Boza Unveils ‘San Blas’ Album & More Best New Music Latin
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
Elena Rose, Camilo & Los Ángeles Azules, “Carteras Chinas” (Kira Records/Warner Music Latina)
Collaborating with Los Ángeles Azules is almost a rite of passage at this point: over the years, the cumbia institution has teamed up with a hefty catalog of both new and veteran artists, and this time, it’s Elena Rose who taps Los Ángeles and Camilo for “Carteras Chinas.” It’s a match made in heaven, as Rose and Camilo’s soothing vocals pair perfectly with Los Ángeles’ hip-swiveling cumbia tune. “There are so many fake things, there are more Chinese bags than people who love with their hearts, but that’s what you and I are for,” the pair sing in the song that celebrates real love. — GRISELDA FLORES
Boza, San Blas (Sony Music Latin)
Boza is ending the month with the release of his new studio album, San Blas, home to nine tracks that best represent his current personal and musical stage. Mainly crafted by his longtime producer Faster, the set stays true to Boza’s signature reggae plena sound, but incorporates Afrobeat and amapiano rhythms — notably heard on his two collaborations, “Orión” with Elena Rose and “Todavía” with Greeicy. The former peaked No. 2 on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay chart last year.
Lyrically, the Panamanian artist sings about falling in love (“energiaS”), letting go (“fluir”), and the life lessons along the way (“yaya”) — combining into a personal healing process. Moreover, the album’s name (as well the focus track) was inspired by Maná’s “En El Muelle de San Blas”: “I love the woman I’m with very much, and with this song I wanted to tell her that I’m only there for her, that I always want to show her off, to show everyone that I’m with an excellent woman, a beautiful woman,” he said in a statement. — JESSICA ROIZ
Juanes, “Una Noche Contigo” (Universal Music Latino)
Juanes delivers a magical bolero with his new single, “Una Noche Contigo,” marking his first release in two years. Fusing vintage soul, blues and rock influences from Otis Redding, Juan Gabriel, José José and The Beatles, the heartfelt track serves as a modern serenade that describes the magic of unexpected love: “I wasn’t looking for you/And I found you unintentionally/Among the people dancing/I approached without thinking.” The idea for this song began to take shape when producer Sebastián Krys introduced Juanes to a classic tune by Otis Redding. The Colombian powerhouse later developed the concept with Edgar Barrera and Julio Reyes, culminating in this vibrant tribute to timeless sounds. — INGRID FAJARDO
Adrian Quesada, Angélica García, “No Juego” (Electric Deluxe Recorders / ATO Records)
With “No Juego,” Adrian Quesada and Angélica García craft a hypnotic bolero that drips in sensuality and analog richness. The song resurrects the romantic decadence of the early ’70s crooners — evoking icons like José José and Camilo Sesto — while infusing it with cool, sophisticated beats that feel intimate and cinematic. García’s vocals are gripping and unfiltered, a soulful cry that pierces through Quesada’s lush production, which seamlessly blends psychedelic grooves and subtle nods to hip-hop. As the second preview of Quesada’s upcoming Boleros Psicodélicos II, due June 27, “No Juego” confirms his role as a sonic alchemist of unparalleled vision. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Fariana, Kiko El Crazy, “Me Muevo” (La Commission)
Following the line of her ultra-viral hit “El Caballito,” Fariana drops a new merengue tune in collaboration with Kiko el Crazy. Produced by Gangsta, the summer-ready “Me Muevo” samples La Makina’s 1999 timeless tropical tune “No Me Digas Que No.” On her version, Fariana sings from a woman’s point of view who’s ready to move on and mingle with the men who are after her. “If you don’t want me, I’ll replace you/It’s your loss and my win/The same way you left, the same way they come,” she boldly chants. Meanwhile, her Dominican collaborator adds saucy rap verses, trying to save the relationship: “Relax, Fariana, I’m the crazy guy you love.” — J.R.
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