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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by the editors of Billboard Latin and Billboard Español. Check out this week's picks below.
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Kali Uchis, Orquideas (Geffen Records)
Full of opulent sensuality, Orquídeas by Kali Uchis is an elegant excursion that pays homage to Colombia's national flower. Symbolizing timeless appeal and mystical grace, this 14-track project seamlessly blends soulful melodies that reflect the delicate, exotic and graceful nature of the orchid itself. Her fourth LP and second predominantly Spanish album effortlessly traverses a spectrum of styles, from the Afrobeat rhythms of “Diosa” to the hauntingly beautiful bolero of “Te Mata”, showcasing the artist's versatility without losing her essence . What is noteworthy is that she reveals another layer of her life's tapestry in the music video for “Tu Corazón Es Mío” / “Diosa”, in which Kali Uchis shares her first pregnancy with her long-time partner and rapper Don Toliver.
With the groovy, bass-heavy “Heladito,” the Colombian-American star explores an untapped niche of neo-soul en Español that can only work with singers like her. Together with Rauw Alejandro, she swaps the house beats of her 2022 work for a pulsating reggaetón sound on “No Hay Ley Parte 2”. In “Igual Que Un Ángel,” Uchis' voice soars to heavenly heights, accompanied by Peso Pluma's R&B-inspired contribution. The sensual reggaetón piece “Labios Mordidos” with Karol G unites two Colombian femmes fatales in a dazzling display of daring flirtations. Across the album, the versatile songwriter and now expectant mother delivers poignant lyrics backed by stellar production that lingers in the soul long after the final note. All while embracing the beauty of creation and growth, much like the orchids she pays homage to. – ISABELA RAYGOZA
DannyLux, “Un Día Entenderás” (Warner Music Latina)
Mexican-American artist DannyLux opens 2024 with a preview of what fans can expect in the deluxe version of his 2023 set DLUX. “Un Día Entenderás” is a song that puts emotions first and allows the 19-year-old singer-songwriter to sing about heartbreak. While DannyLux stays true to his signature Sierra sound with acoustic guitars, he has also incorporated some brass instruments that add a new twist to his style. “I made this song to tell a story about how I tried so hard to save a relationship but in the end nothing works,” DannyLux said of the track. “It's like one of those situations where you just want to make her happy, but in the process you start to lose yourself.” – GRISELDA FLORES
GALE, “Inevitable” (Sony Music Latin)
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Gale pays tribute to Shakira's 1998 rock power ballad “Inevitable,” bringing a fresh twist to the beloved classic from the Colombian singer's legendary album “Dónde Están los Ladrones?” Gale's version begins with a gentle, versatile acoustic guitar, spearheaded by her dreamy pop and ethereal vocals, and then segues into futuristic electronic sounds. Gale first performed this version in November at the 2023 Latin Grammy Best New Artists show in Seville, Spain. —INGRID FAJARDO
No Te Va Gustar & Zoe Gotusso, “Me Cansé” (Elefante Blanco)
Uruguayan group No Te Va Gustar merges with Argentine singer-songwriter Zoe Gotusso for a holistic collaboration that combines the essence of Latin American funk and rock in their latest single “Me Cansé”. In addition to Gotusso's soulful interpretation and the harmonious mix of voices, the song, produced by Nico Cotton, impresses with a melody led by a trumpet. The lyrics, written by the band's bassist Guzmán Silveira, expresses in one of its verses: “I'm tired of you wanting to smoke the fresh air that the wind brings us/I'm tired of you drinking the whole river.” want.” , the whole sea as if thirsty.” The accompanying video for the song offers an intimate insight into the recording process in the studio and reveals the friendship between the talented artists. – LUISA CALLE
Carin León, Keith Urban & Rosario Flores, “Si Me Llevas Contigo” (Universal Music Latino)
Carin León, Keith Urban and Rosario Flores, three of the biggest stars of Música Mexicana, country music and flamenco respectively, join forces in this impressive bilingual song for the soundtrack of the Prime Video series Zorro, out January 19th in premieres in the USA and Latin America and on January 25th in Spain. Written and produced by Julio Reyes Copello, “Si Me Llevas Contigo” begins with León singing in Spanish over a guitar riff that exudes an aura of tension: “Fire, blood and dust between my fingers and in my soul pieces of steel/ In.” The night I am, I walk through storms, I go into battle, and that is my fate.” Flores' iconic flamenco voice can be heard immediately (“I lose myself in evil, I lose me in the good, I lose myself in your skin, at night, during the day,” she sings), followed by Urban, who begins a verse in English, to which the others quickly join in: “Don't you know that I'm not afraid of dying ?” It's an explosive mixture full of mystery and sensuality. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS.
Omar Courtz, “UNA NOTi” (Mr. 305 Records)
For his first release of 2024, Omar Courtz teamed up with hitmaker Haze to create a mid-tempo reggaetón track titled “UNA NOTi” fused with catchy synthesizer beats. Using a lot of Puerto Rican jargon, the song tells the story of how there's chemistry between someone and you want to spend time with them all the time. “'UNA NOTi' is inspired by the 'Jangueos' and 'Chinchorros' of Puerto Rico and the nights you go out with your partner to dance the night away and set the mood,” said Courtz, who said named Billboard's “Latin Artists to Watch in 2024,” a statement said. “Show the intimacy you can have with someone who makes you feel high just by being there.” – JESSICA ROIZ
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