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18-05-2025
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Carín León Brings 16-Piece Mexican Band to Tiny Desk Concert
Carín León is the latest Latin star to perform his very own Tiny Desk concert for NPR Music. The Mexican superstar went all out for his set, which included a 16-piece band that helped him bring to life 'Ese Vato No Te Queda,' 'Lado Frágil,' 'El Amor de Mi Herida' and 'Por la Suave.' León exuded Mexican pride with instruments like charchetas (alto horn), tololoche, tuba, trumpets and trombones, which give regional Mexican music that rich and nuanced sound. After opening with 'Ese Vato,' León expressed a few words. 'Thank you for having us here, que viva la música mexicana,' he said. More from Billboard PJ Sin Suela Makes History on NPR's Tiny Desk by Incorporating a Sign Language Interpreter Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' Breaks Streaming Records on Spotify & Amazon Music in First Day Alex Warren Achieves Rare Chart Feat as 'Ordinary' Hits 9th Week as U.K. No. 1 A man of few words, León went on to serenade the crowd that gathered there to see him, showcasing his signature vocal-ranging abilities and his musical palette, made up of a fusion of genres, including R&B, country and pop. During the 15-minute set, he also premiered his new song, 'Por La Suave,' that is set to be part of his upcoming Palabra de To's – Seca out on May 22. The new album is a deluxe version of León's 2024 Palabra de To's. Most recently, the Sonora-born artist teamed up with fellow regional Mexican music star Alejandro Fernández for 'Me Está Doliendo,' a stripped-down pop ballad with a bit of a twang. The collaboration will also be part of the new LP. Other artists who have recently performed a Tiny Desk concert include Bad Bunny, Grupo Frontera and PJ Sin Suela, who became the first artist to incorporate a sign language interpreter as part of the performance. Watch Carín León's Tiny Desk concert 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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13-03-2025
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John C. Reilly Reveals Why He's Releasing Debut Album 'What's Not to Love?' Under the Pseudonym Mister Romantic
You know John C. Reilly mainly as an actor, but he's got a passion for music as well. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy-nominated entertainer, 59, announced his upcoming debut album What's Not to Love?, a collection of music from the Great American Songbook set to be released under the pseudonym Mister Romantic. Its first single, "Dream," is out now. "I looked at our weary world a few years ago and tried to think of a way I could spread love and empathy," explained the Step Brothers star in a statement. "I decided the most fun way to do that was through performing and singing and telling people I loved them." Related: Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly Present Snoop Dogg with Birthday Cake Mid-Show: 'My Brothers Surprised Me' Reilly added, "So the emotional vaudeville show Mister Romantic was born, out of both hope and despair. What's Not To Love? Is a collection of songs from the show with some cinematic audio weaved in." He offered more details on the character, noting that the album tells "the story of an eternal optimist, Mister Romantic, as he looks for love." "Each song moved me enough to want to share it with people and keep each one alive by passing it on like some of my favorite singers did in their time. The lyrics all have something deeply true about them," continued Reilly. "Someone once said 'It's better to light one tiny candle than to curse the darkness.' Well, this is our little candle in the darkness," concluded the statement. "We hope it reminds people that it's good to love. I figured it was worth a try." What's Not to Love? will feature 13 songs, including two originally by Irving Berlin and three originally by Tom Waits. Others were made famous by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra and Jo Stafford. While the project marks Reilly's first album, most fans have heard him sing before in films like Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and Chicago, among others. Related: Will Ferrell Brings His 'Step Brothers' Prop Testicles to Dinner Parties: They're in 'a Special Box' Throughout his career, he's recorded with artists including Jack White and performed on NPR Music's Tiny Desk series with his band, John Reilly and Friends. He starred as the titular role in a 2002 Boston production of the musical Marty. In October 2023, Reilly and Step Brothers costar Will Ferrell hopped on stage with Snoop Dogg at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre to perform "Boats 'N Hoes" from the 2008 film as well as the MC's 1993 classic "Gin & Juice." Reilly's also passed his musicality onto his son, Leo, who performs pop music under the stage name LoveLeo. What's Not to Love? is set for a June 13 release. Read the original article on People
