From professional milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard The editors highlight the latest news on Latin music every week. This is what happened in the world of Latin music this week:
“Who Knows” is 2 years old
Natti Natasha celebrated two years since the release of her first solo track “Who Knows”. The bachata song appeared on Natasha’s debut album Illuminati with which he obtained his first top 10 in BillboardThe list of the best Latin albums records the biggest week for a woman’s album since 2017.
Ozuna’s sweet performance
Surrounded by everything sweet, from popsicles to cotton candy, Ozuna performed his recently released single “Caramelo” on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. During the other half of her performance, she performed the “Mamacita”, assisted by Black Eyed Peas.
In the charts, “Caramelo” becomes the first debut of the Puerto Rican singer and songwriter in the top 10 of 2020, and his second top 10 of the year overall. “Caramelo” is at number 7 on the Hot Latin Songs chart (dated June 27) and joins its previous top 10, “Mamacita” with Black Eyed Peas and J.Rey Soul, which is at number 3.
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Collective consciousness alliance
Composed of more than 35 executives from the Latin music industry, including artists, activists, artist managers, publicists, among others. Collective Consciousness He is leading a recently announced initiative in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in an effort to raise awareness of racial and social injustice.
The intention is “to educate our colleagues, artists, and influencers to win their advocacy. Our ongoing initiatives also focus on the many issues affecting our Latino community,” according to a press release issued by the group. Read more about this here.
Becky G joins the Latin GRAMMY in The Schools virtual program
The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation announced a new virtual Latin Grammy In The Schools educational program with a conversation and performance with singer and songwriter Becky G.
The event is scheduled for June 30 at 3pm ET and can be seen at the Latin Grammy’s. Youtube channel. “I am excited to join the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation for their first ever Latin Grammy In The Schools virtual event. Over the years, their work of cultivating and empowering young music creators has inspired me and I look forward to joining their mission giving back to our community through what I love the most: music, “said Becky G.
Pride’s Playlists
Billboard He continues to release Pride playlists curated by Latinx artists. This week Raymix, Kany Garcia, Javiera Mena and Rita Indiana shared their Pride hymns. Check out our latest from Rita Indiana, who is also celebrating the release of her new song “Fear”. Next week, Niña Dioz and Joy (Jesse & Joy) will wrap up Pride month with their respective playlists.
