New Latin Music: Listen to releases from Nicole Zignago & Camilo, Xavi and more

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.

Nicole Zignago & Camilo, “mimos” (Warner Music México)

Peruvian singer-songwriter Nicole Zignago and Colombian hitmaker Camilo join their ethereal vocals for a pop ballad that will tug at your heartstrings. The pair collaborate on “mimos,” fueled by lyrics that are all too readable. “You say there's nothing here, just friends, so what do we do when you want mime (treatment)?' Zignago and Camilo sing softly over an equally soft guitar beat that doesn't overpower the duo's vocals. Midway through the song, the tempo picks up as the artists sing with more urgency, trying to decipher a relationship they both know won't work out. You'll want to stay until the end of the song for an explosive solo from Zignago that showcases her vocal range. — GRISELDA FLORES

Xavi, “Corazón de Piedra” (Interscope Records)

Xavi's “Corazón de Piedra” wastes no time in capturing your attention with its compelling and visceral energy. Backed by slapping guitar and frenetic recido riffs – the kind that captivated global audiences with his breakthrough solo singles “La Diabla” and “La Víctima” – his first track of 2024 is a Sierreño kiss for a woman with a stone -Cold heart. Meanwhile, Xavi delves into the turbulent emotions of a love turned bitter. With a growling voice that is occasionally chilling but constantly intriguing, the Phoenix-born artist confirms his ability to create powerful breakup songs. Not only does it exceed expectations, it sets a new standard for emotional intensity and musical conviction in the thriving Música mexicana scene. — ISABELA RAYGOZA

Fonseca, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Chucho Valdés, “Colección de Recuerdos” (Sony Music Latin)

Colombian singer and songwriter Fonseca is involved in salsa music conductors Gilberto Santa Rosa and Chucho Valdés in the beautiful bolero “Colección de Recuerdos” (“Collection of Memories”). The Jewel is the third preview of the Colombian's next album. Accompanied by the Cuban jazzman's delicate piano performance, the trope-pop icon and the “master of salsa” sing wistfully about a relationship that ended without fulfilling the promises they made to each other. “Where's the life I had with you / Where's the dreams, where's what we were / Where's the promises we always made to each other / Where's this life, that you and I built,” the sentimental duet sings choir. Adding to the track's nostalgia, the black and white music video captures the magic of the studio recording process. — LOUISA CALL

Danny Ocean, “Cero condiciones” (Atlantic Recording)

Danny Ocean calls for personal action in this uplifting song that calls us to be ourselves, without thinking about what others might think or say. “Whoever wants to come out, come out of the closet/ I don't wanna live a fucking mediocre life anymore/ The truth is the truth and I ain't afraid of it at night/ I wanna get rid of the fire/ I wanna be who I wanna be,” he sings part of the lyrics. Written by the Venezuelan artist alongside Juan Diego Linares, Elena Rose and Luigi Santaella, “Cero Conditions” begins softly with Middle Eastern-style vocals over strings before giving way to an energetic electro-pop groove driven by strong drums and verses.

“This song is more about me than anything else… To remember that we don't have to put up with what's unfair, that only the UNIVERSE can judge us, and that NO ONE can take away what we deserve,” says Ocean in a press release. The music video, directed by Willy Rodríguez and produced by The Panda Bear Show & Both Films, is just as powerful as the song. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS

Elena Rose, “Me Lo Merezco” (Kira Records/Warner Music Latina)

Elena Rose's pure, honest and transparent soul continues to shine through each of her releases, most recently “Me Lo Merezco”. A nearly three-minute event and a love letter to herself, the Venezuelan singer shouts about living in the present, enjoying the little things but above all, deserving all her blessings. “True love, I deserve it, I deserve it,” he sings soulfully. Co-produced by Hector Mazzari and The Honeyboos, R&B, funk and urban bop, even Paula Cole's late '90s smash 'I Don't Want to Wait', as a friendly reminder of start living your life now before it's too late. — JESSICA ROSE

Hear more suggestions from Latin editors in the playlist below: