From career milestones and new music releases to big announcements and more, Billboard editors mark the latest news in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week:
A new version of Soda Stereos “De Música Ligera”
One of the most iconic songs of the Soda Stereo is getting a new version thanks to Los Rabanes, Beto Cuevas and Randy Ebright (Molotov) who have joined forces for this upcoming collaboration. Los Rabanes shared the artwork of the August 28 single and a teaser of the ska-tinged cover. Listen below:
Ivy Queen and Celia Cruz to reunite for epic virtual duet
Ivy Queen and the late Celia Cruz will reunite for an epic virtual show that will be shown during the Calle Ocho Live festival takes place on October 4th. “Celia Cruz stands out for her powerful voice, talent, stage presence and eccentricities,” said Ivy Queen. “I am honored to sing one of her songs with Celia, because she captivated me from the moment I first heard her incredible voice and she is synonymous with the highest values, sacrifices and empowerment music that gives us all.” Viva Celia Cruz, the Queen! “
Calle Ocho Live will be available for streaming on digital platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, Tik Tok and Twitch. See more details about the party here.
Daddy Yankee’s “Con Calma” joins the 2 billion club
Daddy Yankee and Snow set a milestone for their smash-hit collaboration “Con Calma,” which crossed two billion video views on YouTube. The worldwide hit, a bilingual remake of Snow’s 1992 track “Informer”, came on no. 1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart dated May 4, 2019, where it reigned for 14 consecutive weeks.
“Singing across different cultures and representing them has been a sick mission since the beginning of my career,” the Yankee said on Instagram. “There’s no greater satisfaction than continuing to build my legacy and continuing to be relevant in the music industry.”
Selena Tribute: Celebrating 25 years of music
During Premios Juventud 2020, Greeicy, Danna Paola, Natti Natash and Ally Brooke paid a heartfelt tribute to the Queen of Tex-Mex. Karol G presented the remarkable achievement, saying “she stays shining every day and that is why she is eternal.” Then the four artists dazzled in Selena-inspired outfits and performed a medley of “Como La Flor,” “Carcacha,” “Techno Cumbia,” “Amor Prohibido,” “Baila Esta Cumbia,” and “Fotos y Recuerdos.”
More Premios Juventud 2020 highlights here.
La Voz coaches Christian Nodal and Belinda confirm relationship
Regional Mexican singer and pop singer Belinda confirmed her relationship on social media with a sweet video of the two appearing to be kissing on a boat in the middle of the ocean. Nodal signed the video with: “The unexpected needs no explanation. The only thing I know is that your unique, beautiful, pure and crazy soul stole the biggest ‘I love you’ from me and that you believe me in eternity. I love you. “
