It’s summer, the weekend is here, and it’s time to freshen up your playlist. From global superstars to rising stars, check out this week’s hottest releases.
benny blanco, Bb trickz – Joven y Salvaje
Benny Blanco begins a new musical era with “Joven Y Salvaje,” teaming up with Spanish rapper BB Trickz for the first preview of his upcoming album, Hermoso. Built around hypnotic production and subtle French house influences, the track leans into minimalist electronic sounds while BB Trickz delivers her signature, impossible not to love flow. The collaboration marks another creative shift for Blanco, offering a fresh glimpse into the sonic direction of his next chapter.
Feid – “A Xon De Que”
Feid previews his upcoming EP El Club de las 19 Flores with “A Xon De Que.” With the reggaeton track, the Colombian superstar reflects on a relationship that’s over. While it has flavors of melancholy, it has an infectious rhythm that allows listeners to dance through the heartbreak. Naturally, everyone wonders if it’s about Karol G. The single arrives after another major year of collaborations with artists including Madonna, Skrillex, and John Summit, while setting the stage for his next project due in August.
Villano Antillano – OTA
Villano Antillano turns confidence into a statement on “OTA,” an explosive new single that embraces self-assurance without compromise. Backed by an aggressive, high-energy production, the Puerto Rican artist delivers razor-sharp bars that reject validation from anyone else. Fierce, fearless, and unmistakably Villano, the track continues her evolution as one of the most exciting and boundary-pushing voices in Latin music
Ha*Ash – ¿Qué Le Pongo?
Ha*Ash returns with “¿Qué Le Pongo?”, an emotional power ballad that leans into the duo’s signature blend of heartfelt songwriting and soaring harmonies. Mixing pop with touches of regional Mexican music and country influences, Ashley and Hanna continue to embrace the bicultural identity that has shaped their sound for more than 20 years.
De La Rose, Ryan Castro – LA MONDA
Puerto Rican breakout star De La Rose teams up with Colombian hitmaker Ryan Castro for “La Monda,” a dancehall-infused collaboration with undeniable chemistry. Blending infectious melodies with confident performances from both artists, the track captures the tension between attraction and temptation while hinting at what’s to come from De La Rose’s forthcoming EP.
ELENA SOFÍA – Hola, ¿Aló?
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Elena Sofía continues her new era with Sony Music Latin with “Hola, ¿Aló?.” The emotionally charged pop ballad has a catchy chorus and captures the uncertainty of modern dating. Built around the idea of a phone call that becomes a long-overdue confession, the song explores the feeling of being stuck in a situationship while hoping someone finally sees what’s been there all along.
MARCA MP – SI TÚ SUPIERAS
As Latin music continues to break boundaries, Marca MP steps outside its comfort zone with “Si Tú Supieras,” a heartbreak anthem that finds the regional Mexican group experimenting with house music for the first time. While the dance-ready track brings an unexpected electronic edge, the song stays true to the band’s emotional storytelling about a lost love.
Luis R Conriquez, Anuel AA, Fuerza Regida – Hay Con Que
Corridos tumbados star Luis R Conriquez delivers one of his most personal projects yet with Muchacho Alegre, an album that celebrates success. While tracks like “Salma Hayek” and the title song embrace the lifestyle that comes with fame, the project also makes room for vulnerability through heartbreak anthems like “Que Gacho,” “Al Chile Pega,” and “Solo Tú.”
Guachinangos – Guachinangos, Vol. 1
New York-based ensemble Guachinangos brings son jarocho into an exciting new era with its debut album, Guachinangos, Vol. 1. Rather than treating the Veracruz tradition as something frozen in time, the seven-piece band blends it with cumbia, Colombian champeta, rock, and jazz influences that reflect the multicultural energy of New York City. Led by Veracruz native Juan Carlos Marín and violinist Gabriella Grimaldi, the project honors generations of musical tradition while proving that folk music continues to evolve through community, migration and collaboration.
María Isabel – 1-800
After teasing fans with a mysterious phone number on social media, María Isabel officially kicks off a new musical chapter with “1-800.” Sung in English, the sultry R&B track marks a return to the sound that first introduced listeners to the Dominican-American singer-songwriter. Produced by five-time Latin GRAMMY winner El Guincho, the single serves as the first preview of her upcoming project, Miss Me Much?, which is due in August.
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