When Argentine rap star Trueno got into the studio to make El Último Baile, he knew he wanted to use the record to pay tribute to hip-hop’s storied, diverse history. “It began as a way to celebrate the first 50 years of-hip-hop,” he tells Rolling Stone. “But also I feel …
Read More »Christian Nodál Teams Up With Gusi, Taboo for Emilio Estefan-Led Leagues Cup Anthem
The Leagues Cup is bringing the Mexican and American soccer leagues together for another year — and it got a star-studded team of musicians to sing its anthem. Rolling Stone can exclusively premiere the Emilio Estefan-produced “Nuestros Colores,” featuring vocals from Mexican star Christian Nodál, Black Eyed Peas‘ Taboo, Panamanian …
Read More »Buscabulla Returns With Dreamy '11:11,' First Single in 4 Years
Buscabulla are back for their first solo single in four years. On Tuesday, the duo — made up of Raquel Berrios and Luis Del Valle — released “11:11,” dropping the track alongside an accompanying video. The song’s title is a reference to the angel number that serves as a reminder …
Read More »After a Near-Fatal Crash, Xavi Is Seizing This Moment
I n 2022, right after he signed to Interscope, Mexican American singer Xavi was feeling on top of the world. He was 17 years old and his songs were getting some buzz, so to celebrate, he bought a Dodge SRT with his label advance. He’d been speeding down a small …
Read More »Arath Herce Refuses to Compromise
A rath Herce is in his studio in Mexico City, wearing an unbuttoned black shirt, jeans, and a silver chain with a single charm. He touches his face repeatedly, trying to hide his genuine shyness and saying things like, “I guess death haunts us all. It’s the only thing that …
Read More »Maluma Cruises Through Vegas and Embraces Old-School Mexican Pop in 'Contrato'
When Maluma dropped “Sin Contrato” with Fifth Harmony in 2015, he was seeking zero commitment with a new lover. On “Contrato,” his cumbia mexicana single that dropped Friday, Maluma is looking for a “contract renewal” with an ex-girlfriend he misses. “And if they have seen me at a party, it …
Read More »Ivan Cornejo Announces Arena Tour to Celebrate Upcoming Album 'Mirada'
Between a headlining slot at Sueños Fest and a 72,000-person show at the Houston Rodeo, Ivan Cornejo has had some major moments onstage recently. Now, he’s keeping things going by announcing a massive tour. On Tuesday, the música mexicana star announced that he’ll be hitting the road this summer, stopping …
Read More »Zhamira Zambrano and Jay Wheeler Announce Pregnancy in Sweet Video
Jay Wheeler and Zhamira Zambrano are expecting a baby girl. On Thursday, Zambrano announced that she and the Puerto Rican singer are expecting their first child in a sweet caption of the couple during a pregnancy shoot. “Bienvenida,” read the caption, referencing the new single, which translates to “Welcome” in …
Read More »Feid's Sold-Out, Green-Lit Madison Square Garden Show Proved Why He's a Reggaeton Superstar
Just before Colombian superstar Feid took the stage at Madison Square Garden, the audience was crawling with mini-Feids, ready to be taken to their leader. Guys completely dressed the part, donning Feid‘s signature white T-shirt, white sunglasses, and backwards cap. Girls, meanwhile, showed up in Nineties-core, channeling the spirit of …
Read More »Dei V Shares 'Quien Es Dei V?' Album Featuring Myke Towers, Lunay
Dei V reintroduces himself on his new album Que Es Dei V? On Friday, the Puerto Rican star released his debut LP, featuring collaborations with Yovngchimi, Myke Towers, Lunay, and De La Ghetto. “I worked very hard so that the fans could get a new taste, a new sound and …
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