From profession milestones to new music releases to main bulletins and people little necessary moments, Billboard editors spotlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Right here’s what occurred within the Latin music world this week.
Daddy Yankee Releases Religion-Primarily based Music
Daddy Yankee has not totally retired from music — actually, he’s now dedicated to utilizing his expertise and platform to ship constructive and uplifting messages. On Good Friday (March 29), the King of Reggaeton launched “Donante de Sangre” (“Blood Donor”), a track devoted to his religion and the way Jesus reworked his life. “I used to be healed by his blood/ I stroll free by his blood/ I’m completely different from what I used to be earlier than,” sings the Puerto Rican artist born Raymond Ayala.
Yankee talked in regards to the new chapter of his life throughout his farewell live performance in Puerto Rico in December, a part of 4 back-to-back exhibits known as La Meta (The Purpose). “All of the instruments that I’ve in my energy, like music, social media, platforms, a microphone, every part that God has given me is now for his kingdom,” he expressed to followers. “I hope you stroll with me on this new starting and I hope you bear in mind one thing crucial: Don’t observe any particular person. I’m human. To all of the individuals who observe me, observe Jesus Christ — he’s the best way, the reality and the life.”
Latin AMAs Unveil 2024 Particular Honors Awards
This week, the Latin American Music Awards unveiled which three artists will obtain a particular recognition through the ceremony subsequent month. Acknowledged for his or her notable musical careers, each Banda MS and Ricardo Montaner shall be honored with the Latin AMA Legacy Award. Yandel, in the meantime, shall be celebrated for his contributions to the Latin city music scene with the Latin AMA Pioneer Award.
Feid and Peso Pluma lead this yr’s nominations with 12 nods every. They’re adopted by prime nominees Dangerous Bunny (11), Grupo Frontera (11), Karol G (9), Shakira (9), Eslabon Armado (8) and Fuerza Regida (8). Co-hosted by Thalía, Alejandra Espinoza and Carlos Ponce, this yr’s awards ceremony will have fun the theme We Converse Música, and can air dwell at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 25, from the MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment in Las Vegas through Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavision and ViX.
Karol G Brings Out Servando y Florentino
Throughout her two-day cease in Venezuela as a part of her Mañana Será Bonito tour, Karol G shocked followers with an epic Servando y Florentino reunion — extra so, with a serious Salserín throwback. The Colombian singer, alongside the proficient Venezuelan brothers, carried out the 1996 salsa hit “De Sol a Sol” to a roaring and excited crowd of greater than 50,000 folks.
“The primary girl to make historical past on the Monumental Simón Bolívar stadium. You don’t solely standout to your nice present but additionally for the great particular person you’re,” the duo expressed on Instagram.
“Thanks for singing with me and doing the choreography. I can’t consider it,” the Bichota additionally wrote on her personal account.
Greeicy Releases Music for Kai
Greeicy shared a snippet of a brand new track that she premiered throughout her latest live performance on the Movistar Enviornment in Bogota. Named after her son, Kai, the track is a mirrored image of her new motherhood period. “Hopefully these eyes see me endlessly/ What’s left of this life and in addition the subsequent one/ I don’t often discuss an excessive amount of, I want to indicate you/ I want I might wrap the world and provides it to you/ And never even that shall be sufficient,” goes a part of the heartfelt lyric that’s penned by Keityn.
Throughout her efficiency, Greeicy additionally shared never-before-seen footage of her son.
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