New Music Latin is a collection of the best new Latin songs and albums it recommends of Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week's picks below.
Carin León, Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 (Music Socios)
It's no secret that Carin León's musical influences are extremely diverse: In fact, he once said Advertising sign that the first song he learned to sing was Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' when he was a little boy, and that he had fallen into singing local Mexican because of where he was born in Sonora, Mexico – a region where the genre dominates. In just a few years, he has become one of its most important exponents Música Mexicana today — singing over R&B beats and a Norteño accordion — globalization of the once considered niche style. Now, he fully embraces his experimental roots Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 where he doesn't hesitate to show how much of a chameleon he is in music and how innovative he can be.
From pop (“Otra Vez”), R&B (“Despídase Bien”), corridos tumbados (“Casi Oficial”), alt-rock (“Frené Mis Pies”) and even cumbia ska (“No Sé” with Panteón Rococó), is important. note that León isn't completely abandoning the ranchera sound that made him the star he is. The 34-year-old singer elevates his core sound by incorporating subtle country and R&B influences. One thing is clear, in whatever genre he sings, León sounds right at home, establishing himself as one of the most versatile and eclectic artists in Latin music. It is important to listen to the album cover to cover to enjoy the full Carin León experience. It's a tour de force album that has set the bar high for future releases — and this is just the first volume of two. — GRISELDA FLORES
Olga Tañon, That's how I am (Opción1 Entertainment)
If the opening title track is any indication, Olga Tañon embraces life to the fullest (and without rules) on her new studio album. On “Así Soy Yo,”—a refreshing mambo reggaetón jam—she makes it clear that she's not changing her ways for anyone. What remains consistent, however, is her reign as “La Mujer de Fuego” (the woman of fire), bringing to life 10 tracks that are, for the most part, innovative merengue fusions: “Vamos A Ser Feliz” with Christian Alicea , “Escondidos” featuring Sergio Vargas and the Eddy Herrera-assisted “Ya No Soy Ajena” — a clever response to Herrera's 2001 smash hit “Tu Eres Ajena.”
Puerto Rico's tropical star is also experimenting That's how I am: Her powerful vocals and strong, relatable lyrics shine on the vallenato tune “Enseñame,” featuring Jorge Celedon and Lenier, while she takes on Mexicana music on “Amarte Me Hace Daño” and punk rock on “Tu Quieres Que Contigo Yo Me Vaya”. ” The set concludes with the intensely personal ballad “No Sé Quien Soy,” a collaboration with Lenier. — JESSICA ROSE
Mau and Ricky Caracas Hotel (Warner Music Latina)
For their third studio album, Mau y Ricky literally returned to their roots by taking a three-month trip to their native Venezuela, 15 years after moving to Miami as children. Led by producer Malay (Frank Ocean, Lorde, Fletcher) and inspired by the music they had been listening to since childhood, the Montaner brothers created songs using all-acoustic arrangements, lots of horns and brass, while experimenting with pop, funk, Latin and urban sounds.
The result is Caracas Hotel, a 16-track set featuring the previously released singles “Vas a Destrozarme,” “Pasado Mañana,” “Gran Día” and “Canción 2” featuring Guaynaa, as well as collaborations with Arcángel on “Hasta Olvidarte” and the Illegals. in “Espectacular”. Each is accompanied by a music video shot in different corners of Venezuela, along with a 15-episode documentary about their fascinating journey, directed by Daniel Durán and available here.
“Caracas Hotel it's a journey into the future while reconnecting with our roots,” Mau y Ricky said in a press release. “We revisited our passion for writing songs without following formulas or rules, driven by curiosity.” With songs that also include 'Muriendo de Miedo', 'David Beckham', 'Amarte Tanto' and 'Karma' among others, it's a fun ride from start to finish, full of nostalgia, humor and good vibes. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Goosey, Monte Adentro (Gaira Music Local)
Gusi embarks on a deep, introspective journey to reconnect with his Caribbean roots while infusing them with pop sounds Monte Adentro. “This album is an invitation to see this place where we belong,” Gusi passionately shared at the launch of his new album in Miami on May 30. “Many of us arrived in the United States with a dormant dream that never stops. But we always have an invisible thread there that ties us to some place, some corner.”
This seven-track set is a collaboration between Gusi and iconic Latin producer Emilio Estefan Jr. Together, they worked at Crescent Moon Studios in Miami, which, in Gusi's words, “being in that studio was like a prize.” They worked on the album for ten days. Estefan talked to me Advertising sign during the launch and explained how, for him, music needs to be done quickly to retain its magic. “Music is like love. you click and you fall in love quickly, and you fall in love quickly too,” she says.
The album aims to celebrate the diversity of Latin America and it is beautifully represented in this album full of rich fusions of accordions, trumpets and guitars with Gusi's sweet vocals as heard on “Amores No Correspondidos”, “Me Voy Contigo” and the folk flauta de millo with “Mil Ave Marias”. Meanwhile, the centerpiece gives the album away his name and includes all the meaning it has for Gucci, as well as the importance of always wanting to return to his roots. — INGRID FAJARDO
Omar Montes, Lola Índigo & Las Chuches, “EL PANTALON (RUMBAS)” (Sony Music Latin)
Spanish singer Omar Montes joins collaborators Lola Indigo and Las Chuches for a live collaboration on 'El Pantalon – Rumbas', creating a summer blast. This joyful flamenco rumba fused with urban music is a remix of Las Chuches' 2004 classic hit “El Pantalon”. “I'm looking around the square to buy pants/ Put me too tight, put me hesitant,” they sing together — while, in the clip, they're seen walking through a local market as they (you guessed it) look for the famous pair of pants . — LOUISA CALLE
Manuel Medrano, Perfecto (Warner Music México)
Manuel Medrano takes his time between albums, and that's why they turn out so well. Perfecto comes three years later Eternaland it was worth the wait. Perfecto is a sophisticated, yet commercial, album that explores pop, funk, dance and soul with elegance and mood. “Verano En NY” is like its title, relaxed, urban, fun. “Este Cuento” is uptempo pop mixed with dance and acoustic guitars. “Luna” (featuring Arthur Hanlon on piano) is a haunting acoustic ballad, backed by atmospheric strings. and “Miel” is pure disco. Throughout, Medrano's deep, distinctive voice and well-crafted lyrics shine through, always a welcome combination. — LEILA COBO
Grupo Firme, “El Beneficio de la Duda” (Music VIP Entertainment)
Grupo Firme are known for their party songs, but how well do they do ballads? In “El Beneficio de la Duda”, composed by Joss Favela, Eduin Caz unleashes an emotion rarely found in his music. Accompanied by the wail of the accordion, this norteño ballad is short and beautiful. “I don't deserve the benefit of the doubt, but I'll be grateful if you give it to me someday,” Caz pleads in the video, singing in the rain and showing another facet of his great musicianship. — L. Kobo
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