Prince Royce’s “Five” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums Chart

Prince Royce is reigning supreme…

The 27-year-old Dominican American singer crowns Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart (dated March 18) four a fourth time, as his latest studio album, Five, arrives with 19,000 album equivalent units earned in the tracking week ending March 2, according to Nielsen Music.

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Prince Royce’s set bows at No. 25 on the all-genre Billboard 200.

Of that sum, 16,000 were in traditional album sales, which is the biggest sales frame for a Latin album since Gerardo Ortiz’s Hoy Mas Fuerta bowed at No. 1 with 20,000 sold on the June 6, 2015-dated list.

Five marks Royce’s first Spanish-language arrival since Soy El Mismo topped the chart for two weeks in 2013 — and follows his previous English-language release, Double Vision, which landed at No. 21 on the Billboard 200 on the August 15, 2015 chart.

Elsewhere, Five’s current single “Deja Vu,” featuring Shakira, hops 18-13 on Hot Latin Songs in its second charting frame, aided in part by a 17 percent increase in sales (to 3,000 downloads). The rise bumps the track 2-1 on the Tropical Digital Song Sales chart, notching Royce his fifth chart-topper.

A music video for “Deja Vu” was recently shot and is expected to be released sometime in March. Five also includes features by Chris Brown, Zendaya and Farruko, among others.

Prince Royce Earns 21st Top 20 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs Chart with “Deja Vu”

Prince Royce is turning 21…

The 27-year-old Dominican American singer earns the Hot Shot Debut on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart as “Deja Vu,” his duet with Shakira, arrives at No. 18 on the March 11-dated tally.

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The entrance marks Royce’s 21st career chart hit and highest entrance since 2013 when “Darte Un Beso” bowed at No. 2. The debut gives Shakira her 36th chart entry.

The new single, from Prince Royce’s latest studio album, Five (released on February 24), enters with 588,000 streams and 2,000 downloads sold in the week ending February 23, according to Nielsen Music. There is currently no music video for the song, but an audio and lyric video on Prince Royce’s YouTube channel have accumulated over 5.5 million global views to date.

Airplay is the debut’s main driver, with 8.5 million audience impressions reported in the week ending February 26, spurring a No. 2 start on Tropical Airplay. Tropical station WLZL, Washington backed the song with the most weekly spins, playing the duet 91 times.

Five is expected to debut at No. 1 on the March 18-dated Top Latin Albums chart (published on Billboard’s websites on March 7). In addition to the collaboration with Shakira, the set includes songs with Chris Brown, Zendaya, and Farruko, among others.

“Deja Vu” follows three previous singles prior to the new album: “Culpa Al Corazon,” “La Carretera,” “Moneda,” featuring Gerardo Ortiz.

Spiff TV to Release Urban Compilation Album “The Union”

Spiff TV has entered into a perfect Union

The Latino music producer and video director, whose real name is Carlos Suarez, will be releasing his forthcoming urban compilation album The Union as part of a new deal with Sony Latin Music.

Spiff TV

The producer/director/A&R — known for spearheading visuals like French Montana’s “No Shopping” video featuring Drake and working alongside rap heavyweights like Diddy and Rick Ross — will curate The Union, a project that will blend hip-hop, bachata, R&B and reggaeton.

“Throughout my journey with this album and singles, not everyone understood my vision or just found it complicated,” Spiff TV tells Billboard in a statement. “But Sony Latin Music understood it from the moment I walked into their offices and their entire team became passionate of bringing what we currently are as a merged culture.  The Union will be a music model of infusing culture diversity.”

Adds Sony Latin president Nir Seroussi: “There have been many attempts to bring the two worlds together but no one has come close to what Spiff has accomplished. He’s a true visionary and we’re thrilled that he has chosen us as his partner on this groundbreaking project.”

In anticipation for the album, Spiff TV released his latest single “Just As I Am” on Tuesday featuring Prince Royce and Chris Brown. Fusing R&B and bachata, the track will be available on Prince Royce’s new record FIVE, dropping on Friday, Feb. 24.

A release date for The Union is yet to be announced.

Prince Royce Previews Collaborations with Zendaya, Chris Brown & More on New Album “Five”

Prince Royce is breaking out the big guns for his next album…

The 27-year-old Dominican American singer has already released “Deja Vu,” his new single featuring Shakira.

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But it’s not the only great collaboration on Prince Royce’s upcoming fifth album, Five, which will be released on February 24.

Prince Royce himself took Billboard through his album highlights at his studio.

Here’s a sneak peek of his tracks with Zendaya, Chris Brown and Farruko, among others.

Prince Royce Joins Voices with Shakira for New Single “Deja Vu”

Prince Royce is experiencing a little déjà vu

The 23-year-old Dominican American Bachata singer has joined voices with Shakira on the track “Déjà Vu,” which they released on Monday.

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It’s the first-ever collaboration between the two Latin music superstars.

The down-tempo bachata tune premieres just days before Royce’s new album Five is released on Friday.

A music video for the track is expected to be released soon. Shakira and Prince Royce recently filmed the clip, directed by Jaume de Laiguana, in Barcelona.

“Deja Vu” is Royce’s fourth single from his highly anticipated fifth studio album.

Prince Royce Releases New Single “Ganas Locas”

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.

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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”

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.

Karol G

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.

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

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.

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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.

Jesse & Joy to Perform at This Year’s Latin Grammys

Latin Grammy darlings Jesse & Joy have a special date in Las Vegas…

The Mexican duo, comprised of Jesse Huerta and his sister Joy Huerta, will take the stage at this year’s Latin Grammys.

Jesse & Joy

Jesse & Joy, who received nominations in all three major categories, join a roster of performers that includes Fonseca, Mon Laferte, Manuel Medrano, Gente de Zona, Alexis y Fido, Joss Favela and Wisin.

To kick off the awards ceremony, Latin Grammy and Grammy-winning artist Juanes will team up with the cast of Cirque Du Soleil‘s Mystere and Pablo López for a special performance.

Other Latin superstars set to perform are J BalvinBanda Los Recoditos, Los Fabulosos CadillacsFarruko featuring Ky-Mani MarleyLaura PausiniPrince Royce ft. Gerardo OrtizDiego Torres ft. Rachel PlattenCarlos Vives and Yandel.

This year’s Latin Grammys, will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on November 17.

The show, to be hosted by Roselyn Sánchez and Sebastian Rulli, will air live on Univision at 8 p.m. ET, with a red carpet special, Noche de Estrellas, airing one hour before the awards show.

Prince Royce Releases Music Video for “Moneda” Collaboration with Gerardo Ortiz

Prince Royce is banking on a new video…

The 27-year-old Dominican American singer has released the official music video for “Moneda,” his new single with Gerardo Ortiz.

Prince Royce & Gerardo Ortiz

The release comes after the pair gave their fans a behind-the-scenes look at clip last month.

Prince Royce and Ortiz filmed the music video in a nightclub in Los Angeles back in September, where they invited fans to be part of the production.

In the clip, directed by Jessy Terrero, the “Príncipe de la Bachata” and the regional Mexican singer take the stage at an underground venue surrounded by dancers.

The bachata tune, which made its debut on digital platforms on October 7, marks the first collaboration between Royce and Ortiz.