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Victor Manuelle Recognized with Five Guinness World Records Titles

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Victor Manuelle is breakin’ records…

After becoming the artist with most hits on any Billboard Latin airplay chart this past August, the 50-year-old Puerto Rican singer has received official recognition for this feat, and others, from Guinness World Records.

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Guinness presented the salsa star with five titles: most charted titles on the Billboard Latin Airplay charts; most Top 10 hits on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart; most Top 10 hits on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart (male); most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Tropical Airplay Chart; and most charted titles on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart.

Manuelle received his honors during the live telecast of daily morning show Un Nuevo Día, on Telemundo.

One of the most successful and respected salsa stars of this generation, Manuelle won two Latin Grammys in November for his album 25/7, an eclectic set where he collaborated with both traditional salsa singers as well as new reggeaton and trap stars. This musical open-mindedness has contributed to Manuelle remaining a relevant chart topper, 25 years after he launched his recording career.

“I never thought that a phrase that I use jokingly –‘ Let’s get a Guinness World Records title’–  came true,” said Manuelle in a statement. “Today, I receive the great news that I officially belong to the prestigious Guinness World Records family in several categories in 2018. I thank God and my extended family, my audience that never fails me. Let’s go for more,” he said.

In August, Manuelle notched his 71st entry on the Tropical Songs airplay chart. Only Daddy Yankee,with 68 entries on the Latin Rhythm airplay chart, comes close to his numbers.

“We are proud that incredible music stars such as Victor are part of the Guinness World Records family. His illustrious musical career is now Officially Amazing™,” said Manuelle, Guinness World Records adjudicator.

Manuelle joins an impressive list of Latin music artists who have set Guinness World Records, including “Despacito” singers Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi in 2018.

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

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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).

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“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.

J Balvin to Speak at the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Conference

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Forget singing! J Balvin is ready to speak…

The 29-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer, the breakout Latino artist of 2014, is set to headline a panel during the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Conference.

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Balvin, who just scored his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Airplay chart, will join other urban music acts who’ve made memorable impacts in this year’s charts during the “New Latin Urban Movement” panel as part of the conference, which is taking place April 27-29 at the Ritz Carlton Miami Beach.

Balvin’s success — he’s notched two No. 1s on Billboard‘s Latin Rhythm and Latin Airplay charts in the past year and toured with Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull — has triggered a wave of interest in a new generation of urban acts who’ve gained considerable chart success in the past year.

“It’s a new school,” said Balvin, whose hits include party anthem “6 a.m.“(feat. Farruko) and “Ay Vamos,” currently at No. 1 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart.

The Billboard Latin Music Conference culminates with the Billboard Latin Music Awards, airing live on Telemundo April 30.

To register for the Billboard Latin Music conference, visit BillboardLatinConference.com.