Kany García releases 'García' album and more new Latin music

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.

Kani Garcia, GARCIA (5020 Entries)

“García,” the title track of Puerto Rican songwriter Kany García's new album, is a letter from García to herself, addressed to the young, vulnerable Kany and today's equally vulnerable star (“Tengo miedo de meterme en esta ola de ficción/I am afraid of losing myself in this wave of fiction”). García always delights us with her beautifully written songs and storytelling in her lyrics, and here, with the focus on herself, we fully understand why her songwriting works: Even when she's telling other people's stories, she's always in voice and in her words. That essence is found in every track of this meticulous, yet very commercial album, which includes previously released collaborations with Young Miko (a longtime fan of García's who met her at last year's Billboard Latin Music Week), Carin León and Christian Nodal . a nod to García's natural curiosity as an artist who wants to explore other genres. Garthia The album is a happy reminder that quality and commercial success can coexist. — LEILA COBO

Piso 21 & Wisin, “La Misión” (Warner Music México)

In a first collaborative effort, Piso 21 and Wisin unleash “La Misión” (The Mission). Produced by iCON Music, the track is the perfect combination of both worlds: Piso's melodic pop sound and Wisin's wild reggaetón beats. In “La Misión,” the Colombian band and the Puerto Rican rapper are on an ultimate mission to break up a relationship (or rather, steal the girl of their dreams from their partner). “They told me life goes by fast/you're too much to be with someone so basic/I'm not like that but I got romantic/I hope she doesn't say no/If she doesn't take care of her, I will,” they sing on the infectious chorus. — JESSICA ROSE

Silvestre Dangond & Carlos Vives, “Tú o Yo” (Sony Music Latin)

“Either you sing to her, or I sing to her,” says the chorus of the soulful pop vallenato “Tú o Yo,” on which Colombian stars Silvestre Dangond and Carlos Vives join forces for the first time. The song, co-written by Vives and Dangond, and produced by Andrés Castro, tells the story of two friends competing for the love of a woman.

In a statement for the release, Dangond expressed his excitement about the collaboration. “Carlos Vives was my idol and still is,” he says. “I've always looked up to him, I've had him as a reference and I feel very happy, I feel like I've achieved something that I had in me, that at any moment I knew would happen, but I didn't know when.” The cheerful music video was shot in Miami and starring Mexican actress Bárbara De Regil, it shows all the strategies they both use against each other to sabotage every attempt to conquer the protagonist. — LOUISA CALLE

Fonseca, Tropical (Sony Music Latin)

Fonseca presents TROPICS, an exquisite production that pays homage to his tropical roots and influences, which have inspired his career and are also an intricate part of his sound. The 11-track album features collaborations from notable artists including Juan Luis Guerra, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Chucho Valdés, Alex Cuba and Grupo Niche, marking the first and only collaboration released by the iconic band.

This set includes a diverse mix of tropical sounds that represent Latin American music, from the lively sound of a vallenato patio in the track “Canto a la Vida” to the upbeat merengue rhythm of “Pedacito de Playa”, which was created entirely in the Dominican Republic with the help of local musicians such as Janina Rosado (of 4:40) on piano and her husband 'Chocolate' on drums and the Dominican guira. The album also includes “La Terquedad”, a ranchera that recounts heartbreaks with melancholy acoustic guitars, violins and trumpets accompanied by mariachi. — INGRID FAJARDO

Lasso & Mau y Ricky, “Bilingües” (Universal Music Group México)

Love may not be as universal a language as it is believed to be. At least that's what Lasso is implying in his new song with Mau y Ricky, “Bilingües”. The pop rock track — the first single from the Grammy-winning Venezuelan singer-songwriter's upcoming Latin album — is about the complicated relationship between a man who only speaks Spanish and a woman who only speaks English. “When you say I love you, I know you feel nothing, nothing, nothing/ You tell me I miss you and I miss you nothing, nothing, nothing/ I don't know if I'm playing with my heart, or it's just a bad translation” , says part of the chorus. In recent days, Lasso has posted a series of videos on Instagram titled “The Worst Rejection of My Life,” in which he passionately recounts a failed attempt at a bilingual relationship. Hey, at least it left him inspired to write a really great song. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS

Eladio Carrion, Porque Puedo (Rimas Entertainment)

On his latest EP, Porque Puedo, Eladio Carrión doesn't just repeat his Latin trap, he fully embodies it, living up to the album's bold title. After its more mainstream release Sol Maria, Carrión returns to the spotlight with a five-track display of effortless inventiveness and intense wordplay. From the ominous 'Don KBRN Freestyle' to the bilingual prowess of 'Códico G', he unleashes his lyrical mastery against menacing beats and immersive hi-hat patterns.

However, it's “Heavyweight” that really steals the spotlight, as rapper Humacao unleashes lyrics about diamonds and confidence while “smoking heavy.” Accompanied by a visually bleak music video, Carrión exudes laid-back luxury, accessorized with his signature rose necklace, against a backdrop of a night vision aesthetic that deepens the moody vibe of the EP. The new drop arrived a day before his return to the stage at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico on May 2. “While I was at home spending time with my family, I got into music,” Eladio Carrión says in a statement. “Everything turned into Porque Puedoand I thought what a perfect timing to give it to my true fans as they get ready to see me at El Choli,” — ISABELA RAYGOZA

Danny Ocean, Reflexa (Atlantic Recording Corp.)

The Venezuelan artist's music doesn't sound like anything out there right now, and that's probably why Danny Ocean calls his latest album future pop. The 12-track set, the singer-songwriter's third studio album, is perhaps Danny's most personal album yet, but it's also his most sonically experimental — and yet manages to sound a lot like Danny Ocean.

As he navigates life's most relatable themes – disappointment, lust, love and the desire to live authentically as yourself – he elevates his signature pop sound into a mash-up of grittier and edgier styles, including electronic and Middle Eastern influences . Reflexa cements Danny Ocean as an artist who can deliver pop hits without having to rely on lyrics that are corny or borderline cheesy. He is real, raw and extremely honest about life and a fierce protector of the art he puts out into the world. — GRISELDA FLORES

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