From profession milestones to new music releases to main bulletins and people little essential moments, Billboard editors spotlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Right here’s what occurred within the Latin music world this week.
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Cazzu’s Tribute to Selena
This week, Cazzu shocked followers by reappearing on social media — following her very public breakout with Mexican artist Christian Nodal in June. The Argentine rapper was a visitor on “Sesiones ¡FA!,” a platform hosted by Argentine actor and musician Mex Urtizberea, the place she carried out a heartfelt cowl of Selena‘s timeless “Como La Flor.” Past giving the music a refreshing, reggae twist, the singer appeared comfortable and healed within the video. Cazzu and Nodal, who’ve a daughter collectively, known as it splits in June after courting for practically two years. “I really feel the necessity to let you realize that I AM OK, going by way of it in one of the simplest ways attainable,” she beforehand stated on her Instagram Tales. “I select to step away from social media for some time to detox and deal with my child, who’s my precedence, and on my work.”
J Balvin to Make Performing Debut
J Balvin is ready to make his performing debut within the forthcoming drug drama Little Lorraine, directed by Andy Hines. Starring Stephen Amell and Sean Astin, the movie is “based mostly on true occasions from the late Eighties, depicting a distant mining and fishing city’s transformation right into a hub for a serious cocaine smuggling operation,” based on Selection. “I’ve began performing — like actual performing, not simply cameos — and I simply wrapped filming for a film I’m in that comes out subsequent 12 months,” the Colombian artist, who will painting an Interpol agent investigating a Colombian drug importation ring, stated. “I like that aspect of myself.”
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Chencho Publicizes Debut Solo Album
After a 25-year trajectory, the place he gained success by way of the favored reggaetón duo Plan B, Chencho Corleone is able to launch his debut solo album. Earlier this week, the Puerto Rican artist revealed the quilt artwork and launch date of his upcoming studio set. “The wait is over…,” he wrote on Instagram, revealing that his album Solo (alone) will likely be out on Sept. 13. “This album represents my dedication to my followers, who at all times anticipate one of the best from me,” Corleone stated in a press assertion. “Each monitor describes a state of affairs that transports you and, on the similar time, motivates you to bop. I’m thrilled to lastly share ‘Solo’ with my followers and might’t wait to see their reactions.”
LAGOS Helps Venezuelan Immigrants
In efforts to help the Venezuelan group, pop duo LAGOS has partnered with the United Nations to make sure that Venezuelan refugees in Latin America and the Caribbean have entry to meals, shelter, medical care, training, and formal employment. Proceeds from their Alta Fidelidad 2024 Tour in Mexico will likely be donated to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Company. “This can be a collaboration that’s not solely a part of our current, however will even be a long-term dedication,” the duo expressed in an Instagram submit. “We all know that music has the ability to unite and heal, and we need to do our bit for individuals who want it most.” Donations may be made right here.
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