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.
Maluma, Kany García, “1+1” (Paris LG LTD/Sony Music Latin)
Maluma and Kany García join forces on this vibrant yet delicate salsa track about experiencing love and desire to the fullest, without restraint. The voices of the Colombian superstar and the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter shine together and individually in this sort of game of seduction, where they encourage each other to “do what their heart dictates” and “leave guilt outside the room.” Written and produced by both artists along with Rafael Arcaute, Ily Wonder, MadMusick, Jonathan Rivera, and Richi López, the song is accompanied by a picturesque music video filmed in Medellín and directed by Stillz. – SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Pipe Bueno, Jessi Uribe, Paola Jara & More, “El Aventurero en el Cielo” (Yeison Jimenez)
Colombia is still mourning the beloved música popular artist Yeison Jimenez, whose vibrant journey ended too soon in a devastating plane crash that also took the lives of five other people on January 10th. While artists around the world have paid tribute to Jimenez, including Bad Bunny during one of his recent concerts in Medellín, Jimenez’s fellow colleagues honor his spirit, life, and legacy with the heartfelt homage called “Aventurero en el cielo”—inspired by his timeless song “Aventurero.”
Woven with sorrow, love and the cherished memories, the familiar strum of acoustic guitars carries the bittersweet farewell to a friend and his devoted team members that also passed away: “My God called on the adventurer/ With good boots, a horse and a hat/ I know you already have the angels singing/ And your team conquering heaven.” Penned by César León and Simón Escobar Uribe, the song brings together a remarkable ensemble of música popular giants: Jhon Alex Castaño, Pipe Bueno, Jessi Uribe, Ciro Quiñonez, Luis Alfonso, Francy, Jhonny Rivera, Alzate, Paola Jara, Arelys Henao, Charrito Negro, Alexis Escobar, and Alan Ramírez. Produced by Yohan Usuga, this collective performance captures the soul of the genre and amplifies the song’s emotional resonance. — INGRID FAJARDO
Juan Duque & Hamilton, “Botecito” (Wawatown/Warner Music Latina)
Colombian newcomers Juan Duque and Hamilton — two of Billboard’s Latin Artists to Watch in 2026 —have joined forces on “Botecito”—a breezy bop perfect for the Spring and Summer seasons. Produced by Nyal, the track laces Duque’s suave vocals and Hamilton’s sugary tones on sensual and chill Afrobeats melody. Named “Botecito” (which loosely translates to a boat), the track evokes lyrics about missing that special lady, while she’s ghosting the world and enjoying time to herself. According to a press statement, the song was born at a beach in Spain: “I sat down with my songwriting and production team and let everything we were feeling flow,” Duque says. “Joy, high energy, how great it feels to be by the sea, a little tipsy with a couple of Aperol Spritz.” — JESSICA ROIZ
Oscar Maydon & J Balvin, “Poema” (Rancho Humilde/Sony Music Latin)
Shimmering with lush synths and steady rhythmic beats, “Poema” feels like a dreampop cross-section of celestial-like nostalgia. Óscar Maydon and J Balvin dive into a sonic realm that’s equal parts synthwave-inspired and introspective, anchoring their verses in affirming vulnerability (“La naturaleza te ha enseñado a ser la presa/ Vamos, sube tu cabeza, tienes más que tu belleza, dale” or “Nature has taught you to be the prey/ Come on, lift your head up, you have more than just your beauty”). Steering far from their signature sounds rooted in corridos and reggaetón, the Mexicali and Medellín artists shift between smooth vocal interplay, crafting a tale of complex love — where beauty is both celebrated and scrutinized. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Fuerza Regida, “tristón”
With “tristón,” Fuerza Regida dives headfirst into a slowed-down, heartbreak-soaked cumbia norteña — like it’s been drenched in sleepless nights and a syrupy dose of melancholy. The San Bernardino heavyweights channel the sting of unrequited love and the messiness of broken illusions through weeping accordions, sharp-edged guitars, and the steady pulse of a tololoche. It feels like a drunk confession — the kind that starts quiet but ends up way too real: “If we were nothing, why does everything hurt?,” they sing in Spanish, pouring salt on the wound. The stripped-back arrangement lets the emotion hit hard, and in the outro comes an unexpected twist: a female voice drops the bomb with, “Oh, my God. He knows about you. It’s not that easy, I have a family.” Fuerza Regida masterfully blends heartbreak and dangerous rumors into one gripping track. — I.R.
Alexander Acha, “Te amo – Versión maricahi” (Star Media Consulting)
Undoubtedly, “Te Amo” is one of Alexander Acha’s love songs that will never go out of style in Latin pop. After experimenting over the past two years with regional Mexican music — creating tropical collaborations with Grupo Cañaveral and Los Socios del Ritmo, and even norteño tracks with Alfredo Olivas — Acha has decided to give his hit a new twist 16 years after its original release, imbuing it with a cheerful mariachi sound featuring classic trumpets, guitars and guitarrones. But he does it in his own unique way, without losing his romantic essence, just in time for Valentine’s Day. — TERE AGUILERA
El Malilla, Lorna & Pablito Mix, “Papi Chulo X El Mali” (La Esquina Inc)
The new Mexican reggaeton star El Malilla reinvents “Papi Chulo,” one of the most iconic tracks in Latin urban music from the first decade of the 2000s, and one of the most danced-to Panamanian songs of all time. He does so alongside its original performer, the Panamanian singer Lorna — a reggaetón pioneer in her country who turned her street-style song into a hit in 45 nations — and Pablito Mix, the first Mexican reggaetón idol. The result of this multi-generational and bicultural collaboration is a dynamic and infectious track that connects the legacy of global reggaetón with a new wave of the urban genre in Mexico, while maintaining its danceable roots, designed to get young generations to “perrear” (twerk) on the dance floor. — NATALIA CANO
Sahir Montoya & Juanchito, “Mi canción” (FONO)
Emerging from the “bélico indie” scene, Sahir Montoya has been evolving his style within the genre. This time, accompanied by his colleague Juanchito — another young talent who has collaborated with Tito Double P, Adriel Favela and Netón Vega. Together, they present this sierreño-style track, featuring the essential guitars, bass, double bass, and accordion that accentuate the feeling of hope in a story about personal growth. – T.A.
Pedro El Rapero, “Donde Quiero Estar” (Pedro El Rapero)
Pedro El Rapero presents a sweet urban song about discovering love, told from an honest and innocent perspective. At 14 years old, the young Venezuelan continues to pave his way as a rapper and singer, this time with age-appropriate lyrics, written by the artist himself (real name: Pedro Yépez) along with José Díaz. “Donde Quiero Estar” is accompanied by a colorful music video filmed in Teotihuacán, Mexico, in which the artist is seen flying with a girl in a hot air balloon. – S.R.A.
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