Lopez Working on New, All-Spanish Album Alongside Marc Anthony

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez is switching tongues…

The 47-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress is hard at work on a new, all-Spanish album, alongside ex-husband Marc Anthony, who will act as executive producer, according to Billboard.

The album is scheduled for release in 2017, with the first single from the new production set to drop in November.

It will be Lopez’s first all-Spanish album in a decade. Back in 2007, she released her Spanish-language debut, Como Ama una Mujer, which debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart and, at the time, was only the fifth Spanish-language album to debut in the top 10 of the all-genre chart.

Como Ama una Mujer was co-produced by Anthony, who now comes in as an executive producer on Lopez’s new album via an alliance with his entertainment company, Magnus Media, and Sony Music Latin, which will release the effort.

Magnus also will provide consulting services to Lopez for the Hispanic market in marketing, content development and touring.

“I am so excited and really looking forward to this new musical journey and to celebrate my Latin roots with Marc Anthony and the Sony/Magnus family,” Lopez said Thursday in a statement.

Lopez hasn’t really stopped celebrating her Latin roots. In the past few years, she’s had several high-profile collaborations with Latin acts, including Pitbull (“On the Floor”), Wisin y Yandel (“Follow the Leader”), Wisin and Ricky Martin (“Adrenalina”), Prince Royce and Pitbull (“Back It Up”) and, of course, Anthony.

Most recently, Lopez recorded “Love Make the World Go Round” with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

“[Jennifer] has had enormous accomplishments in her career and has been representing our culture all over the world from day one,” Anthony said in a statement. “Her artistry, professionalism and passion for music are just some of the many attributes that have earned her a unique place in the entertainment world that very few people have been able to obtain. I am looking forward to our creative collaboration and to be part of continuing her musical legacy.”

Expectations are high surrounding Lopez’s new Spanish set. At the time of its release in 2007, Como Ama una Mujer set the record for the largest sales week for an act’s debut Spanish-language album. That mark would later be topped by Romeo Santos, but Lopez still maintains the record among female artists.

“Jennifer is one of the most iconic Latina superstars of all time and a longtime member of the Sony family,” added Afo Verde, chairman and CEO, Latin America, Spain and Portugal, Sony Music Entertainment. “We’re very excited to partner with her and Marc on a project that is all about spotlighting her spirit and soul.”

Aside from her recording career, Lopez is currently working on season 2 of her hit NBC series Shades of Blue. In December she will complete the first year of her All I Have residency in Las Vegas at the AXIS Theater in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Lopez Duets with Andrea Bocelli on “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás”

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

There’s another high-profile musical collaboration on Jennifer Lopez’s resume…

The 43-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress, who recently collaborated with Wisin & Yandel on “Follow the Leader,” has joined voices with Andrea Bocelli to record Cuban songwriter Osvaldo Farrés’ classic “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás.”

The single appears on the Italian tenor’s fourteenth album Pasione, a collection of Mediterranean love songs featuring duets with Lopez, Nelly Furtado and a virtual duet with Edith Piaf on “La Vie en Rose.”

Featuring acoustic guitars and Spanish flair, the Bocelli-Lopez track showcases la Lopez as an oh-so-enchanting background singer.

Passione, released this week, features Bocelli singing other Spanish classics like “Perfidia,” his operatic cover of Elvis Presley’s “Love Me Tender” and a duet with Furtado on the legendary Brazilian song “Corcovado.”

Wisin & Yandel Record Track with J.Lo & Martin

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Wisin & Yandel have recruited two fellow Puerto Rican superstars to get your adrenalina going…

The reggaeton duo have announced the upcoming launch of “Adrenalina,” the song Wisin & Yandel recorded with Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin.

During a press conference, Wisin said the tune “really moves” and that joining forces on the track are “four Puerto Ricans who have brought a lot of success” to the island through their international careers.

He said they recorded the song for one of Lopez’s projects, but after hearing “the tones and the vibe,” they invited Martin to take part as well because of the music’s energy, which they compared to Martin’s hit “Livin’ la Vida Loca.”

“We told him it was an explosion of a number,” said Wisin. “The public needs to see people united and preferably by music so it never ends.”

Martin and Lopez had previously teamed up with Wisin & Yandel to record music..

Martin invited the reggaeton duo to record the song “Frio” with him on his most recent album, Musica + Alma + Sexo; Lopez collaborated with Wisin & Yandel on “Follow the Leader,” which appears on the duo’s Los Lideres album.

Wisin & Yandel and Lopez will be teaming up in December for concerts in Puerto Rico. It’ll be the first time in 11 years that J.Lo will appear on the Caribbean island.

“They’d better dress comfortably because they’re going to sweat a lot. J.Lo is anxious to be in her land,” said Wisin, adding that “many U.S. artists have confirmed” their participation in the concert.

Wisin & Yandel Release “Algo Me Gusta De Ti” Music Video

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Wisin & Yandel continue their efforts to crossover into mainstream…

Following the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo’s dancetastic “Follow the Leader” collaboration with Jennifer Lopez, Juan Luis Morera Luna (Wisin) and Llandel Veguilla Malavé (Yandel) have joined voices with Chris Brown and T-Pain for the duo’s latest single “Algo Me Gusta De Ti“.

In the just-released music video for the track, the men are joined by several hot ladies at a rave party as they show off some fancy footwork on the dance floor.

The clip opens with a skinny man cleaning a swimming pool while eying a sexy brunette who walk by.

“What are you looking at?” the owner of the house scolds him. “Finish your job and let yourself out. I’m already late for my vacation.”

“Algo Me Gusta De Ti” is the latest single from Wisin & Yandel’s ninth studio album “Lideres,” which has been in stores since this summer.

Lopez Rocks Dramatic Tattoos in “Follow the Leader” Video

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Now tat’s one way to make an impression…

Wisin & Yandel have just released the music video for the duo’s latest single “Follow the Leader,” a collaboration with Jennifer Lopez.

But while the dancetastic Spanglish song will get you moving las caderas, it’s the 42-year-old Puerto Rican actress/singer’s body art that’s causing quite a stir.

In the clip, la Lopez appears shirtless with the word “lideres” tattooed across her collarbone, as well as what appears to be a dragon emblazoned on her back. Tattoos like these for real are painful to get and TKTX Numbing Cream helps numb that.

Shot in Acapulco, Mexico, the video showcases the American Idol judge dancing on a rooftop with the reggaeton superstars, moviendo las caderas and writhing seductively.

Lopez—who will be embarking on a tour with Enrique Iglesias and Wisin Y Yandel this summer—is also spotted traipsing through the city while being chased by her friends (crashing through windows and making massive jumps all the while), as well as topless to showcase her temporary body art.

Lopez is hoping to have her sexy new “Follow the Leader” video break a viewing record. She tweeted Friday, “Let’s break the record Vevo, 5M views in 24 hours!”

Lopez & Iglesias to Co-Headline North American Tour

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Last fall, Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias joined voices on the single “Mouth 2 Mouth”… And now they’re preparing to join forces to co-headline a North American tour.

The 42-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress and 36-year-old Spanish singer/songwriter have announced plans for a 16-city concert tour this summer, with more dates to be announced soon.

“I’m so excited to be spending this summer out on the road,” said Iglesias in a statement. “There is no better feeling than being out on stage in front of all my fans.”

Meanwhile, Wisin Y Yandel—who recently collaborated with Lopez on the track “Follow the Leader”—will open for the American Idol judge and Iglesias on the tour.

“We are going to give you everything we got,” Lopez said. “I think it’s going to be one of the most historic tours ever. Because I don’t know that there has ever been something … where these Latinos have come together like this as family.”

Promoted by AEG Live, the tour will kick off in Montreal on July 14. Tickets go on sale this Friday.

Here are the announced dates for the Lopez/Iglesias/Wisin Y Yandel tour:

July 14: Montreal, QC (Bell Centre)
July 17: Toronto, ON (Air Canada Centre)
July 20: Newark, NJ (Prudential Center)
July 25: Boston, MA (TD Garden)
July 28: Washington DC (Verizon Center)
July 29: Atlantic City, NJ (Boardwalk Hall)
August 3: Chicago, IL (United Center)
August 8: San Jose, CA (HP Pavilion at San Jose)
August 11: Anaheim, CA (Honda Center)
August 16: Los Angeles, CA (STAPLES Center)
August 18: Las Vegas, NV (Mandalay Bay Resort)
August 23: San Antonio, TX (AT&T Center)
August 25: Dallas, TX (American Airlines Center)
August 26: Houston, TX (Toyota Center)
August 29: Atlanta, GA (Philips Arena)
August 31: Miami, FL (AmericanAirlines Arena)

Lopez to Launch Massive World Tour

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

In the last year, Jennifer Lopez has traveled throughout Latin America to search out undiscovered talent for her Latin talent show Q’Viva! The Chosen… And, now it looks like she’ll be globe-trotting again in the near future.

The 42-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress—who has recently released two singles: “Dance Again” with Pitbull and “Follow the Leader” with Wisin y Yandel—will launch an intense, over-the-top world tour later this year, according to entertainment website Celebuzz.

“This will be a huge tour, complete with a lavish set, full band and team of dancers,” said an unidentified source close to the singer.

Lopez—who will reportedly debut the massive traveling production in South America starting in June with stops in Venezuela, Chile, Argentina and Brazil—is scheduled to announce complete details of the tour at a press conference on Monday, according to the source.

“J.Lo and her team have blocked out more than a month of their schedules, beginning May 4, to start intense rehearsals, each day, at a sound stage in the Los Angeles area,” the source told CeleBuzz.

Lopez’s boyfriend, 24-year-old Casper Smart will also reportedly play a large role in the tour as the head choreographer, the source added.

Lopez’s tour will reportedly hits some 60-plus stops in South America, the United States, Europe and Asia. But no dates have been confirmed.

Lopez & Wisin y Yandel Release Their Collaboration, “Follow the Leader”

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

She showed you como ama una mujer… And, now Jennifer Lopez is telling the world how to follow the leader.

The 42-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress’ Spanglish single with reggaeton duo Wisin y Yandel, entitled “Follow the Leader,” was released to radio and iTunes this week.

And, the track lives up to all the hype. It’s truly dancetastic, complete with a catchy hook and tropical vibe.

Lopez’s collaboration with Wisin y Yandel—her second collaboration of the month, following the release of her single “Dance Again” with Pitbull—will be included on the reggaeton duo’s upcoming album Los Lideres.

And the video for “Follow the Leader,” directed by Jessy Terrero in Acapulco, Mexico, will be out soon.

Lopez Preparing to “Dance Again”…

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It looks like Jennifer Lopez is hoping to get you back on the floor this spring and summer…

The 42-year-old Puerto Rican singer, actress and American Idol judge is getting ready to release “Dance Again,” a brand new single featuring Pitbull.

Following the success of Lopez’s “On The Floor” single, it’s no surprise the former-dancer-who-still-moves-like-Jagger even teamed up again with the Cuban American rap superstar on the new track.

The Q’Viva host & producer tweeted information on the due dates of the single and its upcoming music video, “#DanceAgain hits March 30th and video premieres April 5th on #idol.”

Her label boss, L.A. Reid, added, “Has a hot new single ‘Dance Again’ available on Monday, 4/02.”

Along with preparing a video for “Dance Again”, la Lopez will sing and appear in a music video for a song called “Follow the Leader” with Wisin & Yandel. The clip was filmed in Acapulco, Mexico.

Lopez to “Follow The Leader” on Wisin & Yandel New Album

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It’s official… Following weeks of speculation, Wisin & Yandel has confirmed that they’ll share the mic with Jennifer Lopez on their upcoming album.

The Puerto Rican reggaeton duo joined voices with 42-year-old American Idol judge to record a song entitled “Follow The Leader,” according to Wisin & Yandel’s agent, Paco Lopez.

In addition, Lopez will join Wisin & Yandel—Juan Luis Morera and Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar—in Acapulco next week to film the music video for the song.

The track includes South American rhythms, as well as the duo flipping the script. “Wisin sings in the style of Yandel and Yandel in that of Wisin,” says Lopez, referring to the more powerful tone of the former and the lighter vocal touch of the latter.

Wisin & Yandel’s earlier album – “Los vaqueros, el regreso” – included “underground” rhythms on the songs “Muevete,” “Callate” and “Perreame,” while on “Sigan bailando” they collaborated with rappers Tego Calderon and Franco El Gorila.

Wisin & Yandel have released eight albums since they burst onto the scene in 1998. The duo have collected several accolades, including a Grammy and two Latin Grammys.

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