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.
Yami Safdie & Alejandro Sanz, “Cuéntame” (Warner Music Latina)
Argentine singer-songwriter Yami Safdie and Spanish icon Alejandro Sanz join forces on an moving love song that’s as simple as it is profound in its musicality and lyrics. In “Cuéntame,” Safdie’s vocal warmth meets Sanz’s interpretive intensity as they inquire with interest about each other’s lives, hoping to embark on a relationship. “Tell me, what is your plan? What are your dreams?/ Do I happen to fit into any of them?/ There is just so much left for me to know/ Tell me,” goes part of the chorus. Described in a press release as “an ode to love: eternal, universal, and deeply felt,” this heart-warming pop ballad serves as the first preview of Querida Yo Deluxe, the upcoming extended version of Safdie’s third album. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
León Larregui, Manifiesto de un tremendo delirio (EMI/Universal Music México)
For his fourth solo album, the lead singer of the Mexican rock band Zoé has crafted his most personal and introspective work yet. The common thread running through this LP is his breakup with the woman who was his partner for years and the mother of his child; as the album unfolds, it evolves into a reflection on loss, the various forms of love, and finding the light at the end of the tunnel. Lyrically, it displays an emotional fragility that lays bare his most intense feelings. Musically, the singer-songwriter presents us with 13 tracks of sonic elegance, featuring electronic touches and mesmerizing guitars that convey nostalgia while also reflecting the overflowing joy of someone who has overcome an emotional crisis.
The set opens with the single “Bruma,” a sensory ballad that offers a preview of the journey the subsequent songs will take them on. In “Se Me Va,” the musician surprises us with a nod to bolero, while in “Cometas” he reveals his social and humanist streak by drawing attention to the plight in Gaza. “ROTURA” stands out as another of the album’s most intense ballads, featuring heartfelt confessions addressed to a loved one, while “Strainstation” recounts a farewell scene, with electronic sounds urging the listener to keep moving forward. Once again, Larregui has assembled a French “dream team” led by Adán Jodorowsky and comprising Vincent Polycarpe (drums), Victor Mechanik (guitars, synthesizers), and Fabrice Colombani (percussion) — the very same collaborators with whom he previously worked on his debut solo album, Solstis (2012). Manifiesto De Un Tremendo Delirio is, in every sense, arguably Larregui’s most significant album to date. — NATALIA CANO
Jasiel Nuñez & Ximena Sariñana, “Corazonada” (Double P Records)
Jasiel Nuñez, one of the young talents of Mexican music, has led singer-songwriter Ximena Sariñana to explore a completely different realm in her career with “Corazonada.” This fusion of contemporary pop with the sounds of the new generation of regional Mexican music brings together two vastly different voices, successfully delivering the dose of romanticism that the lyrics demand. “Being with you smells like danger/ It’s well known that love can be harmful/ If the river roars, it surely carries water/ But with her, I think it just might be worth it,” go the lyrics. The song opens with Sariñana’s distinctive voice, giving way to sierreño-style guitars that take center stage. The smooth melody is joined by a charcheta and other experimental sounds, creating a delightful hybrid. The colorful music video was filmed in Xochimilco — an iconic district on the outskirts of Mexico City known for its boat rides aboard vessels known as trajineras. — TERE AGUILERA
Draco Rosa, “Colores de Ayer” (Sony Music Latin)
Draco Rosa’s “Colores del Ayer” feels like a whisper from the soul that quietly unravels in the listener’s heart. Anchored in steely guitars and meditative keys, the track tells a rare, almost sacred kind of intimacy to life. He begins his musings with questions — “Who do we love? Why do we love? How do we love?” — but instead of offering answers, he paints a poetic scenery of gratitude, memory, and enduring love. Lyrics like “in a world of chaos, your love is my calm” cut through the noise of a restless environment. “Colores del Ayer” radiates peace, but it’s hard-earned. This is the second single off of Draco Rosa’s upcoming Olas de Luz album, where the musician continues to create existential-leaning music layered in enigmatic, almost spiritual energy. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Melanie Santiler, “TODO SE ME DA” (MamiFinaRecords)
In what becomes her first single of 2026—and the first in four months following “Deja La Sonsera”—Melanie Santiler drops “TODO SE ME DA.” Co-produced by Javier Sampedro, Yoyi Lagarza and Drumglass, the song is rooted in an alternative pop sound laced with an edgy reparto melody that’s backed by the genre’s distinct hard-hitting clave instrumentation. Moreover, the Cuban newcomer — a former Billboard On the Radar Latin artist — is as fierce and unapologetic as ever, delivering sharp verses that are both for the haters, and serve also a strong manifestation on abundance and prosperity. “Everything comes naturally to me—perfectly/ We deserve nothing less; we were born with talent/ Everything comes naturally to me—perfectly/ I am now living what was once just a dream,” Santiler chants with her sugary-yet-demanding and potent vocals. — JESSICA ROIZ
Edgardo Nuñez & Xavi, “Vengache Pa’ Aca” (Warner Music Latina)
For the first time, two of the rising stars of the new generation of regional Mexican music hailing from Phoenix join forces in a collaboration, doing so with an unexpected extra ingredient: rock and roll. An intro reminiscent of Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock” blends with the accordion in such a surprising way that it suddenly immerses the listener in an unimaginable sound that proves highly enjoyable — even more so when the rhythm of cumbia is added to the mix. The lyrics of “Véngache Pa’ Acá“— in which the singers invite a girl to share a dance — bear Xavi’s signature style: easy to learn, uncomplicated, and, above all, fun. As for the music video, it was filmed in a diner in Mexico City, capturing the full atmosphere of the 1950s — milkshakes included — albeit featuring dancers performing in the style of Texas norteño. — T.A.
Linea Personal, Todo Ø Nada (Street Mob Records/A.T.B.)
Somewhere between lust and hedonism, TODO Ø NADA unravels like a late-night joyride through neon-lit streets — equal parts reckless and reflective. Signed to Street Mob Records, the Stockton, Califas-based group leans all the way into their unstoppable energy, riveting requintos, and boundary-pushing sound. Tracks like “Por LA,” featuring Fuerza Regida, pulse with cinematic bravado, while “Los Cadetes” and “Sin Sueño” are unapologetic odes to debauchery, glittered with high-fashion references and laced with tales of excess. But Linea Personal also knows when to take their foot off the gas; “ÜLALA” and “Ninguna Sabe A Ti” (featuring Eddy) slow things down, revealing a romantic, introspective dimension with more delicate melodies. With their second full-length album, the band continues to push the corridos tumbados movement — bold, irreverent, and entirely their own. — I.R.
Cuarto Poder, “Nos Fuimos Pa La Calle” (Holy Sound Records)
Venezuelan rap group Cuarto Poder has made a surprise return with its first release in more than 15 years called “Nos Fuimos Pa’ La Calle.” The powerful track is more than just a comeback, it’s an emotional tribute and heartfelt love letter to one of their own members, Lennin Perez — a cancer survivor and a tireless warrior who serves as an inspiration in the Latin rap community. “Lenin MC has been a cornerstone in our journey as Cuarto Poder… but beyond that, he’s been a brother and friend in our lives,” the group expressed in an Instagram post. On this track, Apache, Cotur, Psycho, El Rojo, and Lennin deliver a master class in hip-hop, reminding listeners how Cuarto Poder defined a generation, and is a true pioneer in the Venezuelan rap scene. Set against piano and trumpet melodies, each verse is imbued with messages of hope and resilience, reflecting the group’s unwavering spirit. As Lennin raps, “No matter how difficult it is, you always have to believe.” — INGRID FAJARDO
Dairon Gavilan & Anna Bensi, “Mi Tierra” (Plus Media)
Dairon Gavila — a popular Christian artist in the Cuban music scene — and the emerging Anna Bensi have joined forces to send a powerful message on “Mi Tierra.” Sonically, the track (produced and composed by Gavilan) is a melancholic grassroots folk song accompanied by weeping guitar riffs and a heart-pounding cajón. Lyrically, the pair makes a statement about faith, hope and resilience amid the political turmoil in Cuba. “I want my land to rise again to see the sun/ To heal its wounds, to feel no fear/ To follow, step by step, the voice of the Savior/ I want my land to be filled with His love,” Bensi sings with passion.
“Mi Tierra” (my land) comes on the heels of Bensi’s rise on social media as a modern-day activist, who has courageously used the internet to speak out against the Cuban regime. “When we say ‘Cuba for Christ’ — far from dividing, excluding, indoctrinating, or hating—our intention as Christians is to proclaim a message of hope and liberation for the Cuban people. Jesus is the best solution,” the 21-year-old artist expressed in an Instagram story on the eve of the song’s release. — J.R.
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