Shakira Releases New Single “Me enamoré”

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira has fallen in love… and, she’s singing about it.

The 40-year-old Colombian superstar has released a new single titled “Me enamoré” after teasing the track on social media just a few hours before and sending a personalized postcard to a few lucky fans to tell them about the song.

“Very happy to share with all of you my new single ‘Me enamoré.’ This song narrates a moment in my life when I was so in love that I was literally climbing trees,” Shak writes in the card with a photo of her hugging a tree. “Let me know when you guys receive the postcard by posting a selfie with the hashtag #MeEnamoré. I really want to see all of you again. Thank you for your love and support, I have the best fans ever. Love you guys.”

The upbeat track talks about falling in love with lyrics like: “I never thought it would be like this, I didn’t think you’d fall for me … With you, I’d have 10 kids, but let’s start with a pair.”

https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/4m5A5meIueOcDBpbqGvkQB

“Me enamoré” follows Shakira’s hit collaborations, including the Latin Grammy-winning song “La bicicleta” with Carlos Vives, “Chantaje” with Maluma and Prince Royce‘s latest chart-topping bachata tune “Deja Vu.”

Shakira & Nicky Jam Top List of Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira and Nicky Jam are all tied up…

The 40-year-old Colombian superstar and the 35-year-old Puerto Rican and Dominican American singer-songwriter top the list of finalists for the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards with each earning nine nominations.

Shakira didn’t release an album in 2016. She competes in the social artist of the year category, while “La bicicleta,” her collaboration with Carlos Vives, is up for hot Latin song of the year, hot Latin song of the year, vocal event, and digital song of the year, among others.

In turn, Vives’ six entries are likewise largely driven by “La bicicleta.” Shakira is also up for an award with “Chantaje,” featuring Maluma, which competes against herself in the hot Latin song of the year, vocal event category.

Nicky Jam is a finalist largely due to his chart-topping song “Hasta el amanecer,” up for hot Latin song of the year, airplay song of the year, digital song of the year, streaming song of the year and Latin rhythm song of the year. The rapper, whose longtime game plan is to only release one lead single a year — though let’s see if that changes in 2017 — is also a finalist for Latin pop song of the year for “Ya me enteré,” his collaboration with Mexican pop group Reik. Nicky Jam is also up for artist of the year.

They are followed in number of entries by superstar Enrique Iglesias and regional Mexican bands Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho and Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizarraga, with eight entires each; Maluma, Juan Gabriel and J Balvin with seven each; and Wisin joins Carlos Vives with six each.

The awards will air live on April 27 on Telemundo, capping the Billboard Latin Music Conference that takes place April 24-27 at the Ritz Carlton in Miami Beach.

Here’s the full list of finalists below:

ARTIST CATEGORIES

Artist of the Year:
•   J Balvin
•   Juan Gabriel
•   Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho
•   Nicky Jam

Artist of the Year, New:
•   CNCO
•   Crecer Germán
•   Ozuna
•   Ulíces Chaidez y Sus Plebes

Tour of the Year:
•   Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
•   Maná
•   Marc Anthony
•   Marco Antonio Solís

Social Artist of the Year:
•   Enrique Iglesias
•   Jennifer Lopez
•   Maluma
•   Shakira

Crossover Artist of the Year:
•   Calvin Harris
•   Drake
•   Justin Bieber
•   Rihanna

SONG CATEGORIES

Hot Latin Song of the Year:
•   Carlos Vives & Shakira, “La Bicicleta”
•   Daddy Yankee, “Shaky Shaky”
•   Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin, “Duele El Corazón”
•   Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer”

Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event:
•   Carlos Vives & Shakira, “La Bicicleta”
•   Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin, “Duele El Corazón”
•   Farruko feat. Ky-Mani Marley, “Chillax”
•   Shakira feat. Maluma, “Chantaje”

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male:
•   Daddy Yankee
•   J Balvin
•   Maluma
•   Nicky Jam

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female:
•   Becky G
•   Jennifer Lopez
•   Shakira
•   Thalía

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
•   Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
•   La Arrolladora Banda el Limón de René Camacho
•   Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho
•   Zion & Lennox

Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year:
•   DEL
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latin Entertainment
•   Warner Latina

Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year:
•   Capitol Latin
•   DEL
•   Fonovisa
•   Sony Music Latin

Airplay Song of the Year:
•   Carlos Vives & Shakira, “La Bicicleta”
•   Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin, “Duele el Corazón”
•   Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer”
•   Prince Royce, “La Carretera”

Airplay Label of the Year:
•   Lizos
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latin Entertainment
•   Warner Latina

Airplay Imprint of the Year:
•   Disa
•   Fonovisa
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Warner Latina

Digital Song of the Year:
•   Carlos Vives & Shakira, “La Bicicleta”
•   Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin, “Duele el Corazón”
•   Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer”
•   Pitbull feat. Sensato, Lil Jon & Osmani Garcia, “El Taxi”

Streaming Song of the Year:
•   Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, “Te Metiste”
•   Daddy Yankee, “Shaky Shaky”
•   Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin, “Duele el Corazón”
•   Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer”

ALBUM CATEGORIES

Top Latin Album of the Year:
•   Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga, Que Bendición
•   Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo 2
•   Juan Gabriel, Vestido de Etiqueta: Por Eduardo Magallanes
•   Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho, Recuerden Mi Estilo

Latin Compilation Album of the Year:
•   Varios/Various, 20 Bandazos de Oro: Puros Éxitos
•   Varios/Various, De Puerto Rico Para El Mundo
•   Varios/Various, Las Bandas Románticas de América 2016
•   Varios/Various, Latin Hits 2016: Club Edition

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male:
•   J Balvin
•   Joan Sebastian
•   Juan Gabriel
•   Marco Antonio Solís

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female:
•   Ana Gabriel
•   Jenni Rivera
•   Selena
•   Thalía

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
•   Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
•   Calibre 50
•   Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
•   Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho

Top Latin Albums Label of the Year:
•   DEL
•   Lizos
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year:
•   DEL
•   Disa
•   Fonovisa
•   Sony Music Latin

LATIN POP CATEGORIES

Latin Pop Song of the Year:
•   Carlos Vives & Shakira, “La Bicicleta”
•   Chino & Nacho feat. Daddy Yankee, “Andas En Mi Cabeza”
•   Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin, “Duele el Corazón”
•   Reik & Nicky Jam, “Ya Me Enteré”

Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:
•   Carlos Vives
•   Enrique Iglesias
•   Ricky Martin
•   Shakira

Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
•   Chino & Nacho
•   CNCO
•   Jesse & Joy
•   Sin Bandera

Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year:
•   Mr. 305
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latin Entertainment
•   Warner Latina

Latin Pop Airplay Imprint of the Year:
•   Capitol Latin
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latino
•   Warner Latina

Latin Pop Album of the Year:
•   CNCO, Primera Cita
•   Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo 2
•   Juan Gabriel, Vestido Por Etiqueta Por Eduardo Magallanes
•   Selena, Lo Mejor de…

Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
•   Ana Gabriel
•   Juan Gabriel
•   Marco Antonio Solís
•   Selena

Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
•   CNCO
•   Il Divo
•   Jesse & Joy
•   Reik

Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year:
•   Columbia
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latin Entertainment
•   Warner Latina

Latin Pop Albums Imprint of the Year:
•   Capitol Latin
•   Fonovisa
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latino

TROPICAL CATEGORIES

Tropical Song of the Year:
•   Deorro feat. Pitbull & Elvis Crespo, “Bailar”
•   Gente de Zona feat. Marc Anthony, “Traidora”
•   Prince Royce, “La Carretera”
•   Victor Manuelle & Yandel, “Imaginar”

Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:
•   Elvis Crespo
•   Marc Anthony
•   Prince Royce
•   Romeo Santos

Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
•   24 Horas
•   Chiquito Team Band
•   Gente de Zona
•   Grupo Niche

Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year:
•   LP
•   ParkEast
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Tropical Songs Airplay Imprint of the Year:
•   Capitol Latin
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latino
•   Warner Latina

Tropical Album of the Year:
•   Aventura, Todavía Me Amas: Lo Mejor de Aventura
•   El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Alunizando
•   Gente de Zona, Visualízate
•   La Tribu de Abrante, Otro Formato de Música

Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
•   Diego “El Cigala”
•   Manny Manuel
•   Marc Anthony
•   Victor Manuelle

Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
•   Aventura
•   El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
•   Gente de Zona
•   La Tribu de Abrante

Sello Discográfico del Año, “Tropical Albums” Tropical Albums Label of the Year:
•   EGC
•   Planet Records
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Tropical Albums Imprint of the Year:
•   Magnus
•   Planet Records
•   Premium Latin
•   Sony Music Latin

REGIONAL MEXICAN CATEGORIES

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
•   Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga, “Me Vas A Extrañar”
•   Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga, “Solo Con Verte”
•   La Arrolladora Banda el Limón de René Camacho, “Me Va A Pesar”
•   Regulo Caro, “Cicatriiices”

Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:
•   Adriel Favela
•   Gerardo Ortiz
•   Regulo Caro
•   Remmy Valenzuela

Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
•   Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
•   Calibre 50
•   La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho
•   Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho

Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year:
•   DEL
•   Lizos
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Regional Mexican Airplay Imprint of the Year:
•   DEL
•   Disa
•   Fonovisa
•   Lizos

Regional Mexican Album of the Year:
•   Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga, Que Bendición
•   Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda, Lecciones Para El Corazón
•   Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda, Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!!
•   Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho, Recuerden Mi Estilo

Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
•   Espinoza Paz
•   Jenni Rivera
•   Joan Sebastian
•   Vicente Fernández

Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
•   Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
•   Calibre 50
•   Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
•   Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho

Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year:
•   DEL
•   Lizos
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Regional Mexican Albums Imprint of the Year:
•   DEL
•   Disa
•   Fonovisa
•   Lizos

LATIN RHYTHM CATEGORIES

Latin Rhythm Song of the Year:
•   Farruko Feat. Ky-Mani Marley, “Chillax”
•   J Balvin, “Bobo”
•   Maluma feat. Yandel, “El Perdedor”
•   Nicky Jam, “Hasta El Amanecer

Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:
•   J Balvin
•   Maluma
•   Nicky Jam
•   Yandel

Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
•   Alexis & Fido
•   Plan B
•   Play-N-Skillz
•   Zion & Lennox

Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year:
•   Mr. 305
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latin Entertainment
•   Warner Latina

Latin Rhythm Airplay Imprint of the Year:
•   Capitol Latin
•   La Industria
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Warner Latina

Latin Rhythm Album of the Year:
•   Farruko, Visionary
•   J Balvin, Energía
•   Maluma, Pretty Boy Dirty Boy
•   Yandel, Dangerous

Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
•   Farruko
•   J Balvin
•   Maluma
•   Pitbull

Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
•   Cartel de Santa
•   Plan B
•   Yomil Y El Dany
•   Zion & Lennox

Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year:
•   Rich
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latin Entertainment
•   Warner Latina

Latin Rhythm Albums Imprint of the Year:
•   Capitol Latin
•   Pina
•   Sony Music Latin
•   Universal Music Latino

WRITERS/PRODUCERS/PUBLISHERS CATEGORIES

Songwriter of the Year:
•   Edén Muñoz
•   Horacio Palencia Cisneros
•   Luciano Luna Díaz
•   Raymond Luis “Daddy Yankee” Ayala Rodríguez

Publisher of the Year:
•   DEL World Songs, ASCAP
•   Dulce Maria Music, LLC, SESAC
•   Sony/ATV Discos Music Publishing LLC, ASCAP
•   Sony/ATV Latin Music Publishing, LLC, BMI

Publishing Corporation of the Year:
•   BMG
•   Sony/ATV Music
•   Universal Music
•   Warner/Chappell Music

Producer of the Year:
•   Alejandro “Sky” Suárez Ramírez
•   Jesus Jaime González Terrazas
•   Saga Whiteblack
•   Sergio Lizarraga

Vives Releases Music Video for New Single “Al filo de tu amor”

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Carlos Vives is living on the edge…

After teasing his new single and music video last week, the 55-year-old Colombian singer has released the official clip for “Al filo de tu amor.”

The video follows Vives’ journey through the bustling streets of a bitter cold New York, while he searches for the woman of his dreams, who has suddenly stopped answering his calls and disappeared.

“In this occasion I mention New York, and there’s a reason behind it,” Vives said about the song. “I have a special connection with that city and with a community that opened their doors and have loved us very much throughout the years… listen, New York, because I am singing to you.”

The pop/vallenato single follows his chart-topping hit “La bicicleta,” featuring fellow Colombian singer/songwriter Shakira.

“Al filo de tu amor” is the second single of Vives’ forthcoming studio album, titled Vives.

Shakira’s “Chantaje” Video Ranks No. 1 on YouTube’s Music Global Top 100

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira is this year’s YouTube music video sensation…

The 39-year-old Colombian superstar is closing the year as the No. 1 artist on YouTube’s Music Global Top 100.

Shakira currently ranks No. 1 on the chart dated December 15 with the official music video for her new single “Chantaje” featuring Maluma with 57.6 million views during the period from December 9-15, a 17.8% increase over the previous week.

Shakira’s sultry clip also leads as the top video of the year with more than 268 million views (and counting).

But Shakira isn’t the only Latin artist to make the Top 10 for the week…

Ricky Martin ranks at No. 5 on the chart with the official music video for his single “Vente Pa’Ca,” featuring Maluma. The clip logged an additional 30.3 million views during the week.

Meanwhile, Daddy Yankee’s “Shaky Shaky” video comes in at No. 8 woth 29.6 million views during the week.

Further down the list: Carlos Vives and Shakira’s “La Bicicleta” video at No. 11, Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic” video at No. 13, J Balvin’s “Safari” video at No. 14, Zion & Lennox’s “Otra Vez” video featuring J Balvin at No. 15, Fifth Harmony’s “Work From Home” video at No. 17, and Maluma’s “Sin Contrato” video at No. 18.

Click here to see the entire list.

Shakira Releases New Single “Chantaje,” Featuring Maluma

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a serious case of musical blackmail for Shakira…

The 39-year-old Colombian superstar has released her highly anticipated new single, “Chantaje,” featuring Maluma.

After revealing several details of her new single through guessing games on social media throughout the week, Shakira’s highly anticipated new single “Chantaje,” featuring Maluma, is finally here.

The pop/reggaeton-infused track, which Shakira promoted via guessing games on social media, is the first collaboration between the Colombian singers, although recently, Maluma premiered his remix to Shakira and Carlos Vives‘ summer hit “La bicicleta.”

After working on the remix, Maluma confessed to Billboard that he couldn’t miss the opportunity to work with the pop star again.

The “Chantaje” collaboration was made possible thanks to Sony Music, who proposed the idea after the “La bicicleta” remix.

“I was in Barcelona working with Shakira and it was an amazing experience,” Maluma says about the collaboration. “She’s a great artist and I learned a lot while working with her.”

Vives Agrees to Global Deal with Kobalt Music Publishing & Kobalt Neighbouring Rights

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Carlos Vives has a new publishing partner…

The 55-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter has agreed to a global deal with both Kobalt Music Publishing and Kobalt Neighbouring Rights.

The deal, effective immediately, includes Vives’ past hits, as well as future songs.

Vives’ latest hit “La Bicicleta,” with Shakira, is at No. 2 on this week’s Hot Latin Songs chart. It is also nominated for a Latin Grammy for Song and Record of the year.

The Kobalt deal, with its neighbouring rights services, is practical for an international artist like Vives, whose music tops many international charts.

Vives has had five No. 1s on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, dating back to 2000’s “Fruta Fresca” and up until 2012’s “Volví a Nacer,” which marked Vives’ return to recording after a nearly decade-long hiatus.

“I’ve always admired Carlos Vives’ extraordinary creative talent,” said Nestor Casonú, managing director for Latin America at Kobalt. “I value the authenticity he brings to the music of his country and the other native cultures, daringly incorporating contemporary instruments to his songs.”

When Casonú ran EMI’s Latin publishing operation, he signed Vives and worked closely with him on his 2001 album, Dejame Entrar, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart. Vives also topped the chart with his two most recent albums, his 2013 comeback, Corazón Profundo, and 2015’s Mas + Corazon Profundo: Tour.

Vives’ credits the friendship as one of the reasons he decided to go with Kobalt when his contract with Sony/ATV ended.

“One of course comes to a company for the advantages and possibilities they offer to us as artists, but fundamentally one joins a company for the people, for the admiration they awaken in us and for the passion and mysticism with which they do their job,” he said in a statement. “It was with Nestor Casonu, a long time industry friend, that I found the motivation, the joy and the enthusiasm to continuously write new, quality songs. We are very happy to form part of the Kobalt family and we are fully committed with them.”

Vives was most recently signed to Sony/ATV as a songwriter. He is signed to Sony Music Latin as a recording artist.

Martin Partners with Maluma for New Party Track “Vente Pa’Ca”

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Ricky Martin is getting an urban assist…

The 44-year-old Puerto Rican singer has joined voices with Maluma for the upcoming single “Vente Pa’Ca.”

Martin and the 22-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer traded verses poolside at the SLS Miami Beach during a music video shoot for the track, which will be released on September 23, along with the music video directed by Jessy Terrero.

Billboard has released exclusive photos of Martin and Maluma shooting scenes in multiple locations at the hotel, including the pool area, where they shared the spotlight with some 50 extras, men and women, flaunting toned abs.

“Vente Pa’Ca” is a party track set over a sultry reggaetón beat. It was written by producer Alexander Castillo Vásquez (aka A.C.) who works with Dr. Luke and has written for the likes of R. Kelly, Pitbull and Justin Bieber.

Lyrics for the Spanish-language song were penned by Mau y Ricky Montaner, sons of Ricardo Montaner.

An English version is also in the works.

It was Martin’s idea to invite Maluma into the mix for the Spanish track; the Colombian star is on multiple remixes and duets lately, including one of Carlos Vives and Shakira’s “La Bicicleta.”

Vives Makes First Appearance on YouTube’s Music Global Top 100 List

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Carlos Vives is celebrating a YouTube first…

The 54-year-old Colombian singer has made his first appearance on YouTube’s Music Global Top 100 list with his collaboration with Shakira.

Vives and Shakira’s music video for their single “La Bicicleta,” shot in the Caribbean coast of Colombia, debuted at No. 8 on the Music Global Top 100 list.

During its first week on YouTube, it logged more than 20 million views. It’s now at 30 million views and counting.

According to YouTube, the video is most popular in Vives and Shakira’s native Colombia and it is the second track — first being Jennifer Lopez‘s “Ain’t Your Mama” — to debut in the top 10 on the YouTube charts since they were launched back in February.

Other popular Vives videos on YouTube include “El mar de sus ojos” featuring ChocQuibTown, “Cuando nos volamos a encontrar” with Marc Anthony, and “Volví a nacer.”

All three have more than 40 million views.

Shakira & Carlos Vives Release Their Collaboration “La Bicicleta”

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira is pedaling her latest collaboration…

The 39-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter has joined voices with Carlos Vives to release their new song “La Bicicleta,” the first collaboration between the two Colombian artists.

Shakira & Carlos Vives

The vallenato-reggaeton track pays homage to the singers’ respective hometowns, which are located on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

“Hey, Carlos take me on your bicycle, and if you ever show Piqué the Tayrona, he won’t want to return to Barcelona,” sings Shakira, alluding to her boyfriend, Barcelona soccer player Gerard Piqué.

The music video for “La Bicicleta” was shot in Vives’ native Santa Marta and Shakira’s Barranquilla. The two Latin superstars shared photos on social media while filming the clip.

“This is a song that represents us both very well. He is the king of vallenato,” said Shakira about the collab. “He is one of the most impressive artists that Colombia has given us. I’ve always admired him, the style of his compositions, his charisma, his commitment to our country, his incomparable artistic talent and I’m very honored to be invited to participate in this project.”

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