Paloma Mami Becomes First Female Artist to Sign with Double P Management

Paloma Mami is breaking up the boys club

The 25-year-old Chilean-American singer-songwriter has signed with Double P Management’s George Prajin, becoming the first female artist on the company’s roster.

Paloma MamiPaloma Mami, who was nominated for best new artist at the 2021 Latin Grammys, joins a roster that includes Peso Pluma, Tito Double PGabito Ballesteros and Santa Fe Klan.

Along with being the first female artist to join Double P Management, she’s also the first non-Mexican act on the roster, marking a new step for the company as it expands its roster beyond música mexicana.

“Paloma is a generational artist whose sound transcends borders,” George Prajin said in a statement. “We’re excited to partner with her and continue pushing the boundaries of Latin music.”

Known for her copper-toned vocals and her attitude-heavy delivery, Mami became an artist to watch when she broke through in 2018 with “Not Steady,” a lushly produced, urban-tinged R&B track that showcased her bilingual skills.

Soon after, Mami signed with Sony Music Latin and began releasing a handful of songs and collaborations — including “No Te Debí Besar” with C. Tangana and “QueLoQue” with Major Lazer, which peaked at No. 17 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

In 2021, Mami officially dropped her debut album, Sueños de Dali. That same year, she received a Latin Grammy nomination for best new artist.

Her only album to date, Sueños de Dali includes co-writing credits from superstars Rosalía, El Guincho, Tainy and Edgar Barrera and is sonically wide-ranging, encompassing melodic reggaetón, R&B and electro-funk.

Most recently, Mami released “HAKiA,” which is powered by a hypnotizing reggaetón drum beat.

She is set to release a new album July 11 via Sony Music Latin.

Rauw Alejandro Teams Up with Laura Pausini to Perform “Se Fue” Live in Italy

Rauw Alejandro has brought a classic song to life, with an assist from the track’s original singer.

The 32-year-old Puerto Rican singer and rapper joined voices with Laura Pausini to perform their duet “Se Fue” for the first time together in concert, seven months after the collaboration was included on Alejandro’s 2024 Cosa Nuestra album.

Rauw Alejandro & Laura Pausini

The Italian songstress and Alejandro finally joined forces for a live performance of Pausini’s original 1990s hit during Rauw’s Cosa Nuestra tour stop in Milan, Italy on Sunday, June 29.  

“Singing ‘Se Fue’ for the first time on stage with Rauw Alejandro, in front of his fans in Milan, was magical and so much fun,” Pausini exclusively tells Billboard. “I think he’s an incredible entertainer, I truly adore him, and I love this version of the song! I felt so proud and excited to see how a new generation connects with a song that has meant so much in my career. It reminded me why I work so hard to create and select my songs, because once they touch someone, they never really go away… they just keep finding new hearts to live in. That’s the power of music.”

Pausini first released the song in her native Italian, under the title “Non c’è,” in 1993, and then in Spanish as “Se Fue” in 1994. The latter hit No. 24 on the Hot Latin Songs chart in January 1995.

Prior to theming up, Rauw had performed “Se Fue” at the 2023 Latin Grammys, on the heels of his very public breakup with Rosalía.

However, 30 years after its release, Rauw not only reworked the classic for his album, but recruited Pausini for a euphoric collaboration. Staying true to the song’s lyrics about yearning for a loved one after a breakup, they experimented with a hyped-up, futuristic electronic song — a contrast to Pausini’s soft rock ballad. The new version gave Pausini her first Billboard Hot 100 career entry last year.

“I think its legacy is proof that a song can truly become part of people’s lives forever,” she adds. “‘Se Fue’ was one of my first international hits, and for me, the greatest gift is knowing that a song I recorded almost three decades ago still connects with so many people today. It has stood the test of time because the feelings behind it are universal.”

Karol G Earns Fourth Consecutive No. 1 Album on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums Chart with “Tropicoqueta”

Karol G is a woman on top…

The 34-year-old Colombian Grammy-winning superstar’s fifth studio album, Tropicoqueta, debuts atop Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart dated July 5.

Karol GThe set also enters at No. 3 on the overall Billboard 200.

Plus, she shatters her own record among female artists, landing 20 simultaneous songs on the Hot Latin Songs chart (18 debuts among those).

Tropicoqueta was released June 20 via Bichota/Interscope/ICLG. It debuts at No. 1 on the Top Latin Albums chart with 57,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in the tracking week ending June 26, according to Luminate.

Biggest Latin Album Streaming Week by a Woman in 2025: Of Tropicoqueta’s first week-sum, streaming activity contributes 54,500 units, which translates to 74.64 million official on-demand audio and video streams of its songs. That’s the largest streaming week this year for a Latin album by a woman. Only one other Latin album overall has had bigger streaming weeks this year — Bad Bunny’s DebÍ Tirar Más Fotos, with eight weeks larger than Karol G’s opening streaming number.

Tropicoqueta’s sales also contribute another 2,000 units, while track-equivalent album activity brings in the remaining 500 units. (On Top Latin Albums, one unit equals one album sale, 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams for a song on the album.)

Thanks to Tropicoqueta bursting in at No. 1, Karol G collects her fourth consecutive chart-topper on Top Latin Albums. She enters an elite group of female artists who have achieved at least four No. 1 albums or more, after Jenni Rivera, Selena and Shakira who each boast seven No. 1 albums, and matches Ednita Nazario, Gloria Trevi, Thalia, with four No. 1 sets each.

Here is Karol G’s activity on the Top Latin Albums chart dating back to her first entry in 2017: 

Debut & Peak, Title, Debut Date, Weeks at No. 1
No. 2, Unstoppable, Nov. 18, 2017
No. 2, Ocean, May 18, 2019
No. 1, KG0516, April 10, 2021, one
No. 1, Mañana Será Bonito, March 11, 2023, five
No. 1, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season), Aug 26, 2023, one
No. 1, Tropicoqueta, July 5

Elsewhere, Tropicoqueta launches as Karol’s third top 10 overall among six career entries on the overall Billboard 200, at No. 3, behind two English-language albums: Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem (in its sixth week at No. 1) and Benson Boone’s American Heart (No. 2 debut).

Breaks Own Record Among Women on Hot Latin Songs Chart:
Building on her new chart-topping debut album, Karol G beats herself and sets a new record among women, landing 20 simultaneous songs on the multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart, after she placed 16 concurrent songs in March 2023. 18 songs from Tropicoqueta debut on the chart that mixes airplay, streams and digital sales into its formula. Those join “Latina Foreva,” the highest-ranked song from the album, which rises 8-4. Plus, stand-alone single “Milagros,” at No. 45.

Here’s a recap of Karol G’s takeover on Hot Latin Songs this week:

No. 4, “Latina Foreva”
No. 5, “Papasito”
No. 9, “Verano Rosa,” with Feid
No. 11, “Coleccionando Heridas,” with Marco Antonio Solis
No. 13, “Ivonny Bonita”
No. 17, “Dile Luna,” with Eddy Lover
No. 18, “Amiga Mía,” with Greeicy
No. 20, “Un Gatito Me Llamó”
No. 21, “Cuando Me Muera Te Olvido”
No. 24, “Tu Perfume”
No. 28, “Ese Hombre Es Malo”
No. 29, “Bandida Entrenada”
No. 31, “No Puedo Vivir Sin Él”
No. 32, “FKN Movie,” with Mariah Angeliq
No. 37, “Tropicoqueta”
No. 38, “Viajando Por El Mundo,” with Manu Chao
No. 44, “Se Puso Linda”
No. 45, “Milagros”
No. 46, “A Su Boca La Amo (Interlude)”
No. 48, “La Reina Presenta”

El Fantasma Earns His Eighth No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay Chart with “Ya Me Vale Madre”

El Fantasma is back at the summit…

The 35-year-old Mexican singer-songwriter of Regional Mexican music rises to the top of Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart with “Ya Me Vale Madre,” as the song surges 7-1 on the chart dated June 28.

El FantasmaIt’s El Fantasma’s eighth career leader on the chart.

“Ya Me Vale Madre” crowns Regional Mexican Airplay with 6.3 million audience impressions earned in the United Stated during the June 13-19 tracking week, (up 24%) according to Luminate.

With the new 7-1 climb, El Fantasma — dubbed “The King of the Underground” by many — makes his biggest jump to No. 1 of his eight leaders.

Here’s a rundown of El Fantasma’s No. 1 hits on Regional Mexican Airplay, and each of their positional jumps to No. 1:

Positions Jumped, Title, Artist, Peak Date, Weeks at No. 1
3-1, “Encantadora,” June 1, 2019, four
2-1, “Soy Buen Amigo,” Aug. 14, 2021, one
3-1, “Tus Desprecios,” with Pepe Aguilar, September 25, 2021, one
3-1, “Soldado Caído,” Oct. 1, 2022, one
4-1, “La Vida Cara,” Sept. 9, 2023, one
5-1, “El Exitoso,” March 16, 2024, one
6-1, “Sabor A Michelada,” June 22, 2024, one
7-1, “Ya Me Vale Madre,” June 28

“Ya Me Vale Madre,” co-written by El Fantasma with songwriters Tláloc Noriega and Iván Gámez, also makes progress on the overall Latin Airplay chart, where it soars 13-2.

Climbing 11 ranks, the song matches Eden Muñoz’s “Mi Primer Día Sin Ti” for the largest leap to the top by a regional Mexican solo artist, without a collaborator, in 2025.

Silvestre Dangond Earns Third No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart with Emilia-Collab “Vestido Rojo”

Silvestre Dangond is a man on top…

The 45-year-old Colombian singer’s collaboration with Emilia, “Vestido Rojo,” rises 8-1 to rule Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart dated June 14.

Silvestre DangondThe coronation on the overall Latin radio tally follows a 39% surge in audience impressions in the United States, which translates to 8.3 million, during the May 29-June 5 tracking week, according to Luminate.

It’s the third No. 1 for Dangond and second for Emilia.

“Vestido Rojo” was released on February 6 on Sony Music Latin. It lands at the summit in its eighth week on the chart, and after three weeks in the top 10.

Three Univision radio stations become the single’s main supporters. San Jose, Calif’s KVVF-FM registered the biggest gain in the period, with Phoenix’s KQMR-FM and Houston’s KAMA-FM landing in second and third place, respectively.

Thanks to the 8.3 million radio haul, “Vestido Rojo” marks Dangond’s return to the top of the ranking in over six years.

He last secured a No. 1 through another female team-up: “Justicia,” with Natti Natasha, ruled for one week in November 2018.

Among other placements, his first No. 1, “Cásate Conmigo,” with Nicky Jam, reached No. 1 that same year, in February 2018.

For Emilia, before ‘Vestido Rojo” unlocked the penthouse, the Argentinian singer earned her first chart-topper on Latin Airplay with “Perdonarte ¿Para Qué?” with Los Ángeles Azules, in July 2024. The song earned the family group its first coronation after nine top 10s.

“Vestido Rojo” also dresses up the top spot on Tropical Airplay, where Emilia achieves her first No. 1 through her first chart appearance on the list. Dangond, meanwhile, secures his third chart-topper on Tropical Airplay, likewise, his first since 2018, when “Cásate Conmigo,” with Nicky Jam, monopolized the top slot for eight consecutive weeks.

Beyond its Latin Airplay and Tropical Airplay coronations, “Vestido Rojo” rises to a new peak on the multi-metric Hot Tropical Songs chart, climbing 9-4.

Bad Bunny Earns 28th No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Rhythm Airplay Chart with “DTMF”

Bad Bunny continues his chart-topping ways…

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican Grammy-winning superstar’s single “DTMF” climbs 4-1 on BillboardLatin Rhythm Airplay chart, as he continues building on the success of his chart-topping album Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

Bad Bunny“DTMF” hits No. 1 in its 15th week on the chart, despite a 2% dip in audience impressions, earning 6.2 million in the U.S. in the tracking week ending May 8, according to Luminate.

Meanwhile, its parent album, his sixth studio set, returns to No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 for a fourth nonconsecutive week, thanks to its vinyl release, while it adds an 18th week at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums.

“DTMF” is the second song from Debí Tirar Más Fotos to reach the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart’s apex, after “El Clúb” crowned the chart for three weeks in February.

Plus, it awards Benito his 28th No. 1, all within a period of seven years.

Overall, he trails only J Balvin (37 champs), Daddy Yankee (35) and Ozuna (32), for the most No. 1s in the chart’s history.

“DTMF” arrives at the summit on Latin Rhythm Airplay, as it adds a 17th week atop the Hot Latin Songs chart, of its 18 total weeks on the list (which blends streams, airplay and sales).

It holds strong at No. 1 despite a 2% dip in streams, to 7.8 million, but enough to yield a concurrent 17th week atop Latin Streaming Songs.

The song remains the longest-leading track on the multi-metric tally since Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma’s “Ella Baila Sola” concluded its 19th week No. 1 run in August 2019.

Hot Latin Songs combines streaming activity, radio airplay and digital sales into its formula.

“DTMF” also gains momentum on the overall Latin Airplay chart, rising 9-5 for its new peak.

Thanks to the double vinyl release of Debí Tirar Más Fotos, the album extends its reign on the Top Latin Albums chart, reaching an 18th week at No. 1, encompassing its entire chart run.

Leslie Grace to Perform Miami Sound Machine’s “Conga” at the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala

Leslie Grace can’t control herself any longer…

The 30-year-old Dominican American singer & actress will perform at the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame gala, which is presented jointly by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum.

Leslie GraceTaking place on Friday, May 16 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, the site of the first Grammy Awards ceremony in 1959, the event will feature performances that pay tribute to the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame inducted recordings, which were revealed on February 13.

Grace, a former Latin Grammy nominee will deliver Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine’s 1985 breakthrough hit, “Conga.”

Released in September 1985, the festive recording was Miami Sound Machine’s first Billboard Hot 100 hit.

“Conga,” which was written by Miami Sound Machine drummer Enrique Garcia,was the first single from the group’s second English-language album, Primitive Love.

Gloria Estefan assumed star billing in 1987 with the similarly infectious “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You.” She and husband Emilio received the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in 2019. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame four years later. She won her fourth Grammy on February 2 for best global music performance as a featured artist on Sheila E.’s “Bemba Colorá.”

Returning as host is CBS News journalist Anthony Mason.

The show will be produced by Ken Ehrlich, alongside Ron Basile, Lindsay Saunders Carl and Lynne Sheridan.

This year’s additions to the Grammy Hall of Fame meet the main requirements – they exhibit “qualitative or historical significance” and are at least 25 years old. Eligible artist(s), producer(s), engineer(s), and mixer(s) of these 13 recordings will receive a certificate from the Recording Academy.

The Grammy Hall of Fame was established by the Recording Academy’s national trustees in 1973. Inducted recordings are selected annually by a member committee drawn from all branches of the recording arts with final ratification by the academy’s national board of trustees. Counting the 13 new titles in 2025, the Grammy Hall of Fame totals 1,165 inducted recordings.

The full list of past inducted recordings can be found here.

The Grammy Hall of Fame Gala serves as a fundraiser to support the Grammy Museum’s national education programs. It includes a cocktail reception, dinner, and concert program. Tickets are on sale now. Individual tickets are $1,250. For more information, visit this site.

An online auction is currently underway, featuring a collection of guitars signed by such artists as Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Chris Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, and Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars. They are also auctioning off platinum tickets to the 68th Grammy Awards and more.

Mariah Carey Teaming Up with Anderson .Paak on New Music

Mariah Carey has lined up a new collaboration…

The 56-year-old half-Venezuelan American Grammy-winning songstress is working on new music with Anderson .Paak.

Mariah CareyDuring a recent appearance on the social media series Track Star — where guests try to identify mystery songs —39-year-old singer-songwriter and producer .Paak correctly guessed Carey’s “Always Be My Baby,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1996.

“This would be Mariah Carey. The Mariah Carey,” said .Paak, who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Mariah’s face. “I remember in like 5th grade, or something, watching the music videos and having a huge crush. We’re working on some music on her new album.”

News of a musical collaboration between .Paak and Carey comes after the two were seen holding hands after the iHeartRadio Music Awards in March 2025, People reports. .Paak helped the superstar singer onto the stage as she accepted the icon award at the ceremony.

“Thank you iHeart for this incredible honor,” Carey said during her speech. “As a kid, I used to listen to my favorite artist on the radio and dream of being on the airwave myself. Now, for those of you who may not know what airwaves are, think of it as the non-Wifi version of streaming, OK?”

Around the same time, the pair were reportedly also spotted leaving a restaurant together in West Hollywood. Prior to that, .Paak and Carey were seen holding hands following the conclusion of her Christmas tour in December 2024, according to People.

Carey, recently nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, confirmed in an early April interview with the Associated Press that she’s working on a new album, but she didn’t share additional details. Her most recent studio album, Caution, was released in 2018.

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Emancipation of Mimi, Carey announced a special expanded edition of the album.

The upcoming release will include bonus tracks, unreleased remixes and collaborations, instrumentals, a cappella versions, and live recordings.

The two-disc vinyl edition is set to drop through Def Jam Records/UMe on May 30.

Thalía Earns First No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay Chart with Los Ángeles Azules-Collab “Yo Me Lo Busqué”

Thalía is celebrating a Regional Mexican music first…

The 53-year-old Mexican Latin Grammy-winning singer’s collaboration with Los Ángeles Azules, Yo Me Lo Busqué,” rises 9-1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay list dated May 3.

Thalia, Los Angeles Azules“Yo Me Lo Busqué” ascends to the summit with the Greatest Gainer honors, awarded weekly to the song with the largest weekly gain in audience among the chart’s 40 songs.

The song earned 6.4 million audience impressions, up 47%, in the U.S. in the week ending April 24, according to Luminate.

“Yo Me Lo Busqué” was released January 18 via Promotodo. The Mexican label achieves its second No. 1 on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, thanks to another collaboration featuring Los Ángeles Azules.

Their previous hit, “Perdonarte Para Qué?” with Emilia, reached the top spot for one week in September 2024.

As “Yo Me Lo Busqué” takes over Regional Mexican Airplay, Thalia scores her first No. 1, besting her previous No. 5 high through “Tú y Yo” in July 2002.

With their latest chart-topper, Los Ángeles Azules secure their sixth No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay, among 17 career top 10 hits. The group’s breakthrough classic, “El Listón De Tu Pelo,” remains their longest-reigning No. 1, holding atop the list for seven weeks in 2000.

Here’s a look at their collection of No. 1 hits since the chart’s inception in 1994:

Title, Artist, Peak Date, Weeks at No. 1
“El Listón De Tu Pelo,” Feb. 5, 2000, seven
“Nunca Es Suficiente,” featuring Natalia Lafourcade, Jan. 26, 2019, three
“Túi Y Tú,” with Cazzu & Santa Fe Klan, May 20, 2023, one
“La Cumbia Triste,” with Alejandro Fernández, April 13, 2024, one
“Perdonarte Para Que?” with Emilia, July 20, 2024, one
“Yo Me Lo Busqué,” with Thalia, May 3

Notably, as “Yo Me Lo Busqué” also takes the lead on the Latin Pop Airplay chart –where it jumps 2-1 with a 39% increase in audience, to 7.2 million– Los Ángeles Azules and Thalia swap successes in new chart achievements.

While Thalia scores her first-ever No. 1 on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, Los Ángeles Azules claim the top spot on the Latin Pop Airplay chart, marking their first No. 1 there. It’s the third No. 1 for Thalia on Latin Pop Airplay, who in addition to her new airplay achievement, has also secured No. 1s on Tropical Airplay, twice, in 2000 and 2002.

Xavi Makes ASCAP Latin History with Songwriter of the Year Award

Xavi is making ASCAP Latin history…

At 20 years old, the Mexican-American singer-songwriter has become the youngest artist to receive the ASCAP Latin Music Award for songwriter of the year.

XaviThe American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) on Tuesday celebrated El Premio ASCAP 2025, its top ASCAP Latin songwriters awards for the most performed Latin music songs of the past year.

Xavi, known for his signature romantic tumbados and his unparalleled voice, has captivated a new generation of listeners with hits like “La Diabla” and “La Víctima.”

The former topped Billboard‘Hot Latin Songs chart for 14 weeks, while the latter reached No. 2.

By the end of 2024, Xavi also became the first solo artist to hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart with his first four songs in a single year, when “Flores” climbed from No. 3 to lead the ranking dated December 21.

Meanwhile, Colombian singer Feid won songwriter/artist of the year for the second consecutive year, while the hit “QLONA” by Karol G and Peso Pluma was named Latin song of the year.

Feid, whose Billboard Hot 100 hits include “Perro Negro” with Bad Bunny, “Revolu” with Rauw Alejandro, and “+57” with Karol G and other Colombian collaborators, boasts close to a dozen No. 1 hits on the Latin Airplay chart, including “Doblexxo” with J Balvin, “Si Sabe Ferxxo” with Blessd, and “Háblame Claro” with Yandel among his most recent.

“QLONA,” co-written by songwriter Dani Raw and published by Kobalt Music Publishing, won the ASCAP Award for Latin song of the year.

Featured on Karol G’s album Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season), the track led Hot Latin Songs for five weeks and reached No. 28 on the all-genre Hot 100.

Among other winners, Universal Music Publishing Group was named publisher of the year for the third consecutive year, thanks to hits like “(Entre Paréntesis)” by Shakira and Grupo Frontera, “Adivino” by Bad Bunny and Myke Towers, “Alch Si” by Carín León and Grupo Frontera, “Gata Only” by Cris MJ and FloyyMenor, and “Igual Que Un Ángel” by Kali Uchis, to name a few.

Additionally, Daddy Yankee broke his own record by earning his 52nd Premio ASCAP as “Bonita” was recognized as one of the most-played songs of the past year.

El Premio ASCAP 2025 honored the songwriters and publishers of the most-performed songs of 2024 in Latin music. Winning songs were determined based on data for terrestrial and satellite radio, and for programmed and on-demand audio streams, all provided by Luminate Data LLC in accordance with ASCAP’s publicly available rules.

Check out a full list of winners on ASCAP’s website.