2022 was a landmark year for Latin music in the U.S., with revenues surpassing $1 billion for the first time, according to a new report from the Recording Industry Association of America released Wednesday morning. Revenue for Latin grew about 24 percent from 2021, significantly outpacing the 6 percent growth …
Read More »Producer Ovy on the Drums Shares the Secrets Behind His Worldwide Hits
At the end of the video for “Cairo,” the recent mega-hit by Karol G and producer Ovy on the Drums, both artists stand side by side in the Egyptian desert, contemplating the pyramids at dusk. The moment is loaded with symbolism, capturing two young musicians from Medellín, Colombia who have …
Read More »Karol G, Jonas Brothers, and Lil Yachty Set as 'Saturday Night Live' Musical Guests
Psychedelic rock, pop, and reggaetón are headed to Saturday Night Live next month. NBC announced Monday that Lil Yachty, Jonas Brothers, and Karol G will perform on SNL in the coming weeks. Quinta Brunson, Molly Shannon, and Ana de Armas are set to take on hosting duties in that respective …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Karol G, Lana Del Rey to Headline Lollapalooza
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Odesza, Lana Del Rey,Karol G, the 1975, and Tomorrow X Together will headline this year’s incarnation of Lollapalooza. The Chicago …
Read More »Karol G's 'Mañana Será Bonito' Is A Post-Breakup Gem
Last April, Colombian pop star Karol G teased the arrival of her fourth studio album with the delicately layered “Provenza,” one of the most gorgeous and evocative Latin songs in recent years. In the visual, shot on the rugged Spanish island of Lanzarote, a group of women has fun by …
Read More »Shakira and Karol G Combine Their Star Power on Blockbuster 'TQG'
Fans have been waiting for this moment for years: Colombian heavyweights Shakira and Karol G have finally joined forces, combining their star power for the long-awaited collaboration “TQG.” The track is a biting break-up anthem that raises a middle finger to crappy, unfaithful boyfriends while showing Karol and Shakira at …
Read More »Karol G & Shakira, The Kid Laroi, Halsey, And All The Songs You Need To Know This Week
WELCOME TO OUR WEEKLY rundown of the best new music — featuring big new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week stellar collabs from The Weeknd and Ariana Grande, Karol G and Shakira; a track from Yeat’s latest project; Halsey’s coveted B-side; and the first single …
Read More »Karol G Calls Meeting Rihanna the 'Highlight of My Whole Life' After Super Bowl Performance
There was a Bichota meetup backstage at the Super Bowl on Sunday! After Rihanna‘s halftime show performance, she welcomed Karol G for a fan meet-and-greet that made the Latin star freak out as she met her idol. (And Karol even brought out Rih’s inner Colombiana!) “As a fan, I have …
Read More »Karol G Reveals Cover Art for Highly Anticipated Album 'Mañana Será Bonito'
Karol G has been teasing a new album era for a few months now, and she finally has a release date. On Friday, the Colombian singer shared the doodle-filled album cover for her upcoming LP, Mañana Será Bonito, and announced that it’ll be released on Feb. 24. “This is the …
Read More »Karol G, Romeo Santos Cling to Hope After a Breakup on 'X Si Volvemos'
Karol G knows a thing or two about breakups. And Romeo Santos is the go-to on making things get pretty sexy. On Thursday, the Colombian star released “X Si Volvemos,” the first single off her recently announced album. The song follows Karol and the bachata legend wondering what would happen …
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