This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including fresh picks by Young Miko, Natalia Lafourcade, and Ricky Martin & Carín León revamping a 1995 classic, to name a few.
Cuban artist Wampi dropped his debut studio album El Rey de la Habana, home to 13 tracks that bring to the forefront his skills as a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Beyond his signature and progressive Reparto sound, the studied musician also experiments with funk, cha-cha-cha, R&B, and pop ballads.
“I have clarity on where I want to go with my music and what I want to accomplish… an album is not just a series of songs, it’s a concept, a journey with your team, new friendships with artists and producers and commitment to your fans,” the urban act said in a press release “We’re all kings and queens and I want everyone to embrace their inner and outer royalty and celebrate life with this album.”
Moreover, Natalia Lafourcade makes a powerful statement with “La Cometierra,” an urban-tinged song that tells the story of a girl with the gift of finding the missing. “I feel like the song highlights the importance of connecting with our causes and gifts in order to contribute something positive to the world we live in,” she expressed in a release. “It speaks of values, realities, and inner strength.”
Other new releases this week include music from Myke Towers, Grupo Frontera, and Yami Safdie, to name a few. In last week’s poll, Milo J’s “Niño” won with more than 35% of the vote. Which release this week do you think is best? Give these new releases a spin and vote for your favorite new Latin music release below:
Editor’s Note: The results of the weekly New Music Latin poll will be posted if the poll generates more than 1,000 votes. This poll closes at 7:30 a.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 6.