The Mexican-American artist Blue Rojo makes music that’s proudly queer, intensely emotional, and always shockingly colorful. His debut album Solitario, which came out last November,was full of affecting, impassioned moments: The opener “Perdedor Mistikal,” for example, recalled the brutalist approach of early Arca. But one of the most delightful qualities …
Read More »Enrique Iglesias Drops New Video for 'Te Fuiste' With Myke Towers
Enrique Iglesias has dropped his new video for “Te Fuiste,” a collaboration with Puerto Rican rapper Myke Towers off Iglesias’ latest LP Final Vol. 1. Directed by Marlon Peña, the video for the pop ballad finds Iglesias delivering the single in scenic spots throughout Miami, while Towers appears in a …
Read More »Watch Mau y Ricky Get Chased by a Lonely Clown After Being Ghosted by Eladio Carrión on 'No Puede Ser'
The Venezuelan brothers Mau y Ricky hit a neon-colored amusement park in the video for their new synth-pop track “No Puede Ser,” where they whirl around on a carousel and sing as they fly down a rollercoaster. They’re having the absolute time of their lives — until the rapper Eladio …
Read More »Vicente Fernández, Mexican Singer and 'King of Rancheras,' Dead At 81
Vicente Fernández, the famed Mexican singer and actor, died on Sunday after months in the hospital following a fall at his ranch outside Guadalajara. He was 81. His death was confirmed on his social media accounts, where his family had been updating fans on his condition and dispelling near-constant rumors …
Read More »Christina Aguilera Returns to Latin Grammy Stage After 21 Years With Live Debut Of New Songs
Christina Aguilera teamed up with Becky G, Nathy Peluso, and Nicki Nicole for a Latina-empowered performance of “Pa Mis Muchachas.” Aguilera’s returned to the Latin Grammys stage for the first time since performing at the inaugural ceremony in 2000. She made the moment count with a live debut of her …
Read More »Nicky Jam Has Been There Through Reggaeton's Past. Now He's Looking Toward Its Future
Drop a pin almost anywhere in reggaeton history and chances are you’ll land on some version of Nicky Jam, a character who’s been around for nearly every chapter of the genre’s unfolding narrative. You’ll find him during Puerto Rico’s underground perreo days in the early Nineties, a 14-year-old kid with …
Read More »Rauw Alejandro Gets Trippy in 'Desenfocao' Video
Rauw Alejandro continues to build momentum following the success of his Eighties-splashed hit, “Todo De Ti.” This week, he’s showing that he wants to keep moving his sound into more experimental pop territory by releasing a video for “Desenfocao,” the woozy, synth-filled single from his recent album Vice Versa. While …
Read More »J Balvin Celebrates His Birthday With New Song '7 De Mayo'
J Balvin marked his 35th birthday Friday, May 7th with the new video for “7 De Mayo,” the latest track from the Colombian singer’s upcoming fifth studio album. The song, which charts J Balvin’s artistic journey, is the fourth track the singer has shared from his next LP, the follow-up …
Read More »Bad Bunny to Hold Exclusive Livestream Concert on Uforia
Bad Bunny will perform in an exclusive livestream concert on Univision’s Uforia platform, kicking off the return of the Uforia Music Series. The show, produced by Uforia and Verizon, will be streamed live on Sunday, September 20th at 6:00 p.m. ET. fans across the country can watchviaUforiaMusic.com, Bad Bunny’s YouTube …
Read More »RS Latin Music Picks: Week of August 3rd
Could your weekend playlist use a little more seasoning? Rolling StoneLatinselects some of the best new music releases from Latin America, Spain and Portugal.Keep track of the latest in Latin via our playlist on Spotify. Mexican Institute of Sound, “Dios” Mexico City’s most eccentric DJ Camilo Lara drops a bizarre …
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