Carla Morrison, “Ansiedad”
“Ansiedad” marked Carla Morrison’s rebirth. After relocating to Paris and not releasing new music in five many years, Morrison arrived back to existence many thanks to this uptempo R&B-fused pop observe that explores her have romance with psychological wellness. “I want to talk and I can’t. I want to breathe and I won’t be able to. I want to be and I are not able to,” she sings, allowing herself to be susceptible. “Ansiedad” was the very first solitary off Morrison’s forthcoming album, the remarkably expected observe-up her 2015 Grammy-nominated Amor Supremo. — GRISELDA FLORES
Karol G, “Bichota”
Subsequent in the vein of “Tusa” and “Ay, DiOs Mio!,” Karol G has discovered her stride with her model of languorous reggaetón sensual but not overtly sexual, empowering but also female. “Bichota” generated with longtime collaborator Ovy on the Drums, is more assertive in both lyrics and hooks. From the title, which roughly interprets to “Manager” and is usually utilized as avenue slang referring to guys, “Bichota” is considerably less about empowerment in the conventional sense, than self-self-assurance and getting command. “I come to feel like a bichota, they all want to split me but you should not know how,” she purrs in the opening, quickly catchy chorus. Established to sparse keyboards, “Bichota” is effective by advantage of its simplicity. At a time when the word “empowerment” has been bandied all over to assist each video that functions sexualized pictures of women of all ages, here is a person that celebrates human body picture and frame of mind with out subverting to masculine requirements or acceptance. — LEILA COBO
Mon Laferte, “Biutiful”
Chilean singer-songwriter Mon Laferte turned everyone’s quarantine change ego with her encouraging observe that is a dose of self-adore and empowerment. According to Laferte, the track was born a working day she woke up “experience fairly.” Confidently, she sings, “Now, I will make adore to myself since I experience biutiful,” adopted by an explosion of impressive vocals heading into the refrain. The alt-pop keep track of dropped along with a Diy music movie recorded in her most effective friend’s apartment in Mexico Town. — G.F.
Nathy Peluso, “Buenos Aires”
The Argentine singer-songwriter kicked off her career in the underground Hip-Hop scene in Spain, crafting street poetry and killer rap bars that before long would get her on the map. A true box of surprises, Peluso experiments with neo-soul, perreo fusions, outdated-college ’90s rap, tango, and tropical audio but a person of her finer pieces is “Buenos Aires.” In an urban-dominated planet, Peluso blessed music lovers with this personal substitute blues-satisfies-soul R&B creation, in which her outstanding falsetto vocals also arrived out to engage in. “I composed it in an abnormal area and it demonstrates yet another facet of me,” Peluso explained to Billboard. “Buenos Aires” was nominated at the 2020 Latin Grammys for greatest alternative music, and was executed together with Fito Paez in the course of the awards ceremony. — JESSICA ROIZ
Ecko & Cazzu, “Cama Vacia”
Get in touch with it Pimpinela for the new generation. This infectious and sultry lure gem about a former pair whose back again-and-forth on what went improper with their relationship has Ecko spitting some fiery freestyle abilities that are married with Cazzuâ’s sugary vocals. The collab brings to the forefront two of the pioneers of the Argentine trap movement and their musical evolution. On “Cama Vacia,” they maintain real to that underground audio that catapulted them, but also include a touch of romance in this intriguing appreciate story. The black-and-white audio online video, directed by Renderpanic in Argentina, exhibits the two artists paying out a design homage to Bonnie & Clyde. — J.R.
Ozuna feat. Karol G and Myke Towers, “Caramelo” (Remix)
The first solitary of Ozuna’s ENOC is a sticky observe, produced sweeter nevertheless by Karol G’s feminine touch and Myke Tower’s further baritone contrasting with Ozuna’s high tenor. “Caramelo” would not go the raunchy remix route, but as a substitute, sticks shut to the whimsy of the original, hot but not sexual, suggestive but never exhibiting as well considerably. It will help, of course, that Ozuna has an uncanny knack for penning remarkably melodic tracks with promptly catchy choruses. The authentic “Caramelo” was a pop smash with a reggaetón defeat. The remix with Karol G and Towers lends it additional texture to grow to be a very addictive monitor. — L.C.
Prince Royce feat. Myke Towers, “Carita de Inocente (Remix)”
Prince Royce returned to his bachata roots with “Carita de Inocente.” The tune, which held potent atop Billboard‘s Tropical Airplay chart for a record 29 months at No. 1, got a reboot with Myke Towers that increases the first. It begins with common bachata and then transitions to Latin entice beats with option guitar riffs prior to buying up to bachata once more. We also get a flavor of Towers singing talents — as opposed to the hip-hop, freestyle flow that characterizes him. Who ever understood that Towers’ crisp, practically hoarse vocals could merge so well with bachata — J.R.
Eslabon Armado “Con Tus Besos”
This regional Mexican teenage trio proved that you do not need to have raunchy lyrics to make a hit in 2020. Inserting all bets on an ultra intimate ballad, frontman Pedro Tovar innocently sings, “You make me truly feel great with your kisses, I just love the way you are.” Being accurate to the band’s identifiable fusion of common acoustic guitars with the electric bass, this sierreño keep track of practically did not make it on Eslabon Armado’s Vibras de Noche album, mainly because it was not “fantastic more than enough” for the band — but they were being ultimately confident to incorporate by Tovar’s mother. It peaked at No. 15 on the Hot Latin Tunes chart. — G.F.
Negative Bunny, Jhay Cortez “Dákiti”
This genre-bending reggaetón keep track of created Billboard record, turning into the very first Latin strike to at the same time crown both of those the Billboard World wide 200 and the Billboard Worldwide Excl. U.S. charts. The futuristic and daring solitary, designed around an edgy synth riff, functions for several reasons — specifically a catchy refrain and the melding of two unique voices — but what can make this track The Song is the track’s top head-bobbing climax, which immediately turns the tune into a euphoric synth-pop banger. — G.F.
Christian Nodal & Ángela Aguilar, “Dime Como Quieres”
As section of the new era of regional Mexican artists, Nodal and Aguilar are hoping to revive the custom of stunning duets in the style. “Consider of what the duet between Juan Gabriel and Rocio Durcal intended back then,” Aguilar told Billboard. Confident, all those are very large shoes to fill. But nevertheless, Nodal and Aguilera have taken a convin
cing step in the ideal route with some nostalgia inspite of their ages. — J.R.
Rosalía, “Dolerme”
“Dolerme” was an outlier in each and every perception of the term: An acoustic, guitar-based pop keep track of with rock spirit — albeit with electronic and flamenco brush strokes — it sounded compared with something Rosalía experienced carried out prior to. This was yet another, possibly far more urgent Rosalía than the one particular we generally hear in her huge business hits. But this cowrite with Frank Dukes, Matthew Tavares and longtime collaborator El Guincho underscored the Spanish star’s flexibility, whilst showcasing her vocals in a diverse, yet similarly extraordinary light-weight. — L.C.
Maluma, “Hawái”
Maluma’s plaintive lyrics on “Hawái,” about a woman he’s lost to yet another guy, attain added urgency when it’s exposed to be a music of like for the time of social media (“Vacation in Hawái, congratulations really wonderful what you article on Instagram so I see it”), Following all, have not we all been there? It seems facile, but “Hawái” is not only catchy but poignant, with wistful verses that by now sense like a distant memory. A juggernaut in its primary model (topping Billboard’s first-at any time World-wide Excl. U.S. chart) “Hawái” obtained new traction when The Weeknd jumped on the observe, singing that opening verse in English and then the chorus in Spanish, his smooth vocals meshing correctly with Maluma’s two large pop stars in a solitary observe for double the attractiveness. It was added validation for a tune that managed to capture the common feelings of reduction and spite, and mesh them with the fleeting but everlasting trappings of a digital period. — L.C.
Carlos Vives & Jessie Reyez, “Hechicera”
This potent and explosive collaboration opens Carlos Vives’ lovely and soul-browsing album Cumbiana. The two generations of Colombian artists appear alongside one another for this tropipop Spanglish keep track of that fuses Vives’ distinctive vallenato and cumbia beats, and honors Bachué, a goddess that emerges from the drinking water. It’s a fantastic example of two distinct generations and models introduced jointly by means of a profound regard for music. — G.F.
Gente de Zona & Becky G, “Muchacha”
The very first collab in between the Cuban duo and the Mexican American singer is a departure from Gente De Zona’s extra tropical fare of late, incorporating a Cuban clave rhythm with Becky G’s raps — as she transforms from car mechanic to princess (right after praying to la virgen y los santos) in the online video, clad in a slinky blue costume with sneakers. The movie for “Muchacha” was eye sweet, though the song was entertaining to dance to — but also entertaining to decipher in its use of the clave to the beat of the word “Mu-cha-cha,” a intelligent nod that kicks matters up a notch. — L.C.
Banda MS, Snoop Dogg “Qué Maldición”
Speculations of a collaboration concerning Snoop Dogg and Banda MS commenced circulating the immediately after the rapper posted a Banda MS song on his Instagram in 2016. Nothing took place until last May when the West Coastline icon and the regional Mexican chart-topping band shipped their bicultural, bilingual smash strike “Qué Maldición.” Not amazingly, the observe organically fuses banda with hip-hop, an unorthodox mix that proves efficient when again. The fusion was pioneered in the early 2000s by Mexican hip-hop duo Akwid. “Qué Maldición,” about a curse that falls on a man following a heartbreak, debuted at No. 4 on the Very hot Latin Tunes chart, becoming both acts’ initial fop 10 debut on the listing. — G.F.
Alejandro Fernández & Mon Laferte, “Que Se Sepa Nuestro Amor”
From the deal with artwork, which evokes the golden age of Mexican cinema, we know we’re in for a take care of with Alejandro Fernández and Mon Laferte together. “Que Se Sepa Nuestro Amor” is a grandiose ranchera, executed by not just two wonderful voices, but two fantastic personalities — a beautifully executed reminder of accurate excellence throughout genres. Make sure you, set this in a movie. — L.C.
Sech, Rosalía, Balvin, Daddy Yankee & Farruko, “Relación” (Remix)
Sech’s “Relación,” a song about dwelling your most effective lifetime right after a poisonous connection, took on a lifetime of its own on TikTok, with more than four million creator movies on the app as of push time. Spurred on by the song’s achievements on social media, Sech whipped together a star-studded remix showcasing Rosalía, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, and Farruko, with producers Dimelo Circulation and Gradual Mike transitioning the observe from a reggaetón beat to an infectious merengue fusion. Rosalía also gives this remix a good contact, flaunting her substantial vocals at the really commencing. — J.R.
Residente, “René”
Residente’s most personal and own tune to day is a seven-minute prolonged story of his life, likely by way of childhood, depression, dying and censorship — and applying his beginning title, René, as the title. The “therapeutic” single was born two decades ago and sheds mild on his self-discovery course of action. “I experienced a large amount of scenarios happening at the instant,” he explained to Billboard, recalling a time he felt so poor that he didn’t want to go on phase. “I experienced never felt like that in my life.” He started off producing the track the subsequent working day. “René” was released in February in the course of Residente’s birthday week, and served encourage other confessional tracks in 2020, including Kendo Kaponi’s “Resistencia,” Ozuna’s “Gracias,” and Anuel’s “3 de Abril” — J.R.
Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin “Ritmo (Bad Boys For Daily life)”
So uncomplicated but so devastatingly successful — did everyone not dance or get the job done out to this track by the time the yr was in excess of? Apart from reviving ’90s dance hitmaker Corona “Ritmo” — with its bilingual lyrics and irresistible beats — marked the return of the Black Eyed Peas to the leading 40 of the Very hot 100 just after a decade. It also gave the team its to start with ever No. 1 on the Warm Latin Tunes chart. — L.C.
J Balvin, “Rojo”
On his conceptual album Colores, exactly where he names just about every song soon after a colour, “Rojo” is one of the softer reggaetón tracks on the set, fused with galactic-influenced rhythms. Coming just after the head-bopping “Blanco” and hip-shaking “Morado,” it when again showcased J Balvin’s passionate aspect. The cinematic new music online video, directed by Colin Tilley, pays tribute to that, exhibiting Balvin having into a fatal automobile incident though on his way to the healthcare facility to see his new child. “Rojo” scored Balvin his 23rd No. 1 on Latin Airplay, fantastic for the 2nd-most of any artist. -J.R.
Rauw Alejandro & Camilo, “Tattoo” (Remix)
Rauw Alejandro’s “Tattoo” landed a remix in July showcasing fellow rising artist Camilo, who took the presently excellent reggaetón track to the up coming level with his unique poetic lyrics and ever-so-relaxing vocals. Remaining correct to its rhythmic pop core, the new choose on “Tattoo” finds Alejandro and Camilo trading slick verses about falling for a woman who has them wrapped all around her finger. The track is pure bliss, with catchy and innocent lyrics — a nice improve of tempo these times — such as, “I am dying for the style of kiss that you will not give to a good friend/ I recognized that I reside for that smile” – G.F.
Farruko, “La Tóxica”
Short, precise and catchy. That is how we would best explain Farruko’s chart-topping summertime smash — a main reggaetón bop that takes the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter again to his roots. “La Tóxica” commences off with a uncomplicated piano tune. Then, just about one particular moment in, an explosive reggaetón conquer carries the rest of the song. “La Tóxica” scored Farruko his ninth vocation No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated Nov. 28). — G.F.
Carin Leon, “Tú”
Banda and norteño up and comer Carin Leon collected his band in a house studio during lockdown in Mexico, and recorded a series of acoustic tunes — “some originals, other versions” — which he collected into two great albums. “Tú,” a protect of a pop song at first penned by hitmaker Estéfano back again in the 2000s, is particularly excellent in Leon’s poignant vocals, a reminder that a fantastic music will work in so a lot of settings. It can be also a terrific step for an artist who took a hazard, and gained the gamble. He is a voice to reckon with in regional Mexican. –– L.C.
J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Terrible Bunny & Tainy, “Un Día (A single Day)”
Lousy Bunny, J Balvin and Tainy have by now verified to be an effective formula. So, what do you get when you add pop darling Dua Lipa to the mix? A nostalgic, dreamy observe that laces seductive pop melodies with dancehall and reggaetón flair, it demonstrates on love and heartbreak, portrayed on the online video by actress Úrsula Corberó (Dollars Heist). The Spanglish bop topped the Sizzling Latin Music chart in August, remaining at No. 1 for 5 weeks. — G.F.
Negative Bunny, “Yo Perreo Sola”
A standout keep track of on Bunny’s to start with of 3 albums in 2020, YHLQMDLG, “Yo Perreo Sola” (I Twerk On your own) is the ultimate quarantine anthem for its embrace of twerking by oneself and currently being solitary as a way of lifetime. “If she demands you, she’ll call you, but appropriate now she’s on her individual” the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio sings. The basic feminine empowerment track turned a strike in substantial section mainly because of its catchy chorus, sent by means of Nesi’s distinct, fresh new vocals, which captivate you instantaneously and will have you reciting after her “Yo Perreo Sola” hook above and above again.– G.F.