This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists such as J Balvin, Christian Nodal, and FARIANA (also known as Farina), to name a few.
In an effort to continue showcasing her versatility, Farina has dropped a new single called “El Caballito” under her alter ego, FARIANA. The first–time collaboration with Oro Solido is an eclectic merengue that best captures the Colombian rapper’s fierce bars and rhymes and the merengue group’s signature mambo-merengue sound. The summer-ready track is the second single off of FARIANA’s upcoming music production.
Additionally, Maluma and Blessd have also teamed up to drop their joint EP, 1 Of 1. The six-track production, co-produced by MadMuscik and The RudeBoyz, includes the title track and focus single “Call Me,” and best represents Medallo’s reggaetón, swagger, and vibrant culture.
“This work will have a very positive impact,” both acts affirmed in a press statement. “We’ve had dreams since we were kids and seeing that they can come true is a source of pride for those who see us as role models.”
Last week, music fans voted for Jhayco’s “Torii,” generating nearly 25% of the votes and beating out other releases that dropped, including Grupo Firme’s “El Beneficio de la Duda,” Manu Chao’s “Viva Tu” and Junior H and Oscar Maydon’s “Volver al Futuro.” Plus, new albums by Carín León (Boca Chueca, Vol. 1), Manuel Medrano (Perfecto) and Olga Tañón (Así Soy Yo).
Who should win this week? Vote among new releases by Christian Nodal, J Balvin, and more, below:
