First Stream Latin is a compilation of the most effective new Latin songs, albums, and movies beneficial by Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks beneath.
Carlos Vives, “La Historia” (WK Records/Gaira Musica Local)
Carlos Vives opens the nostalgic trunk of reminiscences with “La Historia,” the primary single from his upcoming album Escalona: nunca se había grabado así, a celebration of his 30 years in music and a tribute to maestro Rafael Escalona who helped lay the groundwork for his creative profession. Vives manages to honor the legacy of the well-known composer, with a contemporary pop model of this melancholic vallenato that instantly transports you to the nice and cozy Colombian Caribbean coast — whereas he sings to that unrequited love that he can not neglect, accompanied by a sentimental wail from the accordion. “All my heart I gave it to her, and she was pleased to treat it badly / I can never forget that love that left my heart bleeding.” Both for individuals who hearken to this track for the primary time and for individuals who acknowledge this traditional, popularized by Vives within the Escalona collection within the 90s, this model will change into a fan favourite. — LUISA CALLE
Yendry, “Herrera” (RCA Records/Sony Music)
Yendry’s “Herrera” is the bachata track we didn’t know we would have liked. Paying homage to her Dominican Republican roots, the multilingual singer-songwriter unleashes a hypnotizing bachata observe that subtly fuses digital sounds. This new bachata observe is a testomony to the artist’s experimental nature and her vocals’ chameleonic capacity to adapt to any musical type she’s recorded in (afrobeats, reggaetón, R&B). Born within the DR and raised in Italy, Yendry’s “Herrera” places her Caribbean influences on the forefront. — GRISELDA FLORES
Lasso, “Los Hombres Son Todos Iguales” (Universal Music México)
“Los Hombres Todos Son Iguales” (all males are the identical) is a charming story that seeks to be instructed from the attitude of a person and a girl. The Venezuelan singer-songwriter nails a wonderful approach to narrate the early beginnings of a love story on this new highly effective ballad. The lyrics replicate each worlds when a girl has been harm up to now by empty guarantees, and a person is attempting to show that not all males are the identical. Lasso’s deep, raspy voice stands out among the many violin strings and his acoustic guitar as he repeats the proper ending, “We are not the same, we are not the same/ That deep down, men are not the same.” — INGRID FAJARDO
Alvaro Diaz & San Senra, “1000CANCIONES” (UMG Recordings)
For his newest single, Alvaro reeled within the rising different Spanish act San Senra for a fashion-forward reggaetón minimize dubbed “1000CANCIONES” (1,000 Songs). Produced by Haze, the edgy city observe tells the story of a person who’s conscious that he’s a flirtatious women’ man, however he solely has eyes for one particular woman. Notably, Díaz’s signature vocals mix with Senra’s high-pitched tones to remind the woman that although they don’t seem to be collectively, the “1,000 songs” performed on the membership will all the time remind him of her. “I can honestly say this was one of the best experiences,” Diaz says in a press assertion. “It’s rare for either of us to do a reggaetón record, and that’s why this song is so special.” — JESSICA ROIZ
Conexión Divina, “Cambio de Canción” (Sony Music Latin)
Equipped with a heady, steely 12-string guitar and a lovelorn vocal supply, Conexión Divina pays homage to the wistful songs that narrated their lives on their single, “Cambio de Canción.” Inspired by Christian Nodal’s “Adiós Amor” and “A Través del Vaso” by Los Sebastianes, the sierreño ballad is about discovering methods to wound a damaged coronary heart whereas basking in disappointment. “‘Cambio de Canción’ is one of our favorite songs because it makes you connect with songs by other artists and the emotions they cause,” the group says in a press launch. “Everyone who has had their heart broken will identify with this song.” The sierreño outfit — composed of Liz Trujillo, Ashlee Valenzuela, and Sandra Calixto — is the subsequent promising Mexican American band from a rising quantity within the regional youth-led scene. They will change into the primary feminine sierreño group to carry out at Coachella in April; their Sony debut Anestesia might be launched on April 14. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Lenny Tavárez, “Felicidades” (Warner Music Latina/Kristoman)
Steering away from his sultry, at-times NSFW lyrics, Lenny Tavárez presents “Felicidades,” a candy perreo (sure, candy!) fused with synth piano melodies. Produced by King Swift, the Puerto Rican artist congratulates all these women who’ve lastly left their ex, but additionally assures them that the proper man is on the market. In Lenny’s personal phrases, the observe is “for all women going through a heartbreak and a dark moment,” however who must “understand that sometimes you have to celebrate that you are now single.” The conceptual video exhibits the artist flaunting his martial arts abilities alongside 13-time Tae Kwon Do world champion Rayna Vallandingham. — J.R.
Humbe, “sanvalentín:(“ (Humbe/Sony Music México)
Not all is love and roses on Valentine’s Day, and Humbe is aware of this all too properly after having just lately gone via a breakup himself. The Mexican singer-songwriter has delivered the proper anti-love anthem for the event. “Tell me when all the pain that was left will be gone/ We burned and ashes remained,” he sings within the refrain of the R&B-tinged track. “It’s a song I wrote because I was in a relationship where I gave more than I received,” he explains. “It was a relationship based on love but it wasn’t reciprocated.” The music video accompanying the track is a household affair, because it finds Humbe and his two brothers concerned in a heist (or at the least what’s speculated to be a heist). — G.F.
Adriel Favela, “En Este Amor” (UMG Recordings)
Adriel Favela surprises followers together with his new single “En Este Amor,” the place he trades his signature sierreño sound for mariachi. In the heartfelt ranchera, penned by Gussy Lau and Tamayo Aguilera, Favela opens up a few love that might now not be, as a result of the opposite particular person confirmed no effort and curiosity. His energy vocals belt out passionate lyrics about having the power to neglect his ex. “Everything has been a happy accident because this song was aimed at another person, but at the end of the day, God has a purpose for us all and the song conveyed a lot,” he says in an announcement. “I loved it! It has a beautiful essence which I think will differentiate itself from everything we’ve done before, and we’ve obviously put a lot of heart into it and we hope the audience receives it the same way.” — J.R.
Hector Perez feat. Felipe Santos, “Xicatrices” (Laponia Entertainment)
Spanish singer-songwriter Héctor Pérez joins forces with Colombian singer Felipe Santos to ship an ideal fusion of voices. “Xicatrices” is a romantic pop ballad powered by piano melodies navigating between Pérez’s mushy dreamy vocals and Santos’ candy voice and highly effective interpretation. Penned by each artists and produced by Santos, the lyrics speak about these uncommon connections that can’t be denied while you meet somebody particular. “I am afraid of losing you/ For this, I am not so strong/ I collect scars/ From what luck has left me/ I know it sounds a little crazy,” they each sing within the refrain. — I.F.
Son Rompe Pera, “Chucha” (AYA Records)
On Son Rompe Pera’s first minimize of 2023, the fiery troupe of misfits continues to churn out their unstoppable cumbia-punk frenzy, however this time, they take it to the mosh pit. Bolstered by maddening marimba and típico-leaning guitar riffs, the Mexican band combines merengue maniaco-styled rhythms towards feverish shouts à la Black Flag. “It’s me giving it my last possible breath, mixing desperation with stage fright, nightmares and aliens,” stated vocalist and marimba participant Mongo of the track, impressed by a dream inside a dream he had. Following their extra folky debut Batuco (2020), the Mexican brothers and pals put together to drop their sophomore album Chimborazo on March 10 by way of Aya Records. Son Rompe Pera is anticipated to carry out at SXSW and Treefort. — I.R.
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