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SOURCE LATINO: Grupo Fime, Nicky Jam, and Becky G Close Day 2 of Sueños Music Festival

May 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The second edition of the Sueños Music Festival proved to be a magnificent tribute to the unbreakable bonds and resilience of the Latino community, transcending geographical borders. Enthusiastic fans from all corners of the United States and the world flocked to Grant Park, filling it with positive vibes, stunning attire, and unforgettable singalongs that echoed through downtown Chicago and along the shores of Lake Michigan. This triumphant encore solidified Sueños Festival as an esteemed institution celebrating Latin music and culture.

The grand finale belonged to the kings of regional Mexican music, Grupo Firme, who graced the stage amidst thunderous cheers and a sea of Mexican flags waving proudly among the crowd. Accompanied by a spirited 18-piece band, lead singer Eduin Cazares serenaded the audience with flawlessly executed vocals and even dove into the crowd to embrace his devoted fans. Earlier in the evening, the first headliner, Nicky Jam, set the crowd ablaze with his timeless hits, igniting passionate dance moves and collective singalongs. Myke Towers infused the atmosphere with his signature fusion of reggaeton and R&B, delivering an electrifying performance. Pop sensation Becky G commanded the stage with her impeccable choreography, backed by a live band, while Eladio Carrión showcased tracks from his latest album, 3men2 Kbrn. Fans eagerly gathered in large numbers to witness the rising Mexican star Junior H and his unique style of corridos tumbados. Ryan Castro from Colombia captivated the audience with his reggaeton flair, and Puerto Rican rapera Young Miko brought the Trap Kitty phenomenon of 2022 to life. Meanwhile, festival-goers spotted Jhayco serving drinks to VIP attendees at the CÎROC bar, adding an extra touch of excitement.

Proudly produced by the teams behind Baja Beach Fest and Lollapalooza, Sueños Festival, meaning “dreams” in Spanish, was designed as an inclusive event with a mission to celebrate and uplift Latin culture, showcasing extraordinary music, people, cuisine, and an incredible atmosphere. In addition to its exclusively Latin lineup, the festival offered a thoughtfully curated selection of Chicago’s finest Latin food, captivating art installations, a thrilling ferris wheel, multiple bars, specialty cocktail lounges, and a host of other attractions that contributed to an unforgettable experience.

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SOURCE LATINO: Maluma Announces U.S. Dates for ‘Don Juan World Tour’

May 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

After the tremendous success of the Papi Juancho Maluma World Tour 2022, which saw packed venues in the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, the renowned Latin music star Maluma is excited to reveal the U.S. segment of his upcoming Don Juan World Tour.

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Maluma, the global Latin music icon, is gearing up for an extraordinary experience as he embarks on an extensive 30-city tour across the United States. Starting on August 31st in Sacramento, California, the tour will feature remarkable venues including The Forum in Los Angeles, Madison Square Garden in New York, and the Kaseya Center in Miami. Fans can expect Maluma to bring his renowned persona, “Don Juan,” to life on stage, performing songs from his album of the same name, along with his greatest hits that have solidified his status as a global sensation. Among these hits are “Hawai,” “Felices Los Cuatro,” “Sobrio,” and his latest release, “Diablo, que Chimba.”

“I am so excited to return to arenas around the US this fall. I took a year off from touring to focus on perfecting what I feel is the best album of my career Don Juan. I can’t wait to perform the new songs from the album for my fans for the very first time alongside my greatest hits in what I consider to be my most ambitious concert production yet. I’ve waited to give my fans a music and concert experience unlike any other and I expect the Don Juan U.S. Tour to be an exhilarating experience that they’ll never forget!,” Maluma expressed.

The tour pre-sale begins this Thursday, May 25, at 10am (local time) and the general ticket sale begins Friday, May 26 at 10am (local time) through www.cmnevents.com.

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Third Bad Bunny Wax Figure Unveiled at Madame Tussauds

April 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The newest wax figure of Bad Bunny, a multi-platinum, three-time GRAMMY Award-winning international legend, has arrived at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. The third figure for the artist is dressed similarly to Bad Bunny at the 2021 American Music Awards, down to the jewelry and hairstyle. The design of Bad Bunny’s newest wax sculpture was influenced by the El Utimo Tour Del Mundo album cover. The Latin superstar’s wax sculpture is displayed in front of a purple semi-truck that is decorated with flames.

“We’re revealing Bad Bunny’s figure today to not only celebrate his 11 nominations for the upcoming Latin American Music Awards, but to congratulate and honor him for being the first latin artist to headline Coachella,” said Gabriel Hewitt, General Manager for Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. “He’s having such an incrediblen incredible year and we’re excited to be a part of his success by revealing his third figure.”

Benito Antonio Martnez Ocasio, better known by his stage name Bad Bunny, is a singer, rapper, and composer who contributed to the popularity of reggaeton and trap music. He is admired for his willingness to think, speak, and dress unconventionally and adored for his talent to produce music that touches millions of people. His song “Diles” propelled him to fame in 2016 and landed him a deal with Hear This Music. Since then, Bad Bunny has been more popular with to radio singles like “La Cancion” and “Dime Si Te Acuerdas” and has worked with well-known musicians to produce songs like “Mia” with Drake.

A group of twenty London-based painters worked for almost six months to develop the magnificent new figure. Each individual attribute, including hair color and texture, eye color, skin tone, nail shape, and more, was captured and created using analysis of hundreds of videos and photographs. The best wax museum in the world, Madame Tussauds, allows visitors to meet their favorite celebrities without any barriers or ropes. They keep highlighting idols and icons in astonishingly lifelike accuracy and detail. Beginning on April 18, the public can see Bad Bunny’s newest waxwork only at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.

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Bad Bunny Says His Collaboration with Grupo Frontera Tells the World More About Latin Culture

April 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Bad Bunny is keeping the hits coming, most recently teaming with Grupo Frontera for the single “Un X100to.”

Speaking with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Bad Bunny detailed the collaboration with Grupo Frontera.

“I really love Grupo Frontera because I think they have a lot of feelings in their songs,” Bad Bunny said. “I love the way that they perform and they made it with the heart just like me. I’ve been in love with this whole movement, this new movement of Mexican music. I think it’s beautiful what is happening. It’s very necessary because the world needed, I think the world needed to know more about all culture, the Latin culture.

“Another perspective is not only reggaeton and perreo and urban music. There are also other very beautiful and very wild genres of Latin music. So, for the new generation, this authentic music, made by young people, that’s what I love it. They have the authentic sound, the essence, but with a new color, with a new sound, it’s fresh, it’s a totally different breath.”

You can hear the new single below.

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SOURCE LATINO: TikTok Serving as a Launchpad for Regional Mexican Artists to the Billboard Charts

April 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

With Raggaeton remaining a dominant force on TikTok, Karol G, and Shakira’s “TQG” found a way to break through and become the top trending Latin song on the platform last week. Traditional and regional Latin genres that don’t get as much radio airplay have seen improved commercial success because of TikTok.

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Regional Mexican music, a catch-all word that incorporates genres like norteo, corridos, and banda, is leading the charge. This genre went from being absent to a mainstay on the Billboard charts, in part due to the success of regional songs on TikTok. Both “Soy Él Unico” by Yahritza y Su Esencia and “Botella Tras Botella,” which first gained popularity as an original sound on TikTok, debuted at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2021. “Botella Tras Botella” (344k video productions) by Christian Nodal & Gera.MX was the first regional Mexican hit to chart on the Hot 100.

Mexican regional music is having a big year on TikTok, and Peso Pluma, a 23-year-old singer, is leading the push. Peso Pluma, who has over 1.6 million TikTok followers, is behind some of the year’s biggest hits, such as the Natanael Cano collaboration “PRC” (261k video creations), which gained popularity thanks to a dance that utilizes the song’s distinctive trumpet hook, and the Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma joint effort “Ella Baila Sola,” which generated over 470k video creations.

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Peso is currently in the spotlight thanks to his collaboration with Yng Lvcas, “La Bebe,” which generated over 40k creations and peaked as #2 on TikTok’s list of the week’s most popular songs. Peso Pluma has five singles that have reached the Billboard Hot 100 as a result of TikTok, including “PRC” (#64), “La Bebe” (#26), and “Ella Baila Sola,” which recently reached the highest-charting position for a regional Mexican song in chart history at #17.

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NBA and Mitchell & Ness Team with Latin Music Star Ozuna for Lakers-Themed Hardwood Classics Apparel Collection

March 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In association with Latin music icon Ozuna, the NBA and Mitchell & Ness unveiled a new limited-edition sportswear line starring the Los Angeles Lakers. The customized apparel, which includes a Lakers hoodie, Hardwood Classics jersey, t-shirt, shorts, and hat embroidered with his official logo and displays his NBA devotion, was designed by the two-time Latin Grammy Award winner.

“As a lifelong fan of the NBA, I couldn’t be more excited to launch my own Mitchell & Ness Lakers collection,” said Ozuna. “These items are particularly special because they speak to my personal style and showcase my passion for the team, which I know millions of basketball fans around the world share. To drop these pieces during Noches Éne•Bé•A while the league celebrates the Latin community makes this all the more significant.”

The partnership also occurs as the NBA commemorates NBA supporters and players from Latin American and American Hispanic communities with its 17th annual Noches Éne•Bé•A (eh-nay-bay-ah) Latin Nights program throughout the month of March. NBA teams from all throughout the league will hold team evenings and community events that feature musical performances from Latin American musicians that are culturally appropriate, in-language digital content, events, and exclusive gifts. The Noches Éne•Bé•A promotion will be present for a few nationally televised games, including the Lakers’ game against the Phoenix Suns on March 22 at 10 p.m. ET, which will be broadcast nationwide on ESPN.

Ozuna is also featured on the song “A Correr Los Lakers” which has more than 75 million views on YouTube.

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Bad Bunny Set to Host WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico

March 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Bad Bunny is set to bring a WWE Premium Live Event, formerly known as a pay-per-view, to his home of Puerto Rico. WWE made the announcement on Wednesday.

The event will be WWE Backlash, and it will be the first live WWE event in Puerto Rico since January 2005.

“In 2005 when I was a kid, I wasn’t able to attend New Year’s Revolution at el Coliseo,” said Bad Bunny. “Finally, 18 years later WWE returns to the island with a massive event and this time I won’t miss it.”

“We’re excited to bring Backlash to San Juan as the demand for WWE premium live events outside of the continental United States continues to grow,” said WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque. “Bad Bunny is one of the world’s most-popular entertainers and nowhere is that more evident than in his native Puerto Rico.”

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SOURCE LATINO: Bad Bunny Leads Latin Grammy Nominations with 10

September 22, 2022 by newhiphopnews

It’s Bad Bunny’s world, and we all are just living in it. The Latin superstar leads the nominees of the 2022 Latin Grammys with 10. The nominees are secured by the success of his long-running No. 1 album Un Verano Sin Ti. The Latin Grammys are scheduled for Nov. 17 at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Following Bad Bunny is Edgar Barrera, who secured nine nominations, and Camilo, who earned six nominations.

“At the Latin Recording Academy, we continually strive to support and encourage Latin music creators, and these nominees epitomize musical excellence and represent the great momentum that our music is currently experiencing,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy to Billboard. “We are proud to present the nominations with this diverse group of talented artists, who reflect the evolution of our Academy as a modern and relevant institution, and officially kick off the twenty-third season of the Latin Grammy Awards.”

Nominees are available below.

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