New Music Latin is a collection of the best new Latin songs and albums it recommends Bulletin board Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week's picks below.
latin mafia, Todos Los Días Todos El Día (Rimas Entertainment México)
Todos Los Días Todos El Día erupts into a cultural cacophony, sampling Mexico City's iconic organ mills alongside the atmospheric buzz of urban life on the opening track, “Siento Que Merezco Más,” instantly rooting their sound with nostalgia and noise. On their debut, Latin Mafia – comprised of brothers Mike (producer), Emilio (vocalist) and Milton (vocalist) De La Rosa – dig up their roots while experimenting with indie rock, grunge and ethereal trip-hop, all combined with exciting unpredictability. Whether it's skater punk (“Sentado Aquí”), thrash or a dive into more reflective indie rock (“Pero Me Estoy Acabando”) the album flows from one mood to another.
What stands out is the careful production that takes listeners on a journey. In its compact collection of eleven tracks, the album distills a spectrum of emotions — pain, joy, hate, longing. All killer, no filler, is an album for those looking for music that is not just heard, but felt. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Alejandro Sanz, “Palmeras En El Jardín” (Sony Music España)
Sanz has always dug deep within himself while writing those iconic, often tortured songs. But “Palmeras en El Jardín,” with its reference to specific locations—Madrid and Havana–and a very specific story, is impossible not to relate directly to him and his personal separation. But as Sanz said in his Q&A during Latin Music Week, the story of two people who love each other but go their separate ways is universal. In Sanz's passionate voice, it's also irresistible. “Palmeras” is a slow ballad, resting on a hushed accompaniment of steady chords over which Sanz's voice is a plaintive plea. While the arrangement expands slightly with the song, it's always clearly just the base for Sanz's voice to tell the story of how love loses even with the best of intentions. — LEILA COBO
Yahritza y Su Esencia, “Y Qué Tal Si Te Escapas del Cielo” (Lumbre Music/Columbia Records)
It was a special moment when Yahritza y Su Esencia premiered a teaser of their new single, “Y Qué Tal Si Te Escapas del Cielo,” during the Latin Music Week panel. The trio of siblings have officially released the super-emotional song, which they wrote and dedicated to their late cousin. The title, which translates to “what if you escape from paradise”, is already an indication that this song is extremely personal. Yahritza's powerful vocals cut through as Mando plays equally evocative notes on his acoustic guitar. “Get out of heaven, hug me again, I want to know if you hear me and if you can see me”, sings Yahritsa with passion, in her characteristic impressive voice. The track also drops just in time for Mexico's Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), celebrated November 1-2. — GRISELDA FLORES
Sech, “Toy Perdio” (Rimas Entertainment)
Sech makes a stunning comeback with “TOY PERDIO” – his debut single under Rimas Entertainment and the first from his upcoming album Tranki, Todo Pasadue on November 29. Written by the Panamanian artist himself, the track (whose title translates to 'I'm Lost') is about a man who is ghosting a girl who now wants to get back with him, but it's too late. But the title also reflects a “critical moment in my career,” Sech says in a press statement, adding that after intense months of work and a creative silence, he's returned with a “renewed energy and a clearer vision.” Produced by One Rose and Ratifa, “TOY PERDIO” is a good fusion of reggaetón, R&B, dancehall and Sech's signature reggae plena that then transitions into a sassy electronic beat.
In the highly personal music video, Sech chronicles his weight loss journey and his time in the recording studio. “This video has my cell phone recordings of sad times, happy times, and many challenges that played an essential role in my transformation process during this time I was lost,” he says at the beginning of the video. “When things get worst for you, you should believe in yourself because 'Tranki, Todo Pasa' (Relax, Everything Passes). — JESSICA ROSE
Rawayana & Akapellah, “Veneka” (Brocoli Records)
“Veneka,” the new collaboration between Rawayana and Akapellah, celebrates the beauty and strength of the Venezuelan woman, serving as an empowering anthem while also incorporating a fun element that references various Venezuelan cities and iconic aspects of the culture, provoking a sense of nostalgia. The introduction includes a special participation of Waldemaro Martínez, an iconic personality and host from Venezuela, and a distinctive voice of the Venezuelan parties and minitecasfollowed by fast tempo electronic sounds fused with circa 2000s house beats. It's the kind of music you'd listen to on your MP3 on repeat a day. Rawayana's signature smooth and cool style shines through on this track, which they had to release earlier than planned after a snippet of the song was leaked and went viral. “It's a song that makes you want to shout it in the club and feel proud to be Venezuelan,” said Rawayana's Beto Montenegro. Billboard Español. — INGRID FAJARDO
Carín León & Gabito Ballesteros, “Ese Vato No Te Queda” (Music Socios)
They're two big stars of Música Mexicana, but in their first collaboration, Carín León and Gabito Ballesteros step out of their comfort zone to deliver a pure pop song ready for the dance floor. “Ese Vato No Te Queda”, with upbeat drums and a guitar beat that will make your body move, is about seeing the woman of your dreams with a man who doesn't deserve her. “This guy's not right for you, he's driving you crazy and he's not even paying attention/ He's cheating on you and you don't know it or playing blind just to hurt me,” they sing in turn. the choir. “This song is proof that two Sonoran artists can achieve incredible things, even in a style that's not our own,” León said in a statement. We couldn't agree more. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Alejandro Fernández, “No Me Sé Rajar” (Universal Music Latino)
Fernández has made a career out of singing both pop and traditional Mexican music in a distinctive and often innovative style, choosing repertoire that showcases his vocal prowess and also actively collaborating with artists of all genres and stripes. But about his upcoming album De Rey a Reydue out next year, pays direct homage to his father, the late great Vicente Fernández, in a collection of songs from his most popular repertoire. The first to be released is “No Me Sé Rajar”, a danceable ranchera that was on the film's soundtrack Juan Charrasqueado and Gabino Barrera (1982). For those used to Vicente's big, heartbreaking songs, this is the opposite: Light, fun, with a bouncy oom-pah beat under guitars, trumpets and tuba. Above that, Alejandro's voice floats and soars, lighter than his dad's but just as distinctive. Pay attention to the lyrics: for all the joy in the arrangements (thanks Edén Muñoz for the production) this is serious stuff, but Alejandro strikes the perfect balance. — L. Cobo
Manuel Medrano & Leo Rizzi, “Libérame” (Warner Music México)
With “Libérame”, Manuel Medrano and Leo Rizzi transport us to the melancholic essence of pop ballads from the 2000s. As different as water and oil, Medrano's deep, delicate voice contrasts with the soft, Rizzi's ethereal tone, capturing the frustration of a love that is impossible to leave behind. “Leave me, set me free, don't confuse me with your lips. if you take them away, you hurt me… please set me free,” they express in the chorus. Medrano and Rizzi manage to deliver a track that will undoubtedly resonate with those who have felt a love that is hard to let go of. — LOUISA CALLE
A.Chal, “LMKK” (Gazi World)
With seductive beats and sultry lyrics, A.CHAL's “LMKK” masterfully combines the nostalgic charm of reggaetón with contemporary alt-R&B. Sampling Zion & Lenox's iconic 'Yo Voy' featuring Daddy Yankee, the track captures the essence of a Milanese night — elusive and elegant. Born from a fleeting encounter and composed in Milan over two restless nights, it resonates with whispered tales of unrequited romance wrapped in the city's allure. “Yo te tengo all over my mind, and you know, I don't care if it's not mine,” the Peruvian singer-songwriter/producer raps in Spanglish. “LMKK” pulsates with an invitation to dance, feel and stay a little longer. — IR
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