When I was 8, I took a picture with Daddy Yankee. Like any other fan who grew up listening to his music, I took a picture with him,†the Puerto Rican singer recounts. Billboard. “But I never imagined that years later I would be sung under his music label or that an artist like him […]
Native PA to throw a community-wide party for a musical comeback Jose Ray Riojas is motivated by two things: the familia and the Cumbia. The Port Arthur native, 30, always laughs and smiles like a schoolboy when he thinks about the day he met his wife, Sylvia. His voice is boastful when he says of […]
WHITE PLAINS, NY ?? Honduran author Roberto Quesada made a big impact on students, like Juan Hoyos, during his annual visit Thursday to Alberto Minotta’s Spanish Latin Heritage 2 class at White Plains High School. For the past 10 years, Quesada has visited Minotta’s classrooms to share his passion for literature with students like Hoyos, […]
Click to enlarge “Have you heard of Selena Quintanilla? my Los Angeles Times editor-in-chief Bob Hilburn asked me on the morning of March 31, 1995. “Do you mean Selena?” I said. He nodded, before breaking the news to me: she had been murdered by Yolanda SaldÃvar, the president of his fan club. You know the […]