Happy Friday! The weekend is here, it’s hot outside, and people are making the most out of what’s left of summer. Get your playlist ready, cause there were some bangers released this week.
J Balvin, Jay Wheeler – Si Te Vas
Colombian icon J Balvin drops “Si Te Vas” with Puerto Rican star Jay Wheeler, completing his surprise 10-track project Mixteip. Blending Balvin’s smooth vocals with Wheeler’s romantic touch over a hypnotic reggaeton beat, the fun track is the perfect vibe for summer love.
BIA, Young Miko – BIRTHDAY BEHAVIOR
BIA drops the perfect birthday song, “BIRTHDAY BEHAVIOR,” marking her long-awaited collab with Young Miko. The BenMarc-directed video serves steamy choreography, playful indulgences, and Puerto Rican flair.
Jombriel, Neutro Shorty, DJ Maff – FIRE
Ecuador’s Jombriel teams up with Venezuelan star Neutro Shorty and DJ Maff for “Fire.” The Latin trap meets dancehall banger will have you moving immediately. It’s a song you want to add to your party playlist.
Ela Taubert – Quiero Olvidarte (Respuesta #1)
ELA Taubert returns with “Quiero Olvidarte (Respuesta #1),” her first release since her debut album Preguntas a las 11:11. The Latin GRAMMY winner slows it down with an emotional track about breaking free from a past love. It’s a vulnerable song that’s all too relatable about the push and pull of trying to move on with lingering memories.
Marcelo Rubio, Gus, Mazzarri – Líneas temporales
Marcelo Rubio releases “Líneas temporales” alongside Gus and Mazzarri. It’s the second single from the dreamy Venezuelan singer-songwriter’s new musical chapter. Rubio hopes to take listeners on “a journey through multiple dimensions where everything is right with that person you love, where you’re happy in all of them except for the timeline we’re living in,” he explained in a press release. The track is a fusion of synthesizers and electronic beats with acoustic guitars that help tell the story.
Xavi, Omar Montes – Niña Mala
Xavi, a leading voice in the new generation of Latin music, teams up with Spanish star Omar Montes for “Niña Mala,” blending flamenco fire with his signature corridos románticos for a unique regional flamenco twist. The Mexican-American singer has been showing off his impressive range and ability to navigate across genres. Filmed in Madrid, the track tells a playful tale of complicated love.
Matisse – Martes
Mexican pop group Matisse returns with “Martes,” a heartfelt ballad about heartbreak and spite, backed by the group’s signature sharp songwriting. It comes with a video that follows a woman’s journey through a breakup and reconnection with her inner child.
Mau y Ricky – desmaquillada
.Mau y Ricky surprise fans with “desmaquillada,” offering another clue ahead of their highly anticipated EP LA LLAVE. “We wanted this song to feel like an intimate wink, like a shared secret between us and the listener,” say Mau y Ricky. “The EP holds a wide range of emotions, but ‘desmaquillada’ captures that instant when love and desire need no filters.”
Cardi B – Imaginary Playerz
Cardi B shows off her bars with “Imaginary Playerz.” The track has an old-school sound and beat with her hilarious and unapologetic lyrics. It comes with a stunning music video shot around the world with the singer dripping in diamonds and designer outfits.
Camila Fernández – La Loca Era Yo
Camila Fernández steps into her own with La Fernández, an album that honors her father, Alejandro, and grandfather Vicente while carving out her distinct voice in mariachi. The focus track “La Loca Era Yo,” is a powerful ballad as she flips the script on intense emotions, turning vulnerability into strength.
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