Grupo Frontera Extends Record for Most No. 1s in a Calendar Year on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay Chart with “Hecha Pa’ Mi”

Grupo Frontera is celebrating another chart-topper…

It only took four months for the Regional Mexican band from South Texas to regain its No. 1 slot on Billboard’Regional Mexican Airplay chart as “Hecha Pa’ Mi” jumps 2-1 on the December 14-dated ranking.

Grupo FronteraBefore the song rose to No. 1, Grupo Frotera previously ruled with their Maluma collaboration, “Por Qué Será?” for one week in August.

“Hecha Pa’ Mi,” released on the group’s label (Grupo Frontera) on October 3, traces its gain to 7.8 million audience impressions earned in the U.S. during the November 29-December 5 tracking week, according to Luminate, a 16% increase from the previous week.

The song trades places with “Amor Bonito” by Luis AngelEl Flaco,” as the latter dips 1-2 with a 7% decline in audience for the week.

While Grupo Frontera earns its 11th No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay, the second-most in the 2020s decade (behind Calibre 50’s 12 rulers), with the new arrival, the group achieves its fifth champ in 2024 and extends its record for the most leaders in the calendar year.

Here’s a look at the artists with the most No. 1s on the radio tally in 2024:

5, Grupo Frontera
3, Alejandro Fernández
3, Eden Muñoz
3, Xavi

With its 16% surge in audience, “Hecha Pa’ Mi” takes home the Greatest Gainer trophy, awarded weekly to the song with the biggest increase in impressions on the 40-deep chart.

Plus, it becomes the group’s first No. 1 song unaccompanied by any other collaborator among its collection of 11 leaders.

Further, continued progress among Regional Mexican stations pushes “Hecha Pa’ Mi” 5-3 on the overall Latin Airplay chart, for the song’s new peak there.

The song also advances 13-12 on the multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart despite decreases in the two other metrics that inform the chart. It generated 2.5 million official U.S. streams, that’s a 15 dip in clicks during the tracking period, while declined 33% in digital sales.

“Hecha P’a Mi” went viral in October after the band crashed a wedding to perform the song, surprising the bride, groom and guests.

“You won’t believe me,” leading singer Payo said on social media. “I don’t know if you’ll believe me, but that gig was more difficult than a concert. I swear, I was more nervous than in a concert.”

Fuerza Regida to Perform at This Year’s Billboard Music Awards

Fuerza Regida is preparing for a high-profile performance…

The Regional Mexican band will perform at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, which will air on Thursday, December 12, at 8:00 pm ET/PT on FOX.

Fuerza RegidaHe will join Shaboozey, SEVENTEENTeddy Swims, TylaColdplay, Jelly RollMegan Moroney and Stray Kids as performers for this year’s awards show. 

Fuerza Regida’s seventh studio album Pa Las Baby’s y Belikeada entered the Billboard 200 at No. 14 in November 2023 and has been a fixture on the chart for 58 weeks.

Its follow-up, Pero No Te Enamores, debuted and peaked at No. 25 in August.

The group has amassed 11 Hot 100 hits, including three that have made the top 30 – “Bebe Dame,” a collab with Grupo Frontera, “Sabor Fresa” and “Tu Boda,” a collab with Óscar Maydon.

Hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, the 2024 BBMAs will be broadcast live on Thursday, December 12, at 8:00 pm ET/PT on FOX and Fire TV Channels, and on-demand on Paramount+, with performances also rolling out across Billboard.com and via @BBMAs and @Billboard social channels.

The BBMAs will celebrate music’s greatest achievements with exclusive original performances, artist interviews, and award celebrations taking place from global locations and in the midst of sold-out tours.

Carín León to Perform at Next Year’s Viña del Mar International Song Festival

Carín León is set to perform at Viña del Mar International Song Festival in February.

The 35-year-old Mexican singer-songwriter has been added as part of the lineup for the 64th annual installment alongside Eladio CarriónMorat and Kidd Voodoo.

Carin LeonThey’ll be joining the previously announced stars Marc Anthony, Ha*Ash, Carlos Vives, Miryam Hernández, Duki, Sebastián Yatra and Bacilos.

The event is scheduled to take place February 23-28 at Viña del Mar, Chile.

“We have developed a lineup for the whole family, featuring international artists at their peak for younger audiences, as well as classics and historic performers for the older ones,” Viña del Mar Mayor Macarena Ripamonti said in a press release. “Every night is turning out to be very appealing, which allows those who attend Quinta Vergara and the millions who watch the Festival on television to enjoy a modern event, with the latest technology and full of innovation that we will announce in the coming weeks.”

Hailing from Hermosillo, Sonora, Leon is one of the biggest forces behind the surge of Regional Mexican music globally. He started his musical journey as a teen and rose to prominence after his solo debut in 2018, Amanecida Con Todo y Con Todos. With his recent offering, Boca Chueca, Vol. 1, he debuted on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums and Regional Mexican Albums charts at No. 8 and No. 5, respectively.

Colombian band Morat recently finished their Morat: Los Estadios tour across 25 stadiums in different countries, concluding December 13 at the Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City. Members Juan Pablo Isaza, Martín Vargas, Simón Vargas, and Juan Pablo Villamil have gained recognition for their pop-rock sensibility with hits such as “No Se Va,” “Salir Con Vida,” and “Besos en Guerra.”

Latin trap star Carrión, of Puerto Rican descent, broke through in 2018 with certified gold hits like “Me Usaste” and “Si Tú Te Vas.” Earlier this year, he dropped Sol María, dedicated to his mother, which saw him expanding his genre versatility, and a hard-hitting trap EP Porque Puedo. He entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart twice with “Coco Chanel” and “Thunder & Lightning,” alongside Bad Bunny.

Chilean artist and member of the group 4F (Los Cuatro Fantásticos de la Música), Kidd Voodoo enjoys local popularity with hits like “Enrolar”, “Ese Guille” and “Dámelo BB.” He recently released “Satirología,” a single that in less than three weeks garnered over half a million views on YouTube.

Touted as the largest Latin music festival in the world, Viña del Mar spans six days and features a mix of celebrated stars, emerging talents, and local performers competing for the “Gaviotas” awards — silver, gold and platinum — judged by a panel and influenced by viewer feedback.

Since its 1960 inception, the festival takes place at the Quinta Vergara amphitheater, which has a capacity of 15,000 and is located in the Valparaíso region on the central coast.

This year introduces a first-time partnership between Megamedia and Bizarro Live Entertainment. Additionally, Disney+ will livestream the event throughout Latin America, and Billboard is set to provide exclusive global content on the website.

Eden Muñoz Rises to No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay Chart with “Traigo Saldo y Ganas de Rogar”

Eden Muñoz rules the Regional Mexican roost…

The 34-year-old Mexican singer, songwriter and producer of Regional Mexican music rises 3-1 on Billboard’s November 16-dated Regional Mexican Airplay chart with “Traigo Saldo y Ganas de Rogar.”

Eden Muñoz Muñoz’s latest No. 1 comes only a month after he led with “Mi Eterno Amor Secreto.”

It’s the second song to enter the tally from his second-studio album, Eden.

“Extremely happy to land, once again, atop the chart with a song as important as ‘Traigo Saldo,’” Muñoz tells Billboard. “Not only for representing my roots; I’m talking about banda music. Congratulations to the entire team and of course, grateful for all who continue to trust my music.”

“Traigo Saldo y Ganas de Rogar” takes the lead on Regional Mexican Airplay with a 38% increase in audience impressions, to 8.1 million, earned on U.S. monitored stations during the November 1-7 tracking week, according to Luminate.

With the gain, Muñoz sends Joss Favela and Luis R. Conriquez’s “Con Todo Respetillo” to No. 2, after the latter’s one week in charge.

With the chart-topping success of “Traigo Saldo y Ganas de Rogar” Muñoz picks up his sixth No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay since “ Chale!” his longest-leading song, ruled for three weeks in 2022.

Plus, Muñoz secures his third champ of the year, along with Alejandro Fernández, the most for any solo singer in 2024.

Here’s a recap of Muñoz’s collection of No. 1 hits, dating to his first as a soloist, in 2022:

Peak, Title, Artist, Weeks at No. 1
May 21, 2022, “Chale!” three
July 2, 2022, “Hay Que Hacer Dinero,” with Banda MS, two
Nov. 11, 2023, “Amor Clandestino,” with Mana, one
Jan. 27, “Como En Los Viejos Tiempos,” one
Oct. 12, “Mi Eterno Amor Secreto,” with Yuridia, one
Nov. 16, “Traigo Saldo y Ganas De Rogar”

Elsewhere, “Traigo Saldo y Ganas de Rogar” impresses one other main Billboard chart: it moves 9-3 on the overall Latin Airplay ranking, with 8.2 million audience impressions.

The song, released on August 19 on EMC/Sony Music Latin, was composed by Muñoz and Michelle Maciel.

Anitta Becomes First Brazilian artist to rule any Billboard Regional Mexican chart with Alejandro Fernandez-Collab “La Tóxica”

Anitta is celebrating a historic feat on the Billboard charts.

The 31-year-old Brazilian artist’s team-up with Alejandro Fernandez has officially topped Billboard’Regional Mexican Airplay chart as “La Tóxica” climbs 6-1 to rule the ranking dated September 21.

Alejandro Fernandez & AnittaWith her first appearance and No. 1 on the 40-deep ranking, Anitta enters a class of her own, becoming the first Brazilian artist to rule any Billboard Regional Mexican chart (Billboard has Regional Mexican Airplay and Regional Mexican Albums charts).

Since appearing on Regional Mexican Airplay in July, “La Tóxica” has been rising on radio airplay. During the September 6-12 tracking week, the corrido norteño racks up 6.3 million in audience impressions in the U.S. That’s a 37% gain from the week prior across monitored regional Mexican radio stations, according to Luminate.

Plus, the song achieves the Greatest Gainer honor of the week (awarded weekly to the song with the largest gain in audience).

Fernández’s collaboration with Anitta follows a series of attractive partnerships with female artists who predominantly sing in another language. The hitmaker took Beyoncé to a No. 23 high on Latin Pop Airplay through “Amor Gitano,” in March 2007. Meanwhile, “Hoy Tengo Ganas De Ti,” with Christina Aguilera, reached No. 13 on Latin Pop Airplay in 2013.

In the proceeding years, other fruitful pair-ups arose through Latin artists Morat and Alfredo Oilvas, who earned their highest-charting entries on two different charts. “Sé Que Te Duele” drove pop band Morat to their second and last entry on Latin Pop Airplay (No. 23 high, 2017).

Meanwhile, “Cobijas Ajenas” propelled Olivas to his first No. 1 on the overall Latin Airplay chart (one week atop, June 8, 2024).

As “La Tóxica” lands at the summit, Fernández ups his career count to 10 No. 1s, extending his third-most rulers mark among soloists since the chart launched in 1994, where Christian Nodal continues at the helm with 17 No. 1s, while Gerardo Ortiz follows with 13 champs.

Anitta, meanwhile, celebrates her first No. 1 on a Billboard airplay chart in over six years, when “Machika,” with J Balvin and Jeon, ruled both the overall Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay rankings for one week in March 2018. Plus, she builds on “La Tóxica’s” success with career-bests numbers.

Anitta likewise becomes the fifth female solo singer, outside of the regional Mexican genre –or who predominantly records pop songs– to secure a No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay. Here’s that list of winners:

Artist, Title, Date, Weeks at No. 1
Pilar Montenegro, “Quítame Ese Hombre,” March 23, 2002, nine
Shakira, with Grupo Frontera, “(Entre Paréntesis),” May 18, one
Becky G, with Leonardo & Ángela Aguilar, “Por El Contrario,” March 9, one
Emilia, with Los Ángeles Azules, “Perdonarte, Para Qué?,” July 20, one
Becky G, with Oscar Maydon, “Mercedes,” Aug. 3, one
Anitta, with Alejandro Fernández, “La Tóxica,” Sept. 21

“La Tóxica” is the fourth single from Fernández’s album, Te Llevo En La Sangre, to crown Regional Mexican Airplay. It trails “No Es Que Me Quiera Ir,” “Difícil Tu Caso”, and “Cobijas Ajenas”, with Olivas, all which ruled for one week between 2023-’24.

The song’s radio coronation builds upon a win streak for Fernández, who just received his 2024 Latin Grammy nomination for best Ranchera/Mariachi album for Te Llevo En La Sangre.

Ivan Cornejo Earns First No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums Chart with “Mirada”

Ivan Cornejo is sitting on top of the world…

The 20-year-old Mexican American singer-songwriter has achieved his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart with Mirada, his third studio album, which debuts atop the August 3-dated ranking.

Ivan Cornejo,The 12-track effort follows two other top 10 albums for Cornejo, both within a year, between 2021-22.

Mirada starts at the summit on Top Latin Albums with 34,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. during the July 19-25 tracking week, according to Luminate. The set was released July 19, the first day of the tracking period, on Zaragoza/Insterscope/ICLG.

Of Mirada’s 34,000 units in its coronation week, 25,000 of those derive from streaming activity, which represent 35 million official on-demand U.S. streams of the album’s songs. Album sales comprise 9,000, while the remainder negligible amount stem from track sales. 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.

In the process, Cornejo joins an elite group of Regional Mexican acts whose projects launched at the summit on Top Latin Albums in the 20s decade. Alejandro Fernández’s Hecho En México debuted at No. 1 in February 2020, while Eslabon Armado enlisted two No. 1 debuts, through Vibras de Noche and Desvelado in August 2020 and May 2023, respectively.

Further, Cornejo captures his third top 10 on Top Latin Albums with a third appearance. The singer-songwriter visited the chart with the No. 7-peaking set Alma Vacía (October 2021) and Dañado, which peaked at No. 2 (December 2022) and earned him a first Billboard Latin Music Award for Regional Mexican album of the year in 2023.

Adding to Cornejo’s triumphs this week, the Riverside, Calif.-born artist likewise scores the largest debut sales week for a Regional Mexican album since 2020, with 9,000 sold. The last regional Mexican album to start with a bigger sales figure was Fernández’s Hecho En México, which debuted at No. 1 on the Feb. 29, 2020-dated Top Latin Albums chart with 10,000 sold. Mirada’s first-week sales were supported by a signed CD exclusive to his webstore, and a standard CD.

Mirada is just the second Regional Mexican album to debut within the top 10 on the all-genre Top Album Sales chart, which began in 1991. In total, 33 Latin albums have opened in the top 10. The only other Regional Mexican album to debut in the top 10 was Fernández’s Hecho En México, with a No. 8 debut in 2020.

Eleven cuts from Mirada have landed on the multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart, led by “Baby Please,” which bowed and reached a No. 8 high last March. Here’s a look at the album tracks on Hot Latin Songs, including two already ranked songs, a reentry, plus seven debuts on the current survey:

No. 7, “Intercambio Injusto”
No. 9, “Sale Para Ser Feliz”
No. 14, “Mirada”
No. 19, “Baby Please”
No. 21, “Herida Abierta”
No. 23, “Vuelve”
No. 27, “Donde Estás”
No. 29, “Atención”
No. 31, “Aquí Te Espero”
No. 41, “Interlude”

Adding to Mirada’s breakthrough week, Cornejo reaches the top 20 for the first time on the overall Billboard 200, as the new album debuts at No. 17. He previously peaked at No. 28 with his last album, Dañado, in 2022. Plus, Mirada also debuts at No. 1 on Regional Mexican Albums, for Cornejo’s second No. 1 there.

Ivan Cornejo Releases Highly Anticipated New Album “MIRADA”

Ivan Cornejo is offering a new look into his music…

The 20-year-old Mexican American singer-songwriter has released his highly anticipated album MIRADA, his first major-label debut via Interscope Records.

Ivan Cornejo,

The full album releases comes after Cornejo offered a preview to the project with single releases like “Intercambio Injusto,” “Dónde Estás” and “Baby Please,” which debuted at No. 8 on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart in March — his first top 10 on the tally since 2021.

Last month, the hitmaker from Riverside, Calif., announced the album with a cryptic post.

“Ivan, do you think you’ll fall in love again?” a voice asks him as the pensive artist sits in front of a bonfire. “I don’t want to,” Cornejo quickly responds.

Two years ago, Cornejo released Dañado, the album that peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Albums for 37 nonconsecutive weeks, the fourth-most since the chart launched in 1985.

In his Billboard digital cover story from January, Cornejo teased his third studio album saying it would be “bigger” than Dañado due to the “improvements musically and lyrically” he made.

Cornejo broke out in 2021 with his first single, “Está Dañada,” which landed him a No. 1 entry on Billboard’s Latin Songwriters chart dated October 30, 2021, while also becoming the second Regional Mexican song to appear on the all-genre Hot 100.

So far, the singer-songwriter has placed 14 songs on the Hot Latin Songs chart, and he landed at No. 10 on Billboard’s 2023 year-end Top Latin Artists chart.

Currently, he’s on his Mirada Tour, which kicked off on July 6 at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Grupo Firme Earns Second No. 1 in a Week on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart with “El Beneficio De La Duda”

Grupo Firme is replacing itself…

A week after the Mexican band scored its first career No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart, the Regional Mexican group replaces itself at the summit with new single “El Beneficio De La Duda,” as the song flies 24-1 on the July 13-dated list.

The new leader follows the one-week reign of “Te Va a Doler,” the group’s first collab with Thalia. 

Grupo Firme“We are grateful to our audience for supporting each one of our crazy ideas,” Eduin Caz, lead singer for Grupo Firme, tells Billboard. “Both songs are completely different and the fact that they have accepted them as such, to take them to No. 1 one after the other is incredible and only motivates us to keep going.”

“El Beneficio De La Duda” scores 6.2 million audience impressions, up 56%, earned during the June 28-July 4 tracking week, according to Luminate.

Thalia’s “Te Va a Doler,” with Grupo Firme, meanwhile, falls to No. 26 with a 48% decline in audience (down 48%) after one week on top.

Thanks to the 56% gain in audience, “El Beneficio De La Duda” takes home the Greatest Gainer trophy, a weekly award for the song with the largest increase in audience among the 50-title radio ranking.

A pair of California stations lead the way with the most plays, KLAX in Los Angeles and KRZZ in San Francisco, in the latest tracking week, while KFZO in Dallas, rounds up the top three.

“El Beneficio De La Duda,” composed by singer-songwriter Joss Favela and released May 28 via Music VIP, grants the label its first ruler on the overall Latin radio ranking. Music VIP came close when “Que Onda Perdida,” another Grupo Firme song, with Gerardo Coronel, reached No. 3 in July 2023.

“For us, it is wonderful to continue to represent our Mexican music in the highest possible way,” Isael Gutiérrez, founder and CEO of Music VIP Entertainment, tells Billboard. “Every achievement and every record we break drives us to keep innovating and creating music that continues to break boundaries.”

As “El Beneficio De La Duda” lands at the summit on the overall Latin radio tally, Grupo Firme replaces itself at No. 1, the second act to achieve the feat in 2024, following Myke Towers whose “Borracho y Loco” with Yandel ceded the throne to his own “La Falda,” after the latter’s one week in charge (Feb. 24-dated list).

Beyond its Latin Airplay coronation, “El Beneficio De La Duda” takes the lead on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, for the group’s 10th No. 1 there, tying with Christian Nodal for second-most champs this decade, both trailing only Calibre 50’s 11 No. 1s since 2020.

“When Joss Favela sent me the first take of the song, he simulated the accordion with his voice because the song wasn’t produced yet,” Caz adds. “I still liked how his voice hummed the melody and decided to incorporate it, and that is one of the most special details of the song.”

Grupo Firme, comprising Eduin and Johnny Caz, Abraham Hernandez, Joaquin Ruiz, Christian Gutierrez, Jose Rubio and Dylan Camacho, celebrates its second No. 1 on the heels of the group’s La Última Peda Tour 2024, the 32-date run that launched in San Antonio, Texas on May 10 and will wrap up November 2 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Luciano Luna to Receive SESAC Latina’s SESAC Legacy Award

Luciano Luna’s legacy in Latin music is being celebrated…

The 42-year-old Mexican Latin Grammy-winning songwriter/producer will receive the SESAC Legacy Award during the SESAC Latina Music Awards Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles on June 26.

Luciano LunaLuna will be presented the award in honor of his illustrious career and significant contribution to Latin music.

“I am very grateful for this distinction; it motivates me to continue dedicating myself to writing stories with my songs and being a good example for new generations of songwriters,” Luna said in a press release.

The Sinaloa creator has recorded more than 250 productions, mostly in the regional Mexican music genre, with iconic acts such as Julión Álvarez, Gerardo Ortiz, Banda Los Recoditos, Banda MS, Régulo Caro and more.

As a co-author, his collaborations include Joss Favela, Edén Muñoz and others.

“We are thrilled to present the Legacy Award to one of the most distinguished songwriters of our generation, Luciano Luna, who has sustained a remarkable career throughout the years,” said Celeste Zendejas, senior vice president of SESAC Latina

This year marks SESAC Latina’s 30th anniversary of representing top-tier songwriters globally.

The event will recognize the exceptional talent and achievements of its affiliated songwriters and publishers, awarding honors such as song of the year, publisher of the year, and more.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate the magnificent and vibrant talent within the Latin songwriting community,” remarked SESAC’s CCO, Sam Kling. “The SESAC Latina Music Awards always showcase exceptional songs and songwriters, making it an unforgettable evening.”

“SESAC Latina’s 30th anniversary is a celebration of continued growth, endless creativity, and the global success of the exceptional talent behind the music. On this milestone year, we honor all our incredible songwriters who continue to inspire us with their profound lyrics and soulful melodies,” added Zendejas.

She continued, “We are thrilled to present the Legacy Award to one of the most distinguished songwriters of our generation, Luciano Luna, who has sustained a remarkable career throughout the years.”

Peso Pluma Reveals Track List for New Album “Éxodo,” Featuring All-Star Collaborators

Peso Pluma is bringing out the big guns…

The 24-year-old Mexican singer-songwriter has revealed the track list for his new album, Éxodo, a 24-song double album that features Cardi B, Anitta, Quavo, DJ Snake and other all-star collaborators.OK

Peso Pluma

Éxodo, the follow-up to Peso’ Plumas Grammy-winning debut album Génesis, is comprised of 16 songs in the same style as the música Mexicana that helped launch his career, and eight urbano (reggaeton, Latin trap etc.) songs.

Peso Pluma had a big look in in the lead-up to and after the release of his debut record, the third regional Mexican LP to hit the Top 10 (No. 3) of the Billboard 200.

The album’s release date of June 20 was revealed in a music video teaser for “La Durango” that stars Connor McGregor.

Peso Pluma recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and performed his new song “La Durango” with Eslabon Armado’s Pedro Tovar.

He’s also gearing up for a tour across North America with festival slots in New York, Chicago and Mexico.

Here’s a look at the complete track list:

Disc 1:
La Durango ft. Eslabón Armado and Junior H
Me Activo ft. Jasiel Nuñez
La Patrulla ft. Neton Vega
La People II ft. Tito Double P and Joel de la P
Sr. Smith ft. Luis R Conriquez
Rompe la Dompe ft. Junior H and Oscar Maydon
Mami ft. Chino Pacas
Belanova ft. Tito Double P
Bruce Wayne
Hollywood ft. Estevan Plazola
Reloj ft. Ivan Cornejo
Ice
Solicitado
Santal 33 ft. Oscar Maydo
Vino Tinto ft. Natanael Cano and Gabito Ballesteros
14-14

Disc 2:
Gimme a Second ft. Rich the Kid
Put Em in the Fridge ft. Cardi B
Pa No Pensar ft. Quavo
Peso Completo ft. Aracángel
Bellakeo ft. Anitta
Mala ft. Ryan Castro
Tommy & Pamela ft. Kenia Os
Teka ft. DJ Snake