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GOOD MORNING AMERICA Unveils 2024 Summer Concert Series
by Josh Sharpe - June 26, 2024 ABC News’ “Good Morning America” has confirmed the return of its Summer Concert Series. The 2024 summer series kicks off on Friday, July 19, with powerhouse acts joining throughout the summer from both “GMA”’s Times Square Studios and in Central Park, including eight-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie...
Black Eyed Peas Join Forces with El Alfa and Becky G for Single 'TONIGHT (Bad Boys: Ride Or Die)'
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024 The Song of the Summer has arrived! Black Eyed Peas have teamed up with Latin superstars El Alfa and Becky G for “TONIGHT (Bad Boys: Ride Or Die),” the lead single from the soundtrack of the highly anticipated new installment of the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. The explosive track is a...
Reik Confirm U.S. Tour Dates With 'Panorama' 2024 Tour Hitting 25 Cities
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024 Acclaimed latin pop band Reik have revealed their much-anticipated Panorama 2024 Tour, coming to 25 cities across the United States this summer. Presented by noted live event promoter Loud And Live, the tour promises to immerse fans in an unforgettable musical journey, from the May 11 kick-off in O...
Shootter Ledo & Jon Z Launch 'Tiburones' Single From Shootters EP 'Headshot'
by Michael Major - November 13, 2023 Shootter Ledo, the talented urban singer born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, presents his new single titled 'Tiburones' in collaboration with the renowned Trap artist, Jon Z. This single is part of Shootter Ledo's highly anticipated EP 'HEADSHOT,' a collection of songs that promises to captivate fans of t...
Myke Towers, The Martinez Brothers Announced To Headline Motherland Festival Puerto Rico November
by Michael Major - August 30, 2023 The award-winning, highly-recognized leader in the electronic music event space Disco Donnie Presents along with beloved Puerto Rican based promoter Visionary Ally are two powerhouses in the live events industry with a rich history of collaborating events together, including EDC Puerto Rico in past ...
Kali Uchis Debuts 'Muñekita' With El Alfa and City Girls' Jt
by Michael Major - August 04, 2023 The trio united for “Muñekita” after longtime mutual admiration—Kali had exchanged numerous DMs with both artists before JT came over to her L.A. studio, heard the track and cut a verse. She then got a version over to El Alfa, the foremost artist in the Dominican genre, who enthusiastically added hi...
Janelle Monáe Releases 'Float' Coco & Breezy Remix
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023 According to sources closest to Monáe, “Float” is inspired by Muhammed Ali talking shit in Zaire, 1974, Jane’s evolution, Mary Poppins’ umbrella, Aladdin’s magic carpet, Ja Morant’s flotation to the rim while dunking on his ops, Sara Elise’s ropes, excerpts from Paramahmsa Nithyananda’s talks on lev...
Black Eyed Peas Release 'Simply the Best' Featuring Anitta & El Alfa
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022 Lifting off to another stratosphere, multi-platinum and six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning, genre-bending pioneers Black Eyed Peas unveil an anthemic new single and music video entitled “SIMPLY THE BEST” [with Brazilian global pop superstar Anitta & El Alfa]. Watch the new music video now!...
BMI to Present 'How I Wrote That Song: The Producers” at Billboard Latin Music Week
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022 The panel will feature prominent hitmakers from around the globe including Cris Chil, Dímelo Flow, Kuinvi, Sky Rompiendo and Foreign Teck. BMI’s VP of Creative, Latin, Jesus Gonzalez will moderate the conversation as the panelists discuss the process of producing hit songs, collaborating with artist...
Billboard Latin Music Week Announces Performance by Camilo and Music Showcase by Maluma
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022 Billboard Latin Music Week superstar panelists Camilo and Maluma, will also be participating in two can’t-miss events. Following the Superstar Q&A with Camilo on Tuesday, September 27, Camilo will take the stage in the evening to headline Billboard En Vivo Presented by Burger King....
Christina Aguilera, Justin Quiles, & Wisin Y Yandel Join Billboard Latin Music Week Talent Lineup
by Michael Major - September 01, 2022 The newly announced artists join previously announced talent including Bizarrap, Blessd, Camilo, Chayanne, Cris Chil, Dannylux, Dimelo Flow, Eladio Carrion, Elena Rose, Foreign Teck, Grupo Firme, Kuinvi, Kunno, Lili Zetina, Luis R Conriquez, Eslabón Armado, Ivy Queen, Maluma, Mariah Angeliq, Nicky J...
Anitta Releases Highly-Anticipated 'Versions of Me' Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - August 26, 2022 The album features the 15 original tracks from the Versions of Me album released earlier this year, along with five new tracks with a star-studded line-up of collaborators including Missy Elliott, Maluma, A$AP Ferg, Nicky Jam, HARV, L7NNON, Maffio, MC Pedrinho, Pedro Sampaio and Dadju. Listen to the...
Vikina 'the Queen' of Latin EDM Releases 'Bad Girls'
by Michael Major - August 12, 2022 From stardom, VIKINA shines like the most dazzling of diamonds. Since making her debut at a young age, the Miami-born artist of Ecuadorian-Cuban Latin heritage has continued to earn the respect of her fans around the world becoming the latest sensation in Latin EDM music with the unconditional suppo...
Maluma Joins Lineup of Talent at Billboard Latin Music Week
by Michael Major - August 11, 2022 Maluma will join previously announced talent including Bizarrap, Blessd, Camilo, Chayanne, Grupo Firme, The Children of Jenni Rivera, Luis R Conriquez, Eslabón Armado, Ivy Queen, Nicky Jam, Kunno, Ovy On The Drums, The King of Bachata Romeo Santos, and Yahritza Y Su Esencia, with more to be revealed...
Sean Paul Returns With New Album 'Scorcha'
by Michael Major - May 27, 2022 The sixteen-track album sees the global icon serving up his classic infectious sound and party-starting rhythms, just in time for the summer. In traditional Sean Paul fashion, the album boasts features from legendary artists across genres including focus track “Light My Fire” featuring Gwen Stefani ...
Latin Music's Nicky Jam Receives Two Nominations for los Premios Tú Música Urbano 2022
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022 Nicky Jam, the Latin music legend, businessman, actor, songwriter, and singer, is nominated for the 2022 Tu Musica Urbano Awards gala once again, this time in the Top Male Artist of the Year category. The third edition of the Tu Musica Urbano Awards celebrated on the island of Puerto Rico, honors th...
Jauz & Johnny Gold Join Forces on New Single 'PPL'
by Michael Major - April 29, 2022 Channelling an infectious dance-pop sound, ‘PPL’ blends smooth vocals and euphoric breakdowns with a driving bassline that’s perfect for the dancefloor. Jauz’s second single release of the new year, it follows the groove-laden ‘Bring Et’, which was released via Jauz’s own Bite This! label. Listen to...
Sean Paul Unveils Latest Single 'No Fear' Featuring Nicky Jam & Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley
by Michael Major - April 20, 2022 Multi-award-winning international superstar Sean Paul releases new single “No Fear,” featuring legendary artists Nicky Jam and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley. “No Fear,” follows on the heels of smash singles “How We Do It” ft. Pia Mia and “Dynamite” ft. Sia which each caught fire right out of the gate....
Nicky Jam, Becky G & More Join Motherland Festival
by Michael Major - February 14, 2022 Intent on featuring acts who represent the history of the genre, this specific lineup reveals some of the scene’s biggest names along with its most exciting new artists. From Nicky Jam, to new favorites like Nio Garcia, international acts like Becky G and Blessd toclassics like Tego Calderon... The ...
Billboard Announces Latin Music Week Talent & Registration
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 22, 2021 Among Latin Music Week’s many panels, superstars Nicki Nicole, Nathy Peluso, Tini and Elena Rose will address the challenges and opportunities for women in Latin music, while Esteman, Jhonny Caz, Raymix and Erika Vidrio discuss coming out in the industry, and Lunay, Gaby Music and Chris Jeday host a...
HAVANA STREET PARTY PRESENTS: BEATRIZ LUENGO Premieres February 12 on HBO
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 01, 2021 HAVANA STREET PARTY PRESENTS: BEATRIZ LUENGO premieres FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 (9:30-10:18 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO Latino and will be available to stream on HBO Max. ...
Billboard Unveils Programming Details for Virtual Latin Music Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 19, 2020 Billboard today announced programming details for Latin Music Week, a four-day immersive experience dedicated to Latin music, culture and entertainment that will gather some of the biggest names in the Latin music industry....
New Marquee Sessions Announced for Billboard Latin Music Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 30, 2020 A set of incredible Superstar Q&A conversations at the 30th Anniversary installment of Latin Music Week....
NEA Releases New Single 'Diablo'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 25, 2020 Nea has released new single Diablo, which features Puerto Rican star Nio Garcia....
HeadCount & Global Citizen Announce JUST VOTE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 08, 2020 International advocacy organization Global Citizen and voter registration organization HeadCount today announced the launch of the Just Vote campaign.... |