Though the renowned Dominican star Juan Luis Guerra has been making music since the Eighties, he’s constantly finding new inspiration. Sometimes, the ideas come to him when he’s looking back at his four-decade career: In fact, his new EP, Radio Güira, was partially influenced by a radio show he had …
Read More »Peso Pluma Declares Natanael Cano the 'King of Música Mexicana' at Massive Mexico City Show
Peso Pluma is honoring the work of the artists that came before him. During his massive show at Mexico City’s Foro Sol Saturday night, the Mexican star welcomed Natanael Cano onstage and recognized his work “paving the way” for his own success. “I have to say some words in front …
Read More »The Grammys Still Don't Know What to Do With Latin Music
Last year at the Grammys, Bad Bunny’s LP Un Verano Sin Ti made history as the first Spanish-language project nominated for Album of the Year, and his song “Moscow Mule” got a nod under Best Pop Solo Performance. These all seemed to be signs that the Recording Academy was broadening …
Read More »Dennis and Anitta Enter an 8-Bit Arcade Game in 'Monstrão' Video
It’s a-me, Anitta and Dennis! On Friday, the Brazilian stars released the 8-bit video game-inspired music video for their new collaboration, “Monstrão,” which sees the two artists running through a Super Mario-esque arcade game. The Nuno Gomes-directed video has an 8-bit feel to it and follows the two artists in …
Read More »How Mon Laferte Reinvented Herself On Her New Album 'Autopoiética'
Mon Laferte is feeling invincible. After turning 40, growing comfortable in her motherhood, and reflecting on her unique journey to stardom, the Chilean singer-songwriter has tapped into a special moment in her creativity. It’s like she’s been reborn. But Laferte would rather refer to her state of reinvention as “autopoiesis” …
Read More »Shakira, Maluma, Rosalía, and More Added to Latin Grammy Performers
The Latin Grammys are a week away, and the Latin Recording Academy is getting people excited with a roster of stars who will perform at the awards show on November 16. The Academy has announced another round of performers, among them Shakira, Maluma, Rosalía, Andrea Bocelli, Sebastian Yatra, Milo J, …
Read More »Maria Becerra Throws a Pool Party with Chencho Corleone and Ovy on the Drums on 'Piscina'
Maria Becerra is ready for a poolside party. On Wednesday night, the Argentine singer released her single “Piscina” featuring producer Ovy on the Drums and Puerto Rican reggaetonero Chencho Corleone. The video, directed by Julián Levy, opens with Becerra lounging in the sun as she sings about a meeting someone …
Read More »Borja, Conexión Divina, Joaquina, and Leon Leiden Discuss Being the Latin Grammy's Best New Artists
The Best New Artist category is easily one of the most anticipated awards at the Latin Grammys. Last year, for the first time ever, there was a tie between rising Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada and Angela Alvarez, a 95-year-old Cuban grandmother whose relatives had submitted her album — proving anything …
Read More »How Puerto Rican Artist Pink Pablo Found Himself on 'Road 2 Neverland'
At the beginning of his video for “No Es Culpa Mía,” Pink Pablo traipses into frame, pours a beer over his head, takes off his shirt, kicks a keyboard off its stand, knocks over a rack of clothes, and starts screaming into a mic. What you might not know is …
Read More »Emilia and Tini Channel Nineties Pop Girl Magic in 'La_Original.mp3' Video
It feels good to portrase mal! Ahead of the release of Emilia‘s album .mp3 on Thursday, the Argentinian pop star debuted the colorful video for “La_Original.mp3,” featuring her fellow Argentinian pop star Tini. The video, premiering exclusively with Rolling Stone, sees the two walking onto a runway while watched by …
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