They’re sorry, ok? On Thursday, Peso Pluma released his song “Bipolar,” featuring Jasiel Nuñez and Junior H, which captures the trio reflecting on their missteps in relationships with past loves. The Fernando Lugo-directed video opens with the sound of a piano as Nuñez sings while getting seemingly getting hypnotized using …
Read More »Residente Taps Argentinian Rapper WOS and 'Narcos' Actors for 'Problema Cabrón' Short Film
Residente and WOS are anti-fascist fugitives on the run. On Thursday, the Puerto Rican rap star released “Problema Cabrón,” along with a 10-minute short film featuring the two rappers that begins with a flying rock splashing coffee on a cop’s face. “I’m a problem/A fucking problem,” the rappers repeat in …
Read More »After Writing for Rauw Alejandro, RMAND Is Ready to Take His Own Music to the 'Next Level'
Rising reggaetón star RMAND is used to doing everything on his own. Back in the Dominican Republic, he’d write his songs alone, record by himself, and book shows independently. But now, RMAND (pronounced awr-mand) has an army, led by Tainy and Lex Borrero’s NEON16 label, “looking to elevate” everything he …
Read More »Jhayco and Peso Pluma Are Still Thinking of Their Exes on Banger 'Ex-Special'
Jhayco is following the success of his single “Holanda” with another anthem. On Thurday, the Puerto Rican reggaeton star tapped Peso Pluma for his new single “Ex-Special.” “I’m excited to put out this record with my bro Peso Pluma. I’m not a stranger to collaborating with Mexican artists,” Jhayco tells …
Read More »Mexico President Defends Yahritza y Su Esencia Following Ruthless Backlash for Mexican Food Comment
Even the President of Mexico is standing behind Yahritza y Su Esencia after the group faced extreme backlash for comments they made about Mexican food. On Thursday, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador spent more than 10 minutes defending the Mexican-American group, saying he’d be open to seeing siblings Yahritza, Mando, …
Read More »Camilo and Bollywood Star Diljit Dosanjh Team Up for Punjabi-Spanish Crossover 'Palpita'
Colombia and India unite! On Thursday, Camilo released his collaboration with Bollywood star Diljit Dosanjh for a cross-cultural crossover titled “Palpita.” Dosanjh opens the song in Punjabi before Camilo comes in with his verse and its Spanish chorus. Camilo explains that he’s always had a “fascination for Indian culture” and …
Read More »How A New Exhibition Honors the Memory of Salsa Titans La Lupe and Tito Puente
La Lupe was electric onstage. The Cuban singer, known for her belting power and undeniable charisma, began showing off her skills at a young age, winning local radio competitions and dazzling audiences at clubs on the island. When she moved to New York City after the Cuban Revolution, she kept …
Read More »Mexican Duo Los Temerarios Separate After Over 45 Years
Mexican grupero Los Temerarios are splitting. On Monday, the duo comprising brothers Adolfo and Gustavo Ángel — responsible for radio staples like “Ven Porque Te Necesito” and “Si Tú Te Vas” — revealed that the group will be separating after nearly 50 years. “With the love that has united us …
Read More »Christian Chavez Slams Gov. Greg Abbott's Anti-LGBTQ Policies at RBD's El Paso Show: 'No One Will Silence Us'
Christian Chavez is fully embracing his queer identity onstage — and using his platform to slam Texas‘ anti-LGBTQ laws. On Friday, during Mexican pop group RBD’s reunion tour opener in El Paso, Texas, Chavez — who is openly gay and from the state — slammed Gov. Greg Abbott and the …
Read More »Manuel Turizo and Grupo Frontera Combine Their Star Power on 'De Lunes a Lunes'
Both Manuel Turizo and Grupo Frontera have been enjoying massive success over the last year: Turizo made a splash with 2000, the eclectic album he released in March, while Grupo Frontera saw major breakthroughs with El Comienzo, the LP that they dropped this August that includes the Bad Bunny-assisted smash …
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