{"id":2357258,"date":"2026-04-03T17:50:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2357258"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:50:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:50:40","slug":"zions-the-perfect-melody-ii-ep-best-new-music-latin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/zions-the-perfect-melody-ii-ep-best-new-music-latin\/","title":{"rendered":"Zion&#8217;s &#8216;The Perfect Melody II&#8217; EP &#038; Best New Music Latin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/t\/new-music-latin\/\">New Music Latin<\/a>\u00a0is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by\u00a0<\/em>Billboard<em>\u00a0<\/em>Latin<em>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>Billboard Espa\u00f1ol\u00a0<em>editors. Check out this week\u2019s picks below.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-related-artists \/\/ lrv-u-margin-tb-1 lrv-u-flex u-flex-direction-column@desktop-xl u-flex-direction-column@desktop-xl-max lrv-u-align-items-center lrv-u-margin-l-00@desktop-xl a-glue@desktop-xl lrv-a-glue--t-0 lrv-a-glue--l-0 u-margin-t-29px@desktop u-margin-t-250@mobile-max u-margin-lr-auto@desktop-xl-max u-max-width-400@desktop-xl-max u-width-100p@mobile-max u-max-width-80@desktop-xl\">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  lrv-u-color-white a-font-primary-fancy-m lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase lrv-u-text-align-center a-article-related-module-title lrv-u-padding-tb-050\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tExplore\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"a-article-related-module-wrap lrv-u-flex u-flex-direction-column@desktop-xl lrv-u-flex-grow-1 u-width-100p\">\n<div class=\"o-card lrv-u-flex u-flex-direction-column@desktop-xl u-flex-direction-column@desktop-xl-max u-align-items-center lrv-u-position-relative u-flex-basis-100p lrv-u-padding-b-075\">\n<div class=\"o-card__image-wrap lrv-u-flex lrv-u-flex-direction-column u-width-80 u-width-160@mobile-max lrv-a-glue-parent lrv-u-flex-shrink-0\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image  lrv-u-height-100p\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/zion\/\" class=\"c-lazy-image__link lrv-a-unstyle-link\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"a-crop-1x1 lrv-u-height-100p\" style=\"\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"o-indicator lrv-a-glue a-glue--b-n050 lrv-a-glue--r-0 a-glue--t-auto a-glue--l-0 lrv-u-margin-lr-auto u-pointer-events-none lrv-u-background-color-brand-primary lrv-u-border-radius-50p u-width-20 u-height-20 a-icon-related-artist lrv-a-icon-after\"><\/p>\n<p>\t<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"c-tagline  a-font-secondary-fancy-xxxs@desktop-xl a-font-secondary-fancy-s@desktop-xl-max lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase lrv-u-color-black u-padding-t-13 lrv-u-padding-b-2 lrv-u-margin-tb-00 lrv-u-text-align-center lrv-u-border-t-1 lrv-u-border-color-black lrv-u-width-100p\">See latest videos, charts and news<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>Zion, <em>The Perfect Melody II \u2013 Chapter II<\/em> (Warner Music Latina)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: The Perfect Melody II - Chapter II\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/5eAKU12HowZM8JHjREViBJ?si=TYa31dxQSCu2JfaKyxXrJg&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn true fashion, Zion \u2014 one of reggaet\u00f3n\u2019s most influential voices and the creator of countless unforgettable hits as part of the duo Zion &amp; Lennox \u2014 returns with his signature soaring vocals on his latest release, <em>The Perfect Melody II: Chapter II<\/em> \u2014 a four-track EP that arrives after 2025\u2019s <em>The Perfect Melody II: Chapter I<\/em>. Drawing inspiration from his debut solo album in 2007, <em>The Perfect Melody<\/em>, this new chapter is more than just a continuation \u2014 it\u2019s an evolution. While the original project captured the romantic essence that defined reggaet\u00f3n at the time with songs such as \u201cZun Da Da,\u201d \u201cFantasma\u201d and \u201cAmor de Pobre,\u201d <em>Chapter II <\/em>offers a more mature, introspective perspective.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFor <em>The Perfect Melody II<\/em>, Zion unites a powerhouse team, including legendary producers Luny Tunes and Colombian hitmaker Keityn. He playfully weaves old-school reggaeton sonorities throughout the project, opening with the standout track \u201cCaducaste\u201d featuring Chencho Corleone. Yet, he isn\u2019t afraid to experiment: on \u201cGanstercito,\u201d he dives headfirst into salsa, spotlighting the instrumental brilliance of piano, bass, and percussion over the lead vocals. \u2014 <em>INGRID FAJARDO<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>Chino Pacas, \u201cMam\u00e1\u201d (Street Mob Records\/A.T.B.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"\/>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWho can resist an ode to mother? Chino Pacas steps away from the streetwise bravado of corridos tumbados to deliver a heartfelt tribute to his mom. Backed by a simple arrangement on a 12-string guitar, the Mexican artist reflects on her strength and sacrifices with bittersweet sincerity. \u201c<em>T\u00fa tienes mi amor, nom\u00e1s t\u00fa, mam\u00e1; te miro y me miro, tu piel morena, vieras qu\u00e9 bendici\u00f3n el tenerte ac\u00e1<\/em>,\u201d he sings, honoring her unconditional love. The music video, featuring tender scenes of his mom cooking and calling him in to eat, captures universal moments of maternal love.\u00a0 \u2014<em> ISABELA RAYGOZA<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>Andy Rivera, Juan Duque &amp; ONIKX, \u201cAmar y Ya\u201d (Rimas Entertainment)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"\/>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tColombia\u2019s<em> vieja escuela<\/em> (old school) Andy Rivera joins forces with Juan Duque and ONIKX of <em>la nueva escuela<\/em> (new school) for the release of \u201cAmar y Ya.\u201d On the nearly three-minute track, produced by Sherman and FINE, the three artists sing about a love that\u2019s pure and honest, declaring in the chorus: \u201cAfter you, there is nothing\/ With you, I lack nothing\/ I feel like I have everything\/ After you, there is nothing\/ I want everything with you\u2014don\u2019t leave me longing.\u201d Backed by an urban-tinged, suave Afrobeats rhythm, \u201cAmar y Ya,\u201d which translates to \u201clove and that\u2019s all,\u201d combines the sweet melodious vocals of Rivera, Duque and ONIKX, giving the song that extra romantic touch. \u2014 <em>JESSICA ROIZ<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>Leandro R\u00edos, \u201cOjitos al Rev\u00e9s\u201d, (Remex Music)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Ojitos Al Rev\u00e9s\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7vRYF1y0KPG3IwcQ6RibSq?si=268df50015cc4dc6&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe Mexican singer from Los Ramones, Nuevo Le\u00f3n, has chosen a romantic track as the lead single for his upcoming album. True to his <em>norte\u00f1o<\/em> style, R\u00edos is accompanied by the accordion and <em>bajo sexto<\/em>, with the drums this time laying down a rhythmic, lilting beat. The song \u2014 penned by renowned songwriter Luciano Luna \u2014 centers on a romantic and somewhat erotic encounter that turns out to be forbidden: a new challenge for a singer best known for songs about heartbreak, humorous tunes and even traditional <em>corridos<\/em>. \u201cI let myself be loved time and again\/ And the desire grew even stronger\/ For when it comes to the forbidden, you don\u2019t put it off till later,\u201d R\u00edos sings with passion. \u2014 <em>TERE AGUILERA<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>Patrulla 81 de Jos\u00e9 \u00c1ngel Medina, \u201cUna Noche M\u00e1s Contigo\u201d (Sound Mex Evolution)<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Una Noche Mas Contigo\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/29evRij1anxUrUTVVavIYm?si=xE9Hd_MgQjalxxgc_fyWkw&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe iconic <em>pasito duranguense<\/em> group surprises fans with an unexpected rendition of \u201cUna noche m\u00e1s\u201d\u2014a track originally released in 2007 alongside a star of that era, Mariano Barba \u2014 which now takes on a whole new direction. Jos\u00e9 \u00c1ngel Medina\u2019s Patrulla 81 fuses its signature melodeon, tuba and <em>charcheta<\/em> with bongos, acoustic drums, guitars, and piano to infuse the song with heightened intensity. This nostalgia-laden <em>duranguense<\/em> ballad tells the story of a relationship where love was unrequited \u2014 yet, despite the breakup, one partner pleads for just one last night together. \u201cUna noche m\u00e1s\u201d serves as a testament to the modernization efforts currently being undertaken by Christian Alejandro Medina to preserve the legacy of his father, Jos\u00e9 \u00c1ngel, who founded Patrulla 81 45 years ago. \u2014 <em>T.A<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Check out more Latin recommendations this week below<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"New Music Latin by Billboard Latin\" width=\"500\" height=\"450\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" data-src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F1581956449&amp;show_artwork=true&amp;maxheight=750&amp;maxwidth=500\"><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ubpass.co\/billboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/2HpFicp.png\" alt=\"Billboard VIP Pass\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.billboard.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Music Latin\u00a0is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by\u00a0Billboard\u00a0Latin\u00a0and\u00a0Billboard Espa\u00f1ol\u00a0editors. Check out this week\u2019s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Zion, The Perfect Melody II \u2013 Chapter II (Warner Music Latina) In true fashion, Zion \u2014 one of reggaet\u00f3n\u2019s most influential voices and the creator of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2010122,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[308935,340911],"class_list":["post-2357258","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music","tag-genre-latin","tag-new-music-latin"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Melanie-Santiler-Cimafunks-Ese-Besito-Voted-Best-New-Latin-Music.gif","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2357258","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2357258"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2357258\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2357259,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2357258\/revisions\/2357259"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2010122"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2357258"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2357258"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2357258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}