New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
Grupo Firme & Grupo Frontera, “Modo Difícil” (Music VIP Entertainment)
Life’s setbacks rarely come wrapped in such danceable charm. The two borderland bands team up to deliver “Modo Difícil,” a cumbia that transforms daily struggles into a hook-filled confession. With Eduin Caz and Adelaido “Payo” Solís III at the helm, the singers paint a picture of an unlucky lover, an uninspired worker, and those longing for brighter days. “Ay, mi dios, ¿Qué hice yo?/ Para estar tan salado en el amor,” they sing. Lighthearted yet relatable, “Modo Difícil” strikes a balance between everyday hardships and the buoyant spirit of Mexican cumbia, reminding us that sometimes laughter — and a good beat — can be the best medicine for life’s difficulties. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Monsieur Periné, “Aguaráchate” (5020 Records)
The Colombian band is known and celebrated for their unconventional take on pop and folk music and now, Monsieur Periné takes it to another step further, inventing a whole new word for its new song. “Aguaráchate.” The term coined by Monsieur’s lead vocalist, Catalina García, captures that free spirit that has characterized the Latin Grammy-winning band’s essence. “Aguaráchate” is no exception with a carnival-like flair powered by a high-energy Colombian guaracha beat and a blend of bombastic instruments like the trombone, tuba and accordion. The upbeat and feel-good song is the first single from Monsieur Periné’s upcoming album, the group’s first since 2023. — GRISELDA FLORES
Milo J, “Bajo de La Piel” (Sony Music Latin / Milo J)
Milo J presents “Bajo de la Piel” (under the skin), marking his first single under his recent record deal with Sony Music Latin, and first from his upcoming album La Vida Era Más Corta. The powerful song, produced by the Argentine artist alongside Tatool and Santiago Alvarado, is about the invisible marks left over time, inherited memories, and the search for identity. “I have tattoos under my skin/ That never healed while another being is reborn/ I don’t feel like myself and when I saw the sunset I wanted to slow down,” Milo’s deep vocals sing, while also incorporating chants from indigenous communities. Sonically, “Bajo de la Piel” is an ode to his Argentine roots, progressively lacing tango with folk music. — JESSICA ROIZ
Juan Gabriel, Eterno (Musica Eterna/Virgin Music Latin)
Listening to Juan Gabriel’s music is always a delight, but when the songs are accompanied by a mariachi band, joy overflows, and the heart is grateful. The Mexican music superstar’s new posthumous album, Eterno, is an emotional embrace through classics from his extensive repertoire that, although recorded in the past by other artists, have never before been heard in the voice of the great Divo de Juárez. It is this characteristic that makes this work “an album of previously unreleased songs,” Guillermo Hernández Galicia, Juan Gabriel’s musical director, coordinator, and mariachi director for 23 years, who served as producer of this ambitious project, tells Billboard Español.
This musical treasure trove includes new versions of iconic songs like “No Tengo Dinero,” “Te Lo Ipido Por Favor,” “La Diferencia,” and “Yo No Sé Qué Me Pasó,” as well as invaluable pieces from his catalog including “Las Cartas de Alberto.” Of particular note is “Nunca Es Tarde,” written by Alberto Aguilera Valadez (his real name) for Rocío Dúrcal in 1978, which marks the triumphant return of this ranchero classic almost five decades after its release. Hernández Galicia affirms that while Eterno is an album that “makes us feel that the maestro is still here among us” due to the clarity and integrity of his voice, AI was not used in the making of the LP, and that all of its tracks were recorded over two decades by the iconic performer, but saved until now. Eterno is one of several posthumous works that Juanga’s family is safeguarding, and that will gradually see the light of day. — NATALIA CANO
Melanie Santiler & Cimafunk, “Ese Besito” (MamiFinaRecords)
On the heels of her viral “Todo Se Supera” in collaboration with Velito El Bufón, Melanie Santiler unveils “Ese Besito” with Cimafunk. Co-produced by Javier Sampedro, DJ Conds, Drumglass, and Yoyi Lagarza, with mixing by Jefry Lozano, the breezy tune fuses Latin afrobeat with Caribbean funk and hints of Cuban reparto — giving the musical genre that derives from the barrios in Cuba an edgy twist. Lyrically, “Ese Besito” is flirty and packed with Cuban phrases and slang, combining Santiler’s sugary voice with Cimafunk’s groovier vocals. “That’s why give me that little kiss/ That you owe me for a while now/ If you try me, why should I explain/ I’ll apply a killer psychology to you,” goes the seductive chorus. — J.R.
COASTCITY, Bebo Dumont, “Carrousel” (COASTCITY)
Producer and singer-songwriter duo COASTCITY—formed by Jean Rodríguez and Danny Flores—has collaborated with the Puerto Rican artist Bebo Dumont for “Carrusel.” This captivating track unfolds with a contemporary and vibrant soundscape, artfully blending raw emotions with ethereal synth-pop elements. Through its rich layers and melodies, “Carrusel” serves as a powerful musical metaphor that vividly portrays the tumultuous highs and heart-wrenching lows of an unpredictable, passionate relationship. — INGRID FAJARDO
Pedro Fernández, “Bailando de A Cartón” (Férnandez Music Publishing)
Accompanied by his indispensable mariachi, Pedro Fernández presents a rhythmic, fun-themed song to which he adds his playful tone. “Bailando de a Cartón” is a traditional Mexican term indicating that the couple will dance very close and flirt a lot. “My heart races, I felt like it was going to explode/ I looked at you and I was filled with emotion/ you came to the party and I fell in love/ I picked up my courage and I approached you/ I invited you to dance, I think I blew it.” From the first seconds of the song, the mariachi encourages you to move your feet, and the entrance of the accordion announces that something joyful is about to arrive. — TERE AGUILERA
Musiko & Jay Kalyl, “Tengo Un Dios” (Musiko Music)
Puerto Rican urban artists Musiko and Jay Kalyl team up to sing about their trust in God in “Tengo Un Dios.” In this Caribbean-tinged track with a simple, mid-tempo rhythmic base produced by Townix, the two performers effortlessly alternate verses, sharing personal testimonies that lead to a catchy and heartfelt chorus: “I have a God, a God, who loves me/ He stays with me through thick and thin/ That’s why I’m calm even though I don’t have much, I know/ That I have a God, a God, who loves me.” A song with a contagious melody that fills us with optimism for this final stretch of summer. — LUISA CALLE
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