Selena Gomez’s “Revelación” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums Chart

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is No. 1 with a bullet…

The 28-year-old Mexican American singer/actress has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart with her first Spanish-language album Revelación on the March 27-dated survey.

Her album arrives with 23,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending March 18, according to MRC Data — marking the biggest week for a Latin album by a woman since 2017.

“I never go into anything expecting a No. 1 so I do not take it for granted,” Gomez tells Billboard. “It’s always a bit nerve racking before releasing any music because as artists we put so much of ourselves out there. For this EP specifically, I was the most nervous I have been in a long time because my heritage means so much to me and I have been talking about doing this for over 10 years. I wanted it to be perfect. I am thrilled to see the response from my fans and also from people who might not have listened to my other music.”

The Top Latin Albums chart ranks the most popular Latin albums of the week in the U.S. based on multimetric consumption as measured in equivalent album units. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album.

The seven-track Revelación was released March 12 via Interscope/IGA. Of its starting sum of 23,000 equivalent album units, album sales comprise 14,000 and the bulk of the remainder are SEA units (equaling 12.21 million on-demand streams of the set’s songs). Gomez’s debut Latin project boasts the biggest week for a Latin album by a woman in nearly four years, since Shakira’s El Dorado started with 29,000 units in its first week (chart dated June 17, 2017).

“Without a doubt the most challenging aspect was having to do all of the sessions over Zoom,” Gomez adds. “We started recording the EP right before COVID-19 shut everything down. In the beginning there were times I ended up canceling sessions because I found it so uninspiring not to be in the same room with everyone. I eventually was able to get past it and am extremely happy with how the music came together. [Producer] Tainy was very patient with me while I worked through my frustrations.”

Revelación is the first album by a female act at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums since Shakira’s El Dorado spent its fifth and final nonconsecutive week atop the list dated Aug. 5, 2017.

Gomez also notches the highest debut by a female solo act since Jenni Rivera’s Paloma Negra Desde Monterrey likewise debuted atop the list in November 2016. In between Rivera and Gomez, a collaborative set by two women launched at No. 1: Gloria Trevi and Alejandra Guzman’s Versus in July 2017.

As Gomez’s “Baila Conmigo,” with Rauw Alejandro, concurrently takes over the top spot on the new Latin Airplay chart, she becomes the first female act in over a decade to rule both charts simultaneously. The last woman to achieve the feat was Shakira when Sale el Sol and “Loca,” featuring El Cata, ruled both Top Latin Albums and Latin Airplay, respectively in November 2010.

Elsewhere, Gomez places a total of four tracks on Hot Latin Songs, all from Revelación — one of which debuts in the top 20: “Baila Conmigo” with Rauw Alejandro lifts 8-5, “Selfish Love,” with DJ Snake, is at No. 18, “Dámelo To’,” featuring Myke Towers, starts at No. 20, and “De Una Vez,” re-enters at No. 50.

“Releasing ‘De Una Vez’ as the first song was the perfect way to introduce the new music,” Gomez says. “It’s a song I really related to and I think it’s beautiful with a message of hope and healing. I think all of the collaborators bring different elements to the table. With Snake it was great because we have a history together so on a mere comfort level that was nice to have. On ‘Dámelo Tó’ Myke brings this smooth rap and it makes you crave for it to be summer because it has the kind of vibe. When we were recording ‘Baila Conmigo’ I knew we needed a male voice on it and Rauw has the ideal sexy, soulful voice that really complements the song perfectly.”

Revelación concurrently bows at No. 1 on Latin Pop Albums and at No. 22 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.

Reik & Super Junior Team Up on Trilingual Track “One More Time (Otra Vez)”

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Reik is expanding their language base…

The Mexican band, one of the country’s most successful pop acts, has joined voices with K-pop band Super Junior on the new single “One More Time (Otra Vez).”

The trailblazing acts partnered up in Macau to film the chic music video to their trilingual track, share some exclusive reflections with Billboard and show off their burgeoning friendship.

In their interview, Super Junior and Reik share their admiration for one another.

“Without a doubt, Reik was highly recommended by others,” says Super Junior singer Leetuk. “They were so willing to collaborate with us so we would like to send our appreciation to Reik.”

Meanwhile, Reik see their SuJu collab as their latest step forward after a huge 2018 on the charts where they scored their first No. 1 on Billboard‘s Latin Airplay chartwith “Me Niego,” as well as their second No. 1 on the Latin Pop Songs Airplay chart with “Amigos con Derechos” in November.

“We always say you put your heart and your soul into everything you do, and it’s the audience’s job to decide how big of a hit it becomes,” adds Reik’s lead vocalist Jesus Navarro. “It’s very exciting to be mixing these two worlds — Korean music and Latin music are having such huge moments worldwide, and it’s a great moment for this collaboration to happen.”

Brush up on your Spanish and Korean slang as Reik teach the K-pop stars the meaning of “a huevo!” (after admitting it’s the least dirty phrase they could teach on camera) while SuJu helps the Latin-pop trio understand the meaning and pronunciation for “hul daebak!”

And here’s the official music video:

J Balvin’s “No Es Justo” with Zion & Lennox Reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a little sweet justice for J Balvin…

The 33-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer has earned his 12th No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart, as “No Es Justo” with Zion & Lennox rising 3-1 in its 16th week on the list (dated November 24).

“It’s really special to have ‘No Es Justo’ reach No. 1 this week,” Balvin tells Billboard. “It’s a blessing to see music from VIBRAS still topping the charts and showing that reggaeton continues to be the sound leading the way in connecting with Latin radio and fans… and it’s an honor to share my 12th No. 1 with creative brothers like Zion & Lennox.”

“No Es Justo” rises to the summit due in part to a 19 percent boost in audience impressions (to 13.1 million) in the week ending November 18, according to Nielsen Music. It’s the sixth No. 1 for Zion & Lennox.

The song is the second charting collaboration from J Balvin with Zion & Lennox. They previously paired up for Zion & Lennox’s former leader “Otra Vez,” featuring J Balvin, which reigned for one week in November 2016.

“No Es Justo” concurrently leads the Latin Pop Songs airplay and the Latin Rhythm airplay charts. On the former, it takes an 18-week trip to the top, becoming the longest climb to No. 1 since December 3, 2016, when Farruko‘s “Chillax,” featuring Ky-Mani Marley reached the top in its 21st week.

CNCO Earns 2nd No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart with “Se Vuelve Loca”

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

CNCO is back at the top…

The Latin American boyband scores its second No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart, as “Se Vuelve Loca” lifts 2-1 on the October 27-dated list.

“Se VuelveLoca ” also leads the Latin Rhythm Airplay list, climbing 2-1, and the Latin Pop Songs airplay tally, where it remains in the top spot for a second week.

“Having our song in the most important charts, Latin Airplay, Latin Pop Songs and Latin Rhythm at No. 1, is an achievement that we do not take for granted,” CNCO tells Billboard. “It’s amazing to see the song resonate with music fans across the world, sharing the message of love and joy. We are forever grateful and thankful to our dedicated fans, CNCOwners, for their constant support, and helping to elevate our music to the top of the charts and globally.”

“Se Vuelve Loca” logged 14.7 million in audience impressions (up 19 percent) in the week ending October 21, according to Nielsen Music. They notched their first No. 1 when “Tan Fácil,” their debut hit, darted 8-1 on the May 14, 2016-dated chart.

Out of their seven charted titles, two other songs have gone top 10: “Reggaeton Lento (Bailemos)” (No. 4) and “Hey DJ” (No. 9), both in 2017.

Nicky Jam & J Balvin’s “X” Reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Songs Chart

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

X marks the (top) spot for Nicky Jam and J Balvin…

The 37-year-old Puerto Rican and Dominican American singer/songwriter and the 33-year-old Colombian urban singer’s collaboration “X” has reached the top spot on Billboard’s Latin Pop Songs airplay chart.

Nicky Jam & J Balvin

The single rises 3-1 on the June 2-dated list despite a 1 percent decline in spins, according to Nielsen Music.

It’s the fourth No. 1 for Nicky Jam, and the fifth for J Balvin.

The official music video for the single has garnered more than 837-million views on YouTube.

Ricky Martin’s “Fiebre” Reaches Top 10 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Songs Chart

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Make that 37 hits for Ricky Martin…

The 46-year-old Puerto Rican superstar has notched his 37th top 10 hit on Billboard’s Latin Pop Songs airplay chart, as his new single “Fiebre,” featuring Wisin & Yandel, lifts 15-9 in its third week on the list.

The track jumps 23 percent in spins at the format in the week ending March 11, according to Nielsen Music.

The song was released on February 23, following Martin’s live performance of the tune at the Dubai Jazz Festival.

Notably, out of Martin’s 48 charting titles on the Latin Pop Songs chart, 37 have reached the top 10. He continues to have the second-most top 10s in the tally’s 23-year history, trailing only Enrique Iglesias, with 41.

“Fiebre” is Martin’s first new entry on the chart since “Vente Pa’ Ca,” featuring Maluma, bowed on the list dated October 15, 2016. It peaked at No. 1 for two weeks (November 5-12).

Demi Lovato Notches First Top 10 Single on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart with “Echame La Culpa”

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a special first for Demi Lovato…

The 25-year-old part-Mexican American singer-songwtier’s duet with Luis Fonsi, “Echame La Culpa” rises 21-5 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated December 30), giving Lovato her first Top 10 on the chart.

It’s Fonsi’s 14^th top 10 on the 23-year-old list.

The song tallied a 58 percent gain in radio audience in the week ending December 17, rising to 11.2 million, according to Nielsen Music.

“Echame La Culpa” also bolts 14-3 on the Latin Pop Songs airplay chart (up 50 percent in plays at the format).

On the Hot Latin Songs chart (which blends airplay, sales and streaming data), the track maintains its peak position of No. 3 for a fourth consecutive week. The tune debuted at No. 3 on the list dated Dec. 9.

Camila Cabello’s “Havana” Reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Songs Chart

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

She may have left her heart in Havana, but Camila Cabello is also leaving her mark on the Billboard music charts.

The 20-year-old Cuban and Mexican singer has earned her second No. 1 as a solo artist on Billboard‘s Pop Songs radio airplay chart, as “Havana,” featuring Young Thug, rises 3-1 on the tally dated December 9. Young Thug reigns in his first visit to the chart.

The Pop Songs chart, which began in 1992 measures total weekly plays, as tabulated by Nielsen Music, among its reporting panel of 162 mainstream top 40 stations.

Cabello previously crowned Pop Songs for two weeks beginning February 18 with “Bad Things,” alongside Machine Gun Kelly.

As a member of Fifth Harmony, Cabello led Pop Songs when the group’s “Work From Home,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, began a two-week rule that June 4.

Cabello is additionally just the fifth artist to post multiple Pop Songs No. 1s as a soloist while also having ruled the ranking with a group. She joins an illustrious group that includes Beyoncé, Adam Levine, Gwen Stefani and Justin Timberlake.

With its Latin vibe (fueled by its new Spanglish mix with Daddy Yankee, the track debuted on the Deember. 2 Latin Pop Songs chart at No. 18), “Havana” “stands out in a big way and it raises its hand among all the noise of straight-ahead pop-sounding singles,” Brian Kelly, program director of Pop Songs reporter WXSS Milwaukee (and Entercom top 40 format captain), recently told Billboard, adding that Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee‘s smash “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber, “knocked down the door [for] this type of sound.

“What once seemed like an impossible fit all of a sudden makes sense.”

On the all-genre airplay, streaming and sales-based Billboard Hot 100, “Havana” has reached a No. 2 high, for the past three weeks.

Shakira’s “Perro Fiel,” Featuring Nicky Jam, Reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Songs Chart

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira is a woman on top…

The 40-year-old Colombian superstar’s latest single “Perro Fiel,” featuring Nicky Jam, crowns Billboard’s Latin Pop Songs airplay chart (dated December 2) as the track jumps 2-1 with a 2 percent rise in detections at the format in the week ending November 19.

The song earns Shakira her 18th No. 1 on the chart and her third in 2017 — she previously topped the list for five consecutive weeks with “Me Enamoré,” and seven weeks with “Chantaje,” featuring Maluma.

The latter track began its rule at No. 1 in December 2016, spending a total of 10 weeks atop the chart. Shakira maintains her lead among women with the most No. 1s on the list.

She’s second overall, trailing only Enrique Iglesias, with 22.

CNCO to Release Remix of “Reggaeton Lento,” Featuring Little Mix

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

CNCO is ready to (little) mix it up…

Little Mix has confirmed the British all-girl group will be releasing a remix of the Latin boy band’s “Reggaeton Lento.”

The collaboration, which has been kept under wraps until today, was announced by both groups on their social media accounts and will feature Little Mix singing in Spanish on the track.

It will be their first new material since 2016’s Glory Days.

“We couldn’t keep this quiet anymore,” wrote Little Mix in a tweet that was soon followed by a video phone call between the two groups. “We’re so excited to be signing with you on the reggaeton Lento Remix!” say Little Mix in a video call with the CNCO guys.

“Can’t wait for everyone to hear the new remix,” said CNCO.

The group’s original version of “Reggaeton Lento (Bailemos)” reached No. 6 on Hot Latin Songs on April 8, 2017. It hit No. 1 on the Latin Pop Songs airplay chart dated February 25.

The song has generated 99.8 million on-demand streams in the U.S., through Aug. 10, according to Nielsen Music.

CNCO, the first group spawned from the Univision reality show La Banda, won best new artist at this year’s Billboard Latin Music Awards.

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