Farruko to Perform at This Year’s Billboard Latin Music Awards

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Farruko is headed to the Billboard Latin Music Awards…

The 32-year-old Puerto Rican rapper and singer has been added to the list of artists who will perform at the awards show, which will take place on Thursday, October 5.

The “Pepas” singer is among a list of new performer additions that includes Banda Carnaval, Eddy Lover, Grupo Frontera, La Factoría, Marc Anthony, Nicki Nicole, Pepe Aguilar, Sky Rompiendo, Sofia Reyes, Ximena Sariñana and Yng Lvcas.

On Monday, Billboard and Telemundo announced the second round of performers who will take the stage at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida. The show will be broadcast live on Telemundo and simultaneously on the Spanish entertainment cable network Universo, on Peacock and on the Telemundo app. Throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, it will be available on Telemundo Internacional.

Among the previously announced performers are Calibre 50, Chiquis, El Alfa, Eladio Carrión, Justin Quiles, Los Ángeles Azules, Manuel Turizo, Marshmello, Myke Towers, Peso Pluma, Tini and Yandel.

This year, Mexican music sensation Peso Pluma leads the list of finalists with 21 nods across 15 categories, including Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year and Top Latin Album of the Year. His collaboration with Eslabon Armado, “Ella Baila Sola,” is up for six awards, including Hot Latin Song of the Year, Global 200 Latin Song of the Year and Sales Song of the Year. And his hit with Yng Lvcas, “La Bebe,” competes in five categories, including Hot Latin Song of the Year and Latin Rhythm Song of the Year.

Following Peso Pluma are Bad Bunny and Grupo Frontera with 15 nods each, including four together for their collab “un X100to,” while Karol G has 13, and Shakira and Fuerza Regida have 12 each.

Bad Bunny Ties J Balvin on YouTube’s List of Artists with Most Videos on Billion Views Club with 14

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny is a YouTube sensation…

The 29-year-old Puerto Rican Grammy-winning superstar has logged his 14th music video with more than 1 billion views on YouTube as a lead, featured artist or collaborator with his collaboration on Nacho’s “Báilame (Remix),” also featuring Yandel.

Bad Bunny now ties J Balvin’s record as the artist with the most videos in the Billion Views Club.

The official music video of the infectious “Báilame (Remix)” came out on August 11, 2017, and features Nacho, Yandel and a then-rising Bad Bunny performing the song together. Nacho’s original track peaked at No. 5 on the Hot Latin Songs chart in October 20217.

Earlier this year, Bad Bunny earned his 13th title in the coveted video club with his collaboration on J Balvin’s “Si Tu Novio Te Deja Sola,” also released in 2017. Other of his titles on the list include “Te Bote (Remix),” “Mayores,” and “No Me Conoce (Remix)” — all of which have now surpassed 2 billion views.

Bad Bunny’s next five videos in line to enter the Billion Views Club are: Lunay, Daddy Yankee & Bad Bunny’s “Soltera (Remix)”; Prince Royce, J Balvin, Bad Bunny, DJ Luian & Mambo Kingz’s “Sensualidad”; Bad Bunny’s “Yonaguni”; Arcángel & Bad Bunny’s “Me Acostumbré”; and Farruko, Bad Bunny and Rvssian’s “Krippy Kush.”

J Balvin and Bad Bunny previously surpassed previous titleholders Ozuna and Justin Bieber.

Danna Paola to Perform at This Year’s Premios Juventud

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Danna Paola is preparing for her Juventud close-up…

The 28-year-old Mexican singer, model and actress will perform at this year’s Premios Juventud.

Paola is part of a roster of new performers that includes Camilo, Carin Leon, Denise Rosenthal, Eslabon Armado, Farruko, Fernando Villalona, Ilegales, Jandy Ventura, Los Hermanos Rosario, Pavel Núñez, Sofia Reyes and Toño Rosario.

Paola will make her television debut at Premios Juventud with her latest single, “1Trago”.

Returning to the stage that catapulted her career, Reyes is set to captivate the audience with her infectious hit “Marte”.

Broadcasting live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot on July 20, the show will kick off at 7:00 pm ET/6:00 pm CT with the electrifying pre-show program, Noche de Estrellas, setting the stage for a thrilling night of entertainment.

And brace yourself for the exhilarating ‘Hora Loca’ (Crazy Hour), which will add an extra dose of fun and surprises to the celebration.

Ángela Aguilar to Co-Host This Year’s Premios Juventud

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Ángela Aguilar is preparing for a special night…

The 19-year-old Mexican-American singer and daughter of Mexican singer Pepe Aguilar will make her hosting debut at Premios Juventud, which will take place July 20 in Puerto Rico.

Aguilera will not only join television personality Alejandra Espinoza as co-host, she’ll also perform during the show.

A three time Premios Juventud winner, Aguilar has earned three Latin Grammy nominations during her career.

The Premios Juventud will be broadcast live on Univision.

Also confirmed to perform are Danna Paola, Farruko, Denise Rosenthal, Sofía Reyes and Eslabon Armado.

This year’s Premios Juventud theme is “Exprésate a tu Manera.”

Rauw Alejandro Leads Pack of Premios Tu Música Urbano Nominees with 12 Nods

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Rauw Alejandro is this year’s música urbano artist to beat…

The nominees have been announced for this year’s Premios Tu Música Urbano, with the 30-year-old Puerto Rican singer leading the pack with 12 nods.

Among Rauw Alejandro’s nominations, the “Beso” singer is up for Artist of the Year, Top Social Artist and Song of The Year for “Lokera,” featuring Lyanno and Brray.

He’s followed by Feid…

The 30-year-old Colombian singer/songwriter is up for 11 awards, including Top Artist – Male, Top Social Artist and Song of the Year for “Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo” –

Up next, Bad Bunny is up for 10 awards…

The 29-year-old Puerto Rican artist is up for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “Me Porto Bonito” and Tour of the Year for World’s Hottest Tour.

This year’s Premios Tu Música Urbano will take place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan

Other top nominees include Wisin & Yandel, Young Miko, Ángel Dior, Farruko, Indiomar, Jay Wheeler, Ozuna, and Quevedo.

The awards show will not only recognize top urban artists but also artists from other genres—such as tropical, pop and Regional Mexican—who have experimented with the urban realm, across 32 categories.

The 4th annual Premio Tu Música Urbano will air on June 15 on Telemundo PR, as well as on Telemundo Internacional and YouTube.

Fans can vote for their favorite artists on www.premiostumusicaurbano.com.

Here’s the complete list of nominees:

Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
Rauw Alejandro
Karol G
Ozuna
Rosalía

Top Artist — Male
Jhayco
Anuel AA
Feid
Yandel
Manuel Turizo
Maluma
Arcángel
Farruko

Top Artist — Female
Anitta
Becky G
María Becerra
Nicki Nicole
Tini
Natti Natasha
Cazzu

Top Artist — Duo or Group
Jowell & Randy
Wisin & Yandel
Piso 21
Zion & Lennox
Alexis y Fido
CNCO
Mau y Ricky

Top New Artist — Male
Omar Courtz
Alejo
Polimá Westcoast
Hozwal
Chris Lebrón
Cris Mj
Chris Palace
Yng Lvcas
Jossef
Brray

Top New Artist — Female
Paopao
Villano Antillano
Itzza Primera
Ingratax
Snow Tha Product
Catalyna
Nesi
Elena Rose

Top Rising Star — Male
Duki
Ryan Castro
Tiago PZK
Eladio Carrión
Lyanno
Álvaro Díaz
Kevin Roldán
Quevedo

Top Rising Star — Female
Bad Gyal
Emilia
Young Miko
Tokischa

Top Social Artist
Rauw Alejandro
Feid
Mau y Ricky
Manuel Turizo
Rosalía
Jay Wheeler
Tini

Song of the Year
“Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52” – Bizarrap, Quevedo
“Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo” – Feid
“Lokera” – Rauw Alejandro, Lyanno, Brray
“Provenza” – Karol G
“Despechá” – Rosalía
“La Bachata” – Manuel Turizo
“Me Porto Bonito” – Bad Bunny, Chencho Corleone

Song of the Year — Duo or Group
“Los Cachos” – Piso 21, Manuel Turizo
“Si Te Pillo” – Jowell & Randy, Wisin & Yandel
“Berlín” – Zion & Lennox, María Becerra
“Besos Moja2” – Wisin & Yandel, Rosalía
“Plutón” – CNCO, Kenia Os
“Miami” – Mau y Ricky

Remix of the Year
“Loco por Perrearte Remix” – De La Ghetto, Rauw Alejandro
“Marisola Remix” – Cris MJ, Duki, Nicki Nicole, Standly, Stars Music Chile
“La Bebe Remix” – Yng Lvcas, Peso Pluma
“Ultra Solo Remix” – Polimá Westcoast, Feid, Pailita, Paloma Mami, De La Ghetto
“Desde Mis Ojos Remix” – Chris Lebrón, Sech, Jay Wheeler
“Si La Calle Llama Remix” – Eladio Carrión, Myke Towers
“Después de las 12 Remix” – Ovi, Kim Loaiza, Grupo Firme, Pailita

Collaboration of the Year
“Yandel 150” – Yandel, Feid
“Punto 40” – Rauw Alejandro, Baby Rasta
“La Jumpa” – Arcángel, Bad Bunny
“ La Inocente” – Mora, Feid
“TQG” – Karol G, Shakira
“La Corriente” – Bad Bunny, Tony Dize
“Hey Mor” – Ozuna ,Feid
“En La De Ella” – Jhayco, Feid, Sech
“Party” – Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro

Top Artist — Pop Urban
Jay Wheeler
Manuel Turizo
Rosalía
Pedro Capó
Tini
Becky G
Danny Ocean
Shakira

Top Artist — Tropical Urban
Rafa Pabón
Gente de Zona
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos
Pirulo y la Tribu

Top Artist — Dembow
Kiko el Crazy
Rochy RD
Tokischa
Chimbala
Ángel Dior

Top Artist — Trap
Anuel AA
Eladio Carrión
Bryant Myers
Hozwal
Young Miko
Yovngchimi
Duki
Dei V

Top Artist — Regional Urban
Natanael Cano
Peso Pluma
Grupo Firme
Grupo Frontera
Santa Fe Klan
Junior H
Eslabón Armado
Fuerza Regida

Top Artist — Christian/Spiritual
Funky
Alex Zurdo
Redimi2
Gabriel EMC
Farruko
Indiomar
Onell Díaz

Top Song — Pop Urban
“Te Felicito” – Shakira, Rauw Alejandro
“X Si Volvemos” – Karol G, Romeo Santos
“Ojitos Lindos” – Bad Bunny, Bomba Estéreo
“Playa del Inglés” – Quevedo, Myke Towers
“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” – Bizarrap , Shakira
“LLYLM” – Rosalía
“Cairo” – Karol G, Ovy On The Drums
“La Triple T” – Tini
“Traductor” – Tiago PZK, Myke Towers

Top Song — Tropical Urban
“Si Te Preguntan…” – Prince Royce, Nicky Jam, Jay Wheeler
“La Fórmula” – Maluma , Marc Anthony
“Agüita de Coco” – Rafa Pabón
“Desnúdate” – Zion & Lennox
“Arranca” – Becky G, Omega
“Lotería” – Luis Vázquez, Rafa Pabón
“Baila Bien” – Vf7, Nio García

Top Song — Dembow
“Feliz” – Chimbala
“Tití Me Preguntó” – Bad Bunny
“Gogo Dance” – El Alfa, Chael Produciendo
“Delincuente” – Tokischa , Anuel AA, Ñengo Flow
“Piropi” – Ángel Dior
“Tamo en Nota” – Rauw Alejandro, Ángel Dior
“Chukiteo” – Kiko el Crazy, Ñengo Flow
“Ojos Ferrari” – Karol G, Justin Quiles, Ángel Dior
“To’ Esto Es Tuyo” – Natti Natasha

Top Song — Trap
“Diamantes En Mis Dientes” – Anuel AA, Yovngchimi
“JS4E” – Arcángel Mbappe – Eladio Carrión
“El Nene” – Anuel AA , Foreign Teck
“Lisa” – Young Miko
“Givenchy” – Duki
“Coco Chanel” – Eladio Carrión , Bad Bunny
“Big Booty” – Hozwal, Young Miko , Lil Geniuz

Top Song — Christian/Spiritual
“Nubes” – Indiomar, Blanca
“100 x 35” – Redimi2, Alex Zurdo, Christian Ponce, Gabriel EMC, Borrero, Joeky Santana
“Sigo Aquí” – Gabriel EMC, Redimi2
“Nazareno” – Farruko
“Tuyo Remix” – Omy Alka, Indiomar, Musiko
“A Ciegas RMX” – Indiomar, Musiko, Alex Zurdo, Funky
“Tu Manto Remix” – Funky, Od anis BSK, Lizzy Parra
“En La Mia Remix” – MC Albertico, Isaias Francotirador, Farruko

Album of the Year — Male Artist
Un Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny
La Última Misión – Wisin & Yandel
OzuTochi – Ozuna
Paraíso – Mora
Saturno – Rauw Alejandro
Sr. Santos – Arcángel
LLNM2 – Anuel AA
Resistencia – Yandel
Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo Te Pirateamos El Álbum – Feid

Album of the Year — Female Artist
La Nena De Argentina – María Becerra
Mañana Será Bonito – Karol G
Cupido – Tini
Versions of Me – Anitta
Esquemas – Becky G
Nena Trampa – Cazzu
Motomami – Rosalía

Album of the Year — Rising Stars
Portales – Tiago PZK
Tú crees en mi ? – Emilia
Temporada de Reggaetón 2 – Duki
Sen2 Kbrn VOL.2 – Eladio Carrión
Reggaetonea – Ryan Castro
Donde Quiero Estar – Quevedo
El Cambio – Lyanno

Video of the Year
“Punto 40 Año 2077” – Rauw Alejandro, Baby Rasta
“La Llevo al Cielo” – Chencho Corleone, Chris Jedi, Anuel AA, Ñengo Flow
“TQG” – Karol G, Skakira
“JS4E” – Arcángel
“La Reina” – Maluma
“Bombón” – Daddy Yankee, El Alfa, Lil Jon
“Chorrito Pa Las Animas” – Feid
“La Loto” – Tini, Becky G, Anitta
“Riri” – Young Miko

Top Music Producer
Los Legendarios
Tainy
Mr. NaisGai
Ovy on the Drums
Caleb Callloway
Bizarrap
MAG
Subelo Neo
Dimelo Ninow & Dulce Como Candy

Songwriter/Composer of the Year
Rauw Alejandro
Justin Quiles
Keityn
Jhayco
Edgar Barrera
MAG
La Paciencia
Feid
Rios

Tour of the Year
“World’s Hottest Tour” – Bad Bunny
“Saturno World Tour” – Rauw Alejandro
“$trip Love Tour” – Karol G
“La Última Misión” – Wisin & Yandel
“La Última Vuelta World Tour” – Daddy Yankee
“Ozutochi World Tour” – Ozuna
“Motomami World Tour” – Rosalía

The Best Comeback
Maldy
Vico C
Tony Dize
Baby Rasta
Don Omar
Ivy Queen

Maria Becerra to Receive Visionary Award at Billboard Latin Women in Music Gala

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Maria Becerra is a vision(ary)…

The 23-year-old Argentine singer and former YouTuber will be honored with the Visionary Award at the inaugural Billboard Latin Women in Music gala.

Becerra will be recognized along with Thalia, Ana Gabriel, Evaluna and Goyo at the two-hour special event taking place at the Watsco Center in Miami on May 6, and airing on Telemundo and Universo on May 7.

The same evening, Shakira will be honored as Latin Woman of the Year.

Becerra, a pop/urban artist who began here career on YouTube in her teens and was nominated for a best new artist Latin Grammy in 2021, has had three entries on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, including her hit “Qué más pues?” alongside J Balvin, as well as two top 10 hits on Latin Airplay (“Te espero” with Prince Royce, which reached No. 1; and “Extasis” with Manuel Turizo at No. 9).

She’s also placed five tracks on Latin Rhythm Airplay, including three on the top 10 (“Suelta” with Dímelo Flow, Farruko, Rauw Alejandro, Mr. Vegas and Fatman Sccop; “Berlin” with Zion & Lennox; and “Extasis”).

“Maria Becerra is receiving the Visionary award for developing a sound and aesthetic that are intensely personal, are all her own, and cross genres and styles,” says Leila Cobo, Billboard’s chief content officer for Latin and Español. “Maria is a visionary who has defied convention with extraordinary quality and distinctiveness. We are proud to honor this rising star with an immense future.”

As announced previously, Mexican icon Ana Gabriel will be honored as Living Legend; urban pop Argentine star Emilia will receive the Rising Star award; singer, actress and director Evaluna will receive the Tradition and Future award; Colombian rapper and singer Goyo will be honored as Agent of Change; and Mexican superstar Thalia will receive the Global Powerhouse award.

Another icon, Ivy Queen, will host the event alongside actress and host Jacky Bracamontes.

Billboard’s inaugural Latin Women In Music celebrates artists, executives and Latin creatives who are working proactively to generate positive change, inclusion and gender parity in the music industry.

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased here.

Farruko Teams Up with Marshmello to Release New Single “Esta Vida”

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a celebration of life for Farruko…

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican rapper and singer has joined voices with Marshmello to release the new single “Esta Vida” via Sony Music Latin.

Following his hit “El Merengue,” DJ Marsmello is venturing back into the Spanish-language music market to release this latest Latin collaboration with Farruko.

The track maintains Farruko’s trademark electronic sound, which has seen him reach the top of Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs and Hot Dance/Electronic Songs charts in the past, but the American DJ takes it a step further with an electro-house mix that elevates it with synths and a danceable beat.

The lyrics convey a different message that reflects his newly found life path and the video only adds to it, showing Farruko living two parallel but contrasting lives, as a homeless man and as a wealthy celebrity.

“Let them talk, let them say, live your life, I live mine/ I got tired of the lies, from so much falsehood of the same system/ I found a way out of my problems/ Now that I’ve changed for the better, don’t take it the wrong way,” he sings.

The song had its live debut during the DJ’s Ultra Music Festival headlining set on March 26th — and you can’t please everyone, as they mention in the chorus, but they will undoubtedly please many with this collaboration.

Ana Bárbara Becomes First Regional Mexican Songwriter to Receive BMI Icon Award

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Ana Bárbara is celebrating a history-making win…

The 52-year-old Mexican singer, actress, television personality and model became the first regional Mexican songwriter to ever receive a BMI Icon Award.

Ana Barbara received the award at the BMI Latin Awards, which took place on March 21 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.

“As an iconic female Regional Mexican artist, whose body of work continues to be an indomitable inspiration for the creative community, we’re thrilled to name Ana Bárbara a BMI Icon,” Gonzalez said in a statement. “Dubbed as La Reina Grupera, she has forged a career that spans decades. Her artistic achievements have paved the way for the next generation of female songwriters in the genre and earned the respect of the industry at large as one of the most groundbreaking songwriters of all time. For that, we salute Ana as a true icon and look forward to celebrating all our top music creators behind some of today’s most-performed Latin songs.”

The “Bandido” singer joins an elite group of artists who have received BMI’s highest honor including Carlos Santana, Gloria Estefan, Juan Luis Guerra, Los Tigres Del Norte and Los Lobos, among others. Throughout her 30-year career — which she kicked off in the early ’90s with her self-titled debut album in 1994 — Ana Bárbara has a total of 16 entries on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs, four of those are top 10 hits including “La Trampa” and “Me Asusta Pero Me Gusta.” On the Regional Mexican Airplay tally, she’s entered 21 songs, five of which hit the top 10.

Edgar Barrera, the prolific songwriter who seamlessly navigates between genres, was given the first ever Impact award for his remarkable presence and influence across the charts of many genres.

The evening — hosted by BMI President/CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Latin Jesus Gonzalez — was also evening of encores. Tainy won the contemporary songwriter of the year award for the second year in a row, and Horacio Palencia also repeated his regional Mexican songwriter of the year award, this time tying with Barrera.

Sony Music Publishing, home to Tainy and Barrera, took home the contemporary Latin publisher of the year award, marking the seventh time in 10 years that it does so.

Universal Music Publishing Group won Regional Mexican publisher of the year, and the smash “Pepas” — performed by Farruko and written by Víctor Cardenas VIIC, IAMCHINO, Axel Quezada “Ghetto” and Keriel K4G Quiróz — was named contemporary Latin song of the year. “Jugaste y Sufrí” by Daniel Balderrama Espinoza won the Regional Mexican song of the year.

But the belle of the ball was undoubtedly Aba Bárbara. The Mexican singer, resplendent in a shimmering dress with a pink feathered skirt, delivered a set of her own compositions, backed by a her band and ending with “Lo Busqué,” during which she accompanied herself on guitar. The performance was a reminder of just how prolific Ana Bárbara has been in her 30-year career, placing 16 hits on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart and 14 on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart.

“Songwriting was something I didn’t always speak about,” Bárbara told Billboard earlier. “I was always shy about my songwriting, from the time I wrote [her first major hit] ‘Quise Olvidar,’ because composing wasn’t common among women. Now, I believe in all my songs, and I believe they’re all for me.”

Her inspirations, said Ana Bárbara, were the greats of Mexican music, including José Alfredo Jiménez; Joan Sebastian and Marco Antonio Solís, who both mentored her; and Ana Gabriel, also a singer and composer.

Now, Gabriel is also inspiring a new generation, as evidenced by the opening number of the night, a tribute to her music performed by young Mexican singers Adriana Ríos, Alisun Solís, Angélica Gallegos and Lupita Infante.

Feid Among the Headlining Acts for This Year’s Sueños Music Festival

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Feid is living his sueños…

The 30-year-old Colombian singer and songwriter will be among the headlining acts at the second edition of Sueños Music Festival.

In addition to Feid, headlining acts include Wisin y Yandel, Grupo Firme and Nicky Jam, who will all grace the stage on the weekend of May 27 and 28 in Chicago’s Grant Park.

The exclusively all-Latin music festival — which highlights regional Mexican and urbano powerhouse performers in the same roster — will also host reggaeton icon Ivy Queen, as well as Becky G, Eladio Carrion, Chencho Corleone, Junior H, Gera MX, Ryan Castro, Young Miko, Pao Pao and more.

From the founders of Mexico’s Baja Beach Fest, Sueños made its debut in 2022 with headlining acts J Balvin, Ozuna, and Farruko. Returning acts include Puerto Rican rapper Myke Towers, Dominican dembow purveyor El Alfa, as well as reggaeton pioneers Wisin y Yandel who will be headlining for a second year in a row.

“We’re thrilled to be coming back to Chicago for our second annual Sueños festival,” Aaron Ampudia and Chris Den Uijl, co-founders of Sueños, told Billboard Español in an email. “Last year was such a moment, you could feel the energy and excitement from fans no matter where you were at in the festival. It just felt like we were meant to be there, celebrating Latin music and culture with Chicago’s thriving Latino community – and this year we’re bringing even more.”

Wisin y Yandel kicked off their farewell tour La Última Misión last year, while showcasing their latest 2022 album of the same name. In December, the dynamic duo broke their own record at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot (a.k.a. El Choli) with a series of 14 homecoming shows, which included a New Year’s Eve performance, the first time ever the iconic venue held a show on said date.

Feid, who entered the Billboard 200 chart in October for his successful (and leaked!) LP Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo: Te Pirateamos el Álbum, is poised to make an impact in 2023. Late last year, Feid embarked on his first headlining U.S. tour, produced by Live Nation, selling out numerous dates.

The Mexican band Grupo Firme, who has been elevating norteña music to higher grounds, made a splash at last summer at Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito when the group surprised audiences with its performance of “Cada Quien” alongside Medellín superstar Maluma.

“We can’t wait to see what Grupo Firme, Wisin Y Yandel, Feid, Nicky Jam and all the phenomenal artists on the lineup bring to the Sueños stage this Memorial Day Weekend!” added the founders.

For more info, visit SuenosMusicFestival.com.

Shakira’s Bizarrap-Collab “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” Hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira is on cloud nine with the success of her latest single…

The 45-year-old Colombian Grammy– and Latin Grammy-winning singer and songwriter’s collaboration with Bizarrap “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” has hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay on the chart dated February 4.

Their in-studio diss track has now topped nine U.S. Billboard charts, including Latin Digital Song Sales, Latin Pop Digital Song Sales, Dance/Electronic Streaming Songs, Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales, Hot Latin Songs, Latin Streaming Songs, Latin Pop Airplay, Latin Pop Streaming Songs, and now Latin Airplay.

“Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” advances 5-1 in its second week on Latin Airplay after a strong 35% gain in audience impressions, to 10 million, earned in the week ending January 26, according to Luminate.

The new coronation extends Shakira’s record among women, with 18 No. 1s. Bizarrap clocks his second after “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52,” with Quevedo, reached the top of the chart last November where it remained for four weeks.

Shakira, meanwhile, replaces herself at No. 1 as “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” sends “Monotonía,” with Ozuna, to No. 5, after six weeks in charge, the most since Daddy Yankee’s “Con Calma,” featuring Snow, dominated the tally for eight weeks in 2019. Notably, it’s the first time a woman replaces herself at No. 1 since the chart launched in 1994.

Plus, the last time an act replaced itself at No. 1 on Latin Airplay was Farruko when “Pepas” dethroned his featured turn on Enrique Iglesias’ “Me Pasé” in October 2021.

“Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” continues its winning streak across Billboard charts.

It remains at No. 1 on Dance/Electronic Streaming Songs, Hot Latin Songs, Latin Pop Airplay, and Latin Streaming Songs and Latin Pop Streaming Songs for a second week, while on Latin Digital Song Sales and Latin Pop Digital Song Sales, the track holds atop for a third week.

Over on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, the track dips 9-13. Further, it holds steady at No. 2 on both Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts.

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