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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Choose Lali & Duki's ‘Plástico' as Their Favorite New Latin Music of the Week
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Lali and Duki's 'Plástico' has topped Billboard's latest new Latin music poll published on Friday, May 2. In support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard's Latin and Billboard Español editors, music fans voted for the Argentine artists' collaboration as their favorite music release of the week. The electro-pop track — powered by a riveting, high-energy beat — is part of Lali's latest album, titled No Vayas a Atender Cuando El Demonio Llama, released April 30 via Sony Music Argentina. It garnered just a bit more than 50% of the vote. Coming in second place is Ivan Cornejo's powerful ballad 'Me Prometí,' which received nearly 44 percent of the votes. More from Billboard 'Plástico,' one of the two collaborations featured on Lali's 15-track set (the other being 'Mejor Que Vos' with Miranda!), beat out other new releases including Grupo Frontera and Netón Vega's 'La Buena Eres Tú,' Gabito Ballesteros' 'Cleopatra,' Alisun's EP Vive En Mí and Ramon Vega and Carín León's take on 'Dueño de Ti,' plus, new albums by Fuerza Regida (111XPANTIA), Gloria Trevi (El Vuelo) and Adriel Favela, Danny Felix, Giovanny Ayala and Octavio Cuadras (Sueños de la Calle Vol. 1). On the previous New Music Latin poll, fans crowned Cazzu's new album Latinaje as their favorite release, with the set garnering more than 90% of the vote. The Argentine artist's highly anticipated 14-track set, helmed by her longtime producer Nico Cotton, was released via Dale Play Records and Rimas Entertainment. Below, see the complete results for the May 2-dated poll: Best of Billboard Sign up for Billboard's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Los Angeles Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Cazzu's ‘Latinaje' is her ode to América Latina
At the start of our video call, Cazzu prepares a cup of yerba mate with a splash of hot water. But before she can take a sip of the herbal concoction, she's already beaming with a natural energy, calm but fired up by the release of her fifth studio album, 'Latinaje': her most intimate project to date. The new LP, released on April 24, is a sprawling compilation of South American sounds, such as Argentine chacareras, cumbias santafesinas, tango and Brazilian funk. 'The most beautiful thing about this album was that these songs came naturally,' says Cazzu. The collection, produced by Nico Cotton, is strikingly different from Cazzu's earlier trap offerings. Since 2017, the femme fatale has been leading Argentina's crusade in urban music following the release of her debut album, 'Maldade$,' as well as the viral 2018 remix of 'Loca' alongside Khea, Duki and Bad Bunny. Cazzu's stronghold on the country's fast-growing genre granted her more creative freedom to tap into the traditional genres that she holds dear to her heart — a move she models after those who mainstreamed heritage sounds like Puerto Rican reggaeton and Mexican corridos. 'I wondered, couldn't I try that with my small hometown?' says Cazzu. 'Perhaps there is a space where us Argentinians can showcase our roots to the world.' Born Julieta Emilia Cazzuchelli, Cazzu is originally from Fraile Pintado, a tiny rainforest town nestled in the foothills between the country's Yungas and Chaco plains, near the colorful mountain range known as Serranía de Hornocal. As part of the Jujuy region, which borders Bolivia and Chile, Cazzu says her hometown is far from what people think of when picturing Argentina, which usually calls to mind the big city life in Buenos Aires. 'It's a region that has a mixture of cultures,' says Cazzu. 'It's my identity as a person but also as an artist. The folklore is alive there, [as well as] Andean folklore.' Cazzu weaves Andean folk traditions into 'Latinaje' with the first track 'Copla,' which kicks off the album with Indigenous drumming and a poetic affirmation by Cazzu that she is indeed from América Latina. 'I [needed to] highlight the Andean roots of the region,' says Cazzu. 'Because when we talk about the sound of Latin America, we hardly consider those places and they have such precious music.' The singer also taps into the country's traditional chacarera sound, a more rural counterpart to the tango, in 'Me Toco Perder,' which features the bold voices of Nombradores del Alba, an Argentine quartet. Her honeyed vocals in the interlude, 'Pobrecito Mi Patrón,' pay homage to one of the country's beloved folk singers, Facundo Cabral, in a cyber-celestial rendition of his famous 1971 song that questions ideologies of wealth and life. 'It's beautiful to give these songs a second life,' says Cazzu. 'In 80 years when I am no longer here, it would be beautiful if someone would revive something of mine.' Showcasing the richness of Argentine is a deeply personal matter to Cazzu, but so is penning matters of the heart. The lyrics in the album's leading singles, like the scorching corrido tumbado 'Dolce' and slow ballad 'La Cueva,' weigh heavily with heartache, highlighting vastly different takes of a love lost. Then there's 'Con Otra,' a santafesina cumbia that takes karmic aim at the other woman. Last year, the Argentine singer was caught in the crossfire of tabloid drama involving her ex-beau Christian Nodal, with whom she shares a daughter, the 19-month-old Inti. After remaining silent about their separation, she cleared the air regarding the couple's fallout on a popular Argentine podcast, PLP show. 'It was said that no heart was broken and that no one suffered, [but] I suffered a lot,' said Cazzu on the Luz TV pod. 'More than [my] heart was broken, there were many broken hearts.' The 31-year-old admits she was fearful of expressing herself freely on the podcast. 'I think the hardest moment there was knowing that saying something to assert my dignity would have consequences for other people, and that wasn't my intention.' 'But I knew it wasn't my responsibility either,' she tells The Times. Cazzu has become a more sensible person, she says, crediting her transformation to motherhood. In this album, she dedicates a hip-hop lullaby powered by Andean flutes to her daughter Inti, who is named after the Incan sun god. 'I'm always thinking of how to make the world a better place for my daughter to grow up in,' says Cazzu. 'What can I do, even if it's a small grain in the sand, to better this world when she becomes a woman.' While the Argentine star knows that the public might read a little too much into her lyrics and speculate on how she's feeling, she's learned to quiet her receptors of outside judgment. 'I remember that the life we are living is here in the present,' she muses. This record, she clarifies, was composed a long time before her fallout with Nodal. She says only two songs reflect that period in her life — which ones, however, she doesn't say. Instead, she laughs about her ability to pen timeless sad ballads and perhaps fool gossips into thinking they reflect her personal life. 'Pucha,' she swears. 'Should I write songs where everyone is happy?'
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Duki Brings His Electrifying Trap to Viña del Mar, Earns Gaviotas de Plata & Oro
Argentinian trap star Duki lit up the 2025 Viña del Mar International Song Festival on Friday (Feb. 28), making his debut at the Quinta Vergara as the headliner of the urban music night that also featured Puerto Rican hitmaker Eladio Carrión and Chilean artist Kidd Voodoo. Showcasing his impressive flow, Duki kicked off his set with the pulsating 'GIVENCHY,' dressed in jeans, black jacket and T-shirt and silver chains. The face-tattooed singer looked like a rock star accompanied by drums, bass and guitar, while the audience chanted along with him at the top of their lungs. Behind him, fire images were blazing on the huge screens. More from Billboard How Chile's Viña Del Mar Festival Navigated Controversy and a Nationwide Power Outage Yves Discusses Being Unrecognizable in LOONA, Caroline Polachek's Influence at First U.S. Solo Tour Producer Bob Ezrin Renounces U.S. Citizenship, Returns Home to Canada 'Thank you so much, everyone! How are we doing tonight, Viña? Thanks for the love,' he said amid the screams of the audience after performing hits including 'Si Te Sentís Sola,' 'Pininfarina,' 'Además De Mí' and 'Sin Frenos,' his 2021 track with Bizarrap and Carrión. 'A slightly more intimate, more sung moment is coming up. I hope you like it,' he announced shortly after, performing 'Buscarte Lejos,' but soon he had everyone on their feet jumping to 'Harakiri.' With the energy high in the venue, Viña hosts Karen Doggenweiler and Rafael Araneda presented him with the Gaviota de Plata (Silver Seagull). 'This is the first award I've received in my entire career,' said Duki, dedicating it to his followers and his parents, and also thanking urban acts from Chile who helped opened the doors for him in the country. But the show didn't end there. The Argentine star continued with 'Duki: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 50,' which he started a cappella with an impressive flow before the music kicked in. Then came the reggaeton 'Te Traje Flores,' as well as the No. 1 hit on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 'Los del Espacio,' originally performed with LIT Killah, Tiago PZK, Emilia, Rusherking, Big One and FMK. Among others, he sang the rockier 'No Me Llores' and his 2019 trap hit 'Goteo,' a powerful track that alludes to the image of 'dripping' in wealth and style, symbolized by luxury brands like Gucci, Nike, Philippe Patek, Rolex, and Cartier. In the end, Duki didn't take home just the first award of his career — he also received the Gaviota de Oro (Gold Seagull), the highest recognition awarded by the Viña del Mar audience. Visibly moved, Duki wiped away tears, kissed his trophy, and with great humility thanked his fans and his parents again, who proudly watched their son triumph from the front row. 'Thank you for making my dream come true,' he said. To close, the 28-year-old rapper once again had the 'monster' chanting along with 'Malbec,' 'She Don't Give a Fo' and 'Nueva Era,' before disappearing from the stage. Following Duki's performance, Eladio Carrión set the house on fire with a highly energetic performance. Accompanied by a group of dancers and a live band, the Puerto Rican star began with 'Hugo,' and kept the adrenaline high in the Quinta Vergara, where the audience didn't stop jumping and singing one hit after another, including 'Si La Calle Llama,' 'Tata' and his Bad Bunny collab 'Thunder y Lightning.' 'Food evening, Viñaaa!' the artist greeted his fans. 'What a blessing to be able to give you a little love; so many years of love and respect that Chile has given me. Very grateful for the opportunity. And I want to know something: Who came to do trap with me?' The atmosphere became even more lively with 'Sin Frenos,' which the audience chanted from beginning to end. Carrión also greeted viewers around the world — including those watching the exclusive Billboard broadcast in the U.S. — and especially his mother, to whom he dedicated his latest album Sol María. He immediately sang his melodious 'TQMQA,' Spanish acronym for 'I love you more than yesterday,' followed by his Rauw Alejandro collab 'Hey Lil Mama', 'Hola Cómo Vas' and 'Sigue Bailándome,' his successful 2018 dembow with YannC, Darkiel, Myke Towers and Brray. Not to be misses were 'Mi Error,' 'Coco Chanel' (also with Bad Bunny) and 'Mbappé,' for which the singer invited everyone in the audience to put away their cell phones so they could really focus on enjoying the moment. For the grand finale, he sang his powerful collaboration with Bizarrap 'Eladio Carrión: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 40' while a rain of confetti fell on the stage. Viña del Mar 2025 kicked off Sunday with a riveting set by Marc Anthony and since, artists like Myriam Hernández, Ha*Ash, Carlos Vives, Carín León and Incubus have performed at the Quinta Vergara. Viña will continue Saturday (March 1), as the festival concludes with the Colombian group Morat followed by Sebastián Yatra. Both were originally scheduled for Tuesday (February 25), when the show was canceled due to a massive blackout in Chile. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to Watch Duki & Eladio Carrión Live From Viña del Mar 2025
Argentine rapper and singer Duki will be the headlining act at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival 2025 on Friday night (Feb. 28). He will perform at the Quinta Vergara amphitheater, the festival's venue in the coastal city of Viña del Mar, Chile. Duki is scheduled to take the stage at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by Eladio Carrión. The Puerto Rican hitmaker is scheduled to perform around 11:15 p.m. ET, after a set by Chilean comedian Pam Pam. Representing the Chilean rap scene, Kidd Voodoo will close the fourth night of the festival. More from Billboard From Corridos to Reggaetón, How Netón Vega's Rise Is Fueling a Movement Maná Announces Tour of Festivals in Spain: Here Are the Dates How to Watch Incubus & The Cult Live From Viña del Mar 2025 Tonight (Feb. 27) Like all previous days, you can watch the performances in the U.S. exclusively on and After making history as the first urban artist to sell out the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, and also the first trap star to sell out River Plate in Argentina, Duki is set to make his big debut at Viña del Mar. The 28-year-old rapper is one of the pioneers of the Argentine urban music movement. Eladio Carrión will also perform at the Quinta Vergara. His performance will follow a busy 2024 that included his critically acclaimed Sol María album, a tribute to his mother, which peaked at No. 6 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart. Viña del Mar 2025 kicked off on Sunday with a riveting set by Marc Anthony and since, artists like Myriam Hernández, Ha*Ash, Carlos Vives, Carín León and Incubus have performed at the Quinta Vergara. Viña will continue on Saturday (March 1), the festival concludes with the Colombian group Morat followed by Sebastián Yatra. Both were originally scheduled for Tuesday (February 25), when the show was canceled due to a massive blackout in Chile. All nights will be livestreamed in the United States on Billboard and Billboard Español. Performances can be viewed on the player in this story beginning at 7:15 p.m. ET. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Telegraph
19-02-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
‘Hag' mocked in Labour WhatsApp group claims minister swore at her in doorstep row
A grandmother who claims she was referred to as a 'hag' by Andrew Gwynne said the former minister swore at her during a doorstep row. Elaine Cole, 75, alleged on Tuesday that she was at the centre of an argument on the campaign trail described by Mr Gwynne in a leaked WhatsApp chat. Mr Gwynne was sacked as a health minister and suspended as a Labour MP earlier this month over sexist and racist comments in the group chat. In an exchange, first revealed by The Telegraph last week, Mr Gwynne told Labour colleagues he was 'never allowed to canvas' a road in Greater Manchester again. Writing in the Trigger Me Timbers group chat, he said: 'It's where I lost my s--- in the street with some Duki hag.' 'Duki' is a reference to Dukinfield, a town in the borough of Tameside located in one of Mr Gwynne's neighbouring constituencies. David Sedgwick, a councillor on Southport council, replied: 'Tbf [To be fair] there is nothing more satisfying than losing your rag with the electorate every now and again.' Mr Gwynne added: 'She made Claire cry, and she said the street was a s---hole, so I told her she f------ well lives there!' Mr Sedgwick replied: 'These people are so stupid they don't realise they're part of the problem!' In response, Mr Gwynne typed: 'Her house was one of the s---tiest in the street.'
