Manuel Turizo Teams Up With Kapo For ‘Qué Pecao’ & 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 Espa?ol editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
Francisca Valenzuela ft. Daniela Spalla, “Quiéreme o ándate” (Frantastic Records)
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Chilean singer-songwriter Francisca Valenzuela is closing her Adentro era with the Daniela Spalla-assisted “Quiéreme o ándate,” an ultra nostalgic song that perfectly captures the emotional toll that comes from not being able to get closure after a goodbye. Powered by ethereal melodies and splashes of Latin rhythms that build the intensity, the song allows Valenzuela and Spalla’s dreamy vocals to take center stage. “Decide, amor, love me or leave. Stay with me or let me forget you once and for all,” they sing with pathos. The intimate track comes on the heels of Valenzuela’s best pop/rock album Latin Grammy nom for her set Adentro. — GRISELDA FLORES
Manuel Turizo & Kapo, “Qué Pecao” (La Industria Inc./Sony Music Latin)
Two years after topping the Billboard Tropical Airplay charts for 14 weeks with “La Bachata,” Manuel Turizo taps once again into the Dominican genre with Colombian newcomer Kapo. Produced by Sky Rompiendo, “Qué Pecao,” which translates to “what a sin,” starts off with a heartbeat that smoothly transitions into bachata rhythms laced with colorful pop beats. Lyrically, the two artists sing about a beautiful woman who’s playing hard to get and doesn’t want to give love an opportunity. “What a sin/for you to sleep alone in your bed, what a sin/knowing I can be by your side/erasing your past/not all men are bad, he was just the wrong one,” goes the chorus, where Turizo and Kapo interweave their smooth, raspy vocal tones. — JESSICA ROIZ
Ela Taubert, “?Por Qué Soy Así?” (Universal Music Latino/Art House)
Ela Taubert continues her story of overcoming heartbreak with “?Por Qué Soy Así?,“ which follows the previous singles “?Cómo Pasó?” and “?Para Qué?” This time, the Colombian pop singer-songwriter — who scored a best new artist Latin Grammy nom — addresses topics such as self-love, self-discovery and the courage to get out of a relationship that is not worth holding on to. “I’m tired of waiting for you, I’m not going to beg/ If you didn’t know how to take care of me, I’m going to let you go/ And I loved how you wanted to ignore me/ I hope you like how I’m going to forget you,” she sings in the lively chorus. The song is driven by a nostalgic guitar and omnipresent drums, with Taubert’s ever-honest voice as protagonist. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Natanael Cano, “Amor Eterno” (WEA Latina)
Natanael Cano reimagines Juan Gabriel’s beloved “Amor Eterno” in his unique corridos tumbados style, complete with the haunting requinto twangs and soft brass undertones. This version merges personal reflections with a tribute to cultural heritage. Released ahead of Día de Muertos, this resonant, nearly 5-minute interpretation serves as an homage to cherished memories and the departed. “This is one of those songs that stays in your memory forever,” the Mexican artist says in a press release, showcasing his deep ties to his musical roots and cultural traditions. “It brings back so many childhood memories for me.” — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Greeicy & Jay Wheeler, “?Qué Te Pasó?” (UMG Recordings)
It’s a simple question that carries many emotions within its words, and the lyrics of this song express a language of pain and the nostalgia of a breakup. “Tell me what happened to you/ That overnight, I don’t feel you here/ I don’t go out during the day anymore; the night feels cold/ It hurts me to know that I lost you,” Greeicy and Jay Wheeler both sing in the chorus, creating an enchanting synergy. — INGRID FAJARDO
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