Jesse & Joy's ‘Lo Que Nos Faltó Decir' Album & More Best New Music Latin

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23-05-2025

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.
Jesse & Joy, (Warner Music Latina)
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With a range of sounds representative of their bicultural upbringing (Mexico-U.S.), Jesse & Joy present an eclectic 13-track album that spans pop, regional music, singer-songwriter styles, and soul. 'A sonic journey between two worlds, five cities, and all the words yet to be said,' as described in the press release, the Huerta siblings' seventh album was produced by Martin Terefe along with Jesse, and recorded across London, New York, Los Angeles, Bogotá, and Mexico City.
Collaborators include Carlos Vives, Banda MS, Elsa y Elmar, Eden Muñoz and Poo Bear, on songs as varied as the focus track 'Empinar el Codo' with Vives — a heartbreak-themed pop song with a festive vibe — or the bilingual reggae track 'Nube' with Poo Bear, about feeling on cloud nine when experiencing the excitement of new love. The album opens with the sweet instrumental 'Canción de Mylo' and follows with the uptempo 'Digas Lo Que Digas,' one of the previously released singles, which also include 'Cuando Estamos a Solas' in support of Coming Out Day. Especially moving is the title track, a heart-wrenching ballad in Jesse & Joy's signature style.
Lo Que Nos Faltó Decir coincides with the launch of the duo's El Despecho Tour 2025. It also comes at a special moment for Joy, who was recently nominated for a Tony Award as a composer for the Broadway musical Real Women Have Curves. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Morat, (Universal Music Spain)
Morat's fifth studio album Ya Es Mañana showcases a loyal band that skillfully navigates its evolution without sacrificing its true essence. Inspired by the powerful electric guitar riffs of the '90s, this emotional set travels from the engaging 'Faltas Tú' to the captivating 'Me Toca A Mí,' a collaboration with Camilo that thunders with potent drum beats and echoes Def Leppard's classic sound. Among the 14 gems are 'Antes De Cumplir Los 30,' which tells a story of youthful reflection; 'Por Si No Te Vuelvo A Ver,' filled with poignant longing; 'La Policía,' which carries an undercurrent of social commentary; and 'Cuarto De Hotel' with its rich, atmospheric emotion. The standout 'Vuelvo A Ti' captures the spirit of a new awakening with its refreshing and heartfelt approach.
'This is the moment to make the most of life, to be aware of what we must do now to create an incredible future. For us, this album embodies the idea of the band we have always wanted to be, and we hope you enjoy it,' said Juan Pablo Villamil during the band's album release party in Miami on Thursday (May 22). — INGRID FAJARDO
Carín León & Maluma, 'Si Tú Me Vieras' (Socios Music)
After teaming up for the runway hit 'Según Quién' two years ago, which peaked at No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay, Carín León and Maluma join forces once again for 'Si Tu Me Vieras,' one of the new tracks from León's Palabra de To's (Seca) deluxe album. The two songs couldn't be more different from each other: Unlike 'Según,' which leans more pop with horn instruments giving it that regional touch, 'Si Tu Me Vieras' is more acoustic, with prickly guitars and a slapping tololoche leading the way for a more stripped-down approache. Lyrically, both are ultra vulnerable singing about not being able to overcome a heartbreak. 'If you could see how I suffer realizing you're no longer with me,' they sing, almost wailing. León's deluxe release includes three other new songs, including 'Me Está Doliendo' with Alejandro Fernández, 'Tres Pesos' and 'Por La Suave.' — GRISELDA FLORES
Sergio George, (Sony Music Latin)
In early 2024, Latin producer Sergio George gave the first taste of his ambitious project 'Urban Salsa Sessions' with the release of 'La Puerta' in collaboration with Jay Wheeler. The heartfelt tropical tune set the tone for what would become the hitmaker's new studio album — where he reunited some of the biggest names in urban & pop to create brand new salsa songs. The focus track, 'La Gata y el Ratón,' features Fariana's sensual vocals, Juanes' electric guitar riffs and a sample of Cheo Feliciano's original voice for a bold interpolation of Cheo's 1974 classic 'El Ratón.'
Moreover, George reeled in Ryan Castro on 'Amor Material,' Anthony Ramons singing salsa in English on 'I Was the One,' Elena Rose and Oscar D' Leon on 'Me Das Fever' and Cuban newcomer Bebeshito on 'Lo Sabe,' where he cleverly blends salsa music with Cuba's booming urban genre, reparto. Beyond its colorful and flavorful rhythms, Ataca Sergio! Presents: Urban Salsa Sessions, is also home to uplifting and motivational tunes such as the Mike Bahía and Annasofia-assisted 'Gracias,' a modern-day salsa with gospel undertones about gratitude, and closing track 'La Vida es Una FIesta' with Wisin. — JESSICA ROIZ
Mau y Ricky, Danny Ocean & Yorghaki, 'Samaná' (Why Club Records)
After collaborating in 2024 on 'La Penúltima,' Venezuelan stars Mau y Ricky and Danny Ocean join forces again —this time also with their compatriot Yorghaki— on 'Samaná,' a summer love song whose title is the name of a Dominican coastal city. In this fusion of bachata with Latin and Caribbean sounds, the artists sing about their desire to rekindle a fleeting romance with the woman of their dreams amidst sandy, sun-drenched parties: 'I ask God to take care of you/ And if you're with someone, to be careless/ I don't know if it took me too long to tell you/ But I want to finish what started in Samaná.'
''Samaná' is the result of several friends coming together to do what they love,' Mau y Ricky says in a press release — a camaraderie that's also evident in the music video and the artists' social media posts. — S.R.A.
Alex Ponce, 'Como Ella Ya No Hay' (Neon16/Sony Music Latin)
Ecuadorian singer-songwriter Alex Ponce addresses his ex's new love in his new single 'Como Ella Ya No Hay.' The lyrics are a manual for loving a lost love well. With an electropop base, an irresistible electric bass groove and enveloping harmonies, the song vibrates between what was and what will no longer be. For those who have loved badly and understood it too late, this song hits straight to the soul. — LUISA CALLE
Myke Towers, 'Baja California' (From ) (Atlantic Records/Apple Video Programming)
Set against the rugged terrain of the Northern Mexican state it's named after, Myke Towers' 'Baja California' captures the thrill of adrenaline-fueled velocity with unapologetic swagger. Interpolating Black Sheep's early-'90s hip-hop classic 'The Choice Is Yours,' the Puerto Rican rapper turbocharges the track with the chaos and control of dirt bike trails, daunting mountains and the tempestuous coastline.
Produced by El Guincho and Oscar, the single also mirrors the tension and raw energy of the Formula 1 universe. Towers weaves sharp bars about risk, mastery, and chasing victory, embodying a speed demon fearlessly living on instinct ('a la adrenalina nunca le he tenido fobia,' he raps). 'Baja California' is part of F1: The Album (out June 27), the official soundtrack for the Apple Original Film, starring Brad Pitt. As the only Latin artist featured on the soundtrack album, Towers holds his own on a star-studded roster that includes Ed Sheeran, Sexyy Red, Burna Boy, and Tiësto. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Bronco, (REC PRIME INC)
The iconic regional Mexican group celebrates its four-and-a-half-decade-long career with this compilation of 16 songs recorded live — 13 of which are duets with international acts from various music genres, such as Julieta Venegas, Matisse, Aleks Syntek, Vagón Chicano, Guaynaa, and Los Auténticos Decadentes. The album was recorded throughout 2024, during the group's Tour 45 performances in the U.S., Central and South America, in iconic venues including Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Arena Ciudad de México in Mexico City, and the Jockey Club in Asuncion, Paraguay. Among the songs included in this collectors piece are 'Pastillas de Amnesia,' 'Libros Tontos,' 'Oro,' 'Nunca Voy a Olvidarte' and 'Con Zapatos de Tacón.' Definitely a great gift for true fans of Bronco, a legend of Spanish-language music. — TERE AGUILERA
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