Happy Friday! The weekend’s here, and so is our roundup of the week’s freshest music. From Rosalía’s avant-garde new album to standout singles and collabs, get your speakers ready and let's have some ear fun.
Beto’s Horns - Fred again.. Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso have truly been unstoppable this year. The siblings are going into the Latin GRAMMYS with 10 nominations, including Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Pop Song, Best Alternative Music Album, Best Alternative Song, Best Short Form Music Video, and Best Long Form Music Video. Today, it was also announced that they earned their first GRAMMY nomination for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album with their acclaimed album, PAPOTA. Their latest release with Fred Again.. "Beto's Horns" is an EDM party track that exemplifies their experimental range.
ROSALÍA, Yahritza Y Su Esencia - La Perla
Rosalia's highly anticipated album LUX has arrived, and it's stunning. Incredibly, the Spanish singer sings in 13 languages: her native Catalan and Spanish, as well as Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Portuguese, Sicilian, and Ukrainian. It was recorded with the London Symphony, and in tracks like "La Perla," the sounds of flutes and violins will send chills up your spine as she showcases her untouchable vocals. She teamed up with the ethereal Yahritza Y Su Esencia for the track, which people believe is about her ex-fiancé, Rauw Alejandro.
Young Miko - Likey Likey
Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko drops her sophomore album, Do Not Disturb. "This album hugged me in many ways I didn’t know I needed. I feel grateful and at peace, and this project definitely had a lot to do with it. The album title had a lot do with where my mind and persona was at. I needed time to myself, to listen, to have fun, and I feel like just by reading 'Do Not Disturb' one can have an idea of what it meant," she said in a press release. Miko brings the sensual energy as she sings about her wants and desires in "Likey Likey."
Jack Johnson, Hermanos Gutiérrez - Hold On To The Light
Jack Johnson and Hermanos Gutiérrez come together for the sweet and soulful "Hold On To The Light." With Ecuadorian-Swiss brothers Alejandro Gutiérrez and Estevan Gutiérrez's signature talent on the guitar, it's a playful track that will kiss your ears.
Santana, Carín León - Velas
The Latin GRAMMYS are on November 13th, and with Santana and Carín León on the list of performers, it looks like we know one of the tracks they'll be hitting the stage with. The guitarist and singer have come together for "Velas," written and produced by 26-time Latin GRAMMY winner Edgar Barrera. The hypnotic track is a genre-blending mix of rock, soul, and R&B, with flamenco claps, and showcases León's smooth vocals.
Andrés Cepeda, Celia Cruz - Las Pilanderas
Andrés Cepeda makes his dream come true with “Las Pilanderas,” the first single from his upcoming album Andrés Cepeda Big Band 2. The legendary Celia Cruz first recorded the track. After getting authorization from her family and label, he was able to mix his voice with the original vocals of the Cuban star, making for a one-of-a-kind duet.
Kings of Leon - To Space
Kings of Leon are back, releasing their first EP in over two decades. Named EP #2, the four-track project marks the band’s first independent release on their own label, Love Tap Records. "To Space" is like a taste of nostalgia with singer Caleb Followill's one-of-a-kind voice and the band's ear-catching melodies.
Luis Angel "El Flaco" - Mi Reina
Luis Angel "El Flaco" wears his heart on his sleeve with "Mi Reina." The banda track is irresistibly fun and will have you ready to zapatear with a special someone. It also comes with a romantic rodeo music video with some impressive dance moves. The Mexican singer is nominated for Best Banda Music Album at the Latin GRAMMYS.
Thalia - SANTA (Tengo Un Crush Contigo)
Thalia gets into the spirit of Christmas with “SANTA (Crush On You / Tengo Un Crush Contigo).” "This song has everything I love about Christmas. It has that rhythm that makes you move without even realizing it, like you’re part of a movie musical, full of light, joy, and magic. Every line paints a visual scene, and that’s why every time I hear it, I get emotional. ‘SANTA’ has been such a gift at this moment in my life; creating a song that moves me so deeply and sharing it with my loving fans is a privilege," she said in a press release.
Oscar Ortiz - BB PA DONDE
Mexican singer-songwriter Oscar Ortiz drops his fifth single of the year, “BB Pa’ Dónde.” The smooth cumbia shows off his romantic and flirty side, with lyrics that capture modern-day flirting like ‘liking’ somebody's story. The playful track has a fun vibe that reminds you of having an exciting crush.
