Mexico‘s pop princesses Sofía Reyes and Danna Paola are joining forces for their newest single. On Friday, the two stars released “Tqum,” or “I love you a ton,” and it’s silly video, which captures the two crossing paths on the unluckiest flight imaginable. “Whenever I fly, I get vulnerable. I …
Read More »Pink Pablo Lets Loose In Trippy Video for 'Perdimos El Control'
Pink Pablo has been making a name for himself as an alt-urbano force in Puerto Rico, releasing left-of-center tracks that experiment with rock, reggaeton, and lo-fi production. His latest song is “‘Perdimos El Control,” a trippy, playful take on heartbreak that shows off his unique sound and unexpected visual approach. …
Read More »J Noa Is The Teen Rapper Changing the Game in the Dominican Republic
J Noa is already a juggernaut. For the past several years, she’s been leaving her mark on the Dominican music scene, earning the nickname “the daughter of rap,” thanks to her lightning-fast rap speed, insightful lyrics, and ability to capture the realities of the island. Oh, and she happens to …
Read More »Maluma Promises 'Most Ambitious Concert Production Yet' on New Tour
Maluma is promising an “exhilarating experience” on his upcoming tour. On Monday, the Colombian star revealed that after a year of working on his Don Juan LP, he’s ready to hit the road on a world tour. “I am so excited to return to arenas around the U.S. this fall. …
Read More »Nicki Nicole 'Wasn't Connecting' With Her Soul Until She Made Her Latest Album
Nicki Nicole started conceptualizing her new album two years ago. But it wasn’t until she was fully transparent with herself about the darkness she was feeling — and how apagada or turned-off she felt — that she was fully able to break free. “I wasn’t only saving myself through the …
Read More »Songwriter Keityn Shares the Stories Behind Some of Shakira and Karol G's Biggest Hits
When two of the biggest Latina superstars, Shakira and Karol G, joined forces for “TQG,” something shifted in the pop universe. The track was an instant hit, making it onto the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and making waves across the industry. So much of its success had …
Read More »Alejandro Fernández Struggles to Walk Away From a Relationship in Wistful Ranchera
It’s not that Alejandro Fernández wants to walk away, it’s that he knows he deserves better. On Thursday, the ranchera star premieres the video for “No Es Que Me Quiera Ir,” the newest single from his upcoming album, with Rolling Stone. “It was an honor to work with my compa …
Read More »Jhayco Will Live La 'Vida Rockstar' as He Plots Tour Dates
Jhayco is ready to live that rockstar life. On Tuesday, the reggaetón star announced a 16-stop “Vida Rockstar” tour across the U.S. for later this year. Jhayco (formerly known as Jhay Cortez) will kickoff the U.S. run of his tour, opening in Boston on Sept. 28 at the Agganis Arena, …
Read More »Five Things We Learned About Rock En Español In <em>Thalia's Mixtape, El Soundtrack De Mi Vida</em>
Before Thalia was the long-running queen of Latin pop, she was a superfan. The Mexican multihyphenate, known for a three-decade career as a singer and a telenovela star, has always been an avid music listener with a love for legendary rock en español bands like Soda Stereo, Maldita Vecindad, and …
Read More »Karol G Makes Jazzy 'Tiny Desk' Performance 'Feel Like a Weekend'
Karol G is reimagining her new album but with a jazzier vibe. On Monday, NPR Music released the Colombian singer’s “Tiny Desk Concert” performance of her LP Mañana Será Bonito, where she was backed by an all-woman band. “I don’t know why I’m so nervous. Maybe because the album is …
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