J Balvin is gearing up to headline Billboard's Latin Music Week 2024. This year's 35th annual event will take place October 14-18 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater.
Known for his huge influence on Colombian reggaetón and global Latin music, the Medellín superstar — who just released his sixth solo studio album Rayo — will host a special night called “Next Gen Reggaetón: An Evening Curated by J Balvin” during the week. The event promises an exciting lineup of surprise acts and guests, all hand-picked by Balvin himself.
The global superstar and entrepreneur is a highly decorated and recognized cultural icon who has won multiple Billboard Music Awards and numerous chart honors, including nine No. 1 tracks on the Hot Latin Songs chart, including “Mi Gente” with Beyoncé, “Ginza “, “RITMO (Bad Boys For Life)” featuring the Black Eyed Peas) and a No. 1 on the Hot 100 (“I Like It” featuring Cardi B and Bad Bunny).
In addition to his curation, Balvin will participate in an exclusive moderated Superstar Q&A Leila CoboContent Manager for Latin/Español at Bulletin boardproviding deeper insights into his music and influence. The session, also sponsored by Cheetos, aims to encourage intimate and enlightening discussions.
“Latin music is experiencing its most successful and globally recognized moment this year. But Bulletin board has proudly stood by her side for more than 35 years as the leading standard bearer, promoter and ultimate creator of Latin music around the world,” Cobo said in a press release. “During a year where Latin music is dominating the charts and cultural buzz, we are thrilled to return to Miami Beach, the Latin music capital of the world, for this exciting week-long event.”
The announcement also highlighted the extensive lineup for this legacy event, with a mix of established stars and emerging talent such as Bad Gyal, DANNA, Danny Ocean, Domelipa, Fat Joe, Gloria Estefan, JOP, Keityn, Lele Pons, Luis Alfonso, Maria Becerra , Mau y Ricky, Mon LaFerte, NORE, Paola Jara, Peso Pluma, Pipe Bueno, Sophia Talamas, Yeison Jiménez and Yeri Mua, with more to be announced in the coming months. tickets are now available here.
“We're proud of the decades of work we've done to celebrate Latino talent and bring the community together. This year's event will be an unparalleled celebration for the artists, the industry and the fans,” he said Mike VannPresident of Bulletin boardin a press release.
“Miami Beach is ready to once again host Billboard Latin Music Week, an event that truly showcases the vibrant and diverse culture of our community,” added the Mayor of Miami Beach. Steven Miner. “This week not only celebrates the rich heritage of Latin music, but also highlights Miami Beach as a global destination for arts and entertainment. We look forward to another unforgettable week of music.”
Billboard Latin Music Week will coincide with the Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will air on Telemundo. Latin Music Week tickets will not include access to the awards show this year. Anti, Bulletin board will host a special 35th anniversary celebration on the evening of October 18, where INSIDER badge holders will receive exclusive invitations to this star-studded event.
For more information on Billboard Latin Music Week, program updates and more exciting announcements, visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
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