New Music Latin is a compilation of one of the best new Latin songs and albums beneficial by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Try this week’s picks under.
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Darell, Darell 2024 (Sony Music Latin)
Simply final yr, Darell proposed that “everyone go to the discotek,” along with his album. Immediately, he continues to gas that motto with Darell 2024, a 15-track set powered by club-ready reggaetón anthems. Showcasing a mixture of clean Caribbean rhythfms and hypnotizing percussion-driven beats, the album supplies a canvas for the Puerto Rican artist to point out off why he’s a style OG. Moreover reggaetón, the sonically wealthy LP — which places his signature deep, raspy vocals on the forefront — additionally takes inspiration from Afrobeats for tracks like “Como Vos,” “Actual,” “Te Extraño” and “Olivia Con Pluto.” In the meantime, Darell makes a case for why he’s among the best rappers within the recreation, with songs like “Profugo” introducing a daring entice sound. Additionally included on the album are beforehand launched hits “Lollipop (Remix)” with Ozuna and Maluma, “Por Ti Conocí El Amor” and “Lambo Sport” with Clear Bandit. — INGRID FAJARDO
Fariana, Underwater (La Fee LLC)
9 years after her debut studio album, Fariana (previously generally known as Farina) unleashes her sophomore album Underwater. Within the 19-song set, the Colombian rapper submerges herself into completely different musical genres which have influenced her new period. Whereas she nonetheless manages to captivate together with her fierce rap bars and dynamic vocal vary, sonically, she’s developed and is extra experimental than ever. She flirts with dancehall (“Booty Killa”), hip-hop (“Doggys”), afrobeat (“Pienso En TI”), digital (“On Prime of the World”), cumbia (“Mami Gantel”), reggaetón (“La Fotico”), dembow (“Margaret”), and merengue (“El Caballito”). Underwater additionally finds the Medellín-born artist collaborating with El Alfa, Sean Paul, Flo Rida, Omar Montes and Oro Solido, to call just a few. However past its worldly beats, the album is a mirrored image of Fariana’s almost 20-year trajectory. “I’ve discovered to dive into my very own world and I’ve understood that even underneath strain, I at all times discover a strategy to do it my means and be a winner. That’s what this album is,” she expresses in a press assertion. — JESSICA ROIZ
Duplat & Manuel Medrano “Fresa” (M3 Information)
Duplat and Manuel Medrano’s “Fresa” is a pleasant mixture of soul pop with a retro really feel that recollects the right music for a romantic comedy soundtrack. The trumpet and brass preparations give it an virtually traditional, virtually timeless really feel that transports you to a different period. When Medrano’s deep voice is available in on the second verse, his deep timbre cuts via the music, merging completely with the funky drum beat and guitar riffs. The saxophone solo within the bridge is charming, and the soulful piano provides an emotional contact that elevates the music. “Fresa,” which may confer with a immodest lady, is definitely a gem for lovers of nostalgic sounds with a contemporary twist. — LUISA CALLE
Dangerous Bunny, “Una Velita” (Rimas Enertainment)
Dangerous Bunny hadn’t launched new music since his October set Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va Pasar Mañana, however shedding a highlight on the continued plight of his fellow Puerto Ricans — who had been devastated by Hurricane Maria precisely seven years in the past — appeared like the right second to interrupt his silence. With “Una Velita,” the worldwide hit-maker doubles down on his efforts to name out the inaction of the island’s native authorities as Puerto Rico continues to take care of the aftermath of the catastrophic Class 5 storm, which not solely left 1000’s lifeless but additionally weakened the already frail energy grid. “Clearly the sunshine will exit, God is aware of if it’ll come again,” he sings in Spanish over a hypnotizing folkloric beat that grows with depth. “There have been 5 thousand that they let die, and we are going to always remember that.” The monitor is produced by Tainy and La Paciencia. — GRISELDA FLORES
Darumas, “Francotirador” (Sony Music Latin)
On the heels of receiving a Latin Grammy nomination for greatest new artist — as predicted by Billboard — Darumas launched “Francotirador,” or “sniper” in English, the Latin pop-funk band’s first single since its Could debut album. The all-female trio — comprised of Aldana Aguirre, Ceci León and Vedala Vilmond — sings about being resilient and “bulletproof” over a cool rhythm pushed by electrical guitar and bass. “I fell, I stood up, and I silenced those that by no means believed/ They assume I’m product of glass, nevertheless it made me more durable than steel,” Vilmond sings. “Immediately nothing breaks my coronary heart as a result of I’ve it armored. I’m like a sniper: I by no means miss the place I purpose.” The monitor can empower anybody who comes throughout it. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Manu Chao, Viva Tu (Radio Bemba)
After a 17-year hiatus playfully known as his “Desaparecido” part — a nod to his iconic 1998 music — Manu Chao returns along with his first solo album since La Radiolina, titled Viva Tu. This LP weaves nostalgic acoustic melodies with a wealthy palette of world languages. Sung in French, Spanish, Portuguese and English, it unfolds like a love letter to his worldwide followers, filled with earwormy guitar melodies, samples and dazzling elaborations in songs like “La Couleur de Temps” and the rumba-infused title monitor.
Of the 13 songs, the harmonica-laced “Heaven’s Dangerous Day” stands out as a pleasant shock, that includes nation legend Willie Nelson, the one visitor on the album. One other monitor, “La Colilla,” revisits the vigorous acoustic guitar sounds of 2007’s “Me Llaman Calle,” showcasing Chao’s skill to recycle rhythms and beats in an exhilarating means.
The Spanish-French artist’s hands-on strategy to writing and producing each music is notable, notably in as we speak’s collaboration-heavy music trade. This autonomy not solely provides authenticity but additionally imbues his work with a craftsman’s pleasure, making Viva Tu an introspective and joyous private assertion. With this newest work, Chao’s unparalleled artistry cements his timeless attraction throughout numerous musical genres in a sound that’s uniquely his personal. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
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