From profession milestones and new music releases to main bulletins and extra, Billboard editors spotlight the newest information buzz in Latin music each week. Right here’s what occurred within the Latin music world this week.
Karol G Makes Historical past
Puerto Rican hitmaker Dangerous Bunny leads the record of finalists for the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards, with a staggering 23 nods throughout 13 classes. Following Dangerous Bunny is Colombian star Karol G with 15 entries in 11 classes, a file variety of nods for a feminine artist. (The previous file was held collectively by Jenni Rivera, who had 12 nods in 2014, and Shakira, who had 12 in 2018.)
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Farruko secures 11 entries, competing for artist of the yr, Scorching Latin Track of the yr with “Pepas,” and Prime Latin Album of the yr with La 167. The twenty ninth annual Billboard Latin Music Awards — set to happen Sept. 29 on the Watsco Middle in Coral Gables, Fla. — will broadcast stay on Telemundo and concurrently on the Spanish leisure cable community Universo and all through Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional.
See the whole record of finalists right here.
Romeo Santos’ New Album Is Coming
To formally prepare for a brand new season of Formulation Vol. 3, the King of Bachata, Romeo Santos, revealed the discharge date of his new album with a 14-second teaser on social media. The video featured a crown spinning on the guitar’s sound of what may very well be his subsequent single as his voice says: “You don’t neglect Romeo! Y yo, ni te recuerdo (And me, I don’t even bear in mind you).” The caption of the Instagram put up learn, “9.1.2022 FV3,” the date for the album’s launch.
The album comes eight years since Santos launched Vol. 2 in 2014. Following the LP’s launch, it grew to become the best-selling Latin album to maneuver 100,000 copies within the first week, making it one of the best debut for a Latin album since teen pop group RBD’s “Celestial” in 2006. For the reason that final Formulation album in 2014, Santos has launched Golden (2017) and Utopia (2019).
Extra Expertise Confirmed For 2022 Latin Music Week
Billboard unveiled at this time (Aug. 16) a listing of extra expertise set to participate at this yr’s Latin Music Week in Miami, which can happen Sept. 26-30 on the Faena Discussion board.
New additions to the roster vary from main musicians to notable muralists, and consists of Chris Chill, Dannylux, Dimelo Circulation, Eladio Carrion, Elena Rose, International Teck, Justin Quiles, Kuinvi, Lili Zetina, Mariah Angeliq, Subelo Neo, Tini, Tokischa, and Ugly Primo.
The brand new set of artists be a part of an already introduced star-studded lineup that features Grupo Firme, Chayanne, Ivy Queen, Maluma, Romeo Santos, Camilo, Nicky Jam, Eslabon Armado, Bizarrap, Blessd, Luis R. Conriquez, Ovy on the Drums, Kunno, and The Rivera Household.
Extra contributors might be introduced within the weeks main as much as the 2022 Latin Music Week. Registration is now open at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
Camilo & Grupo Firme Launch New Collab
Camilo and Grupo Firme launched a brand new banda anthem that, at its core, is a heartbreak track. Powered by conventional banda devices such because the tuba and accordion, “Alaska” is the Colombian artist and the Mexican group’s first joint effort.
The monitor — which actually thrives on a play on phrases à la Camilo — arrived alongside a music video directed by singer-songwriter Evaluna (additionally Camilo’s spouse). In it, Evaluna turns into the designated driver to Camilo and the Firme crew as they sing their sorrows away whereas taking various tequila pictures.
Anuel AA Sneakers
Calling all Anuel AA followers! The Puerto Rican hitmaker has introduced his collaboration with footwear and attire firm Reebok. Foot Locker is launching the official debut of rapper’s Reebok’s sneaker collaboration, “The Sky Above the Road,” which can characteristic two signature Reebok fashions: the Basic Leather-based and Pump Omni Zone 2 in crimson and black colorways – “impressed by the sun-faded vibrant city neighborhoods and out of doors courts of Puerto Rico and celebrates the great thing about the group and its individuals,” in keeping with a press launch.
Anuel might be donating to the native non-profit group SER De Puerto Rico, supporting the group’s mission uplifting individuals with disabilities. The gathering launches Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. ET completely at Foot Locker.
