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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Junior H on Building a Hits-Fueled Coachella Set and His ‘Full Circle Moment' With Guest Peso Pluma
In the days leading up to Junior H's Coachella performance on Sunday night, the 23-year-old and his band of tuba, guitar and tololoche players meticulously prepared for this 'full circle moment.' The Mexican singer-songwriter appeared on the same stage last year as a guest for Peso Pluma, and now, Junior claims the main stage as his own, with a comprehensive – albeit short — set list of his biggest hits, from the tear-jerking 'Y Lloro' to 'Rockstar,' and more. 'This is next level,' Junior tells Variety. 'I think for any artist, playing Coachella is a huge stepping stone, and it's really a source of pride for me, personally. We're here to represent our country and leave a lasting impression of how far and wide regional Mexican music has come.' More from Variety Gustavo Dudamel on Why He Brought the LA Phil to Coachella, With LL Cool J and Other Guest Artists: 'Wagner Wrote His Music for a Festival... Wagner Had His Own Coachella!' Green Day Alters Lyrics to Reference Israel-Palestine War During Epic Coachella Set: 'Runnin' Away From Pain Like the Kids From Palestine' Charli xcx Shakes Coachella With Billie Eilish, Lorde and Troye Sivan, and Basically Says 'Brat Summer' Is Over But It's Not Junior H (real name Antonio Herrera) is lauded as a pioneer of the electrifying and revolutionary style of corridos tumbados — or trap-infused regional Mexican music — that helped launch the all-encompassing genre of música mexicana to achieve a historic increase of 56 percent listenership in 2023. Pluma lauded Junior as a tastemaker when introducing him at Coachella last year, and Junior returned the favor on Sunday, extending an invitation to his 'best friend.' '[Pluma] and his team have shown me the utmost loyalty for years,' Junior says. 'I do think that because of that closeness, our music and this movement has gotten as far as it has in the last five years. There's power in numbers and in supporting one another. The second I got the news that I would be playing Coachella, there was never any doubt that he would be my guest.' Pluma and Junior share several songs together, 'and I had prepared for us to play 'El Azul,' but in the end we decided on 'Luna' to really play into the sentimental aspect of this full circle moment,' he says. ''El Azul' brings back so many wonderful memories for us both – it was just the beginning for him, and our team was already on the up-and-up. But 'Luna,' which is more of a love song, means a lot to [Pluma] since it was on his first major album and is a favorite for fans of his.' Though Junior explained the move as nothing more than a stylistic choice, the change happens as other Mexican artists have altered their setlists to avoid playing songs with lyrical references to drug cartels ('El Azul' references the co-founder of a Sinaloa cartel). This comes after the U.S. State Department canceled the work and tourist visas of the members of Mexican corrido group Los Angeles del Barranco after they displayed images of a cartel leader during a concert in March. With his second guest of the night, Tito Double P, a signee of Pluma's Double P Records, Junior played a love song with a softer edge titled '5-7.' Ahead of Coachella, Junior premiered 'El Chore,' a new single featuring songwriter Gael Valenzuela, who co-wrote Junior's 'Y Lloro,' and 'La Cherry,' among others. The song marks Valenzuela's debut as an artist and soloist signed to Junior's newly established label, $ad Boyz Entertainment. 'Now that I have all these years of experience behind me, it feels like the right time to step into this space and this role as a mentor,' he says. Junior's $ad Boyz label is still in its initial stages, but the singer is actively scouting new talent to develop. He is actively working on a regional Mexican album and the second volume of his 2022 LP, the trap-heavy 'Contingente,' and a project he describes as 'totally different than what you've heard from me before.' For now, Junior is focused on enjoying the rest of his time in the California deserts. A fan of EDM, Junior is hoping to catch as many DJs as he can, but 'I'm really looking forward to seeing Post Malone after I get off stage,' he says. 'I've always been a fan of country music and [Malone] is cool because he was able to put out music in different styles and really make it work. Country music is similar to the music we do, so I'd love to really lean into that one day, maybe with a collaboration.' Junior H will return to Coachella's main stage on April 20. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
What's On
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
8 big events, shows and concerts coming to Abu Dhabi
Looking to hit up the biggest and best festivals, shows, concerts, and more coming to Abu Dhabi this year? Bookmark this piece and start circling your calendars. Here are 8 events coming to Abu Dhabi in 2025. Dive into a world of wonder when the mystifying Pluma Circus comes to town this March, with jaw-dropping stunts, dazzling new acts, and mind-blowing visual effects that will leave you on the edge of your seat. This is the ultimate spectacle for when you want to enjoy huge stunts, big thrills and a fresh take on circus entertainment. Pluma, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, March 28 to April 6, from Dhs95. He's performed twice in Abu Dhabi in the last two years, and it seems he just can't get enough of his UAE fans, as British music icon Sting is returning to the capital next year. Sting, the British songwriting stalwart with classics such as Desert Rose and Englishman in New York in his hit-making repertoire, will bring his STING 3.0 world tour to the Etihad Arena on April 3. The 17-time Grammy Award winner will perform alongside virtuoso guitarist and longtime collaborator, Dominic Miller, and dynamic drummer Chris Maas ( Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers ). STING 3.0, Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, April 3, from Dhs395. Les Misérables Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular is on its way to the Etihad Arena this April, and will build on the success of Les Misérables: The Staged Concert, which ran for over 200 performances at London's West End. The adaptation is going to be even grander, bringing to town an all-new design crafted for larger venues and an immersive experience that amplifies the emotional and visual power of the show. Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular, Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, April 10 to 20, 2025, from Dhs130. Club Social Abu Dhabi Club Social Abu Dhabi is the place to be, when you want to take a stroll down memory lane. Scheduled for April 18 to 20 at Yas Island's Etihad Park, you'll be able to enjoy some of the finest hits from Usher, Snow Patrol, and The Kooks, among other performers. This celebration of feel-good music is sure to transport you back in time, blending pop, rock, and indie hits. Club Social, Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, April 18 to 20, tickets available January 2025 from Dhs295. OFFLIMITS OFFLIMITS 2025 is turning up the heat. Joining Ed Sheeran on April 26 at Etihad Park are the Kaiser Chiefs, bringing indie rock anthems like Ruby and I Predict a Riot to Abu Dhabi. With their electrifying energy and timeless hits, the Leeds-born band is set to light up the stage alongside Sheeran's epic two-hour set. More artists will be announced soon, but what we know is, you're going to want to pull an all-nighter to enjoy this festival. OFFLIMITS Festival, Etihad Park, Yas Island, April 26, 2025, from Dhs495. May Legendary rock supergroup Guns N' Roses are all set to make a rip-roaring return to the UAE capital on May 27, for what's about to be yet another epic night at the Etihad Arena following their memorable performance in the summer of 2023. The four-decade strong rock powerhouses will bring fans to their feet with yet another arena-shaking show that is sure to include super hits such as Sweet Child O' Mine , Welcome to the Jungle and more, as they embark on a summer tour of the Middle East and Europe. Guns N' Roses, Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, May 27, from Dhs295. Hans Zimmer Live Veteran German composer and Hollywood soundtrack stalwart Hans Zimmer will be bringing his musical mastery to the UAE capital for the very first time, when he arrives in Abu Dhabi for what is certain to be a stellar performance at the Etihad Arena on May 31, 2025. The living legend, accompanied by a skilled orchestra has become a premier brand in scoring some of the biggest box-office busters in cinema history, including Interstellar , Dune , Dune: Part Two , Inception , The Dark Knight , Pirates of the Caribbean , The Lion King , and Gladiator . You can also look forward to a special touch at his Abu Dhabi performance, as Zimmer will celebrate the capital city's role in the Dune movie series. Hans Zimmer Live, Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, May 31, 2025, pre-sale January 2, general sales January 3. June Set to the storytelling magic of ABBA's timeless songs, Mamma Mia! is an enchanting tale of family and friendship and it's coming to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi this June. Taking place from June 11 to 22, Mamma Mia! is a show you don't want to miss, and comes to the UAE capital after globetrotting for nearly 25 years, seen by over 65 million people in 50 productions. It's so popular, it has even been translated into 16 different languages. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, June 11 to 22, from Dhs125. Tel: (600) 511 115. Media: Instagram, What's On archive, unsplash, Getty
