J Balvin and Tainy have officially traveled to Bikini Bottom, at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, to start the party with their friends SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star for the music video for “Water” that will be released today (July 15).
“Agua”, which is a song to feel good about an underwater party, is part of the next Sponge on the run soundtrack of the executive film produced by the Latin talent incubator NEON16.
As fans wait for the premiere of the new SpongeBob movie, Billboard 10 Latin artists stand out who have been part of the soundtrack of an animated film.
From Shakira’s “Try Everything” to Carlos Rivera’s “Remember Me,” and beyond, vote for the best below.
Tainy, J Balvin, “Water”
Movie: Sponge on the run
Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon have joined forces with NEON16 to bring the SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run soundtrack to the film, produced by award-winning producer Tainy and renowned industry leader Lex Borrero. Tainy and J Balvin teamed up for their first single “Agua,” an uptempo song that fuses the iconic SpongeBob introduction with a reggaeton melody and bass that kicks off the party.
SZA, Justin Timberlake, Ovy on drums, “The Other Side”
Movie: Trolls World Tour
Earlier this year, SZA and Justin Timberlake released the futuristic-inspired music video for “The Other Side,” part of the Trolls World Tour the soundtrack of the film. Soon after, Colombian hitmaker Ovy on drums jumped to the remix. The original bop released on February 26 is a disco-infused funk song with inspirational lyrics about getting back on your feet and raising your head up. In the remix, Ovy adds his signature sound, giving “The Other Side” an urban facelift.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBbo5sTf3Sw
Zayn, Becky G, “An Ideal World”
Movie: Aladdin (live action)
Becky G wove her Spanish verse into Zayn’s English in a bilingual version of Aladdin “A Whole New World” for the 2019 live action action directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Will Smith. “This is truly a dream come true,” the Mexican-American singer expressed last year on Instagram. Nicknamed “Un Mundo Ideal,” the collaboration appears in the film’s closing credits in Spanish-speaking Latin American markets and on the Spanish-language soundtrack of Walt Disney Records.
Anitta, “Fea (Fea)”
Movie: Ugly dolls
Musical artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull, Nick Jonas, Lizzo, and Blake Shelton teamed up to bring the characters from the 2019 movie to life. Ugly dolls. Following the story of imperfect toys that travel to the city of Perfection in hopes of being good enough for children to carry, Ugly Dolls sends the important message of self-love and being unique. On the soundtrack, Brazilian pop star Anitta sends that exact message with her powerful song “Ugly (Fea)”.
Miguel feat. Natalia Lafourcade, “Remember Me”
Movie: Coconut
Winner of the best animated film at the Oscars 2018, CoconutThe star-studded soundtrack includes “Remember Me” by Miguel and Natalia Lafourcade, the title track of Day of the Deadinspired by the Disney movie.
Carlos Rivera, “Remember me”
Movie: Coconut
The Spanish version of the Mexican singer-songwriter “Remember Me” is a nostalgic ballad that perfectly captures the essence of the 2017 film focused on Miguel’s dreams of becoming a musician. His wild journey takes him to the colorful Land of the Dead, where he meets with family members to give him the blessing of becoming an artist.
Shakira, “Try it all on”
Movie: Zootopia
Giving life to Zootopia Gazelle, the Colombian superstar, also gave us the poignant song “Try Everything”, included in the Disney animated film. The children’s thriller set in “the urban jungle” of a city of animals hit theaters in March 2016, where we saw Shakira shake her hips and cheer us all on with lyrics like she wouldn’t give up, no, I won’t give up until to get to the end and then I’ll start again. No, I’m not leaving, I want to try everything “
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jYhHMCkj3M
Jennifer Lopez, “Feel the Light”
Movie: Home
In 2015 Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna joined forces for the DreamWorks Animation produced movie. Home. Telling the heartwarming and adorable story of the Boov alien race, Rihanna takes on the lead role of teen Gratuity “Tip” Tucci as Lopez portrays her mother, Lucy Tucci. For the film, López also released the song and video “Feel The Light,” where she is seen wearing a series of space suits while dancing with her alien friends.
Ricky Martin, “No matter the distance”
Movie: Hercules
The soundtrack for the 1997 animated film included a Spanish version of Michael Bolton’s “Go the Distance,” sung by Ricky Martin. Hercules It tells the story of the son of Zeus and Hera, who is stripped of immortality and must prove that he is a true hero to claim him. In the song, Martin sings “One day, I will get there. No matter the distance, I will find my way.
Luis Miguel, “Dream”
Movie: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Giving us a message of hope, faith and perseverance, Luis Miguel’s song for the 1996 film about a bell ringer trying to become independent from his teacher and, along the way, help his gypsy friend Esmeralda. “Dream of tomorrow. Dream of a new world, it will come. Have faith, it is possible, if you are sure of it.
