J Balvin to Perform as Part of This Year’s “Amazon Music Live” Series

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

J Balvin is ready for Prime (Video) Time.…

Amazon Music is continuing its Amazon Music Live programming with three new episodes, including one featuring the 39-year-old Colombian singer, commonly referred to as the “Prince of Reggaeton,”

J Balvin will perform as part of the livestreamed music series, which will also feature performances from Big Sean and Halsey.

Taking place after Thursday Night Football on Prime Video, the seven-episode season will kick off on October 17 with a performance from Jelly Roll.

Big Sean will then take the stage on October 24 ahead of the release of his Better Me Than You deluxe edition. In celebration of homecoming games at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Big Sean will also be performing alongside North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Blue and Gold Marching Machine and Fellowship Gospel Choir.

Halsey will perform during the Halloween episode on October 31, just days after releasing her fifth studio album, The Great Impersonator.

J Balvin will perform the following week, on November 7.

Each episode will stream live from Los Angeles and air exclusively on Thursdays via Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch at 9:00 pm PT.

Leading up to the episodes will be the one hour Amazon Music Tonight! pre-show on Twitch, which will feature interactive mini-games, trivia and challenges tied to each night’s performer.

Peso Pluma Partners with Amazon Music to Release Exclusive Merch Shop

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Here’s your chance to shop Peso Pluma merchandise with ease…

The 25-year-old Mexican singer-songwriter, who is currently on tour, has teamed up with Amazon Music to release an exclusive merch shop featuring apparel and accessories inspired by the Éxodo 2024 tour.

Not only can fans with tickets to the tour stock up on merchandise to show off at the concert, but it also allows fans who aren’t able to travel to a live performance collect the “La Bebe” singer-approved styles.

Within the Amazon-exclusive shop are two graphic shirts, two hoodies, a crewneck, a tote and a ski mask.

Prices range from $30 to $120, with apparel available in sizes SM-XXL.

Peso Pluma is still traveling around the U.S. for his Éxodo tour.

Here are the upcoming dates:

July 26: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
July 27: Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas
July 28: Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas
July 31: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.
Aug. 2: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.
Aug. 3: CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Neb.
Aug. 6: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
Aug. 9: Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.
Aug. 11: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
Aug. 16: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash.
Aug. 17: Moda Center in Portland, Ore.
Aug. 22: Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Aug. 24: Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.
Aug. 28: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, Calif.
Aug. 30: Golden I Center in Sacramento, Calif.
Aug. 31: Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.
Sept. 5: Pechanga Arena San Diego in San Diego, Calif.
Sept. 6: Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs in Palm Desert, Calif.
Sept. 7: Sace Mart Center in Fresno, Calif.
Sept. 13: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
Sept. 14: Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.
Sept. 28: State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga.
Sept. 30: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
Oct. 3: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Oct. 6: United Center in Chicago, Ill.
Oct. 9: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
Oct. 11: Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
Oct. 13: Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, N.C.
Oct. 16: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.
Oct. 18: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla.

Feid to Perform as Part of Post-Thursday Night Football Concert Series “Amazon Music Live”

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a touchdown for Feid.

Amazon Music Live will return for season 2 with performances from several artists, including the 31-yea-old Colombian singer and songwriter.

Hosted by 2 Chainz, Amazon Music’s weekly livestreamed concert series, which is broadcast after Thursday Night Football will have performances starting September 21 at 9:00 pm PT with artists including Feid, Ed Sheeran, Lil Durk and more.

Amazon Music Live will broadcast live from Los Angeles and air on Prime Video and Amazon Music’s Twitch channel.

Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Anuel AA, A$AP Rocky, Anitta and 21 Savage performed during season 1 of Amazon Music Live.

“We created Amazon Music Live to bring sports and music fans together on Thursday nights for a brand-new, can’t-miss event celebrating new music after the biggest game of the week,” said Ryan Redington, GM of Amazon Music. “Available to fans around the world on Prime Video and Twitch, AML became a massive new stage for artists to share their culture-defining new music after Thursday Night Football, and this year we’re going even bigger.”

Sheeran will kick off season 2 on September 21, just a week before he releases his seventh studio album Autumn Variations, due September 29. \

Feid will perform September 28, the night before he drops his new album Mor No Le Temas a la Oscuridad.

And Lil Durk will perform on Oct. 5.

More artists across all genres will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Join me each week when I’m turning Thursday night into music’s main stage with Amazon Music Live,” 2 Chainz said. “We’re returning to your screens live after Thursday Night Football with even more new music, more album drops and more wild performances than ever before. Amazon Music Live is the only place to be after the big game. Tune in and turn up.”

Amazon Music Enlists Manuel Turizo to Cover Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You”

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Tom Castaneda

Manuel Turizo is getting into the holiday spirit…

The 22-year-old Colombian singer is among the artists chosen by Amazon Music to cover beloved holiday songs exclusively for the music streaming company leading up to Christmas.

Turizo is slated to perform Mariah Carey’s insta-classic “All I Want For Christmas is You.”

Other songs by Latinx artists include “En lo Alto Gloria” by Majo y Dan and Alex Zurdo, “Gozo y Paz” by Blanca and Alex Campos, “La Marimorena” by Demarco Flamenco and “Dime Navidad” by Edurne.

While some of the covers are currently available to stream on Amazon Music, more will be rolled out through the holiday season.

Here’s the full list of original holiday tracks from Amazon Music:

Amazon Original Holiday Tracklist
“Someday at Christmas” by Lizzo
“Blue Christmas” by Kane Brown
“The First Noel” by GIVĒON
“Last Christmas” by Lauren Spencer Smith
“Firebabe” (Orchestral Version) by Stormzy
“Amazing Grace” by DVSN
“All I Want (For Christmas)” by Zoe Wees
“In the Bleak Midwinter” by Alexis Ffrench
“Together This Christmas” by Maisie Peters
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Manuel Turizo
“Christmas Lights” by Amy Shark
“En lo Alto Gloria” by Majo y Dan and Alex Zurdo
“Mon Beau Sapin” by Kendji Girac
“Jingle Bells” by Sam Ryder
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Priya Ragu
“Pastello Bianco” by Pinguini Tattici Nucleari
“Gozo y Paz” by Blanca and Alex Campos
“La Marimorena” by Demarco Flamenco
“Who Would Imagine a King” by Budjerah
“Dime Navidad” by Edurne
“El Hijo Ausente” by Rafa Pérez

Jimmy Humilde Launches Own Chicano-Themed Online Series “Desde Abajo”

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Tom Castaneda

Jimmy Humilde is heading into under time…

The 42-year-old Mexican American recording artist and record producer has unveiled his very own series called Desde Abajo, which will be available on Amazon Music’s app and Twitch channel.

Focusing on culture and its influence on the music industry in Los Angeles, the series will include the Rancho Humilde founder interviewing special guests like Fuerza Regida, Snow Tha Product, AB Quintanilla, Deorro, among others.

The first episode is already out with new episodes airing at 9:00 p.m. ET every other Wednesday until October 12.

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Christian Nodal Helps Launch Amazon Music’s “GEN MEX” Project

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Tom Castaneda

Christian Nodal is helping spotlight on the next generation of Regional Mexican music…

Amazon Music has launched “GEN MEX: Your Generation of Música Mexicana” with an assist from the 23-year-old Mexican singer.

The project includes new music programming and editorial, including Amazon Originals, videos, livestreams, and a new video featuring Nodal where he introduces fans to Amazon’s new home of Música Mexicana.

Additionally, GEN MEX launches with more than 80 playlists and with Yahritza Y Su Esencia as the newly-named ROMPE artist.

“GEN MEX is a celebration of one of the fastest growing music categories within Latin music in the past few years, one that continues to transcend borders across Latin America, the U.S. and beyond,” said Rocio Guerrero, head of global Latin, Amazon Music. “To look ahead, you have to honor the legends that have passed down their traditions. GEN MEX will honor those roots, while helping to redefine its future, connecting fans across borders and generations and elevating the voices of those driving the culture forward.”

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Kid Cudi Taking Part in Amazon Prime Day Show with ‘Out of This World’ Performance

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Kid Cudi is getting primed…

The annual Amazon Prime Day Show will feature a streaming music performance by the 37-year-old half-Mexican American singer/songwriter and actor, whose real name is Scott Mescudi.

In addition to Kid Cudi, who appeared this March as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, Billie Eilish and H.E.R. will also perform.

The events will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video for 30 days starting June 17, with Amazon Prime Days set for June 21 and 22. The streaming is available to all without a Prime subscription needed.

The special will offer performance and storytelling, inspired by Paris, the Dunbar Hotel, and outer space.

“Working with Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi to bring their music to life through these imaginative experiences has been incredible,” said Ryan Redington, VP of music industry at Amazon Music. “Watching these globally renowned artists create three shows from the depths of their imagination has been unlike anything we’ve ever done before. We’re thrilled to bring fans along with us to celebrate these three remarkable artists and Prime Day.”

“These iconic artists have not only broken new ground in music but are inspired storytellers, culture creators, and visionaries,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios. “We’re thrilled to partner with Billie, H.E.R., and Cudi to bring these authentic and deeply personal specials to fans around the world as we celebrate Prime Day.”

Kid Cudi will depart earth to establish a new community on the moon in his performance. Featuring music from his album, Man on the Moon III, he collaborates with the International Space Orchestra, the world’s first orchestra composed of space scientists from NASA Ames Research Center, the SETI Institute, and the International Space University as his backing band.

The Prime Day Show with Kid Cudi is produced by Fremantle, Wolf + Rothstein, Mad Solar, and Amazon Studios, and is directed by Sam Wrench. Ashley Edens served as executive producer, along with Chad Wolf, Fam Rothstein and Sam Wrench as co-executive producers. Runtime is approximately 25 minutes.

Beginning today, Amazon Music subscribers and Prime members can access the official Prime Day Show playlist here or by asking, “Alexa, play the Prime Day Show playlist,” to stream Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi. The Prime Day Show will also be available to stream on Twitch, IMDb TV, and on Amazon devices including Fire TV, Echo Show, and Fire tablets on Prime Video.

Amazon Music Launches Regional Mexican Initiative with Release of Ángela Aguilar-Version of Mariachi Classic “Bésame Mucho”

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Ángela Aguilar is helping launch Amazon‘s new regional Mexican initiative.

Amazon Music has kicked off a new effort to celebrate regional Mexican music with new content spotlighting established and emerging artists, including the 17-year-old Mexican-American Grammy-nominated singer, who have “built and redefined the genre,” according to Amazon Music.

The campaign launches with a new mariachi version of beloved classic “Bésame Mucho,” reimagined by Aguilar, as well as exclusive videos that bring customers a different look into the works of leading artists including Banda MS and Calibre 50.

Exclusive content includes Album Spotlight, Anatomía de Un Hit breakdown, Raíces, which celebrates decades-spanning careers of artists, and Rompe, spotlighting rising artists.

“Latin music is so diverse, and Regional Mexican is one genre leading the way in redefining itself while still being true to its roots,” said Rocio Guerrero, global head of Latin at Amazon Music. “We’re committed to supporting the genre and its many talented artists by celebrating their work through this dedicated initiative across various channels. It is truly an embodiment of ‘La Música Que Nos Conecta.’ This campaign is just the beginning and we can’t wait to see how the genre continues to evolve.”

Learn more about Amazon Music LAT!N at amazon.com/latinmusic.

Jose Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad” Enters Top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 for First Time in 50 Years

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Jose Feliciano is making chart history with his holiday classic…

The 75-year-old Puerto Rican musician, singer and composer’s “Feliz Navidad” moves up from No. 16 to No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, dated December 19, hitting the top 10 for the first time, 50 years after its original 1970 release. It previously reached No. 12 last holiday season.

The holiday classic sports gains of 6% to 23 million in radio airplay audience, 15% to 18.5 million U.S. streams and 34% to 3,000 sold, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.

Feliciano adds his second Hot 100 top 10, after his debut entry, his cover of The Doors‘ “Light My Fire,” hit No. 3 in August 1968. (The Doors‘ original ruled for three weeks in the summer of 1967.) He has charted 11 total Hot 100 entries, as well as 16 titles, including eight top 10s, on the Hot Latin Songs chart.

The legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist is celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Feliz Navidad” this year. He performed on NBC‘s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and CBS Sunday Morning last week and, among other festivities, has a livestream scheduled for December 20.

Last month, Amazon Music Lat!n revealed a special 50th anniversary reimagining of Feliciano’s iconic holiday classic, featuring 30 artists including CNCO, Jon Secada, Frankie J, Jencarlos Canela, Pablo Montero, Julio Iglesias, Jr., Jason Mraz, Gloria Gaynor, Patricia Manterola and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Becky G Interviews Kamala Harris & America Ferrera on Her Multimedia Podcast “En La Sala”

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Becky G is bringing in some big guns to talk politics and more…

The 23-year-old Mexican American singer/rapper’s new voting-themed episode of her En La Sala multimedia podcast features Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris and actress America Ferrera.

The candid conversation, which went live Tuesday (October 6) exclusively on Amazon Music with corresponding video on Amazon Music’s Twitch channel, touches on a wide range of topics including Harris’ experience as California’s attorney general, the importance of voting on November 3 and 2Pac.

“This is one of the biggest moments in my entire career,” Becky G says in the episode’s trailer. She also speaks with Ferrera about She Se Puede, the new nonprofit the actress and activist founded to pursue social justice and support civic engagement for Latinas. The episode will also be dedicated to the Latino Community Foundation, a nonprofit working to increasing political participation of the Latinx community in California.

Becky G is confirmed to speak at this year’s virtual Latin Music Week. The hitmaker will join Jorge and Hernán Hernández from the iconic norteño group Los Tigres del Norte to discuss the role artists currently play in engaging Latino voters who for the first time in a presidential election are the nation’s largest racial minority among eligible voters this year with a record 31.6 million Latinos eligible to vote. They will also chat about the immigrant experience as seen by two generations of Mexican-American artists. To reserve a spot and receive updates, RSVP here.

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