Romeo Santos Adds Third Madison Square Garden Show

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Romeo Santos will be spinning more gold…

The 36-year-old Puerto Rican and Dominican American urban bachata singer-songwriter is planning a third show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

Santos’ new February 17 show was added after tickets for his initial two MSG dates sold out within 24 hours.

The pre-sale for the new show, as well as added dates in Los Angles and Boston, opens Wednesday (December 6) at 10:00 am on Tickemaster, using the code GOLDEN.

Santos’ 18-city tour, which kicks off in New York on February 15, is named after his latest studio album, Golden, which was released earlier this year and earned the biggest sales week for a Latin studio album in over two years.

The album also marks Santos’ fourth No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart and his third top 10 on the Billboard 200.

Complete tour information can be found on promoter Live Nation’s site.

Romeo Santos Bringing His “Golden Tour” to 17 U.S. Cities in Early 2018

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Romeo Santos is golden on the road…

The 36-year-old Puerto Rican and Dominican-American bachata singer has announced the dates for the U.S. leg of his Golden Tour.

Santos will kick off the tour on February 15 in New York and will continue to seventeen other cities, including Chicago, Boston, Miami, Houston, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Santos made the announcement on social media accompanied with a video that not only mentioned the dates but also asked his “romeistas” to help him to put together the set list.

“I want to offer you the best show,” he said.

Recently, Santos dropped his latest single “Bella y Sensual” featuring Nicky Jam and Daddy Yankee. The song is currently at No. 18 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart (dated November 18).

See Santos’ Golden Tour dates and cities below.

Maluma Notches His Sixth No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Make that six smash hits for Maluma…

The 23-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter has earned his sixth No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated Aug. 26), as “Felices Los 4” rises 2-1 in its 16th week on the chart.

The single claims the Latin Airplay chart’s Greatest Gainer honors, leaping 19 percent to 22 million audience impressions in the week ending August 10, according to Nielsen Music.

The song also holds steady at No. 3 on the Hot Latin Songs chart for the fourth straight week—it previously spent seven weeks at its No. 2 peak, trailing Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber. The Hot Latin Songs chart blends airplay with sales and streaming data.

The move of “Felices Los 4” from 2-1 on Latin Airplay halts the reign of Romeo Santos’ “Imitadora,” which ruled the chart for four consecutive weeks and falls to No. 2 in its eighth week on the tally.

Additionally, “Felices Los 4” currently stands at No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100, down from its No. 48 peak on the August 5-dated chart.

MadMusick Signs Global Representation Deal with Universal Music Publishing Group

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

MadMusick is going global…

The writer-producer team, comprised of Puerto Rican brothers Giencarlos and Jonathan Rivera, have signed an exclusive global representation agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG).

MadMusick is responsible for major hits like Daddy Yankee’s “Limbo” and Maluma’s “La Temperatura” (which they co-wrote and co-produced).

The Rivera brothers, who also go by Yan MadMusick and Yon MadMusick, have also written and produced tracks for the likes of Yandel (“Moviendo caderas”) and Alexis y Fido (“Rompe la cintura”).

They’re currently working on new projects with Maluma, Don Omar and Nacho’s upcoming single featuring Wisin and Randy Malcom.

“MadMusick speaks to a young global audience,” Ana Rosa Santiago, VP Latin Music at UMPG, said in a statement. “While they specialize in urban music, they work across genres and generations, writing and producing music with artists from many different backgrounds. I’m thrilled to welcome them to UMPG.”

MadMusick are the latest high-profile UMPG signing. Last year, the publisher signed Romeo Santos to his first major publishing deal and also began administering the publishing catalog of Roc Nation Latin.

“After a long time searching for the right publishing house, we found the company that believes in us and in our vision,” the Rivera brothers said in a statement.

Juanes’ “Fuego” Rises to No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Juanes is en fuego…

The 44-year-old Colombian musician has earned his 11th No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated Nov. 12) with his latest single, “Fuego,” soaring 6-1 in its fourth charting week (with a 33 percent rise, to 13.7 million audience impressions in the week ending October 30 according to Nielsen Music).

The track takes Airplay Gainer honors there and on the multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart, where it hops 18-14.

Juanes’ 11 No. 1s on Latin Airplay
Title, Peak date (weeks at No. 1)
“Fotografia,” with Nelly Furtado, July 19, 2003 (five weeks)
“Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor,” Sept. 25, 2004 (12 weeks)
“Volverte A Ver,” Feb. 5, 2005 (three weeks)
“La Camisa Negra,” April 9, 2005 (eight weeks)
“Me Enamora,” Sept. 29, 2007 (20 weeks)
“Gotas De Agua Dulce,” Feb. 23, 2008 (three weeks)
“Yerbatero,” Sept. 4, 2010 (one week)
“La Señal,” May 5, 2012 (one week)
“La Luz,” March 15, 2014 (one week)
“Juntos (Together),” April 18, 2015 (one week)
“Fuego,” Nov. 12, 2016 (one week, so far)

The crowning rise ties Juanes for the fourth-most No. 1s in the chart’s 30-year history. He equals Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Mana and Romeo Santos.

Ahead of them: Carlos Vives (12), Ricky Martin (16) and Enrique Iglesias (28).

“Fuego” is the lead single from Juanes’ upcoming visual album, Mis Planes Son Amarte.

J Balvin’s “Ay Vamos” Video Surpasses the Billion-Views Mark on YouTube

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

J Balvin has a billion reason to smile…

The 31-year-old Colombian singer’s music video “Ay vamos” surpassed the billion-views mark on YouTube earlier this week, making him the first Latin urban artist to reach ten digits with a video on the platform.

Balvin’s milestone on YouTube also makes him the third Latin act to reach a billion views. In 2014, Enrique Iglesias became the first Latin artist ever to hit 1 billion with “Bailando” ft. Gente de Zona and Descemer Bueno. In July, Romeo Santos‘ “Propuesta indecente” surpassed the mark as well.

On the Billboard charts, “Ay vamos” was Balvin’s first No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs (dated March 7, 2015) chart. The reggaeton anthem spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart and has sold 212,000 downloads, according to Nielsen Music.

The YouTube achievement comes days after Balvin notched his fifth No. 1 on Latin Airplay chart, with his track “Safari,” featuring Pharrell and BIA.

Up next, the “Bobo” singer is set to perform at the 17th edition of the Latin Grammys on Nov. 17. Balvin’s Safari is nominated for Best Urban Music Album.

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.

Mana’s “De Pies a Cabeza” Revamp with Nicky Jam Reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Maná is a band on top…

The Mexican rock band, known as the U2 of Spanish rock, and Nicky Jam rise 7-1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart with their collaborative single “De Pies a Cabeza.”

The single, a revamped version of Maná’s 1992 version of the song, soars 47 percent at radio to 15 million audience impressions in the week ending September 18, according to Nielsen Music.

While the chart move gives Nicky Jam his fourth chart-topper, Maná earns its 11th No. 1.

Maná now has the most No. 1s among duos or groups; they were previously tied with Wisin & Yandel, with 10.

Among all acts, Enrique Iglesias leads with 28 No. 1s in the nearly 22-year history of the chart. He’s followed by Ricky Martin (with 15), Carlos Vives (12) and then Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Maná, Romeo Santos and Shakira — all with 11 each.

The original version of the song appeared on the group’s debut charting album, Donde Jugaron Los Niños?

On the Hot Latin Songs chart (which blends airplay, sales, and streams), “De Pies a Cabeza” lands in the top 10, flying 17-8 in its sixth charting frame. Along with Airplay Gainer honors, digital downloads also aid in the climb with an 11 percent hike (to 1,000 downloads in the week ending Sept. 15).

Prince Royce Notches 10th No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart with “La Carretera”

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a perfect 10 for Prince Royce…

The 27-year-old Dominican American Bachata singer has earned his 10th No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated September 24) as “La Carretera” steps 2-1 with a 12 percent rise in audience (to 15.7 million audience impressions in the week ending September 11, according to Nielsen Music).

Since notching his first No. 1 on the March 12, 2011 chart with “Corazon Sin Cara” (two weeks at No. 1), only one other act has more crowning hits: Romeo Santos, with 11 in that time span.

Elsewhere, “Carretera” reaches a new peak on the Hot Latin Songs chart jumping 14-8 in its 16th frame.

The track previews Royce’s forthcoming Spanish-language album, due later this year.

It will be his first Spanish album since Soy El Mismo was released in 2013 and will follow his debut English-language effort, Double Vision (2015).

Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias Win Big at the Billboard Latin Music Awards

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias have plenty of reason to celebrate…

The 35-year-old Puerto Rican and Dominican American singer/songwriter and 40-year-old Spanish singer-songwriter were the big winners of the 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards, propelled by their global hit “El Perdón.”

Nicky Jam and Iglesias collected six trophies each, including Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event, Airplay Song of the Year, Digital Song of the Year, Streaming Song of the Year and Latin Rhythm Song of the Year. Additionally, Iglesias won Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo, while Nicky Jam won Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Solo.

After thanking God, his genre Latina, Billboard and the people of Colombia and Puerto Rico, Nicky Jam gave a shout-out to his father, who he was separated from for much of his childhood. “I never brought home to you a medal from school,” he said. “But here is your medal, Papi.”

Right behind in the trophy haul was Mexican singer/songwriter Juan Gabriel, a comeback success story who won Tour of the Year and whose album of duets, Los Duo, won for Top Latin Album of the Year and Latin Pop Album of the Year. Gabriel also won Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male and Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, solo, and was honored with the special Billboard Star Award.

“This doesn’t seem real,” said a giddy Juan Gabriel, the first winner of the night. “I’m amazed. I’m surprised. I am very happy to be here for the first time.”

Other top winners of the evening included Romeo Santos, who won Artist of the Year, Mana, who won Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group, and Shakira, who won Social Artist of the Year.

Here’s a look at the night’s winners:

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male: Juan Gabriel
Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Gente de Zona
Hot Latin Song of the Year: Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, “El Perdón”
Tropical Song of the Year: Gente de Zona Feat. Marc Anthony, “La Gozadera”
Top Latin Album of the Year: Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo
Tropical Album of the Year: Victor Manuelle, Que Suenen Los Tambores
Regional Mexican Album of the Year: Gerardo Ortiz, Hoy Más Fuerte
Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Solo: Nicky Jam
Latin Rhythm Song of the Year: Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, “El Perdón”
Airplay Song of the Year: Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, “El Perdón”
Streaming Song of the Year: Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, “El Perdón”
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga
Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Zion & Lennox
Latin Pop Album of the Year: Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo
Tour of the Year: Juan Gabriel
Artist of the Year: Romeo Santos
Artist of the Year, New: Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho
Social Artist of the Year: Shakira
Crossover Artist of the Year: Justin Bieber
Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event: Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, “El Perdón”
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male: Romeo Santos
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female: Shakira
Digital Song of the Year: Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, “El Perdón”
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female: Selena
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Maná
Latin Pop Song of the Year: Maná Feat. Shakira, “Mi Verdad”
Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo: Enrique Iglesias
Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Mana
Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Solo: Juan Gabriel
Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Maná
Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Solo: Romeo Santos
Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo: Romeo Santos
Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Buena Vista Social Club
Regional Mexican Song of the Year: Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, “Te Metiste”
Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Solo: El Komander
Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Solo: Joan Sebastian
Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
Latin Rhythm Album of the Year: Pitbull, Dale
Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo: Pitbull
Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Plan B
Songwriter of the Year: Anthony “Romeo” Santos
Producer of the Year: Saga WhiteBlack

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