Latin Music

Los Angeles dance trio Cheat Codes have finessed hits by collaborating with stars from across the pop spectrum: from Fetty Wap to Kim Petras to Demi Lovato. But for their latest single, “Highway,” they looked to those making moves in the Latin pop landscape. Featuring Mexican singer Sofia Reyes and …

The latest release by pan-Latin boy band CNCO is dripping with drama — and azucar. Titled “Ya Tú Sabes,” or “You Already Know,” it’s the lead single off their upcoming seven-song EP, Que Quiénes Somos, out October 11th. A hypnotic blend of salsa and Latin trap, the Tommy Brown-produced “Ya …

Colombian duo Bomba Estéreo link up with their American analog Sofi Tukker in the sweltering electro-cumbia track, “Playa Grande.” Written and recorded in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, the new song is matched with a trippy video, which was shot near Bomba frontwoman Liliana Saumet’s home in Santa Marta, Colombia. Directed …

French artist-producer DJ Snake lit up Coachella‘s Outdoor Theatre on Friday night — and we’re not just talking the pyrotechnics. The DJ closed out his hour-long set by inviting Cardi B, Ozuna and Selena Gomez onstage to perform their 2018 reggaeton hit, “Taki Taki.” Ozuna opened the track by singing …

When Vicente García pulled in three Latin Grammys for his 2016 album A La Mar, he did so on the strength of handsome ballads: “Bachata en Kingston,” a swaying reggae fusion that was awarded Best Tropical Song, and the tender, conversational “Carmesi,” which became a moderate chart hit. A student …

Jowell & Randy join J Alvarez on “Enamórate,” a gleaming pop-reggaeton single full of cheerful steel drums and amusing entreaties: “Fall in love with me/There is nothing to fear/Because I am sincere.” There is plenty to fall in love with here, starting with the shiny instrumental, which is produced in part …

One way to measure a hit is with charts — pour over the streaming rankings, compare them with radio spins, contrast them with sales totals. Another method involves simply tallying tributes. How many facsimiles and replicas does one song inspire? Nio Garcia, Casper Magico and Darell’s “Te Boté” is performing …

Bad Bunny conjures his own female proxy in the Latin trap king’s surreal new “Caro” video.The clip opens with the original Bunny in a plush cotton robe, getting his nails painted black. Manicures area favorite pastime for the Latin pop star,to the vexation of his critics; not to mention the …

Juanes mixes modern drum programming with traditional vallenato instrumentation in his new song “La Plata.” The single, a collaboration with the rising Colombian singer Lalo Ebratt, is the first release from Juanes’ upcoming album, set for release later this year. The “La Plata” video tells the story of heartbreak in …