The Warning will perform for the first time at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on Feb. 5, 2027, becoming the first all-female Mexican band to take the stage at the iconic stadium. The concert will be part of their Everything’s Falling World Tour.

“OUR FIRST STADIUM!!! We’ve dreamed and worked so hard to reach this moment, we still can’t believe it’s finally happening,” wrote the rock band made up of sisters Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra Villarreal in a social media post, in Spanish. “See you at Estadio GNP Seguros on February 5, 2027!”

According to promoter OCESA, ticket presales for the concert will be available through Ticketmaster Mexico on Sept. 9 and 10 for HSBC bank customers, with general sales beginning on Sept. 11.

The announcement of their performance at the emblematic venue (previously known as Foro Sol) comes just one day after The Warning was revealed as the headlining act for the halftime show of this year’s NFL game in Mexico City between the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers. The news also follows the release of their fifth album, Everything’s Falling, last Friday (Aug. 28).

Among the band’s recent achievements, they became the first Mexican group and the first all-female band to top Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their song “Kerosene,” which leads the ranking dated Sept. 5.

The Warning’s repertoire is predominantly in English, their second language. The group hails from Monterrey, a city in northern Mexico near the U.S. border.

This year, the powerful trio continues their global rise with performances in the U.S. after touring Europe, Asia and South America. They’ve also made appearances at major festivals worldwide and held their own headlining shows.

Among their latest releases is a duet with regional Mexican superstar Carín León titled “Love To Be Loved” that blends country music and hard rock.

How long does it take to speak fluent reggaetón? Probably about 20 years of hits and formulas, like the ones W, El Sobreviviente — better known as Wisin — has delivered throughout his career.

On Thursday, we can officially call him the dean of the Universidad del Perreo. What started as a mysterious invitation to a university turned out to be a campaign for Wisin’s new album. Composed of 12 tracks and released under his own label, La Base Music Group, this album not only brings together collaborations with key figures in the genre like Ivy Queen, Don Chezina, Jory Boy, Jowell & Randy, Trébol Clan, Franco El Gorilla, Juanka El Problematik, and Mexican artist El Bogueto, but it also introduces Colombian artist Kapo as the first “graduate” of this musical university.

“As I’ve always said, it has been a collective effort,” Wisin tells Billboard in a Zoom interview from Miami. “If people out there are talking about salsa, the history of merengue, tropical music, the history of bolero, I think they also have to talk about the history of an established movement. A movement that continues to be talked about and where new stars keep being born. I think it’s a great project.

“It’s a project where we return to the original sound, the sound that started it all and opened so many doors,” he adds. “With all this success, different masterclasses are being planned with great figures of urban music, including myself and various colleagues, so that it’s not just an album but also a platform to help all these young people become great songwriters, great artists, great producers.”

And Universidad del Perreo is not just an album. A website under the same name invites fans to register for exclusive content in an unconventional marketing campaign that attracted more than 2 million subscribers, according to the artist. Additionally, there will be in-person courses in cities like Puerto Rico, Miami, Bogotá and Mexico City, with additional experiences to be announced soon, according to the artist’s team. The project aims to showcase the journey of the urban genre over the years and help new generations learn from its history, while even guiding them deeper into the music business.

Wisin also announces the beginning of a new professional chapter by signing a direct management deal with D27 Entertainment, a company founded by his manager Chris Duque. After nearly a decade under the direction of Walter Kolm, Duque is now independently managing Wisin’s career. The agreement strengthens a relationship that has been instrumental in major achievements for the artist, such as his multiple No. 1 hits across the Billboard charts, the historic reunion tour of Wisin & Yandel, and the launch of La Base Music Group.

Below, Wisin explains how Universidad del Perreo was created and the successful social media campaign that allowed him to connect in a different way.

How does this initiative really work beyond the album?

We started with an album featuring the original sound, the sound that started it all, but it doesn’t end there. Obviously, the first ones to be impacted are those who already registered at UniversidadDelPerreo.com, which now has more than 2 million people. I almost died when I saw the number. I said, “What happened here?” Well, those first people are the ones who will be the first to receive all these videos. So, if you’re one of those 2 million people and you want to be a producer, songwriter, or learn about the music business, you need to stay tuned because we’re about to start sending out videos to help you and guide you to start your journey in music properly and clearly.

What exactly happens when you subscribe to the Universidad del Perreo?

Listen closely: We’ve already sent out some initial videos that I think everyone has received. In the first video, I explain my verses. There are many verses from “W,” from my history, that have very Puerto Rican slang, very street-level language, and in other countries, they might not understand our slang. So, I’m explaining what it means so that they can learn more about our culture, how people talk in Puerto Rican neighborhoods and “los cacerios” (housing projects).

From there, we’re going to start launching masterclasses with various successful colleagues from the industry, where we’ll talk about production, songwriting, how to produce a track, how to be part of it, and how collective work impacts a proper production. These masterclasses will be led not just by me, but by great friends — such as Luny Tunes, DJ Nelson, Playero — all of these pioneers who started this movement.

How did you approach the collaborations on the album? Did you already have in mind who you wanted to include, or was it a team decision?

I think in music we can’t always plan what’s going to happen, but of course, I knew Ivy Queen had to be on it. I think she’s the first woman who opened doors for all the new female artists out there today doing what they’re doing. Chezina had to be on it as well. I’d dare to say he was the first and biggest urban music artist in Puerto Rico. Obviously, Jowell & Randy, Jory, Trébol Clan, Franco El Gorila — they’re all legends, and they each have a very unique sound that brings back that memory of what true reggaetón is.

Who among them had you not recorded with for a long time, and how did it feel to work with them again?

With Ivy Queen. I think working with Ivy Queen is a huge privilege. Yes, Ivy Queen and I hadn’t collaborated in a long time. It’s a great honor for me. I have a lot of respect for her, not just because of our personal relationship, but for everything she has done for the movement. That’s why I say, and I say it with all humility and respect: There’s a new generation that needs to understand who Ivy Queen is. Not because they should, but because if you follow the movement, it’s essential to know a figure like Ivy and what she represented — a woman who fought against a gang of men who dominated the movement. And she, being the only woman surviving among them, for me, it’s like wow.

What did you want to convey to tell the story of reggaetón?

You know, music speaks. Because perhaps an Ivy Queen, a Don Chezina, Baby Rasta & Gringo, and different artists — there’s a new generation that might not consume their music, but they need to understand that they were the ones who opened doors for their favorite artists to be here today. I think the original sound is always needed because it’s our DNA, it’s where we come from, it’s the foundation of our genre.

I believe the work has been a collective effort, where all these producers — from DJ Urba, the first producer who made “Saoco” with Daddy Yankee in 2004, whom I brought back for this project, which is why the sound is so original to Jumbo, Los Legendarios, and Nico Canadá. Nico Canadá is one of those guys who worked with Playero from the “OGs,” representing the original reggaetón sound; [producer] Monserrate is also part of it. It’s been a collective effort. I think it would be impossible for me to take on that champion title without mentioning them.

A host of Latin stars will arrive in Las Vegas to take part in the traditional Mexican Independence Day celebrations, with an ambitious lineup that includes Alejandro Fernández, Carlos Santana, Maná, Marc Anthony, Marco Antonio Solís and Los Tucanes de Tijuana, performing at 10 different venues throughout the city, Live Nation Las Vegas announced on Tuesday (Sept. 1).

This year’s impressive roster also includes Los Ángeles Azules, Zoé, Soda Stereo, Chuy Lizárraga & Julio Preciado, Grupo Duelo, José María Napoleón, Matute, Palomazo Norteño, Teo González & Jorge Falcón and Yolanda del Río, as well as famous comedians.

Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on the evening of Sept. 15 to commemorate the Cry of Dolores, which re-enacts the speech given by Father Miguel Hidalgo in the historic early morning hours of Sept. 16, 1810, in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato.

Below is the lineup for the Mexican Independence Day weekend:

Sept. 11

Stand-up comedian Alfred Robles will return to The Palazzo Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas with his “Vatos with Gatos” Tour.

Maná, the most influential and iconic Latin rock band of all time, will bring their hugely successful Vivir Sin Aire Tour to the T-Mobile Arena.

Matute will take the stage at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas as part of his acclaimed Disco Stereo Tour.

Global icon Marc Anthony will perform at the Bleaulive Theater inside the Fontainebleau Las Vegas as part of his acclaimed residency, “VEGAS… MY WAY!” from Sept. 11-19.

The legendary Marco Antonio Solís will bring his TOUR GRATITUD 2026 to Dolby Live at Park MGM.

Sept. 12

The Mexican cumbia icons Los Ángeles Azules will bring their highly celebrated Cumbia Sin Fronteras Tour to PH Live at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

The regional Mexican band Grupo Duelo will present their Gravedad Tour 2026 at the House of Blues Las Vegas.

José María Napoleón, known as “El Poeta de la Canción,” will bring his farewell tour to Las Vegas with a show at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort.

Marco Antonio Solís will step onstage again at the Dolby Live at Park MGM.

Comedians Teo González and Jorge Falcón will perform at The Palazzo Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

Latin alternative rock icons Zoé will play at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Sept. 13

Chuy Lizárraga and Julio Preciado will bring their new tour, El Chou de Chuy Lizárraga and Chuy Lizárraga y Julio Preciado, to the T-Mobile Arena.

Palomazo Norteño will present their Clase Maestra Tour 2026 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Legendary Argentine rock band Soda Stereo will bring their innovative ECOS Tour to Dolby Live at Park MGM.

Los Tucanes de Tijuana, one of the most influential norteño groups, will perform at PH Live in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Yolanda del Río, nicknamed “La Gran Señora de México,” will sing at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Sept. 15

Mexican music royalty Alejandro Fernández will bring his acclaimed De Rey A Rey Tour to the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 15, marking his 23rd year celebrating the Fiestas Patrias in Las Vegas.

Sept. 16

And to wrap things up, Carlos Santana will return with An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live: Presented by SiriusXM at the House of Blues Las Vegas. The residency is now in its 14th year and will run through Sept. 27.

For more information and ticket purchases, visit livenation.com.

From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Juanes, Nicky Jam, Goyo, and Leaders Across Sports and Business Launch Marea Viva for Chocó

A new relief effort is uniting some of Colombia’s most recognizable folks in support of communities affected by the Aug. 10 earthquake. Marea Viva, for the Chocó of Tomorrow brings together Juanes, James Rodríguez, Mariana Pajón, Rigoberto Urán, David Ospina, Goyo, Manuel Medrano, Juan Luis Guerra, Alejandro Sanz, Nicky Jam, Altafulla and more to help fund safe, earthquake-resistant housing and essential rebuilding efforts in Chocó. Led by Progresa Chocó, Fundación Mi Sangre, Fundación Bancolombia, Grupo Argos and other partners, the initiative seeks to address both the immediate emergency and long-term housing needs in a region where heavy rainfall and limited road access present unique challenges. Grupo Argos, Fundación Bancolombia, RedPro and Juanes have already pledged $3.2 million, with the campaign aiming to raise at least another $5 million. Click here to donate.

View this post on Instagram

Amazon Music Honors Juan Gabriel’s Legacy 10 Years After His Death

A decade after Juan Gabriel’s passing, Amazon Music is honoring El Divo de Juárez with a multifaceted tribute that includes curated playlists, a collectible vinyl release and a new interpretation of his classic “Así Fue” by Arthur Hanlon featuring Thalía. Fans can now stream the Amazon Music Original and pre-order the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Amazon Exclusive Vinyl Edition of Juan Gabriel en el Palacio de Bellas Artes, due Sept. 11. “Juan Gabriel is not only one of the greatest ambassadors of Mexican music around the world, he is the heart and soul of Spanish-language music,” Rocío Guerrero, Amazon Music’s director of Latin-Iberia, said in a statement. The tribute arrives as his catalog continues to find new audiences: Over the past year, his music was streamed in 47 countries on Amazon Music, with more than half a million listeners becoming new fans.

Hispanic Heritage Awards Set to Honor Eladio Carrión, Mon Laferte, Oscar D’León & More

The 39th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards are set for Sept. 10 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, honoring artists and leaders whose work has shaped culture and community. Eladio Carrión will receive the Inspira Award, while Mon Laferte will be recognized with the Social Justice Award, salsa icon Oscar D’León will receive the Legend Award, and Rep. Joaquín Castro will be honored with the Public Service Award. “I’m really grateful to receive the Inspira Award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation,” said Carrión in a press release. “I’ve always believed in betting on yourself, staying true to where you come from and using your platform to open doors for the next generation. I’m proud to represent Puerto Rico and our Latino community, and I’m thankful for everyone who’s been part of this journey.”

View this post on Instagram

Mon Laferte Celebrates Sold-Out Radio City Music Hall Show and New Live Video

Mon Laferte continues her banner Femme Fatale era with multiple sold-out dates across her North American tour. The Chilean-Mexican artist has been packing venues in support of Femme Fatale, Vol. 2, which expands her theatrical, alternative world through blues, folk, punk and alt-rock influences. To mark the tour’s momentum, Laferte also released a live performance video for “Femme Fatale,” filmed during one of her three sold-out shows at Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes, where she played to a combined crowd of 40,000 fans. The run comes as she prepares to receive the 2026 Social Justice Award at the Hispanic Heritage Awards, recognizing her work using music and art to advocate for equality, human rights and marginalized communities. Watch “Femme Fatale (Live frm Palacio de los Deportes)” below.

Welcome to the club, Camilo. That is, YouTube’s Billion Views Club.

The Colombian singer and songwriter passes one billion streams on YouTube with his feel-good tune from 2020, “Vida de Rico.” 

Directed by Camilo’s wife Evaluna Montaner, the music video for “Vida de Rico” is his second to reach the 1 billion view mark, following his breakthrough collaboration with Mau y Ricky and Manuel Turizo, “Desconocidos,” which dropped in 2018.

Following its release, “Vida de Rico” climbed to No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart (dated Jan. 30, 2021), doing so in its 16^th week, and notched multiple weeks atop the Latin Pop Airplay tally.

He also performed the number during Billboard‘s virtual Latin Music Week in 2020, presented during the pandemic, and the following year during the 22nd annual Latin Grammy Awards.

The Latin star is currently on the road with his Camilo Worldwide Tour, which continues in Mexico with 14 dates, starting in the capital, Mexico City, on Aug. 28, and ending Sept. 20 in Acapulco, before heading to San Juan and Santo Domingo, and returning to the United States in October. The trek will visit almost 40 cities across more than 15 countries in Europe and the Americas, coming to an end in his homeland, with a concert Dec. 11 at Bogotá’s Movistar Arena.

“The best motivation while I finish my next album is that we already have the first dates to see each other,” Camilo said in a statement ahead of his tour, which began June in Spain.

The six-time Latin Grammy winner is currently working on what will be his fifth studio album, the followup to his fourth album, cuatro, which arrived in May 2024.

“When it comes to writing my songs, I’m systematically opposed to being a perfectionist. For me, perfectionism is a burden, a mask of cowardice,” he told Billboard’s 2025 Latin Alternative Music Conference. “We’re going to perceive excellence and it’s measured in the final product. It’s measured in the totality. I have the philosophy of ‘good enough.’ If I feel the song is good enough, that’s it — we’ll move on to the next one. When your creative brain is burned out, that’s when you start creating, and you ask yourself, ‘Is it good enough?’ Yes, next! Whatever is closest to the first creative seed is almost always the best.”

Watch “Vida de Rico” below.

Edilberto Portillo, founder and lead singer of the Tierra Caliente music group Beto y Sus Canarios, is alive after being shot on Saturday shortly before going onstage at Rodeo Texcoco in Chicoloapan, Estado de México, his family said Monday (August 24) in a press release shared on social media.

“Given the news that has circulated in recent hours, the family of Edilberto Portillo, known as ‘Don Beto,’ founder of Beto y Sus Canarios, wishes to inform the public, friends, fans and the media that Don Beto is alive and currently receiving medical attention after being the victim of an armed attack,” reads the statement, published on the band’s official Facebook account. “Don Beto is under the care of medical professionals and receiving all necessary attention. Our absolute priority at this time is his life, his recovery, and his safety.”

The family added that no other members of the band were injured during the incident.

Portillo was shot by unknown individuals outside Rodeo Texcoco, where he was scheduled to perform Saturday night at the event “Los 4 Patrones de Tierra Caliente.” The lineup also included other groups from the genre, such as Los Player’s de Tuzantla, Súper Banda Los Pajaritos and La Dinastía de Tuzantla.

The incident gained traction on social media, but no authorities, the venue or anyone from the group made any statements until Monday afternoon. The event organizers also did not address the incident and proceeded with their scheduled program.

With over four decades career, Beto y Sus Canarios, originally from Huetamo, Michoacán, was founded in 1987 by Portillo and Gabino García, launching a genre that came to be known as Tierra Caliente music, named after the region. The musical movement gained momentum in the early 2000s with hits like “Está Llorando Mi Corazón” and “Noche Eterna,” and had chart presence on Billboard.

Their 2005 LP Ardientes spent two weeks at No. 1 on Top Regional Mexican Albums, where the group placed a total of seven albums. On Regional Mexican Airplay, they charted 13 songs, with two reaching No. 1: “No Puedo Olvidarte,” which spent 16 weeks at the top that same year, and “Está Llorando Mi Corazón,” which led for 12 weeks in 2004.

“We deeply appreciate the expressions of love, prayers and messages of support we have received,” the family added in their statement. “We respectfully ask the public and the media to avoid sharing unconfirmed information or speculation about what happened and to rely only on information shared through our official channels.”

Rosalía revealed on Saturday (Aug. 22) that the invective against the “emotional terrorist” referenced in her hit heartbreak anthem “La Perla” is primarily inspired by legendary ranchera singer Paquita la del Barrio and her iconic song “Rata de Dos Patas.” The Spanish superstar made the statement during the first of her five nights at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, part of her LUX tour.

Rosalía told the audience how honored she felt to be performing in Mexico — “a land with history, with enormous tradition and culture,” she said — and mentioned the similarities she finds between traditional Mexican music and flamenco. It was then that she admitted the ranchera genre inspired her hit “La Perla,” recorded as a duet with the singer from the Mexican-American trio Yahritza y Su Esencia, and included in her celebrated 2025 album that gives the tour its name.

“Ladies and gentlemen, without ‘Rata de dos patas,’ ‘La Perla’ wouldn’t exist,” Rosalía told the 16,500 people (according to Ocesa figures) gathered at the venue. “So, thank you very much, Mexico, and thank you, Paquita la del Barrio. Today, I offer heartfelt thanks for the inspiration.”

The legendary singer of classics that also include “Tres Veces Te Engañé” and “Las Rodilleras” died in February 2025 at the age of 77.

The living museum of LUX with contemporary liturgy from the Catalan artist included a second homage to Mexico when pop star Kenia Os joined Rosalía on stage for the famous “confessional,” a mythical segment of the show where celebrities share their most guarded secrets with the Motomami.

During her participation, Os — whose romantic relationship with Peso Pluma ended in June “on the best terms” — revealed that her “type of men” often tends to be singers. Rosalía responded, “Do you know what singers usually have in common? They know how to sing, but they don’t know how to maintain harmony in a relationship,” prompting a wave of applause and cheers from the audience.

The Mexican artist admitted her romantic relationships don’t work because she’s a woman “who sets boundaries and says what she doesn’t like.” She spoke about a previous partner she dubbed “el cacas” (a reference to fecal matter), whom social media quickly associated with rapper Gera MX. She recounted that it all happened during her first U.S. tour, when they decided to take a break due to conflicting work schedules.

“I found out he secretly tagged a woman on social media thanks to my friends and many gay friends,” Os revealed. “I told him I needed space, and he said it was nonsense, that I was crazy and he’d never be with her. Ten days later, he started dating her.” She concluded her segment with the saying, “An eye of a crazy woman never lies,” and both artists agreed: “When they tell you it’s not her, it is her.”

During her first night in Mexico City, Rosalía also surprised fans with new outfits for her performances of “Sexo, Violencia y Llantas,” “Reliquia” and “Dios es un Stalker.” In “Reliquia,” she gave a nod to Mexico by adding the country’s name to the lyrics, singing, “I grew up and learned boldness in Mexico and Barcelona.”

Rosalía will continue her series of shows in Mexico City on Aug. 24, 26, 28 and 29. Previously, the Barcelona-born star kicked off her trek in Mexico with two shows in Guadalajara (Aug. 15 and 16) and one in Monterrey (Aug. 19).

From career milestones to new releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Karol G, Maluma, Grupo Niche, Sebastián Yatra & More Will Join Colombia: Voces por la Vida in Bogotá

The Latin music industry is coming together to support communities affected by recent earthquake events. On Sunday (Aug. 23), “Colombia: Voces por la Vida” will bring together artists, promoters, companies and media partners at Bogotá’s Vive Claro Distrito Cultural to raise funds for the country’s rebuilding efforts.

Led by Ocesa Colombia’s Luz Angela Castro, the lineup includes Maluma, Kris R, Miguel Bosé, Greeicy, Silvestre Dangond, Eladio Carrión, Draco Rosa, Sebastián Yatra, TIMØ, Pedro Capó, Manuel Turizo, Juan Duque and more, with Karol G joining via livestream through her Con Cora Foundation. More artists are expected to participate. The initiative quickly grew into a collective effort involving Ocesa Colombia, MOVE Concerts, Páramo Presenta, CMN, Villalón Group, Diomar García Eventos and many others.

Maná Becomes First Latin Act Featured in Apple Music’s Rediscovered Series

More than three decades after its release on their groundbreaking ¿Dónde Jugarán los Niños?, Maná has become the first Latin act featured in Apple Music’s Rediscovered series. Fronted by Fher Olvera, the band — comprised of drummer Alex González, guitarist Sergio Vallín and bassist Juan Calleros, with additional backup members — performed a new version of “Oye Mi Amor” at Apple Music Studios in L.A.

The session, recorded in Spatial Audio and released exclusively on Apple Music, celebrates one of Maná’s most recognizable hits while adding another milestone to the Mexican band’s legacy. With more than 50 million albums sold worldwide, four Grammy Awards, nine Latin Grammys, and 10 No. 1s on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart, the band continues its Vivir Sin Aire Tour across the U.S. and Latin America. Maná’s performance joins recent Rediscovered sessions from Goo Goo Dolls, Norah Jones, Estelle, Ne-Yo, Billy Idol and Third Eye Blind. Watch their performance below.

Elvis Crespo Will Headline a Free Labor Day Celebration in the Bronx

Elvis Crespo is returning to the Bronx for a hometown celebration. The Puerto Rican Grammy-winning merengue star will headline the finale of the 2026 Bronx Summer Concert Series on Sept. 6 at Orchard Beach Pavilion. The free, family-friendly event will run from 1-5 p.m. ET and close out the borough’s annual summer concert series.

“Performing in New York City, where I was born, makes this moment meaningful,” Crespo said in a statement. “I can’t wait to bring the energy of merengue back to the city that will always be part of who I am.”

Bronx Borough president Vanessa L. Gibson added, “From salsa and  merengue to freestyle and Caribbean sounds, this concert series reflects the vibrant energy and diversity that define our borough. We are also thrilled to welcome the legendary Elvis Crespo for our Labor Day Weekend finale and invite everyone to join us as we close out another unforgettable summer in the Bronx.”

ZZK Records Brings ‘Onda Latina’ Back to Venice Beach

ZZK Records — the indie Latin American electronic music label and cultural platform — is bringing its Onda Latina dance night back to Los Angeles on Sept. 10 at Townhouse Venice. The lineup will feature an evening of deep Latin sounds from Argentine producer Chancha Vía Circuito, Mexico-born, Amsterdam-based DJ and broadcaster Coco María, and ZZK’s own El G, who will close out the night with a DJ set.

The event continues ZZK’s mission of spotlighting adventurous Latin electronic music, digital cumbia and folkloric sounds for L.A. audiences. Since relocating to the city in 2019, the label has hosted more than two dozen events featuring artists from 11 countries, helping connect the region’s underground scenes with new audiences. Buy tickets here.

D Smoke and Drezz Celebrate Women With Sultry “Mujeres”

D Smoke and Drezz, who perform together as the Los Angeles-based Afro-Latin duo STA-BN (short for ‘Sta Bien), released “Mujeres” on Friday (Aug. 21). The bilingual, mid-tempo track blends a sultry groove with lyrics celebrating women, individuality and connection across cultures.

“Mujeres is not only an ode to womankind, but a celebration of the individual woman, uniquely powerful and special,” D Smoke tells Billboard. “It champions she who, amidst a crowd, maintains her center and her protects own original energy.”

The song marks another cross-cultural release from the Grammy-winning artist, who continues to bridge English- and Spanish-language sounds through his music. Listen below.

This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin poll — curated with key recommendations by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features new music including Farruko’s “Madrid,” Yuridia’s “Que Se Vaya” and Pepe Aguilar’s new live album recorded during his concert at the Hollywood Bowl, to name a few. 

Notably, Los Ángeles Azules and TINI teamed up on a second collaboration called “Pa’ Él,” which blends the Mexican group’s signature cumbia sonidera sound with the Argentine’s pop vocal delicacy. “This one’s for him/ For the liar who didn’t know how to love me,” TINI chants in the chorus.   

“I deeply admire how Los Ángeles Azules have managed to connect with so many generations through their music,” she said in a statement. The Mexican group added: “We hope audiences embrace it with the same love we put into creating it, and most of all, that they enjoy it and dance to it.”

Meanwhile, artists such as Myke Towers and El De La Tinta have also dropped new music this week. 

The most recent New Music Latin poll (published on Aug. 14) was topped by Carín León and Ke Personaje’s “Qué Andas Haciendo,” which earned 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.

Editor’s Note: The results of the weekly New Music Latin poll will be posted if the poll generates more than 1,000 votes. This poll closes at 11 a.m. ET on Monday (Aug. 24).

Danny Ocean had never owned a pet in his life until his doggy Kelo came along — and on Thursday (Aug. 20), both are the latest cover stars of Dogue México (Vogue’s digital feature that celebrates pup culture). 

The Venezuelan singer and his girlfriend, María del Mar, adopted Kelo — a toy Australian Shepherd — after seeing him in an Instagram post. They felt it was time to expand to a family of three.

“When Kelo arrived, the whole house lit up,” he told Vogue México. “I feel like he takes better care of me than I do of him. It’s a total ‘before and after’ — Kelo is the light of the house. It’s beautiful to see how a creature can love so deeply without using words.”

Kelo — named after a wordplay of “¿Qué lo qué?,” Spanish slang used to say hi to friends — has Mexican, Venezuelan and Dominican background, is playful, intense, active at night and is the “guardian of the house,” according to the singer. 

“Watching how he loves us unconditionally is beautiful,” he continued, expressing that Kelo is the most simple and honest relationship of his life. “Just thinking about him puts an automatic smile on my face.”

The “Me Rehuso” singer also shared how being away from Kelo while on tour has been a challenging experience, and that he tries to involve his fur baby in as many concerts and work activities as possible. 

“I feel that if Kelo could ask me for just one thing, it would be not to leave home for more than two weeks at a time,” he noted, admitting that most of the time, he just wants to be at home with his dog.

See Kelo’s Dogue cover and another photo from the shoot below:

View this post on Instagram