Emilia Drops Y2K-Inspired 'La_Playlist.mpeg' And More New Latin Music

New Music Latin is a collection of the best new Latin songs and albums it recommends Advertising signare Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week's picks below.

Emilia, “La_Playlist.mpeg” (Sony Music Latin)

Entering a dance-pop groove that flickers with Y2K nostalgia, “La_Playlist.mpeg” evolves beyond Emilia's .mp3-themed releases and echoes classics like “Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!” of the Vengaboys. Capturing the essence of the '90s and early '00s – a period rich in slick, vibrant pop tunes – this track is a tribute to the era of mixtapes transitioning to digital playlists. She conveys feelings of desire and connectedness with a dynamic persuasion, combining her modern style with a retro feel, also presented with playful nods like fuzzy pink notebooks and a 1999 green iMac, as seen in the music video. The Argentinian pop star embarks on a fresh mpeg phase, bridging decades and eras in technology as she stands on the cusp of a nostalgic-yet-innovative musical resurgence. — ISABELA RAYGOZA

Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” (Bichota Records/Interscope Records)

“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” is the second single that Colombian star Karol G has given her fans this year, and one in which she delves into the meringue. The sweet song, which already promises to be a hit this summer, lyrically explores the possibility of having met a potential love interest before finding someone else. “What would it be?/ If I'd met you before/ Sure, you'd dance with me/ Not as friends” he sings on the infectious chorus.

Ahead of its release, the Colombian star shared on social media a snippet of the song released at her concert in London, where she expressed her love for the Dominican Republic: “RD It's a country I owe a lot to.” In the music video, La Bichota transports us to the Caribbean, reflecting the warmth and joy of its people. In one part of the video, she is seen riding a long dance train. “It represents the flavor of not only one country, but our Latino community around the world… happy, happy, happy, contagious,” she added. — LOUISA CALL

Justin Quiles x Rawayana, “BOOM BOOM” (Warner Music Latin)

In a first collaborative effort, Justin Quiles teams up with Rawayana for “Boom Boom.” The upbeat and summer-friendly track, co-produced by Botlok and Fux Beat, combines the Puerto Rican artist's distinctly sweet vocals with the Venezuelan group's laid-back reggae melodies. In its lovey-dovey lyrics, the two acts sing about feeling “undefined, trapped in a vice,” “writing songs and dedicating captions,” and “floating without touching the sand” when they're around the girl they like. The music video, which was filmed in a towing area, features famous Patito Feo Actress Brenda Ashnikar as lead model. “Boom Boom” marks Quiles' second single, following “Su Gato,” from his upcoming studio album Permanent. — JESSICA ROSE

Iñigo Quintero, “CLASSICO” (Acquiistic)

Iñigo Quintero welcomes the summer with “Classico”, an upbeat pop single in which he seems to refer to the unexpected fame he achieved in 2023 with the hit “Si No Estás”, the song that not only put him on the map but the session top of Billboard Global Excl. USA chart. “I didn't want you at all/ But you changed the way I talk/ I just didn't expect it/ You filled everything with your electricity,” sings the Spanish artist in his husky, passionate voice, before he sings on the chorus. : “You were going to kill, but I'm a classic guy/ I don't appear on covers/ Supernatural and it's on the radio/ Most listened to.” He may not have been ready for what was coming, but Quintero has since proven with a string of releases that he's nothing short of amazing. It's here to stay. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS

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