Celebrity art dealer Avery Andon will unveil a new platform for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) called ArtGrails on Friday morning — with help from his brother, street artist Alec Monopoly, and Latin music star Ozuna, who collaborated on a line of digital art collectibles for the launch. The “Uncle Richie Ozuna” …
Read More »Bad Bunny Is Predictably Unpredictable on 'El Último Tour del Mundo'
Bad Bunny has always looked ahead. When his sophomore effort YHLQMDLG dropped last February, the Puerto Rican rapper already had his mind on his next project. On YHLQMDLG‘s final track, “<3,” he announced that he’d be back in nine months with a follow-up release that would likely be his last. …
Read More »RS Latin Music Picks: Week of August 17th
Could your weekend playlist use a little more seasoning? Rolling StoneLatinselects some of the best new music releases from Latin America, Spain and Portugal.Keep track of the latest in Latin via our playlist on Spotify. Maluma feat. Lenny Tavárez, Justin Quiles, “Parce” Surprise! Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma dropped his fifth studio …
Read More »Sebastián Yatra, Ricky Martin Give 'Falta Amor' a Soulful Revamp
Sebastián Yatra’s has joined forces with many a pop icon in his career, including the Jonas Brothers, Halsey and Juanes. On Thursday, the Colombian singer-songwriter made an unparalleled alliance with the original Latin crossover king: Ricky Martin. Together they draw an evocative duet from Yatra’s 2019 rock-pop tearjerker, “Falta Amor,” …
Read More »Bad Bunny, Yaviah Take Japan in New 'Bichiyal' Video
From Puerto Rico to Japan, Bad Bunny and guest MC Yaviah champion the pursuit of más perreo in their brand-new video for “Bichiyal.” Directed by Cliqua and Stillz, the new clip casts a spotlight on Japan’s cutthroat drag racing culture. The video was shot in the port town of Yokohama, …
Read More »How the Chilean Uprising Fueled Francisca Valenzuela's Feminist Opus, 'La Fortaleza'
It’s been nearly five months since a wave of austerity measures, proposed by Chilean President Sebastián Piñera, sent Chile spiraling into civil unrest. Outside the grounds of the 60th annual Viña del Mar International Song Festival on Monday night — the longest-running music festival in Latin America — up to …
Read More »J Balvin Drops Ultra Luxe New Video for 'Morado'
After his Black Eyed Peas-assisted hit “Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life),” was crowned the Number One Latin song by the end of 2019, J Balvin aims to continue his winning streak. This Thursday, he released a brand new track, titled “Morado,” his first single of 2020. “Morado,” which means “purple” …
Read More »Latin Grammys 2019: The Complete Winners List
The Latin Recording Academy kicked off its 20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday evening, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. An international celebration of music from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, it is the only peer-presented Latin music accolade. Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía was the top …
Read More »C. Tangana, Paloma Mami Fight for Control in 'No Te Debí Besar' Video
Spanish wordsmith C. Tangana and Chilean-American R&B singer Paloma Mami spar over feelings of lust and shame in their shadowy new single, “No Te Debí Besar,” or, “I Shouldn’t Have Kissed You.” Produced by frequent Tangana collaborator Alizzz, “No Te Debí Besar” is a psychological thriller of a reggaeton track: …
Read More »Hits Are Fleeting, but Crudo Means Raw Makes Messages That Last
Colombia’s viral chart is generally awash in tuneful reggaeton — the dominant sound of commercial pop in that country, with its tightly programmed beats and curt rumbles of bass. But in June 2018, an unusual song rocketed to the top of the Spotify ranking: “La Mitad De La Mitad” by …
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