Happy Friday! As always, to celebrate the end of the week, we have a roundup of fresh musical releases from a variety of genres, global stars, and rising artists you need to keep on your radar. Get your playlist ready and let's have some ear fun.
Hamilton, Sech - Arroz Con Huevo
Hamilton, Cartagena's AfroRockstar, teams up with Panamanian singer Sech on “Arroz con Huevo,” blending feel-good Afrobeats with Caribbean rhythms. Inspired by the everyday Latin American comfort food, the smooth and infectious song turns a simple reference into a playful take on attraction, chemistry, and wanting to spend a little more time with someone special. The release comes as Hamilton prepares for his upcoming album and tour, El Pelaíto de CTG, a project celebrating his roots and the culture of Cartagena.
Kenia Os, El Bogueto - Chulalai
Kenia Os is back with “CHULALAI,” a new collaboration with El Bogueto that brings together two different sides of Mexican urban music. The reggaeton track plays on the attraction between a baby fina and a chacal, or bad boy, with a playful, flirtatious energy. It comes with a music video set in a cabaret, where Kenia plays one of the women working at the club. The release follows Kenia's recent collaborations with Xavi on “Malas Mañas” and Pedro Sampaio on “KINKY.
Ludmi - Te Juro
Argentine singer Ludmi is turning a personal heartbreak into her latest musical release. The Miami-based artist explores the moment when you realize a relationship has run its course on “TE JURO,” a pop track about knowing when it's time to walk away, even when you still have feelings for someone. With vulnerable lyrics centered on letting go and rediscovering your self-worth, the single finds Ludmi leaning into a more intimate side of her artistry. Already building a community of more than 11 million followers, the singer draws on her background in vocals and piano to bring an emotional perspective to her music.
Lasso - preguntas que me hago
Lasso's "non-danceable" pop album Objetos Frágiles en Ambientes Hostiles is here, and it's beautiful. It features "Preguntas Que Me Hago," and in an interview with HOLA!, he shared the story behind it. "I was really sad that day, and not because of a particular thing that happened to me. I just felt sad, and I wrote this song; it's one of the best songs I've written. I think it's really personal, and I think it transmits, and I don't know why."
Midnight Generation - To Be Someone
Mexican band Midnight Generation is bringing its signature disco-funk and synth-pop sound into a new chapter with ROOTED, a 10-track album inspired by love, life on the road, and the importance of staying connected to where you come from. The project moves between disco, funk, and electronic pop while exploring everything from fleeting romances to the search for belonging. Its focus track, “To Be Someone,” centers on finding purpose in being someone the people you love can count on. The release also comes with a major announcement: the Chihuahua-born group will embark on a 2027 world tour, with stops across North America, Europe and South America, including Lollapalooza Argentina, Chile and Brazil, as well as Estéreo Picnic in Colombia. Los Angeles fans can catch them at the Belasco on May 21.
C. Tangana, Agorazein - Milko Freestyle
C. Tangana is returning to his rap roots with “Milko Freestyle,” a raw and personal track that looks back on the experiences that have shaped his life in recent years. The song touches on fatherhood, the passage of time, the loss of his close friend and collaborator Milkman, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. The release also marks a new chapter for Tangana following the success of El Madrileño, his move into filmmaking, and his two Goya Award wins for the documentary about flamenco guitarist Yerai Cortés.
Ed Maverick, Little Jesus - SAHUARO
Ed Maverick explores a new creative direction with Sin Agua Es Ruta Yerma, an ambitious double album that pairs his vulnerable songwriting with sweeping orchestral arrangements. The 25-year-old Mexican artist also joins forces with Mexico City indie rock band Little Jesus on “SAHUARO,” a collaboration that grew out of a spontaneous studio session with friends he calls his “Mexico City cousins.” “It was the first time I composed a song from scratch with somebody else, and it was a great experience,” he says of making the track. Drums play a central role in the song, an instrument Maverick has played since he was 12 and still considers one of the most entertaining parts of recording.
¿Téo? - "Montecristo"
Colombian-American artist ¿Téo? draws from a family story for “Montecristo,” his latest single previewing his upcoming album, which explores his Colombian roots. “‘Montecristo’ came to me as a daydream before I traveled to Brazil to continue working on the album. It was inspired by something that happened to my father when he was young. He went to a club in Colombia and paid too much attention to the wrong man's partner. That story almost cost him his life. Ever since I was a teenager, my mom would tell me, ‘Never look at another man's woman with desire or pay too much attention to her,’” ¿Téo? says.
Manuel Turizo x J Balvin - COMO FUERA
Manuel Turizo is closing out a major year with the release of Apambichao Vol. 2, his second album of 2026 and the follow-up to the project he introduced in April. Across 10 tracks, the Colombian singer continues exploring Caribbean and Latin sounds, moving between merengue, salsa, dancehall, reggaetón and regional Mexican music. The album also marks his first collaboration with J Balvin on “Como Fuera,” a romantic merenguetón, and features Kapo, Oscar Maydon, Zaider, Hamilton and Grupo Firme.
Wisin & Tito El Bambino - Pa' La Girl
Wisin and Tito El Bambino are bringing reggaeton nostalgia to the dance floor with their new collaboration, “Pa’ La Girl.” The high-energy track channels the genre’s golden era, following a group of girlfriends as they put their phones away, leave their worries behind, and embrace the perreo. The single arrives two months after Wisin released La Universidad del Perreo, an album inspired by his role as “profesor sandunga” and his mission to introduce reggaeton’s legacy to a new generation. This time, he teams up with fellow genre icon Tito El Bambino to keep that spirit alive.
