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3 days ago
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Belinda's ‘Indómita' Album & 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 Español editors. Check out this week's picks below. Belinda, (Warner Music México) More from Billboard Jon Bellion Was Tired of Songwriters Getting 'Paid F-king Dirt' - So He Flipped the Script With 'Father Figure' Elvis Crespo, Elena Rose, Kapo & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music This Week The Weeknd Wanders Through Purgatory in 'Baptized in Fear' Music Video When Belinda received the Evolution Award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music gala, she made it clear that 'Belinda isn't a musical genre.' During a career that spans 25 years, she's navigated through pop, rock, electronic, cumbia, and most recently, música mexicana. 'My career is versatile…it's the perfect word to define my style,' she previously told Billboard. Best representing her fruitful and experimental growth in the industry, the Spain-born, Mexican-raised star dropped Indómita, her sixth studio album and debut set under Warner Music. The 17-track album starts off with nine 'corridos coquettes,' where her alter ego 'Beli Bélica' shines in collaborations with genre hitmakers Natanael Cano ('300 Noches'), Tito Double P ('La Cuadrada'), and Xavi ('Mírame Feliz'). Across the next eight songs, she dabbles in trap music ('Death Note' and 'Silvana'); teams up with Netón Vega and Tokischa for two hard-hitting perreos ('+ Perra, + Bitch' and 'Wet Dreams'); and goes full dance in the Kenia OS-assisted 'Jackpot.' Other collaborators on the set include Alemán, Mala Rodriguez and Thirty Second to Mars. 'The [album's] title is very specific to a movement for women,' she explained of Indómita, which means 'untamed.' 'She's a warrior, independent, a woman who's out of the box, completely irreverent but at the same time strong, sexy, fun… all the things I like and that I am, and I'd like to convey that to people.' — JESSICA ROIZ Óscar Maydon, (Rancho Humilde) Excess, irreverence and romance collide in Óscar Maydon's Rico o Muerto, Vol. 1, a whirlwind of sierreño swagger that feels like a tequila-soaked fever dream. Across 12 tracks, the Mexicali artist channels the debauchery and drama of late-night escapades, weaving tales of fleeting romances ('Mr. Vallarta'), dismissal ('Para Ti') and indulgence ('ZAZA,' the only trap song). The party kicks off on 'Baja Beach,' a sun-drenched anthem named after the infamous Mexican festival, with Junior H and Fuerza Regida joining the revelry. 'Desvelada' turns up the nocturnal chaos alongside Peso Pluma and Netón Vega, while the focus track 'Asquerosamente Rico' with Peso takes playful opulence to new heights. On '2030,' Maydon rides solo, mixing carnivalesque accordion riffs with a pulsing electric bassline to deliver a debauched, dystopian glimpse into the future. The album is the right amount of star-studded that Luis R Conríquez and Gabito Ballesteros also join him on 'Fina Con Los Valentinos.' With pre-released hits 'Tu boda' and 'Amigos? No.' rounding out the collection, Rico o Muerto, Vol. 1 reaffirms Maydon's devil-may-care and romantic style. But more than a party album, it's a work where the unbridled fun and excitement feel as real as the early mornings it invokes. — ISABELA RAYGOZA Elvis Crespo, (Puntería Records) Merengue star Elvis Crespo delivers Poeta Herío, a term from Puerto Rican slang that translates to 'hurt poet.' The 13-track set showcases the vibrant essence of merengue, featuring lively rhythms and heartfelt lyrics encapsulating the joys and struggles of life through his music. The LP is a vibrant tapestry of tropical sounds, featuring an impressive roster of both legendary icons and rising stars. With Elvis Crespo at the helm, the project immerses listeners in his signature genres of spirited merengue, lively mambo and infectious bachata. This new chapter in Crespo's musical journey is fueled by collaborations with a diverse array of artists such as Ivy Queen, Jerry Rivera, Toño Rosario, Tony Tun Tun and Víctor Manuelle. Standout tracks include 'Cora Roto,' an emotionally charged song where Crespo unveils a gripping narrative of betrayal, where hidden truths come to light, revealing a harsh and unforgiving reality. This is followed by several heartfelt goodbye letters and concludes the album with a revamped version of his classic 'Nuestra Canción,' featuring Jerry Rivera. — INGRID FAJARDO Ozuna, 'Sirenita' (Nibiru International) Ozuna hasn't released an album in two years, so he could be setting the tone for a potential LP with the two singles he's released so far this year. His latest, 'Sirenita,' is a vibrant fusion of Afrobeats and the Puerto Rican hitmaker's signature rhythmic-leaning urban production, which serves as the perfect canvas for his sweet and delicate vocals. The lyrics to 'Sirenita' — which tell the story of a girl who's stolen Ozuna's heart — are a testament to Ozuna's knack for writing sensitive, romantic songs. 'Sirenita' serves as the lead-up to Ozuna's summer tour in Europe that will kick off on June 20 in Milan and span over ten cities across the continent. — GRISELDA FLORES Elena Rose, Sistek & Mazzarri, 'SINTIGO' (Warner Music Latina) Accompanied by producers Sistek and Mazzarri, Elena Rose releases 'SINTIGO,' an evocative track with an electronic vibe that explores the emotional contradiction of wanting someone to stay but also wanting them to leave. 'How do I tell you? My life without you makes no sense,' the artist sings over a subtle fusion of house with Afrobeats, resulting in a delicate yet euphoric soundtrack for summer. 'SINTIGO' – a Spanish play of the words 'Sin ti' (without you) and 'Contigo' (with you) – is the first preview of the Venezuelan singer-songwriter's highly anticipated debut LP, following her 2024 EP En Las Nubes – Con Mis Panas. 'This is the first of everything,' Elena wrote on Instagram. 'A summer without drama is coming … full of beautiful things.' – SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS Adriel Favela, Eddy, 'KbrN InfeLiZ' (Fono) Adriel Favela's 'KbrN InfeLiZ,' the first single from his upcoming album Elysium, is a sad sierreño song powered by raw lyrics about a man who realizes that his lifestyle and emotional failings make him incapable of loving someone back the way he is loved. The sierreño-style guitars add an even more dramatic and profound touch to the track, in which the regional Mexican star is accompanied by Eddy, an emerging música mexicana artist who has previously collaborated with Gabito Ballesteros, Calle 24 and Ed Maverick. 'KbrN InfeLiZ' has the makings of an anthem for today's generation. – TERE AGUILERA Kapo, 'Korazong' (Sony Music Latin/La Industria) Kapo's 'Korazong' is a romantic declaration of love powered by a hypnotic Afrobeats sound. Written by the Colombian singer and produced by Gangsta, the song is distinguished by its poetic and sincere lyrics in which Kapo, with his unmistakable raspy voice, sings to that woman who came to heal his heart and transform it with love. Although it is still early to know if it will be his next hit, what is clear is that Kapo reaffirms his knack for authentic songs that touch the heartstrings and appeal to all types of listeners. — LUISA CALLE Check out more Latin recommendations this week below: 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
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Elvis Crespo, Elena Rose, Kapo & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music This Week
This week, Billboard's New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including a handful of new albums by Belinda (Indómita), Elvis Crespo (Poeta Herío) and Óscar Maydon (Rico o Muerto, Vol. 1). Mexican star Belinda further expands her música mexicana foray with a full-length album, her first música mexicana project that follows a handful of singles she's released over the past few years that marked her 'Beli Bélica' era. 'I dreamed it, I shouted it and I cried it in silence. Today I sing it,' she wrote in an Instagram post when announcing the release of the LP. 'It is for all those who dare to be themselves. Thank you for so much love!' More from Billboard Belinda's 'Indómita' Album & More Best New Music Latin Jon Bellion Was Tired of Songwriters Getting 'Paid F-king Dirt' - So He Flipped the Script With 'Father Figure' The Weeknd Wanders Through Purgatory in 'Baptized in Fear' Music Video Meanwhile, merengue star Elvis Crespo released Poeta Herío, the first album under indie label Puntería Records. About the set, the Puerto Rican hitmaker said in a statement: 'This album came from my soul. It's a project that emerged from a time in my life when I felt deeply hurt due to a separation. I transformed that pain into what I know how to do — music — and it became my form of therapy.' Other new releases this week including Ozuna's 'Sirenita,' Elena Rose's 'SINTIGO,' Kapo's 'Korazong' and Bad Gyal's 'Da Me.' Morat's Ya Es Mañana won the latest best new Latin music release poll with nearly 60% 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: 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
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Newsboys Respond to Sexual Assault Allegations Against Ex-Singer Michael Tait: ‘We Are Horrified, Heartbroken & Angry'
Contemporary Christian Music group Newsboys responded to recent allegations of sexual assault and drug use against former lead singer Michael Tait, who abruptly stepped away from the group in January. On Wednesday, The Roys Report published what it referred to as a two-and-a-half-year investigation into allegations against Tait. The outlet claims it spoke with more than 50 sources, including three people who claim that Tait groomed and sexually assaulted them while touring or at Tait's home. The accusers allege that the incidents took place between 2004 and 2014. Multiple people in the report also claimed that Tait was involved in drug use. More from Billboard The Weeknd Wanders Through Purgatory in 'Baptized in Fear' Music Video Miley Cyrus Says Madonna 'Was Down' to Mud Wrestle in a '4x4' Music Video, But Her Label Said No Belinda's 'Indómita' Album & More Best New Music Latin In an Instagram post on Thursday, the group's four current members — Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips and Adam Agee — responded to the allegations, writing, 'Last night our hearts were shattered when we read the news alleging drug abuse and inappropriate sexual actions by our former lead singer, Michael Tait. While Michael has not addressed these allegations, we are devastated by even the implications. 'First and foremost, our hearts are with the victims who have bravely shared their stories,' the band's message continued. 'If you are a victim, we urge you to come forward. We absolutely do not condone any form of sexual assault. The four of us are husbands and fathers. Between the four of us, we have fourteen children. Our wives and children have made many sacrifices while we have dedicated our lives to playing music together that glorifies God. We are horrified, heartbroken and angry at this report and in many ways, we feel as if we and our families have been deceived for the past fifteen years.' Tait has not released a public response to the allegations contained in the report, and Billboard has not yet successfully reached him or a representative. A Newsboys rep did not respond to comment beyond the band's statement. Tait stepped down from his role in Newsboys in January just days before the group launched the second leg of their Worldwide Revival Nights Tour. At the time, Tait issued a statement, saying, 'I have made for me what is a monumental and heartfelt decision that it is time to step down from Newsboys. This decision does not come lightly and has been a shock to even myself, but amidst prayer and fasting, I have clarity that this is the right decision.' He joined Newsboys as their lead singer in 2009 following the exit of Peter Furler. Tait is also known for his founding role in the groundbreaking CCM group DC Talk from 1988-2001. That group, which also included TobyMac and Kevin Max, had such hits as 'Jesus Freak,' 'What If I Stumble?' and the Billboard Hot 100 hit 'Between You and Me.' Their 1995 album Jesus Freak, with its pop and hip-hop fusions, reached No. 16 on the all-genre Billboard 200 and won a Grammy for best rock gospel album. In 2000, the band went on hiatus, and Tait launched a decadelong solo career before joining Newsboys. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). 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
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
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Belinda cannot be tamed. Her latest album, ‘Indómita,' proves it
There is no containing a star of Belinda's caliber. In the making of her fifth studio album 'Indómita,' the Mexican singer and actor began to understand that what made her hard to contain — in life, in love and in her career — was worth writing an album about. 'I was reading a book and all of a sudden the word 'indómita' appeared,' says Belinda in an audio call from her home in Mexico City. 'For two days, I kept dreaming of that word. 'Indómita, Indómita,'' says Belinda during a recent audio call from her home in Mexico City. Out on June 5, 'Indómita' is an assortment of corridos tumbados, reggaeton, rock and pop ballads with exciting collaborations — ranging from the American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars to Latin stars like Tokischa and Tito Double P. 'This album is very special, not just for women but for everyone who feels untameable, who feels strong, who feels like a warrior,' she explains. The title directly translates to indomitable, or untameable, a term that seems to perfectly suit the 35-year-old artist, whose long and prosperous career made her an international household name. Born in Madrid, Spain, as Belinda Peregrín Schüll, but known widely by her mononym, Belinda began her legacy in Mexican television, taking on lead roles in early 2000's childhood telenovelas like 'Amigos x siempre,' 'Aventuras en el tiempo,' and 'Cómplices Al Rescate,' where she played a set of twins who has been separated at birth. She also broke through the Disney sphere, appearing in the popular 2006 sequel of 'The Cheetah Girls 2' as Marisol, a Spanish pop star and competitor of the titular girl band. Belinda's music career has been equally as fruitful, including a stint as a singing coach on the TV competition 'La Voz' and dozens of hit singles, such as the popular 'Amor a Primera Vista,' a 2020 collaboration with Los Ángeles Azules and Lalo Ebratt. Her previous studio albums, 2003's 'Belinda,' 2006's 'Utopía,' 2010's 'Carpe Diem' and 2013's 'Catarsis' have all graced Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart. Her new LP marks a personal artistic triumph for the artist, given its unique regional Mexican edge. '300 Noches,' her 2024 corrido track with Natanael Cano, made No. 4 on the Mexican Billboard pop chart and appeared on the Billboard Global 200, making it Belinda's first appearance on the chart. Other corridos tumbados, like the rugged 'La Cuadrada' featuring Tito Double P and the blistering 'Mírame Feliz' with Xavi, unleash a new alter ego of the famed singer known as 'Beli bélica,' the latter of which means 'warrior' in Spanish. 'With this album, I'd like to open up the door to more women to sing corridos tumbados of heartache,' says Belinda. The record is already scorching hot, with songs like 'Cactus' making a subtle, prickly nod to her past relationship with Mexican crooner Christian Nodal, who famously tattooed her eyes on his chest. There's also the reggaeton-corrido fusion called 'La Mala,' which coyly addresses the rumors that Belinda is a cold, calculated lover — which heightened in the wake of her high-profile relationship. Still, her notoriety as a heartbreaker has simultaneously granted her sainthood status from fans, who created fake prayer cards of the enchanting star to bolster their own love life. 'This album was made up of things that we live every day,' says Belinda. 'Someone breaks our heart, we feel better, we fall in love, they break our heart again and so forth. Life is like that.' But 'Indómita' is much more than Belinda's foray into regional Mexican music; there's also 'Jackpot,' a dazzling club alongside Kenia Os, a tribute to lightning-fast cars in 'Rayo McQueen' — and even her love of anime in 'Death Note.' 'I'm a versatile artist and this record reflects that,' says Belinda. This interview has been edited and shortened for clarity. What motivated you to release this album over a decade after your last one, 'Catarsis'?I know it might seem like it's been a long time, but I never left. I've always been involved in music. I've done collaborations with Los Ángeles Azules, 'Amor a Primera Vista,' that was super popular, with Ana Mena in 'Las 12,' Lola Indigo and Tiny in 'La Niña de la Escuela,' with Juan Magán and Lapiz Conciente in 'Si No Te Quisiera.' I've made a lot of music, but obviously this record means so much to me. It's not the same to work on collaborations and music for other artists as it is to do it for myself. The album is full of collaborations with Thirty Seconds to Mars, who are one of my favorite bands of all time. It also has Kenia Os, Tito Double P, Neton Vega, who's a hard-hitting act in the world of reggaeton and corridos tumbados, and Natanael Cano, who I can't forget either. It's a complete album, with lots of different styles. Many of the songs on this album are corridos tumbados. Why did you dive into that style of music?It's a really stigmatized genre, and a genre that is specifically for men and for certain kinds of lyrics. I wanted to break that [idea] and say that instruments used — like the trombone, the alto horn, tololoche — aren't just for men or for specific lyrics or a specific market. There can be more romantic lyrics, a mixing of sounds like pop with urban music. The challenge was also getting my collaborators to believe in this too, since they are used to other topics, but everyone trusted me and believed in the song[s] since the beginning and it was organic. Tell me more about your collaborations. What did you learn from them and what did you teach them?They're so talented and play instruments very well, especially Natanael Cano — you can tell him to play any instrument. He's very talented. We were in the studio and he started to play a Metallica song and I was like, 'Wow!' Although we might pigeonhole them into this genre, they're very versatile and talented. I admire them. One of the singles of this album, 'Cactus,' talks about your feelings toward an ex. How did it feel to release your emotions? And would you say that it helped you heal, as the song suggests?I love healing through music. The first phrase of the song goes: 'Therapy helps, but music heals more bad-ass.' Perhaps I couldn't express with words what I can through music. As a composer we express our emotions through our lyrics. But it's also important that people remember that not everything is based on experiences. It's music so that people can identify themselves in love or heartache. I never mention anyone by name, but people can make their own conclusions or deductions. At the end of the day, I make music for people who can relate to the lyrics. You've been in the spotlight for so many years. Do you believe there are two Belindas that exist? As in, one that is for the public and one that's just for close family members?Of course, I can guarantee it. There's also a song where I express that idea that many times people have categorized me as a bad character, 'La Mala.' At the end of the day, I know who I am and the people around me know the heart that I have — my feelings and intentions, my day-to-day. That's what counts for me. If I paid attention to every comment [people made of me], my God, I'd be locked up in a room without an exit, which sometimes does happen to me. How do you tune out those outside critics?I try not to see these things. Sometimes it's inevitable but I'm also not going deep into the web to find what people are saying. I do other more productive things that nourish me. Obviously it hurts, because even if certain comments are not true, they still hurt because they carry negative energy. I don't want to give into these comments as truth, but that energy of negativity or insult or humiliation or anything that comes from a negative side, obviously has a consequence. So one has to be careful about how they express themselves, because there's so much negativity that exists, so it would be nice if we could just throw a bit more of love. I heard you're a big anime fan, and you show that in your song 'Death Note.' Why was it important to include that?I'm [an] otaku, even if people don't believe it. I really like anime. I'm a fan of 'One Piece,' 'Death Note,' everything, 'Attack on Titan,' but 'Death Note' is my favorite. It's pretty dark, but Ryuk is one of my favorite characters in life. I've always been a fan of terror, because within the darkness, there's always some light. You were born in Spain but were raised in Mexico. How have you navigated both identities?I can't pick one or the other, but I've always considered myself Mexican, because I was raised in Mexico and my accent is Mexican. I'm very, very much Latina. What advice would you give your younger self?Don't take everything so personally and enjoy life. When I was little, I would think too much about what the world thought. I was always like, 'do you like it? Oh you don't, why?' and I would suffer. And now if I like it, OK, and if no one else likes it, then too bad, I like it!
