J Balvin Collaborating with DJ Khaled on New Music

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

J Balvin is expanding his list of high-profile collaborations…

DJ Khaled has been teasing his highly anticipated Father of Asahd album, which is slated for release this year, and it appears he has something in the works with the 33-year-old Colombian reggaeton superstar.

J Balvin and DJ Khaled posted clips together to their social media accounts over the weekend, as they were surrounded by friends and family while enjoying a relaxing day on the Ridinger family’s Utopia IVyacht sailing off the coast of Miami.

“Sunday vibes wit @jbalvin FATHER OF ASAHD,” Khaled captioned the photo, which has the duo posing in coordinating pastel shirts. “Bless up @jbalvin top secert alert.”J Balvin returned the favor with a post of his own alongside DJ Khaled. “Siempre agradecido, siempre la luz sobre nosotros

Cardi B Teaming Up with DJ Khaled for Her First Post-Grammys Collaboration

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

Cardi Bisn’t slowing down post-Grammys…

The 26-year-old half-Dominican American rap sensation, who became the first solo female artist to win a Grammy for Best Rap Album for her debut album Invasion of Privacy, is working with DJ Khaled.

The producer took to Instagram to upload one of his characteristically inspirational clips on set of a music video, shooting down haters who “said I couldn’t get Cardi B on my album.”

“Who the f— said that?” Cardi B is heard exclaiming next to him, before Khaled turns the camera to her. “They said ‘cause you won a Grammy, I can’t get you on my album,” Khaled explains, to which the rapper replied, “Who said that? This is right after the Grammys.”

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Though no song title or release date was revealed, the tune will likely appear on DJ Khaled’s upcoming album, Father of Asahd, which he said in the caption is coming sometime this year.

Jennifer Lopez: The Highest Paid Latina in Music

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez is bringing in the dinero…

Forbes magazine has unveiled its Highest-Paid Women in Music list for 2018, with the 49-year-old Puerto Rican superstar claiming a spot in the Top 10.

Lopez, the only Latina to make the list, comes in at No. 7 with earnings of $47 million between June 2017 and June 2018.

J.Lo released her new single “Dinero” with DJ Khaled and Cardi B in May, an appropriate title given that her earnings increased 24% year-over-year. She added to her total with a lucrative Las Vegas residency, a bevy of endorsements and television shows including World of Dance.

Here’s the complete list:

1. Katy Perry ($83 million)
2. Taylor Swift ($80 million)
3. Beyoncé ($60 million)
4. Pink ($52 million)
5. Lady Gaga ($50 million)
6. Jennifer Lopez ($47 million)
7. Rihanna ($37.5 million)
8. Helene Fischer ($32 million)
9. Celine Dion ($31 million)
10. Britney Spears ($30 million)

Jennifer Lopez Earns Ninth No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart with “Dinero”

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez is making bank at the top of the charts…

The 49-year-old Puerto Rican multi-hyphenate’s single “Dinero,” featuring Cardi B and DJ Khaled, vaults 13-1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart dated October 13.

The surge is due mainly to a 56 percent boost in audience (to 12.41 million) in the week ending October 7, according to Nielsen Music.

Lopez notches her ninth No. 1, four of which came in 2018. For DJ Khaled, who secured his first chart entry in 2017, “Dinero” marks his first chart leader, while Cardi B scores a second No. 1.

Jennifer Lopez’s Music Sees Significant Sales Gain Following Her Performance at the MTV Video Music Awards

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez is making dinero after the MTV VMAs…

The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards yielded significant sales gains for the songs performed on the August 20 broadcast, according to Nielsen Music, including the music of the 49-year-old Puerto Rican superstar.

In the week ending August 23, the collected tunes performed on the show — excluding recently released tracks — earned a 41 percent sales gain in download sales in the U.S., rising to 112,000 sold (up from 79,000 in the frame ending Aug. 16).

JLo was a big winner, courtesy of her 10-minute medley of hits. The recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award (as well as Best Collaboration for “Dinero,” featuring DJ Khaled and Cardi B) treated the audience to a lavish 12-song performance. The dozen tunes collectively earned a 150 percent sales increase (rising to 13,000 sold – up from 5,000).

Some of the new and developing acts that MTV showcased during the broadcast in shorter performances (as part of their Push Artist to Watch performance slots) also cashed in. Jessie Reyez’s “Apple Juice” scored a 753 percent sales gain, climbing to a little more than a 1,000 sold (up from a negligible figure), Hayley Kiyoko’s “Curious” jumped 181 percent (to a little less than 1,000) and Bazzi’s “Beautiful” bounced up 27 percent (to 5,000).

Cardi B’s “I Like It” Reaches No. 1 on the Billboard’s Rhythmic Songs Airplay Chart

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Cardi B is replacing herself at the top of the charts…

The 25-year-old half-Dominican American has replaced herself in the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Rhythmic Songs airplay chart as “I Like It,” with Bad Bunny and J. Balvin, replaces “Be Careful.”

The new leader rises 3-1 with a 19 percent increase in airplay in the week ending July 8, according to Nielsen Music.

With her achievement, Cardi B is the first act to replace herself at No. 1 since Rihanna, who completed the feat via featured roles on DJ Khaled’s “Wild Thoughts,” (also featuring Bryson Tiller) and Kendrick Lamar’s “Loyalty.”

The former reigned for nine weeks before ceding pole position to the latter on Sept. 30, 2017.

Among artists in lead roles, the last act to pull a double domination was also Rihanna, back on Christmas Day in 2010. On the chart dated December 25, 2010, her “Only Girl (In the World)” surrendered the top rank to “What’s My Name,” featuring Drake, which rang up the first of nine weeks in charge.

As “I Like It” ascends, Cardi B claims her fifth No. 1 on the list, following her “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” (four weeks), a featured turn on G-Eazy’s “No Limit” (two weeks), “Finesse,” a collaboration with Bruno Mars (two weeks), and “Be Careful” (one week).

Bad Bunny, meanwhile, grabs his first No. 1 on Rhythmic Songs, as does J. Balvin, who previously maxed out at No. 2 with “Mi Gente,” alongside Willy William and featuring Beyoncé.

Cardi B Releases Sizzlin’ Music Video for “I Like It,” Featuring Bad Bunny & J Balvin

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Cardi B is rockin’ in the tropics…

The 25-year-old half-Dominican American rap sensation has released the official music video her Latin-influenced track “I Like It” featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin.

Dressed in a bright yellow ruffled skirt, beaded tank and bold head wrap, Cardi B strolls through a tropical paradise, as she dances in front of a bubblegum pink wall and meets the local residents.

“They call me Cardi Bardi, banging body/Spicy mami, hot tamale/Hotter than a Somali, fur coat, Ferrari,” Cardi raps in her signature lively flow.

In another scene, Cardi B joins Bad Bunny, and later J Balvin, who rap over the boogaloo beat during their island fiesta.

“I Like It” follows Cardi’ Bs recent stream of music videos, including “Be Careful” and her Jennifer Lopez-collaboration “Dinero,” which also features DJ Khaled.

Cardi B’s track reworks the classic “I Like It Like That,” originally performed by Pete Rodriguez in 1967 and taken to No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1997 (titled “I Like It“) by The Blackout Allstars.

Zuleyka Rivera to Perform at This Year’s Grammy Awards

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Zuleyka Rivera is ready for music’s biggest night…

The 30-year-old Puerto Rican actress and former Miss Universe will perform at this year’s Grammy Awards, which will take place on Sunday, January 28.

Rivera is featured in the music video for Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s global smash, “Despacito.”

After completing her commitment as Miss Universe, Rivera studied acting in New York. Eventually, she snagged parts on a whole slew of Televisa soap operas in Mexico, including playing the part of the main villain in 2014’s Cosita Linda. Currently, she’s based in Miami where she’s a special guest/host on Latin shows such as Telemundo’s Un Nuevo Dia and Univision’s Despierta America.

Rivera joins a roster of performers that includes Alessia Cara, Bruno Mars and Cardi B, Childish Gambino, Daddy Yankee, DJ Khaled with Rihanna and Bryson Tiller, Luis Fonsi, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and more.

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards will air on Sunday, January 28 at 7:30 pm EST.

Jennifer Lopez Teases Cardi B “Yo Quiero Dinero” Collaboration During Calibash 2018

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

It appears Cardi B is making money moves with a fellow Latina from the Bronx…

Last year, Jennifer Lopez teased a possible collaboration with the 25-year-old half-Dominican American singer during a conversation with DJ Khaled, which was captured on Instagram and shared on YouTube.

“Do you think we should add more Cardi ad-libs?” Lopez asks Khaled in the video.

Well, during Jennifer Lopez’s headline performance at this year’s Calibash in Los Angeles, JLo previewed a new Spanglish track titled “Yo Quiero Dinero,” hinting at said collaboration with Cardi B.

Lopez shared a clip of the performance on her Instagram page.

#yoquierodinero #Dinero #comingsoon

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No word on when the track will be released.

Jennifer Lopez Collaborating with DJ Khaled & Cardi B on New Music

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

It appears Jennifer Lopez is teaming up with some of music’s brightest of-the-moment stars…

The 48-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress recently teased a collaboration with DJ Khaled and Cardi B.

Lopez and Cardi B are set to create music with the Wild Thoughts rapper!

Over the weekend, Lopez’s boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez let the cat out the bag during his Facebook live session where both J.Lo and Khaled were discussing the Bodak Yellow star.

According to the former New York Yankees player’s live feed, Lopez told the For Free producer, “Cardi’s just on that one part, do you think we should do some ad-libs with her? Just tell her, ‘Are you good, and do you wanna put anything on this?’ ‘Cause we’re releasing it tomorrow.”

On the same day, Lopez released a short video leaking a collaboration with the music producer. The clip showcased the “On the Floor” singer walking into the music studio getting ready to record her next smash.

“I told the icon @jlo that not only do I see her vision. I am honored and grateful to have the opportunity to be involved,” said Khaled.

No word on when the single will be released.

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