Fariana’s Festive ‘Música Para Bailar’ Album & More Best New Music Latin

New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.

Fariana, Música Para Bailar (La Commission LLC)

In summer 2024, Fariana (formerly Farina) had a change of heart. She introduced a new stage name and a new musical era that transitioned her from rap and reggaetón to merengue. Her first experiment? “El Caballito” in collaboration with merengue giants Oro Sólido. The song’s virality on social media immediately struck a chord, resulting in her 10-track album Música para Bailar.

Produced by Gangsta, Oscarcito, and other hitmakers, the all-merengue album — packed with flirty, confident, and empowering lyrics — goes beyond just party music, it’s “a gift to my inner child,” Fariana previously said to Billboard. With previously-released singles “Me Muevo” and “Bebiembre,” the Colombian artist assures she’s found her purpose in music and it’s that of making people of all ages joyful with her music. — JESSICA ROIZ

TINI, “36 Vidas” (5020 Records/Hollywood Records)

TINI surprises her fans with a new cumbia single, in which she apologizes to a former lover and begs him to come back… but without letting the heartbreak consume her. “I know I failed you, I deserve it, I know/ I’d need about 36 lifetimes to forgive myself/ But I’m not going to cry/ That won’t fix anything,” the Argentinian star sings. With a vibrant sound that combines traditional cumbia elements with a modern approach, “36 Vidas” is an invitation to own up to mistakes and dance away the sorrow. – SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS

Julion Alvarez, “100/10” (Copar Music)

Julión Álvarez is closing out the year on a high note with “100/10” (One Hundred out of Ten), a song that’s not only romantic but also fun. “If you kiss me, if you hug me, you make my heart race/ 24/7, I want to be with you forever,” sings the música mexicana star, accompanied by his norteño banda with the classic accordion, tuba and guitar. Written by Alfonso de la Cruz, César Valdivia, and Dany Pérez, the song gradually picks up the pace, inevitably making you want to dance. “100/10” is a preview of the new music that the nicknamed “King of Tequila” will be releasing in 2026. — TERE AGUILERA

Judeline, Verano Saudade (Interscope Records)

The young Spanish star presents a five-song EP that explores nostalgia, the passage of time, the loss of youth, and the expansion of her sound through international collaborations that cross genres, languages, and borders. True to her experimental spirit, Judeline reaffirms her place as one of the most avant-garde artists with a sophisticated and subtle work, featuring lyrics in four languages ​​(French, Portuguese, English, and Spanish).

The songs range from the Afrobeats track “mi breve juventud” with Pa Salieu, to the bossa nova “tiempo pasa” with Dellafuente, and the funk carioca “TÚ ET MOI” with MC Morena. She also surprises with a bachata duet with Amaia, “com você,” and the electronic sounds of “Piki” alongside Sega Bodega. Each track on VERANO SAUDADE forms a sort of sonic map that captivates the listener.  — NATALIA CANO

DFZM, “Ponte” (La Creme/Warner Music Latina)

Billboard Latin 2024 On The Radar artist, DFZM, turns up the heat yet again with his electrifying new single “Ponte.” Known for his sound that keeps surprising and evolving, DFZM delivers a track that’s impossible to ignore. His deep, commanding vocals ride the beat with effortless swagger, injecting every line with a magnetic blend of rhythm and timeless cool. “Ponte” is pure perreo fusion, masterfully crafted by an all-star production team: Keityn, L.E.X.V.Z., Filly Lima, Nup, Primo, and Ciey, with the finishing touch of Primo’s mastering. The result is a single that doesn’t just sound current — it feels instantly classic with its hard-hitting thumping beats — and, without fail, this is another stamp to the new star from Buenaventura. — INGRID FAJARDO

NXNNI, Mi Mundo Kawaii (Fono)

NXNNI has taken significant steps in her career in 2025. Being the only woman singing corridos with a less aggressive and more feminine style has made her a standard-bearer in the genre. Her new live album – recorded on a stage that recreates a kawaii room in pink tones, something that defines her brand and style – features new versions of songs like “Tonta,” “Nadie Te Necesita,” “PLAKITTY” and “Pvta Debilidad.” Meanwhile, the focus track “Heridas” is adorned with the typical guitars and tololoche of corridos, complementing the unique voice of the Monterrey-born singer with lyrics that address the weariness of searching for love after multiple disappointments with humor and vulnerability. — T.A.

Octavio Cuadras, “Pastillas” (Fono)

After experimenting with other styles, Octavio Cuadras returns to happy corridos, the concept he himself created and which made him famous a couple of years ago, for his latest single. In “Pastillas” — the first preview of his upcoming album, INSANIA — the Mexican singer gracefully addresses the desperation of a man on the verge of madness. Synthesizers, accordion, harmonies — and of course, the charchetas and tololoche that are essential to corridos — are all present, along with a saxophone that gives this creative insanity an even more intense sound. The entertaining music video shows an atmosphere of terror and chaos that contrasts with Cuadras’s calm, even charming demeanor. — T.A.

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