New Latin Music: Listen to releases from Ovy on the Drums & Myke Towers, Reik 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.

Ovy on the Drums & Myke Towers, Cassette 1 (King OVY/Warner Music Latina)

Ovy on the Drums' latest musical project, Cassette 1 — which he first told me in confidence in October 2023 — has finally seen the light of day. A joint EP with Myke Towers, the six-track set showcases the magic the Colombian hitmaker and Puerto Rican artist, along with select collaborators, can make in the studio. It kicks off with “Desataaa,” a collaboration with Spanish newcomer SAIKO, an intense distorted reggaetón jam that's packed with Ovy's signature instrumentation — drums, piano and violins (think Karol G's “Provenza,” “Tusa”). .

On 'Bellaqueria', the duo covered Argentinian artist La Joaqui for a rather sensual dancehall number fueled by soft, electric guitars and crashing ocean waves. “Come give me more of those kisses you give me/ Let me surprise you/ You're hot, I see it/ And you didn't want anything/ The night is perfect to steam,” they sing. Another remarkable piece in the Cassette is the rhythmic 'Pobre Diable' with Calypso. Meanwhile, “Godiva” (featuring Blessd and Ryan Castro), “Amor Narcotico” and “Tu Cuerpo Me Llama”, are powerful futuristic reggaetón bangers with sensual lyrics.

Advertising sign can confirm it Cassette 1 is the first part of several collaborative EPs that Ovy on the Drums has in the works. — JESSICA ROSE

Ivan Cornejo, “Baby Please” (Interscope Records)

Known for his moody lyrics and sad sierreño melodies, Ivan Cornejo strikes a chord here with “Baby Please.” The Mexican-American artist, who wrote the song in his hometown of Riverside, California, also plays guitar and violin on the heartbreaking new track – which will likely soon become an anthem like all his other super-melancholy songs. The emotional track finds the 19-year-old begging for a second chance: “This song was inspired by the desperate desire we feel at our lowest moments in a breakup,” Cornejo said in a statement. “We hate attachment, but we love the thought of rekindled love. I wanted this song to feel like I'm vulnerable but also willing to fight for her.” — GRISELDA FLORES

Reik, “Abril” (Sony Music México)

Just in time for spring, Mexican pop trio Reik present “Abril.” The catchy song begins as a soft ballad, harmonically driven by strings and vocals, then evolves with electronic elements into a contemporary pop-style track. The song's lyrics recount the longing for a lost love that rekindles with the coming of April, as expressed by the band's lead singer, Jesús Navarro, in the chorus: “And, the truth is, I can't stop thinking about you/ Nothing the first kiss I gave you doesn't come close/ And if I only had one wish to make/ May April come back, April come back”. The music video takes place in an urban environment that gradually transforms into a springtime setting, with a trail of flowers left by the female protagonist. — LOUISA CALL

Yeison Jimenez & Luis Ángel “El Flaco”, “Hasta El Último Momento” (Yj Company – Black Lion Digital)

When the Mexican band is combined with popular Colombian music, as it is on “Hasta El Último Momento,” the result is a powerful and uplifting anthem that celebrates the power of gratitude and invites listeners to live life to the fullest. The special collaboration begins with live trumpets and rhythmic percussion, and brings together energetic beats and soulful melodies of both genres. This song will be included in Yeison Jiménez's next studio album, 17-32. The lyrics convey a powerful message about appreciating life's experiences over material wealth. And it reminds us that moments of joy, love and connection are more precious than any monetary possession. — INGRID FAJARDO

Joss Favela & Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho, “Somos” (Sony Music Latin)

Characterized by its catchy riffs and sonorous tomba, 'Somos' delves into the deep bond that makes two souls inseparable, a sentiment that is strongly captured in the lyrics:Tú and yo somos mucho más que separados.” Written by Joss Favela, the sierreño love ballad – a style popularized by the late, great Ariel Camacho – captures the essence of being more together than apart, making the single a testament to the unifying power of love. It is a heartfelt account of unrequited love, rooted in Favela's desire to turn from the usual themes of suffering to a celebration of love. “My idea was to make a love song,” Favela says in a statement. “Because generally, if you've noticed, I sing a lot about heartbreak — because sometimes that's how I get ideas about pain, and when I had a love song I wanted to call them out.” — ISABELA RAYGOZA

Andrés Cepeda, “Prométeme” (Warner Music México)

With his first release under Warner Music, which he joined in October, Andrés Cepeda presents a romantic pop-rock ballad. Driven by pleasant electric guitar riffs, “Prométeme” begins softly, talking about the thrill of the beginning of a relationship, before soaring with a searing chorus: “Promise me that you'll still stay when I fail/ When time passes, I give myself away from me and the truth comes out/ When our lips touch and lose their electricity/ Promise me you'll still stay till the end.”

The single — “a song that suggests the future of a long-term relationship, with all the difficulties and obstacles it represents,” Cepeda explains in a press release — was recorded between Bogotá and Los Angeles. It also comes with a music video shot in the Bogotá neighborhood of Chapinero, where the singer and his band are shown blindfolded playing in a room full of flowers—the freshness of new, blind love at its best. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS

Hear more suggestions from Latin editors in the playlist below: