New Music Latin is a collection of the best new Latin songs and albums it recommends Bulletin board Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week's picks below.
Mika Bahia, Calidosa (Warner Music México)
Mike Bahía – known for his reggae and urban-pop fusions – has delivered tropical mastery on his fourth studio album. Calidosa (an expression to describe a friendly, generous person). On the 12-track production (his latest released under Warner), the Colombian artist explores the musical roots that stem from his native Cali. Nicknamed “the salsa capital of the world”, Bahía mainly experiments with salsa music (well done, romantic and modern) in 'Amor A Mitad', 'Cali Buenaventura', 'Desaparecida', 'La Pena' and 'La Indocumentada', performed by his partner and artist Greeicy. Without limiting himself, he also flirts with bachata (“Hola Mi Amor” & “Algún Día”), bolero (“Bolerito”), merengue (“La Depre”) and cha cha cha (“Cha Cha”). The sweet 'Verdad Verdad', backed by his signature chilled reggae vibes, closes Calidosa.
“I felt that returning to my city with the desire to explore it, get to know it and reconcile – contribute to it, draw inspiration from it and reconnect with both the place and my friends – was necessary.” Bahía said in a statement. “Working with Cali producers and crew members I hadn't worked with before, along with those I've known for years, reignited that connection. This desire to reconnect with the city and its people is what inspired me to create this album in Cali. I felt that the audience there did not fully recognize me as an artist from the city, and this realization prompted me to reconnect with Kali. I felt that my roots had to be solid so I could build from there.”— JESSICA ROSE
Jasiel Nunez, The Odyssey (Double P Records)
If you're just discovering Jasiel Nuñez's music, you're in luck. Today the Mexican singer is released The Odyssey — which technically isn't his debut album, since it was released Vueltas de la Vida in 2020, but it's his first full appearance since becoming a star. It's safe to say that Nuñez is one of Peso Pluma's favorite artists. In fact, Peso signed him early on to his Double P Records, taking him under his wing even when he was just starting his own career. And it's no surprise that Peso is such a fan: This new set positions Nuñez as one of the best-known artists in Música mexicana today.
The LP consists of two parts: corridos and sad corridos. The first part begins with an impressive intro that begins with a lovely bluesy piano melody, which after a few seconds turns into a guitar track. The set is an album of corridos, though Nuñez is clearly not afraid to rock the boat, mixing corridos tumbados with other styles. It also brings some of the biggest names in the genre, including Peso Pluma and other actors like Luis R Conriquez, Eslabon Armado and Adriel Favela. The first part is filled with introspective lyrics about fame, the changing landscape for the Mexico region, and achieving legendary status. The second part, the sad corridors, is fueled by lyrics of love and loss. I would argue that sad corridors are Nuñez's greatest strength. His velvety and light vocals were made to sing romantic songs. — GRISELDA FLORES
Danny Ocean x Kapo, “Imagínate” (Atlantic Recording Corp.)
With a live collaboration that connects Colombia and Venezuela, Kapo and Danny Ocean present “Imagínate”, a single that combines reggaetón pop and Afrobeats, full of romance and tropical rhythms. From salsa dancing in Cali with Capo, to walking in Los Roques with Danny, the artists weave a romantic fantasy in idyllic settings, spending beautiful moments away from worries. “You're a mix of sand and sun, sand and sun and breeze/ You're all it takes/ For a happy life,” reads part of the lyrics. The delivery, lyrics and production really transport one to a tropical paradise. — LOUISA CALLE
Marc Seguí, “Un Domingo Triste Vol. 1” (The Floor Records/Warner Music Spain)
As if taking us on a journey through vocals and melodies, Marc Seguí presents his new single “UN DOMINGO TRISTE VOL. I, an intimate and brooding ballad that marks this first preview of his highly anticipated album NO TENGO TRISAscheduled for 2025. His narrative voice and deep interpretation, accompanied by the strings of electric guitars, capture the essence of pain after a romantic breakup. The lyrics transport us to those extremely lonely Sundays when memories of a past relationship overwhelm us. Wrapped in a nostalgic vibe, the song talks about the sadness one feels when reliving every moment shared with that special someone — and the emptiness that remains when, sadly, they're no longer there. — INGRID FAJARDO
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