Happy Friday! The weekend is here, and we are fresh off the Billboard Latin Music Awards, where we saw some amazing performances and awards go out to names like Bad Bunny, Peso Pluma, Karol G, and more. Let's keep the musical ball rolling with this week's biggest releases from rising stars and A-List names, from a variety of genres.
Cuco - Homesick
Following the release of his incredible album Phases, Mexican-American singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cuco releases "Homesick" from the Netflix Series "Nobody Wants This" Season 2. The ethereal single has beautiful lyrics about someone walking away from a relationship, while the other person roots for their happiness, even through heartbreak.
Mon Laferte - Melancolía
Mon Laferte's ninth album, Femme Fatale, is here. In numerology, the number nine marks the end of a cycle and a spiritual awakening. It's an incredible dive into femininity, showcasing her power across lyrics, vocals, and performance. “I wanted to capture in ‘Femme Fatale’ the beauty of a woman in all her forms… but also chaotic, disheveled, unhinged, and decadent during her eras of love and heartbreak,” she said in a press release. The focus track, "Melancolía," is chillingly beautiful and comes with a stunning music video.
ELENA ROSE, Rawayana - Luna de Miel
It's an exciting day for Venezuelan singer-songwriter Elena Rose, who has dropped her debut album Bendito Verano. The deeply personal project is rooted in freedom, reinvention, and purpose. Blending pop, afrobeat, and tropical rhythms, the album features collaborations with artists including Eladio Carrión, Beto Montenegro, Young Miko, and Rawayana for the beautiful "Luna de Miel."
Grupo Frontera, Fuerza Regida, Cris MJ - tu favorito
Fresh after the Latin Billboard Music Awards, where they had multiple nominations, Grupo Frontera keeps the ball rolling with their third studio album. “Lo Que Me Falta Por Llorar." It includes collaborations with Myke Towers, Ozuna, and a standout with Fuerza Regida and Cris MJ "tu favorito."
TINI - Down
TINI turns up the energy with her new single “Down,” an EDM-inspired anthem built for letting go. The music video mirrors the song’s pulsing intensity, showing off the Argentine singer's dance moves.
Selena Gomez - In The Dark
Netflix Series "Nobody Wants This" Season 2 has an amazing soundtrack. Newly married Selena Gomez plays with a new sound and surprises fans with "In The Dark." The genre-blending EDM and pop track comes with a music video starring Gomez in some fierce looks.
Ryan Castro - BOTAPAFO
Ryan Castro continues celebrating his Caribbean and dancehall roots with his new album HOPI SENDÉ, led by the focus track “Botapafo.” The song has already taken off on TikTok, racking up millions of views, while the album blends dancehall-driven anthems and high-energy collaborations with Major Lazer, Sean Paul, Sech, and more.
Mac Miller - Carpe Diem
Mac Miller’s estate celebrates the 10th anniversary of GO:OD AM with a special edition featuring three previously unheard tracks from the album sessions: “Royal Flush” with Vinny Radio, “Cable Box,” and “Carpe Diem.” It's a bittersweet release for his fans, happy to hear his voice again.
Tainy - MONSTRUO with Feid
Puerto Rican producer and singer Tainy joins forces with Feid for the reggaeton banger "Monstruo." It's the first single from his upcoming album and goes outside the box with experimental sounds and a haunting black and white music video, leaving fans excited for Tainy's new era.
Megan Thee Stallion - LOVER GIRL
Megan Thee Stallion pours her heart out with "LOVER GIRL," a song seemingly dedicated to her boyfriend, Klay Thompson. The track is all about finding the person who matches your freak and loves you unconditionally, and the excitement that comes with wanting to let the world know how happy you are.
Demi Lovato - Let You Go
Demi Lovato's ninth album, "It's Not That Deep," is here. “I’m not taking myself too seriously as an artist anymore. I’m just having fun, and I wanted a body of work that’s really reflective of that," she said on La Culturistas. The 11-track body of work includes the fun and poppy "Let You Go," which is all about deciding to let someone go, even if it's temporary.