New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
Xavi & Carin León, “La Morrita” (Socios Music)
“La Morrita” (the young lady) has entered the chat, thanks to Xavi and Carín León’s first collaborative effort. Produced by Edgar Barrera, and co-written by Barrera, Xavi, Carín, alongside Alex Hernández, Fabio Gutiérrez, and Luis Mexia, the track finds the two Mexican forces delivering a vibrant, high-octane huapango that sets the stage for a bold love confession. With a cheeky and playful spirit, Xavi and Carín not only breathe new life into the traditional huapango rhythm, but they also sing about modern-day romanticism: “I sent her flowers and a [Hermès] Kelly bag because she has a boyfriend and I want people to know/ That I like to spoil her, the young lady is really pretty,” goes the lyrics. — INGRID FAJARDO
Clarent, No Vuelve a Suceder (De Baller/Warner Music Latina)
Clarent is staking his claim this 2026, delivering a 10-track EP that feels like a statement of intent — raw, unapologetic, and fiercely self-assured. The rising Puerto Rican trapstar dives headfirst, flexing his versatility over beats that shift from booming trap to eerie reggaeton to touches of EDM. The opener “Bienvenida” wastes no time, clocking in at under two minutes yet packing enough attitude to set the tone for the entire EP, backed by moody, cinematic production courtesy of 27LLebo. Coated in atmospheric EDM by producer Voluptyk, “Esta Vida,” starring Spanish artist Morad blends introspection with slick grooves.
Meanwhile, Clarent swaps boasting for vulnerability on “Otro Momento,” where he digs into a slower, more confessional lane, narrating emotional complexities without losing his edge. “Scat Pack,” a collaboration with Omar Courtz, doesn’t hold back, fusing electric trap beats with an undeniable pop sensibility. And just when you think the EP has hit its peak, Clarent ends with “Comunicado,” a cryptic closer with a minute of unsettling silence. Then, a voicemail message cuts through — a short, mysterious touch that leaves unfinished resonance in listeners’ minds, as though Clarent’s story is just beginning (it is). — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Wow Popy, El Bárbaro del Reparto (Plus Media)
Wow Popy (real name: Yerson Isbel Manzano) became a force in Cuba’s booming reparto movement by giving Latin ballads such as Alejandro Sanz’s “Corazón Partío” and Juan Gabriel’s “Abrazame Muy Fuerte” an upbeat urban/reparto twist. On his new studio album, El Bárbaro del Reparto, however, the Cuban artist steers away from the strategy that ultimately put him on the radar, dropping 10 brand new songs stamped with his street slang and bold repartero sound.
In the opening title track he sings about his rising trajectory in music, while always keeping grounded and faithful to his roots. Meanwhile, “ROA” oozes sensuality while making reference to making love to Puerto Rican artist’s ROA’s music in the background, and the captivating “La Bebida,” a collaboration with Baby Maikol, found viral momentum on social media last year. For the set, Popy reeled in a wave of notable collaborators, from genre pioneers Chocolate MC and Harryson to emerging acts Velito el Bufón and Ozunaje. El Bárbaro del Reparto wraps with “La Varilla no da trastes,” where Popy powerfully chants affirmations about being in his own lane, and being his own boss. — JESSICA ROIZ
Calibre 50, “Me Enamoré Solo” (FONO/Andaluz Records)
In celebration of the group’s 16th anniversary, Calibre 50 released “Me Enamoré Solo,” showcasing the outfit’s northern Mexican banda sound in all its glory. The guitar in the track adds a touch of sadness, while the ever-present accordion provides an extra ingredient of longing, accompanied by the tuba and drums, which add a touch of drama to the story of an unrequited lover — who, as the title suggests, had false hopes and ended up losing in the relationship. “Me Enamoré Solo” (I Fell in Love Alone) is the first single from the Sinaloa-based group’s forthcoming new album, which will be released in the second half of 2026. — TERE AGUILERA
León Larregui, “Bruma” (EMI/Universal Music México)
The lead singer of the Mexican rock band Zoé presents “Bruma,” the second single from his fourth solo album, which will be released on March 26th under the title Manifiesto de un tremendo delirio. In his new single, Larregui offers an atmospheric rock-pop piece with cheerful electronic textures that are complemented by lyrics of beautiful duality. On one hand, they reflect loneliness, melancholy and introspection as he longs for happy moments with a loved one who is no longer there, and on the other, an overflowing joy from someone who embraces love and lives it intensely.
Larregui told Billboard Español that his new LP was originally going to be called “Bruma,” but he ultimately used the title for this song, one of the most beloved and important tracks on the set, which was composed during a breakup. “It speaks of the feeling of fog, of not knowing where to go, of being paralyzed in an uncertain world,” León explained. The song is accompanied by a video filmed in Paris, in a very cinematic style that complements this sensory experience, uniting movement and nostalgia. — NATALIA CANO
Octavio Cuadras & Nathan Galanta, “Igual y Ya No” (FONO/Universal Music México)
Two of the artists representing the new wave of regional Mexican music blend their styles seamlessly in this heartbreak song. Cuadras brings his charming style to the track, despite the story of a broken relationship, and acknowledging his mistakes to try and win his partner back. Galante, with his rugged style, adds power to the song’s disheartened lyrics. Musically, the smooth sound is striking, with guitars that evoke the sierreño genre, subtly accompanied by brass and accordion, creating a melancholic feel reminiscent of traditional regional Mexican music, yet with very contemporary language. “Igual y ya no” is the second track from Cuadras’ upcoming Insania album. — T.A.
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