New Latin Music: Listen to releases from Bad Gyal, Blessed & More

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

Bad Gyal, La Joya (Universal Music Latin/Interscope)

After years of releasing singles, Bad Gyal — the Barcelona artist known for her blend of dembow, reggaetón and dance, as well as her sexual lyrics — releases her first studio album today. On La Joya (Universal Latin/Interscope), Bad Gyal (whose real name is Alba Farelo Solé) expands her musical range, collaborating with producers such as El Guincho, MAG, Sky Rompiendo and Storch, and collaborating with artists such as Quevedo ( on the dance track “Real G”) and Ñengo Flow (on the old school reggaetón number “Bad Boy”). It also includes the hit “Chulo Pt.2” with Tokischa and Young Miko, one of those Bad Gyal songs where the girls have fun in their own way. It's a formula that works, and one he repeats on the single “Perdió este culo” (which is funnier and less exciting than its title)).But he's more surprising when he turns introverted, as in “As I Am” with Morad, showing that there are many shades behind Bad Gyal and a music career that can go in many directions. — LEILA COBO

Christian Nodal & Peso Pluma, “La Intención” (Sony Music México)

Christian Nodal kicks off 2024 with a bang, recruiting Peso Pluma for his first tubado corrido, “La Intención”. In true Nodal fashion, he delivers a raw heartbreaking anthem, but this time, he trades his mariacheño style for Peso's signature sound, which thrives on guitars and brass. In their first collaboration, the música mexicana exchange lyrics, telling the story of a man committed to a relationship that no longer works and who fights viciously to make her understand that he can't live without her. “You stole my peace. Mama, I swear you're my karma/ You kiss me, when you want you give me strength, you give me my wings/ Then you take them, you take me down,” they confess in “La Intención.” — INGRID FAJARDO

Blessed, Si Sabe (Cigol Music Group/Warner Music Latina)

Blessed presents his third studio album Si Sabe and it is indeed fully loaded with innovative reggaetón — al estilo de Medellin. A 14-piece, the Colombian act stays true to his sound, backed by sultry and futuristic urban beats and his distinctive modern vocals. On the centerpiece 'Si Sabe Ferxxo', Blessd and Feid team up for a first collaborative effort to sing about a girl they've had a crush on since their school days. On solo selections such as 'Mas Raro', 'Hagale Ome' and 'Fletecito', Blessd brings powerful hits with his Medallo tongue.

He also navigates from electronic beats on the Sky Rompiendo-assisted “Eso Es Todo” to R&B on “Palabras Sobran (Remix)” featuring Ryan Castro, Bryant Myers and Hades66, until he gets caught up in “A2P.” Other partners at Si Sabe include Peso Pluma (“Ojos Azules”) and Jory Boy (“Si A Bueno”). Producers who worked on the set are Sky Rompiendo, ICON, The Prodigies, ForeignTeck, SOG, Mr. Naisgai, Subelo NEO and Kronix Magikal. — JESSICA ROSE

Ramón Vega & Lasso, “La Mexicana” (Sony Music Latin)

After the release of his debut album 2023 Pa What 🙂and his remarkable collaboration with Christian Nodal “dEsANiMaO :(, the young Mexican singer Ramón Vega presents a new duet with the support of another more veteran and established artist: the Latin Grammy-winning Venezuelan singer-songwriter Lasso. “La Mexicana” is a heartbreaking pop ballad about the regret of kissing a girl they won't be able to forget and now they find themselves drowning their sorrows away. me, baby, that you can't forget a Mexican?” says part of the catchy chorus .The music video, directed by Kath D., shows both artists in a colorful market in Mexico City, seeing the face of their ex-lover on every woman they cross paths with.

“I'm so grateful to him for believing in me, for connecting in this way, and for taking the time and energy to make this song together. It was something very special,” Vega said of Lasso in an exclusive Instagram Live with Billboard Español on Thursday (Jan. 25) in which they both talked about the new release. Lasso added: “Spending 10 minutes on Ramón's Spotify tells you he's someone with a lot of talent […] You immediately connect with him. It has a lot of emotion and it has good songs.” “La Mexicana” can undoubtedly be added to this list. —SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS

Leon Leiden & DannyLux, “awitado :(” (Warner Music México)

Punctuated by requintos and bajoloches, Leon Leiden and DannyLux's “awitado :(” is a soulful ballad that finds the two singer-songwriters breaking down. Sonically, the track is layered with elements of plaintive sierreño — DannyLux's signature sound — and the pop and the pop that is Leiden's essence. Meanwhile, his lyrics are deep and extremely emotional. Both Leiden and Danny sing evocatively about the pain that comes from seeing your significant other walk out the door.” I don't care what my friends say anymore/ They don't know what I've been through with you/ I'd rather be alone if you're not here and I don't like living without you,” Leiden and DannyLux sing. — GRISELDA FLORES

Bacilos, “Anoche” (Kooperativa/Bacilos LLC)

With their new single 'Anoche', Bacilos puts music to the feeling of sadness that many have experienced after a heartfelt confession. Thriving on their signature sound, reminiscent of the band's early days, the all-American group showcases the beauty of live instruments through a rustic tropipop production, enriched with violin arrangements. “There are dangerous words that change everything/ That's why we hide them, even though they can be beautiful” they sing in one verse. “Last night I told you I love you,” they confess about the words that can change their reality. “It scares me to think about it, but that's what I felt/ I'll never drink tequila again in my entire life,” they conclude. In the music video you can see the band and their musicians in the studio having a good time recording “Anoche”, which could easily become the soundtrack to many listeners' regret. — LOUISA CALLE

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