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From profession milestones to new music releases to main bulletins, Billboard editors spotlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Right here’s what occurred within the Latin music world this week.
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Yandel Returns to the Roots
Yandel has returned to his beginnings by going full barber mode within the streets of Spain. At the moment touring the European nation together with his Yandel 2024 Tour, the Puerto Rican artist shocked followers within the Gran By way of (a road in central Madrid) by providing free haircuts. The candy gesture took Yandel again to his roots, when he was first a barber in Puerto Rico earlier than kicking off his singing profession as a part of the reggaetón duo Wisin y Yandel. Watch the clip here.
Grasp Chris Introduces La Nueva Cepa
Final 12 months, the Premios Warmth model unveiled its new franchise known as “La Nueva Cepa,” an initiative in partnership with Warner Music Latina and hitmaker Grasp Chris to assist promote newcomers making a reputation for themselves of their international locations. This week, all of these proficient and aspiring acts may be heard in La Nueva Cepa debut album produced by Grasp Chris. The 12-track set contains songs resembling “Te Lo Mereces” by Dayanara, “Caducaste” by Andreina Bravo,” and “Dije Que No” by Scarlet Evang—all Premios Warmth darlings.
“It’s an thought we’ve been round for a very long time and principally celebrates Grasp Chris’ 25 years as a music producer,” Warmth founder Diana Montes beforehand stated to Billboard. “As a substitute of creating a report with artists he has produced like Alexis y Fido, Greeicy, and J Balvin, he wished to comply with the Warmth Awards philosophy and uncover the expertise that exists in Latin America. We’re not a report label however on our platform, we now have developed many abilities. With this initiative, what we’re going to do is report them, make movies for them, and put them on HTV.” Stream and hearken to the album beneath:
Latinos on the MLB All-Star Recreation
This week, the MLB unveiled the primary lineup for its 2024 All-Star Movie star Softball Recreation. Confirmed for the single-day occasion happening July 13 are a wave of music stars resembling Eladio Carrion, Myke Towers, Grupo Frontera’s Payo Solis and Julian Peña Jr., and Kane Brown. They are going to be becoming a member of the confirmed actors Gina Rodriguez and Marcello Hernández, amongst different celebrities. Introduced by Corona, this 12 months’s All-Star Movie star Softball Recreation can be held July 13 on the Globe Life Subject in Texas. Tickets and extra data is offered at allstargame.com.
Natalia Jiménez Makes a Dream Come True
Throughout her live performance in Venezuela, Natalia Jiménez shared a candy second on stage with a fan named Maria Gabriela Silva, who’s additionally an aspiring artist identified domestically as “The Venezuelan Ranchera Queen.” In a video posted on social media, Jiménez is seen calling Silva on stage to sing collectively. The 2 girls then crooned viewers members with a strong and improvised rendition of Luis Miguel’s “Si Nos Dejan.”
“I dreamt of this second for 15 years, to sing with the artist that has impressed me for a few years…my idol,” Silva expressed on her Instagram account. “The wait was value it. It was definitely worth the effort and dreaming with religion in my God. Natalia is simply as I imagined her, along with being a novel artist, she is a superb individual, with a human high quality, simplicity and humility that surpasses . I really like and admire you with all my coronary heart Nath. You made me very comfortable. I’ll always remember this.” Watch their impromptu efficiency beneath:
