Luis Coronel Celebrates Birthday with New Song “Solo Un Poquito”

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Luis Coronel is commemorating his birthday with a new song…

To celebrate his 24th birthday, the Mexican American singer released “Solo un Poquito,” a banda track penned by Edgar Barrera and Nir Seroussi.

“I am more than excited that my fans can listen to more and more of my music,” Coronel tells Billboard. “It’s about making this day special not only for me on my birthday, but for all of those who are always supporting my career.”

His birthday wish this year: “Health, prosperity and good things to everyone around me.”

“Solo un Poquito” is Coronel’s first single the year and follows his 2019 collaborations with La Séptima Banda, Banda Los Recoditos and Play-N-Skillz.

Leslie Grace to Headline the Fiesta de la Flor, Honoring Selena Quintanilla

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

Leslie Gracewill be in full bloom this summer…

The Fiesta de la Flor festival, which is dedicated to celebrating the life and music of Selena Quintanilla, returns for its fifth year to the late Tejano singer’s hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas.

The 24-year-old Dominican American singer/songwriter has been announced as the headliner of the second day, where she’ll be joined onstage by many special guests, including Farina, Luis Coronel and Noriel, to sing some of her hit singles.

Grace will also be joined by Texas-based producers Play-N-Skillz, who together with Wisin and Frankie J dropped a fresh cover of Selena’s “Si Una Vez” in 2016.

“Headlining Fiesta de la Flor will be such a full circle moment for me because, in a way, I’ll be able to officially say thank you [to Selena] for showing me, and so many like me, that our dreams are valid and worth fighting for by simply being who we are,” Grace said in a statement.

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Fiesta de la Flor will take place April 12 and 13 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Luis Coronel Earns Seventh Top 10 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Songs Chart with “Para No Acordarme de Ella”

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

It’s Lucky No. 7 for Luis Coronel…

The 22-year-old Mexican American singer has picked up his seventh Top 10 hit on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Songs airplay chart.

Coronel’s “Para No Acordarme de Ella” shoots 17-10 with 5.5 million in audience impressions, a 58 percent gain according to Nielsen Music.

It’s the third single off his third charted album Ahora Soy Yo which ruled the Regional Mexican Albums chart for one week in 2017.

Luis Coronel’s Earns Third Top 5 Studio Album on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums Chart with “Ahora Soy Yo”

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Luis Coronel is back in the Top Five…

The 21-year-old Mexican American singer has debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums (dated November 11) with his third studio album, Ahora Soy Yo, opening with 6,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending October 26, according to Nielsen Music. Of that sum, 5,000 were in traditional album sales.

The set is Coronel’s third top five-charting effort, following his last studio set, the chart-topper Quiero Ser Tu Dueño in 2014 (one week at No. 1) and his No. 2-peaking debut Con La Frente En Alto in 2013.

Ahora Soy Yo’s first-week sales were aided by a series of in-store appearances by Coronel and gives the singer the second-best sales frame for a Regional Mexican set this year. It trails only the arrival of Christian Nodal‘s Me Deje Llevar (6,000).

Coronel’s album was led by a pair of top 10 hits on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart: “Dime Qué Se Siente,” which peaked at No. 4 in April, and “Tal Como Eres,” which hit No. 9 in October.

Over on the Regional Mexican Albums chart, Ahora Soy Yo opens at No. 1, giving Coronel his third straight chart topper, following his first two releases.

Camacho’s Tribute Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums Chart

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Ariel Camacho posthumous tribute album tops the charts..

The late Mexican singer-songwriter debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums with Para Siempre: Duetos, Vol. 1 (2,000 units).

The star-studded duet set blends Camacho’s original recordings with new vocals by other stars in the genre, including Gerardo Ortiz and Luis Coronel.

The set is a tribute to Camacho, former lead singer of Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, who was killed in a car accident two years ago, at the age of 22.

Coronel Among Artists Featured on Tribute Album for the Late Ariel Camacho

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Luis Coronel is paying tribute to a regional Mexican music legend…

The 21-year-old Mexican American singer is one of the artists featured on a tribute album for the late Ariel Camacho, who passed away two years ago.

DEL Records recently released the album, which features duets with Coronel, Gerardo Ortiz, Régulo Caro and other artists.

Titled Ariel Camacho Para Siempre Duetos Vol. 1, the album also includes a 15-minute DVD with never-before-released footage of the chart-topping artist, who died in a car accident at age 23 on February 25, 2015.

The new set, which includes songs like “Te metiste” and “Arrodíllate,” is a “celebration of Camacho’s life and legacy,” DEL Records Founder & CEO Ángel del Villar tells Billboard.

“Ariel’s career was about to kick off when this happened. We had big plans for him here at DEL Records and after he died, it’s been my personal project to continue his legacy. We have worked so hard to continue his dream with the help of the people who still consume and listen to his music,” Del Villar adds.

Following the death of Camacho, his band Ariel Camacho Y Los Plebes del Rancho became Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho, eight-time 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards finalists up for awards like artist of the year and top Latin album of the year with Recuerden Mi Estilo.

While Recuerden Mi Estilo is under DEL Records, the group Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho is no longer with the label.

“Regardless of what happened with Los Plebes, in the nine years I’ve worked in this industry, I’ve never seen the main artist of a band pass away and add a new vocalist and still have the same success as the original lead vocalist. We created a new group to continue Ariel’s legacy and we produced a great album (Recuerden Mi Estilo) that Ariel’s fans accepted and loved. It’s a lot of hard work but I give a lot of credit to the fans.”

Recuerden Mi Estilo debuted at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Latin Albums chart dated March. 10, 2016. The album was also No. 1 on Billboard’s 2016 year-end Regional Mexican Albums, and the Mexican group crowned the year-end Regional Mexican Artists Albums.

“When I met Ariel I asked him what he wanted to accomplish and he told me that he dreamed about performing in big venues. That kid was so humble that it motivated and inspired me and I knew he was the type of artist I need in my label.”

Prince Royce Releases New Single “Ganas Locas”

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Prince Royce is about to give you ganas…

The 27-year-old Domincan American singer has released his latest single “Ganas locas,” a love song dedicated to all his fans on this special occasion.

Prince Royce’s new song is a fusion of bachata and reggaetón, featuring urban superstar Farruko.

“Ganas locas” is the fourth single from his upcoming fifth studio album Five, which will be released on February 24.

Royce, a 19-time Billboard Latin Music Award-winner, is currently serving as a judge on Univision‘s kids talent show Pequeños Gigantes USA alongside Luis Coronel and Bianca Marroquín.

Karol G to Serve as Team Captain on Univision’s “Pequeños Gigantes USA”

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Karol G is preparing to lead…

The 25-year-old Colombian urban singer has joined Univision‘s Pequeños Gigantes USA as a team captain, according to Billboard.

The “Hello” singer joins the new talent show, which features Prince Royce, Luis Coronel and Bianca Marroquín as judges.

The Karol G team will call themselves the “MVP G’S.”

“Everything they set themselves out to do they can achieve, the key is to be perseverant,” Karol G said in a statement.

Other team captains include singers Rogelio Martínez y Jonatan Sánchez y Mexican actresses Paulina Goto y Daniela Luján.

Pequeños Gigantes USA, a spin-off of the Mexican version, premieres on February 6, and will be broadcast Monday through Thursday at 8:00 pm.

Judges will give out scores after each presentation, in categories divided between singing, dancing and talent.

The talent show is open to children 6-11 years old who are U.S. citizens or residents.

Favela to Serve as a Judge on Estrella TV’s “Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento”

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Joss Favela is ready to pass judgment…

The 26-year-old Rising regional Mexican artist has joined Estrella TV‘s Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento as judge, according to Billboard.

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter will be one of the judges on the show’s 16th season. Past celebrity judges on the multi-talent show include Gerardo Ortiz, Ana Bárbara and Luis Coronel.

“Joss Favela represents the new generation of Regional Mexican music. He is part of the millennial community that is reinventing and keeping traditional Mexican music alive, relevant and fresh,” CEO Lenard Liberman said in a statement.

“In many ways, Favela is a reflection of what Estrella TV is doing in Spanish language television in the U.S. We are proud to have him join our judges panel and welcome him to our Estrella TV family.”

Contestants compete on the show in a broad range of skills for a chance at the ultimate prize: $100,000 and a management contract.

Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento will premiere on Estrella TV on March 27 at 8:00 pm EST.

Favela scored his first Grammy nomination with his debut album Hecho A Mano. “It’s a beautiful satisfaction to know that what we do has a positive impact in the music industry … It’s a dream come true,” said Favela in a previous Billboard interview.

Prince Royce to Serve as Judge on Univision’s “Pequeños Gigantes USA”

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Forget the jury, Prince Royce is ready to be the judge…

The 27-year-old Dominican American urban bachata star will serve as a judge on Univision’s childrens’ talent competition show Pequeños Gigantes USA.

Prince Royce will be joined on the panel by young regional Mexican heartthrob Luis Coronel.

The two singers, both bilingual and bicultural and born and raised in the U.S., will be joined in the judge’s podium by Mexican-born, U.S.-raised actress Bianca Marroquín, who played Roxi Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago.

Pequeños Gigantes USA, produced entirely by Univision, is a spin-off the popular Mexican version of the show, which aired in 2011. The new, U.S. version, which premieres February 6, is specifically looking for U.S.-based talent and is open to children 6-11 years old who are U.S. citizens or residents.

In naming Prince Royce and Coronel as judges, the production is also making a major effort to appeal to a younger, bilingual demographic.

“This is the kind of show I would have wanted to have as a child so it is awesome to be able to work with kids with so much talent and help guide them,” said Royce. The singer was also previously a judge on another kiddie competition, La Voz Kids, which aired on Telemundo.

Unlike La Voz Kids, which had a Sunday night slot, Pequeños Gigantes will be broadcast Monday through Thursday at 8:00 pm. Judges will give out scores after each presentation in categories divided in singing, dancing and talent, which includes actors, magicians and comedians.

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