As we know, Chiquis Rivera comes from a family where women are strong and brave. And her strength is on full display in the new song “Anímate y Verás,” which she co-wrote with Jerry and Gera Demara.
“When I compose, I do it about things that are happening and it’s very easy for me,” Chiquis tells Billboard. “I wanted a romantic song but not too romantic, and this daring song came out.”
The video, which was the idea of her boyfriend Lorenzo Méndez (vocalist of La Banda Original El Limón), tells the story of a girl who works in a coffee shop and is in love with a customer who visits the store daily. During the video, she looks for a way to be brave and invite him to have a date with her. But something unexpected happens at the end.
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“Anímate Y Verás” is Chiquis’ first single with Fonovisa, the regional Mexican division of Universal Music Latino Entertainment.
“We are very excited to be working with my long-time friend J Balvin,” Braun said in a statement provided to Billboard. “He is not only an incredible talent, but his work ethic and creativity are what has allowed him to be one of the top global acts in any language. He loves his culture and his energy is contagious. We are excited for this new adventure together.”
“It was meant to be, not before not after, the time is now!!” Balvin said in a statement. “And we are READY TO MAKE HISTORY. Life is perfect and I’m grateful with life for all the blessings and this makes part of my new beginning, because honestly we haven’t started yet; it’s time to show that we are more global than ever and that we can conquer the planet in Spanish, and make a new statement. Latino Gang, it’s global gang!! Let’s go patineta,” he added, using the Spanish word for “scooter.”
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J Balvin and Longtime Manager Rebeca León Part Ways
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Balvin, who for years spoke to Billboard about the possibility of attaining global success by singing in Spanish, has become one of the biggest music stars in the world. Recently, major successes include “Mi Gente” with Willy William, and its remix with Beyoncé that propelled him to becoming the most-listened to artist on Spotify. Balvin also opened the Grammys this year with Camila Cabello, and in August, will become the first ever reggaeton, and Latin, act to play the main stage at Lollapalooza. He is currently one of only two artists globally with more than 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
News of Balvin’s deal with SB comes days after the Colombian star confirmed he had amicably parted ways with his longtime manager, Rebeca León, with whom he worked with since the beginning of his career in the U.S. The two remain friends and say they will continue to collaborate on specific projects. Additionally, Fabio Acosta will remain part of Balvin’s management team working in partnership with SB Projects.
Separately, Ozuna and Anuel AA have gone through difficult situations, giving them good reason to join forces and work on a new song called “Cambio,” released Tuesday afternoon (June 25).
The new single is divided into two parts. First, it starts as a trap song in which Ozuna and Anuel send a clear message through a lyric that talks about the people from the past who approach them because they have fame and money. But suddenly, the song takes an unexpected turn and becomes a danceable reggaeton tune that leaves behind all drama and describes how they enjoy life.
“It’s always a pleasure to work with my bro, Anuel,” Ozuna tells Billboard. “Cambio was born from our personal experiences and today we turn it into music for all our fans.”
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“Cambio” was released alongside a music video, which shows both artists surrounded by cars, planes and boats.
Regulo Caro performs onstage during the Smoke Me Out Festival at Queen Mary Events Park on Aug. 18, 2018 in Long Beach, Calif.
In the midst of promoting his latest single “Piensalo Bien,” Regulo Carosurprised his fans with yet another venture in his career. This time, he’s dropping his very own reality show.
Coined as Una Familia Regular (A Regular Family), the 12-episode show will showcase the Regional Mexican singer’s everyday life with his wife Dorys and their daughters Elizabeth and Emilia. According to the official press release, Caro “still has many surprises that in a short time will be revealed.”
Tito El Bambino has made his official comeback. The Puerto Rican urban singer, born Efraín David Fines Nevares, released “Pega, Pega” today (May 31).
The track is the first single of his forthcoming album El Bambino, due later this year.
“I took time for me and my family,” Fines Nevares tells Billboard by phone. “But I never left the studio. I was always recording and keeping myself in the music world.”
During the early days of reggaeton in Puerto Rico, Fines Nevares was part of the duo Hector & Tito, and eventually launched as a soloist. He went on to be known for great hits such as “Caile,” “Baila Morena,” “Siente El Boom,” “El Amor” and “Mi Cama Huele a Ti.”
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“Pega Pega” was released under his own label, Tito El Bambino Music, and distributed by Rimas Entertainment. The song premiered alongside a music video that was filmed in Medellín, Colombia, and was directed by Nael & Justin.
