Fuerza Régida’s corridos have become so popular that the California band never knows who might call them up next looking to collaborate. A few weeks ago, it was Marshmello. Today, it’s Myke Towers. Fuerza Régida’s lead singer Jesús Ortiz Paz had mentioned the Puerto Rican rapper just moments earlier when …
Read More »Eight-Minute Freestyles, Rumored Onstage Sabotage, and Homophobic Crybabies: The Year In Reggaeton Feuds
The diss track is ubiquitous in music, and it’s an especially common fixture in reggaeton. The genre, which flourished in Puerto Rico’s underground in the Nineties, drew heavily on hip hop and dancehall, two genres in which feuds between artists and crews erupt regularly. In reggaeton, those influences, along with …
Read More »Bad Bunny Surprises Fans With Concert on Puerto Rico Gas Station Roof
He might fill stadiums and have the biggest songs in the world, but Bad Bunny will always show love to his beloved Puerto Rico. On Tuesday, the reggaetón superstar returned to his native island to host a gift giveaway with his Good Bunny Foundation, and ended the night by throwing …
Read More »Bad Bunny Acts Naughty on New Ñengo Flow Song 'Gato de Noche'
Saint Nick who? Tonight, we celebrate San Benito — even if he’s doing something unholy. On Thursday, Bad Bunny and Ñengo Flow released “Gato de Noche,” which Bad Bunny teased on TikTok earlier this week. “He loves you and would do anything for you/But you’re a devil who’s crazy for …
Read More »RBD Are Officially Reuniting 15 Years After Their Farewell Tour
RBD is back! On Monday, the beloved Mexican pop group announced that they will be officially reuniting in the new year, and fans think that a 2023 tour might be on the way. After most of the original band members — Anahí, Dulce María, Christian Chávez, Christopher von Uckermann, and …
Read More »Rosalía Clears the Floor for Cardi B on New Version of 'Despechá'
La Rosalía + La Cardi = the best early Christmas gift. On Thursday, Rosalía released a remix of “Despechá,” her fan-favorite song from Motomami+, with guest vocals and rap verses from Cardi B. The new track is an upbeat, dance-ready version of the original hit. A true collab, Rosalia allows …
Read More »After His First Grammy Nomination, Cimafunk Wants to Keep People Dancing
Cimafunk was racing through the airport in Havana last month after spending five days in Cuba with his family. He had to catch a flight to Florida, but just before he boarded, his phone kept ringing again and again. When he finally answered, his team was on the other line, …
Read More »Bad Bunny Fans Denied Entry to Mexico City Show Due to Chaotic Ticket Issues
Bad Bunny’s show at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Friday was plagued with ticketing and entrance issues after an “unprecedented” amount of people with “fake tickets” attempted to enter the venue. Rolling Stone has learned that one of the factors that may have contributed to the rampant fraudulent ticket …
Read More »Justin Quiles Rings in the 'Alegría' of Christmas in Puerto Rico
Justin Quiles is ringing in the holidays with a new Christmas video. The Puerto Rican star returned to his hometown (and family home) as he celebrated the “Alegría” of Navidad with his new holiday single and video, which premieres with Rolling Stone Thursday. “I really wanted to embrace the holiday …
Read More »Ivan Cornejo Goes Through Every Stage of Heartbreak on 'Ya Te Perdi'
Ivan Cornejo is only 18, but he’s already experienced major success with his music. Last year, his sulking sadsierreño ballad “Está Dañada” went completely viral, catching the attention of the entire Latin industry — including rapper Jhay Cortez, who hopped on a remix of the track. Since then, Cornejo’s moody …
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