Eladio Carrion’s ‘Sol Maria’ Album & More – Billboard

New Music Latin is a compilation of the very best new Latin songs and albums beneficial by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks under.

Eladio Carrion, Sol María (Rimas Entertainment)

Puerto Rican entice star Eladio Carrión displays a newfound depth and flexibility on his sixth studio album, Sol María. This heartfelt ode to his mom not solely lends an intimate contact to his evolving sound, but in addition shows his household values and his journey of creating his mother and father proud, all whereas retaining his distinctive no-holds-barred movement and swagger.

The album opens with “Bendecido,” a commanding entice ballad that units the tone with its deal with familial devotion and resilience. On “Sonrisa,” Carrión shines, weaving a story a couple of charming smile that leaves him totally smitten, set towards an invigorating mixture of Jersey membership and dembow. “Sigo Enamorau’,” that includes Yandel, reinvents Sean Paul and Sasha’s “dutty rock” traditional “I’m Still In Love With You,” whereas playfully celebrating his admiration for his lover’s belongings. He turns up the vibe on “Todo Lit,” merging raucous lyrics with sinister keys atop a subdued entice beat alongside featured visitor Duki. Carrión ventures right into a sultry R&B terrain with “Hey Lil Mama,” a Rauw Alejandro collab that strikes a steadiness between sensuality and sweltering beats.

The album culminates with the gut-wrenching outro ballad “Mama’s Boy,” that includes Nach, the place Carrión delves right into a nicely of uncooked, candid emotion, paying homage to his mom in a approach that transcends mere phrases. “Sol María, hoy te doy tus flores,” he croons with honesty and vulnerability, coupled with poignant lyricism.

Throughout Sol María, Carrión seamlessly navigates a spread of genres — from Afrobeats to dancehall to Jersey membership — with out compromising his entice and reggaetón roots. In abstract, it’s a testomony to Eladio Carrión’s development as an artist. It respects his origins whereas pushing artistic boundaries, demonstrating his dedication to his craft and the values that form his music. — ISABELA RAYGOZA

Prince Royce, “Cosas de la Peda” ft. Gabito Ballesteros (Sony Music Latin)

Prince Royce has discovered a option to flawlessly fuse bachata with música mexicana in “Cosas de la Peda,” that includes rising regional Mexican artist Gabito Ballesteros. The heartbreak tune begins off with a wailing trombone that units the tone for the melancholic lyrics about drowning your sorrows in alcohol after a nasty breakup. “Cosas” is a perfect steadiness of bachata’s hip-swiveling beats and regional Mexican’s signature devices, such because the requinto, tololoche and trombone (primarily utilized in corridos tumbados). While it’s not the primary time Prince Royce has teamed up with a regional Mexican artist — in 2017 he collaborated with Gerardo Ortiz on the all bachata tune “Moneda” — it’s the first time he’s merged the 2 genres, and the top result’s chef’s kiss. — GRISELDA FLORES

Luis Fonsi, “Santiago” (Universal Music Latino) 

Continuing with the theme of songs impressed by Latin American cities, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Luis Fonsi continues his journey with the one “Santiago”, the third preview of his upcoming album El Viaje. Written by Fonsi, Mauricio Rengifo, Andrés Torres and Keityn and augmented with string preparations, the heartfelt ballad tells of a pair seeing that the nice instances in a relationship are prior to now and deciding to take completely different paths. “’Santiago’ talks about when in a relationship you feel an obvious disconnection — when they live at opposite poles, but do not dare to accept reality,” the singer-songwriter expresses in regards to the launch. The tune’s video featuers a montage of destruction that deepens the tune’s message. — LUISA CALLE

Rusherking & Flor Alvarez, “Con Vos” (Fifty One)

As Billboard editors predicted, a brand new technology of artists is conserving cumbia music alive in 2024. “Con Vos,” a collaboration between Argentine artist Rusherking and newcomer Flor Alvarez (certainly one of Billboard’s On the Radar Latin artists) is a testomony to that. The feel-good observe, produced by Emanero, is backed by conventional cumbia villera melodies and undertones of city beats. “With you, I spent the best days of my life, let’s go back to that/ The same look, the same desire to give you a kiss/ I don’t know if you remember, we were happy with little money/ And now that I’m doing better, I want to get back with you,” says the candy refrain. A recognized city act, Rusher has beforehand flirted with different genres, resembling bachata and now cumbia. For Flor, alternatively, that is the style that’s making her a neighborhood family title (she gained virality on TikTok due to singing cumbia covers within the streets and trains of Argentina).  — JESSICA ROIZ

Jacob Collier feat. Camilo, “Mi Corazón” (Hajanga Records)

English singer and songwriter Jacob Collier groups up with Colombian star Camilo on this candy, upbeat bilingual pop tune in regards to the idea of affection evolving over time. Written by the 2 artists over an in-person jam session in Los Angeles, after having met in Japan, “Mi Corazón” alternates between tender, tender verses and a vigorous refrain that may make your head bop: “My heart/ Mi corazón, mi corazón/ My heart/ Tú siempre vas a estar en mi corazón.” The music video, directed by Ben Proulx, is as joyful and highly effective because the observe, with healthful photographs of youngsters taking part in in numerous scenes.

“Camilo is without doubt one of my favorite humans and musical forces on the planet,” Collier mentioned in a press launch. “I am overjoyed this song is in the world!” Camilo added: “Collaborating with such a musical genius can be intimidating, but I can honestly say that working with him on ‘Mi Corazón’ was one of the most enlightening, creative, and personal experiences I’ve ever had.” The tune is the newest single from Collier’s forthcoming album Djesse Vol. 4, to be launched on Feb. 29. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS

Damian, “Me Enamoro” (WOW! Oficina de Artistas)

Colombian singer-songwriter Damian launched his newest single, “Me Enamoro,” which is the proper love letter. Fusing vallenato, candy Latin pop, and refreshing tropical sounds, Damian’s tender and endearing vocals describe that true, real love that may’t be in contrast and that’s felt from the soul. “Me Enamoro” was penned, organized, and produced by Damian and multi-Latin Grammy Award-winner Luis Ortega. The accompanying video was directed by Harlyn Camargo and produced by Harlyn Go Inc., and filmed between the Spanish cities of Madrid and Seville. — INGRID FAJARDO

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