The weekend is here, which means we have our weekly round-up of new music from a variety of genres. With A-list names, and rising stars, get your playlist ready and listen to some of 2026’s hottest releases.
Kenia Os – Belladona
Kenia Os is back. The Mexican singer is gearing up to release her first album since Pink Aura took over in 2024. This new era, “K de Karma,” comes with a full aesthetic shift, starting with her first single, “Belladona.” The song takes you on a dance-pop journey with a surprising ending. It comes with a cinematic music video.
Arcangel, Daddy Yankee – Di Amén
Latin Urban’s leader, Arcángel, drops his highly anticipated new album, La 8va Maravilla. The 20-track body of work pays tribute to his 20-year career and his legacy in the genre. It features epic collaborations with artists such as Ricky Martin, Daddy Yankee, Grupo Firme, Sech, Kapo, Beéle, and more. “Di Amén” with Yankee is a fun party track with the singers showing off their famous flows.
Hilary Duff – Roommates
In the midst of mean girl mommy drama, Hilary Duff responds in the best way – with new music. The Lizzie McGuire star gets explicit and tells the all too relatable story about when your live-in relationship starts to fizzle out, and you suddenly realize you’re more like roommates than lovers. The song comes with a beautiful music video, and she looks incredible.
Manuel Turizo – Por un pendejo no se llora (Salud mi Reina)
Colombian heartthrob Manuel Turizo kicks off 2026 with another smooth bachata, “Por Un Pendejo No Se Llora (Salud Mi Reina).” It’s another seductive and sensual track with ear-catching guitar riffs and instrumentals. This marks the third single Turizo has released within the (Salud Mi Reina) series, which kicked off with “Mírame Ahora” and continued with “Cosas de Enamorao.”
Gera Demara – HAY PEDA
Fresh off the buzz from his collaboration with Banda MS, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Gera Demara drops his new single “Hay Peda.” His voice is unique and versatile, and the track leans into raw emotion and storytelling. With his perfectly raspy voice and raw talent with instruments, this is a singer whose career you want to watch.
Nanpa Básico – Estuve Ahí
Nanpa Básico drops “Estuve Ahí,” a moody, Afrobeat-tinged urban track centered on loyalty and showing up when it matters most. The song takes elements from different genres, and the Colombian’s voice and impressive flow shine through.
RAFFY – LA INQUIETUD
Honduran artist Raffy releases “La Inquietud,” another example of afrobeats meets Latin music. “‘La Inquietud’ was born in 2022, during a very personal moment. It is a song inspired by a past love, when you realize that person has already moved on, and curiosity leads you to check their social media,” Raffy said ina press release. “That is when you understand that taking someone out of your mind is not the same as taking them out of your heart. You can stop thinking and dreaming, but all it takes is hearing their name to realize you never stopped loving them.”
Farruko, Eddy Lover – AY DALE
Farruko and Eddy Lover bring the reggae vibes with “AY DALE.” With reggaeton drums and a genre-blending vibe, the song is another example of the limitless boundaries of Latin music. It’s a look at what’s to come with Farruko’s upcoming project, recorded in Panama.
LEGADO 7 – 7 BESOS
Legado 7 kicks off the year with “7 Besos,” a fiery new regional Mexican anthem out featuring collaborators Alex Guerra, Ricardo Angel, and rising group Grupo Rye.
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