New Music Latin is a collection of the best new Latin songs and albums it recommends Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week's picks below.
Camilo & Carin León, “Una Vida Pasada” (Sony Music Latin/Hecho A Mano)
Let Camilo make Carin Leon sing salsa music for the first time. On “Una Vida Pasada,” the Colombian pop star and Mexican music sensation (who previously collaborated on “Ni Me Debes, Ni Te Debo”) sings about a love so strong it comes from a past life, but unfortunately can't . to be together. “Tell me why if we were meant for each other/ How do you pretend to forget the love of your life?” they ask in part of the lyrics. Musically, the song is a captivating salsa where Camilo even shows off his trombone playing skills. “Una Vida Pasada” is part of Camilo's three-track experimental EP dos, where he also dips his toes into the pambiche merengue genre (“Autodiagnostico”) and the traditional vallenato (“En Tus Sueños o En Los Míos”). The set comes hot on its heels UN, which includes “PLIS,” his feel-good, romantic salsa tune with his wife and artist Evaluna Montaner. — JESSICA ROSE
Santa Fe Klan & Nicky Jam, “Una Raya Más” (Cuatro Siete Tres/Sony Music Latin)
A departure from the Santa Fe Klan's hip-hop roots, the Mexican rapper delves into a reggaetón-pop sound — a nod to his collaborator Nicky Jam, who is known for his melodic and poetic approach to reggaetón. While the song's tempo may be softer, Santa doesn't hold back on his fast-paced lyrics for a love story that turns into a nightmare, with betrayal and deception. Meanwhile, Nicky Jam – whose melodic vocals provide a contrast to Santa's raw rapping skills – sings emotionally about the complexities of heartbreak. — GRISELDA FLORES
Morat, “Faltas Tú” (Universal Music Spain)
In their new single “Faltas Tú” (“Only You Are Missing”), Colombian boyband Morat immerses us in a nostalgic atmosphere in sound and visuals as they explore the theme of losing a loved one. The pop-rock track at times evokes the signature vintage sound of 70s classic rock, driven by electric guitar, with vocals wrapped in reverb effects and catchy melodies. “To kick off our fifth album season, we leave you with a song that represents the new sound, new aesthetic and new attitude. See you at the concert, 'Sólo Faltas Tú (only you are missing)'”, they say in a statement about the release. The music video, shot in Mexico, complements the song's themes by showing unfinished elements such as a meatless hot dog and Paris without the Eiffel Tower, while the band members travel and perform in a retro silver Airstream trailer. — LOUISA CALLE
Aventura, “Brindo Con Agua”
With haunting honesty, Aventura's “Brindo Con Agua” delves into the harsh realities of alcoholism, domestic strife and family anguish. Instead of Romeo Santos taking the lead, Henry Santos fronts the bachata song, navigating its emotional depths against nylon guitars and bongo beats. “Always when I drink I think I'm Superman/ And I want everything in my house done my way/ I came home drunk one night/ And in front of my kids I grabbed my wife,” he sings with raw intensity. As Henry struggles with his inner demons, Romeo steps in as a beacon of reason mid-song, urging him to reclaim his life.
Channeling the essence of amargue music (the original name of bachata), this single marks Aventura's big comeback after 2021's “Volví” with Bad Bunny. In February, Romeo Santos revealed that he was reuniting with Aventura for their latest tour, called Cerrando Ciclos, which will kick off on May 1st in Sacramento, California. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Sheila E. Bailar (Stiletto Flats)
For her first salsa album, Sheila E. recruited great legends of Latin and tropical music, such as Gloria Estefan, Rubén Blades and Gilberto Santa Rosa. “Queen of Timbal” features 10 songs of mostly classic salsa that will, as its title promises, make the listener dance — from the first chords of “Anacaona,” the song that opens the set with Rubén Blades, to ” Bemba Colorá'. with Gloria Estefan and Mimy Succar, “El Rey del Timbal” with Gilberto Santa Rosa and the title song of the album with Luis Enrique.
Six of the set's tracks are in Spanish, including “Gente Buena” with Víctor Manuelle and the electrifying “Descarga” with José Alberto “El Canario” and Pete Escovedo, Sheila's famous father. Three are in English: “The Way That You Do” with Jean Rodriguez, “Mi Amor” with Mychel Gabrial and “Playa Tequila”, the only one without a guest singer. One, “Possibilities” featuring Debi Nova, is in Spanish.
Featuring stunning orchestration and big band arrangements, Bailar it's a testament to the Latin flavor and star power of Tito Puente's Baptiste, who rose to prominence in the early '80s as Prince's percussionist. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
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