Colombian star J Balvin surprised fans with performance of “Ma’ G,” the first song from his forthcoming fifth album, during Saturday’s highly anticipated Canelo Álvarez vs. Avni Yildirim fight at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. After debuting the track during his friend Álvarez’s trek to the ring, Balvin then released the …
Read More »Major Lazer, J Balvin, El Alfa Set the Club Ablaze in New 'Que Calor' Video
Major Lazer light up the club — or in this case, a party cave in the jungle — in their new video for “Que Calor.” With the help of Colombian megastar J Balvin and Dominican dembow veteran El Alfa, the American EDM collective close out the summer with a bang. …
Read More »Latin Music Is Reaching More Listeners Than Ever — But Who Is Represented?
One of the most important narratives in contemporary pop has been the emergence of Latin music as a potent commercial force in the United States. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of Spanish-language entries on the Hot 100 jumped from a mere four to 19. So far this year, there …
Read More »Hear Rvssian, J Balvin and Farruko's Buoyant New Single, 'Ponle'
Jamaican producer Rvssian enlists reggaeton stars J Balvin and Farruko on his jaunty new song, “Ponle.” Farruko has been working with Rvssian since before he became a star; the two have an easy chemistry. Rvssian’s beat is full of spring and swing, and Farruko raps a tightly-wound verse with minimum …
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