Bad Bunny Wins Big at the First-Ever Spotify Awards

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny is the Spotify king in Mexico…

The first-ever Spotify Awards were celebrated this week in Mexico City, with the 25-year-old Puerto Rican Latin trap and reggaeton singer topping the list of winners with seven awards.

Bad Bunnyscored big wins in the top categories including Spotify Artist of the Year, Most Listened to Artistand Most-Streamed Male Artist.

Karol Gpicked up four awards, making her the top Latina winner of the night.

Among her wins, the 29-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer picked up the awards for Most-Streamed Female Artist andMost Streamed Female Urban Pop Artist.

Other winners include J Balvin, Danna Paola, Ha*ash, Shakiraand Luis Miguel.

According to Spotify, the winners are based 100 percent on the user-generated data or the patterns and listening habits of Spotify users in Mexico.

The ceremony included standout performances by J Balvin and the Black Eyed Peaswho sang their crossover hit “Ritmo,” Karol G, who performed “Tusa,” and Los Ángeles Azuleswho took the stage to sing classic cumbiasongs with artists like Belinda, Horacio Palenciaand Lalo Ebratt.

Listen to the best of the winners with the Spotify Awards Playlist.

Here are some of the night’s winners:

Spotify Artist of the Year: Bad Bunny
Most frequent artist: Sinaloense MS Band by Sergio Lizárraga
Most listened artist: Bad Bunny
Most added artist to playlist: Bad Bunny
Most popular KPOP artist: BTS
Artist with the largest increase in fans: Danna Paola
Contemporary Rock Artist: Imagine Dragons
Most shared artist: J Balvin
Most listened to Mexican artist in Mexico: Luis Miguel
Radar artist: Tones And I
Most popular Pop Artist: Ha*Ash
Most listened artist: Karol G
Most listened to Mexican artist in the World: Reik
Most popular EDM artist: Rita Ora
Most popular Mariachi artist: Pepe Aguilar
Most popular Urban Pop Artist: Maluma
Most listened song: Calma Remix by Pedro Capó and Farruko
Artist most listened to by users aged 13 to 17: Billie Ellish
Artist most listened to by users aged 13 to 17: Bad Bunny
Artist most listened to by users aged 19 to 29: Karol G
Artist most listened to by users aged 19 to 29: Bad Bunny
Artist most listened to by users aged 30 to 44: Shakira
Artist most listened to by users aged 30 to 44: Luis Miguel

Los Angeles Azules Bringing Their ‘Todos Somos Cumbia’ Tour to the U.S.

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Los Angeles Azules are ready to cumbianorth of the border…

The Mexican musical group will bring all of their classics to the U.S. with their Todos Somos Cumbia tour, adding 21 dates for a total of 27 shows in the states.

In support of Gran Centenario Tequila, the tour will kick off February 21 in Ft. Myers, Florida, with gigs to follow in West Palm Beach and Auburndale, marking the Mexican group’s first-ever concerts in the Sunshine State.

From late February to late April, Los Angeles will make stops in cities like Houston, New York, Washington, and Chicago. The group will retake the tour in September and November, visiting their fans in the West Coast and Canada. Additional dates will be announced.

Ximena Sariñana and Jay de la Cueva will be the special guests in select cities.

Formed by siblings of the Mejia Avante family — Elías, Alfredo, José Hilario, Jorge, Cristina and Guadalupe in 1983 — the group is known for their catchy cumbia soniderasound, including Billboard chart hits like “Como Te Voy a Olvidar” and “Nunca es Suficiente” featuring Natalia Lafourcade, which landed the group their first No. 1 in 19 years on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart (dated Jan. 26, 2019).

Their latest single “Amor a Primera Vista,” in collaboration with Belinda, Horacio Palencia, and Lalo Ebratt, jumped 11-4 on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart-dated August 17, 2019, nabbing the group their eighth top 10.

Tickets for the Todos Somos Cumbia tour are currently on sale to the general public via Ticketmasterand Live Nation.

Todos Somos Cumbia U.S. tour dates:
*with special guests Ximena Sariñana and Jay de La Cueva
2/21 — Fort Myers, FL @ Lee Civic Center
2/22 — West Palm Beach, FL @ South Florida Fairgrounds
2/23 — Auburndale, FL @ International Market World
2/28 — Laredo, TX @ Sames Auto Arena *
2/29 — Corpus Christi, TX @ Selena Auditorium *
3/1 — Houston, TX @ Smart Financial Centre *
3/12 — New York, NY @ United Palace
3/13 — Washington, D.C @ MGM National Harbor
4/16 — Dallas, TX @ Toyota Music Factory
4/17 — San Antonio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum
4/18 — Hidalgo, TX @ Payne Arena
4/19 — Austin, TX @ HEB Center
4/24 — Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theatre
4/25 — Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
4/26 — Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room
9/11 — Bakersfield, CA @ Mechanics Arena
9/12 — Temecula, CA @ Pechanga Summit
9/13 — Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
9/17 — El Paso, TX @ El Paso County Coliseum
9/18 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Federal Theatre
9/26 — San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
9/27 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum
11/13 — Duluth, GA @ Infinite Energy Arena
11/14 — Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum
11/19 — Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
11/20 — San Jose, CA @ SAP Center
11/21 — Ontario, CA @ Toyota Arena

Christian Nodal Wins Two Awards at the Premios de la Radio

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

Christian Nodal is the reyof radio…

This year’s Premios de la Radio have been doled out, recognizing the best of Regional Mexican music, with the 20-year-old Mexican singer and songwriter taking home two awards.

Nodal nabbed Male Artist of the Year and Mariachi Song of the Year for his single “De Los Besos Que Te Di.”

Banda MStook home the night’s biggest prize… Artist of the Year. The Mexican band was also named Banda of the Year.

Other winners included Calibre 50, El Fantasma, rising urban corrido artist Natanael Cano and Ana Barbara, who won Female Artist of the Year, a category that returned after three years.

Gloria Trevi was the night’s opening act, performing a cumbia version of her single “Abranse Perras,” produced exclusively for the event by producer Toy Selectah of Control Machete. Trevi was also recognized with a special award for Highest Rated Female Mexican Star in the World.

Various tributes to place Thursday night, including a heartfelt homage by Banda MS to the late Mexican singer José José.Grupo Bronco, Los Huracanes del Norteand Pancho Barrazaalso received tributes.

Following performances by La Adictiva, Los Angeles Azules, Legado 7, and others, the awards show came to an end with a special cumbia tribute to the late Selena Quintanilla with a medley performanceby Belinda(“Baila Esta Cumbia”), Chiquis(“Techno Cumbia”), Edith Marquez(“No Debes Jugar”) and Ana Barbara(“Fotos y Recuerdos”).

Here’s the complete winner’s list:

Artist of the Year: Banda MS
Female Artist of the Year:Ana Bárbara
Male Artist of the Year: Christian Nodal
Banda of the Year: Banda MS
Banda Song of the Year: “A través del vaso” Banda los Sebastianes
Mariachi Song of the Year: “De los besos que te di” Christian Nodal
Norteño Song of the Year: “Simplemente Gracias” Calibre 50
Sierreña Song of the Year: “Lluvia en tus pestañas” Virlán García
Collaboration of the Year: “Amor a Primera Vista” Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda, Horacio Palencia y Lalo Ebratt
Corrido of the Year: “Aerolíneas Carrillo” Gerardo Ortiz y T3r Elemento
Urban Corrido of the Year: “El de la Codeína” Natanael Cano
From social media to the radio: Herencia de Patrones
Norteño Group of the Year: Grupo Firme
Sierreño Group or Artist of the Year: Fuerza Régida
Orgullo Latino Award: El Fantasma
Revelation of the Year: Carín León

Belinda Launching Her “Catarsis” Tour in Mexico City

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Belinda is preparing to launch a high-octane tour to promote her fourth studio album…

The 24-year-old Mexican singer-songwriter says the opening show of her Catarsis tour will be full of “surprises” and special guests.

Belinda is reportedly is working hard to ensure that this Friday’s performance at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City is “very big,” according to Efe.

The spectacle will include a supporting cast of 15 musicians and 30 dancers, with all of the action captured on camera and transmitted to 10 giant television screens, announced Belinda.

Along with singing the material from Catarsis, which was released last month, she plans to perform songs from her three previous albums Belinda, Utopia and Carpe Diem.

Catarsis, which quickly rose to the top of the Latin pop charts in Mexico, the United States, Guatemala, Honduras and the Dominican Republic, features a duet with rapper Pitbull, as well as the dancetastic first single “En El Amor Hay Que Perdonar.”

Belinda Releases Full-Length “En El Amor Hay Que Perdonar” Video

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

There’s no doubt that Belinda isn’t afraid to turn up more than the music in her latest music video…

Following the release of a special behind-the-scenes video, the 22-year-old Mexican singer has released the full length version of her oh-so-sexy video for “En El Amor Hay Que Perdonar.”

The clip portrays Belinda as a sexy ‘queen of the jungle,’ in oh-so-revealing ensembles, who shows no fear when walking along the beach next to a live leopard.

“Thanks to all the belifans for your support and your [unconditional] love, that is why I love you all,” Belinda recently tweeted.

Filmed in Guerrero, México, the music video was directed by Daniel Shain.

Belinda Releases Teaser Clip for New Music Video

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It looks like Belinda is revving up to release new music in the near future…

The 22-year-old Mexican singer/actress even took to Twitter to release publish a behind-the-scenes look at the taping of the music video for her new single “En El Amor Hay Que Perdonar,” the lead single from her fourth album Catarsis.

Filmed in Acapulco, Mexico, the video shows the bikini-clad singer parading through the jungle at night, dancing on a platform on the beach during the day and walking on the sand with a danerously felinetastic co-star.

In addition, the special video diary shows Belinda—a two-time Latin Grammy Award nominee who has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide—getting all dolled up for the cameras.

Belinda’s new album, Catarsis, is scheduled to be released on September 25, 2012.

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