The three-block stretch between Columbus Circle and Grand Army Plaza just on the southern border of Central Park is so busy that it’s hard to know where to look. Near the entrance on 59th street, horse-drawn carriage drivers vie for the attention of tourists, while across the road, serious-looking people …
Read More »YOVNGCHIMI Says He's Planning His Biggest Album Yet From Prison
Last year, everything was lining up for Puerto Rican rapper YOVNGCHIMI. After releasing a string of catchy trap tracks, Bad Bunny recruited him as a guest on his album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, drawn by the strength of CHIMI’s hits, fan acclaim, and genuine street cred. …
Read More »Luis R Conriquez Breaks Out of Corridos With Genre-Bending Album 'Meneo'
Luis R Conriquez has been itching to make a rap and reggaeton album for a long time. Sure, he’s a corridos artist at heart, but he’d always wondered if other genres could work, too. “With everything going on with corridos,” he tells Rolling Stone over Zoom, “it made eve more …
Read More »Xavi Will End 2025 and Start the New Year on His Biggest Tour Yet
Xavi is closing 2025 with a bang. On Monday, the música mexicana star unveiled the dates to his upcoming X Tour, which will see him playing at theaters, auditoriums, and arenas across the United States. After playing Belico Fest in Phoenix, Xavi will start his own tour run in El …
Read More »Ludmilla and Victoria Monét Live Their Stream Queen Fantasies in 'Cam Girl' Video
Ludmilla and Victoria Monét are the prettiest stream besties. On Friday, the Brazilian musician and R&B star premiered the video for their collaboration “Cam Girl” with Rolling Stone, showcasing a new side of Ludmilla’s artistry. “This song was a chance for me to explore R&B in my own way,” she …
Read More »How Danny Ocean Found Himself in 'Babylon Club'
D anny Ocean is at a strange moment. He has just released the most tropical and accessible album of his career, but also the most intimate. Babylon Club not only expands the Venezuelan artist’s sonic boundaries but also encapsulates a profound narrative: that of a migrant musician who, after years …
Read More »Natanael Cano Doesn't Apologize, But Pays for Damages After Smashing Crew Member's Laptop
Natanael Cano has covered the cost of the laptop he smashed during Baja Beach Fest last weekend. In a statement to Rolling Stone Saturday afternoon, the Mexican singer’s label, Los CT, said it had compensated a sound production member for the “damages sustained” to his equipment, though Cano nor the …
Read More »Nino Augustine Blends Afrofusion and Latin Roots on New Single 'Callaito'
Nino Augustine wanted to showcase his deep roots on “Callaíto.” On Thursday, the Panamanian musician dropped his new single, which he says blends a touch of Afrobeats with Spanish lyrics and Latin sounds. “For me, being Afro-Latino means living in a constant state of fusion. I’m hugely inspired by what’s …
Read More »Spike Lee, Rosie Perez Remember Eddie Palmieri's Final On-Screen Cameo
Salsa icon Eddie Palmieri, who died Aug. 6 at the age of 88, was one of the artists who best summed up the restless beauty of the New York music scene. Born in East Harlem to Puerto Rican parents — and the younger brother of Charlie, another virtuoso keyboardist and …
Read More »Taylor Swift Was Also Obsessed With Bad Bunny's Acting in 'Happy Gilmore 2'
Taylor Swift was living for Bad Bunny‘s comedic timing in Happy Gilmore 2, just like the rest of us. During her interview on New Heights with Travis and Jason Kelce, Swift shared how funny she thought the Puerto Rican star was in the Adam Sandler film, which also stars her …
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