Bodega Bamz Returns with New Single “Poof”

Bodega Bamz is back in a big way…

The 32-year-old Puerto Rican and Dominican American singer, whose real name is Nathaniel de la Rosa, has released his new single “Poof.”

Bodega Bamz

It’s the lead single, produced by Da MVPz, from his forthcoming new album.

Earlier this month Bodega Bamz celebrated the five year anniversary of his debut mixtape Strictly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z., re-releasing the project across Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon and other streaming platforms for the first time.

He’s also making his acting debut on Showtime‘s comedy series SMILF, with fervent disciples of the Spanish Harlem rapper eager to hear new music, Bamz simultaneously readies a new album and premieres the lead single exclusively on Billboard.com.

SMILF premieres Sunday, November 5 on Showtime at 10:00 pm EST.

Maxwell Releases “Gods” Remix Video, “More Gods”

Maxwell is ready to bring more (gods)…

The 44-year-old half-Puerto Rican R&B singer, currently on tour, is releasing a remix video for his R&B smash single “Gods.”

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Maxwell fans can get their first look at “More Gods”– the Grammy winner’s upbeat, stylish revamp centered around DJ Kapiro’s remix of the song — on Billboard.

Motivated after listening to DJ Kapiro’s remix, Maxwell tells Billboard that he “was inspired to add an extra visual element to the video, something different. I’m looking forward to hearing it on the radio.”

Brandon Carter directed the “More Gods” video remix. The original neon pink “Gods” video, released in March by Maxwell and Tidal, was directed by Philip Andelman.

Aside from the remix’s beat-heavy rhythms and Maxwell’s mesmerizing refrain “do what you want” (also written out in various languages onscreen), the video finds the singer also teasing his next album. It’s the anticipated final chapter in an album trilogy that began with 2009’s BLACKsummers’night and 2016’s second installment blackSUMMERS’night, which features “Gods.”

Asked about the arrival date for his next album, Maxwell offers only a cryptic reply: “Be prepared to be surprised. Night is coming.”

Maxwell will perform at the UNITAS Gala “Against Human Trafficking” on Sept. 12. Upcoming stops on his national tour include Los Angeles (Hollywood Bowl, Oct. 6), Las Vegas (The Cosmopolitan, Oct. 7) and Concord, Calif. (Concord Pavilion, Oct. 8).

Maxwell & Tidal Release Video for His Latest Single “Gods”

Maxwell is offering a gift from the Gods

The 43-year-old half-Puerto Rican R&B singer has released the video for his latest single “Gods” via Tidal.

Maxwell

Filmed at various locations in Los Angeles, including the downtown area, the Philip Andelman-directed video uses pink neon to accent a lit-up City of Angels as Maxwell tools around in a 1982 white Lamborghini.

Explaining the video’s concept, Maxwell tells Billboard, “Inspiration stemmed from having an experience of sort of seeing the spiritual parallel universe — that which can’t be seen. Art is subjective, visions evolve and I want fans to interpret the video on their own. I hope they enjoy it.”

Now in its third week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs, “Gods” rises 23-18 as of the week ending April 1.

The mid-tempo track is the follow-up to earlier singles “1990x” and “Lake by the Ocean” — the latter of which earned Maxwell a Grammy for best R&B song in February.

All three songs are featured on the singer/songwriter’s 2016 album, blackSUMMERS’night, which bowed at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

Click here to see the video.

Yandel Launching “Dangerous” 15-Stop U.S. Tour

There are Dangerous times in Yandel’s future…

The 39-year-old Puerto Rican reggaeton musician, songwriter and record producer has announced his upcoming “Dangerous” tour.

Yandel

The revelation comes less than six months after signing an exclusive, worldwide management deal with Roc Nation.

Encompassing 15 U.S. dates, the tour kicks off October 9 at Chicago’s Aragon Ballrom and will be Yandel’s longest running U.S. stint to date as a soloist.

The Dangerous tour, named after Yandel’s current album on Sony Music Latin, will also take him to Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas and Boston, among other cities.

It’s Yandel’s first trek as part of his newly-signed exclusive touring with Live Nation.

The U.S. tour will be preceded by an October 7 date in San Juan’s Coliseo de Puerto Rico.

The “Dangerous” tour will have a marquee roster of supporting acts: Alexis y Fido, Plan B and De La Ghetto will join on select dates, while DJ Lobo and Gadiel will support in all stops.

Yandel’s current single, “Nunca me olvides,” is at No. 18 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart. As a featured artist, he’s also at No. 6 with Maluma’s “El perdedor” and at No. 17 with “Ay Mi Dios” by IAmChino, also featuring Pitbull and El Chacal.

Live Nation, together with Tidal, will launch “Dangerous” ticket presales for its members and for Yandel fans beginning Tuesday, August 30 at 10 a.m. local time both on Tidal and Live Nation’s websites. General ticket sales begin August 31.

Gente de Zona to Stream Barcelona Concert on Tidal

Gente de Zona is a stream team…

The Cuban reggaeton duo, consisting of Alexander Delgado and Randy Malcom Martines, is partnering up with Tidal to live stream their concert at Barcelona’s Parc del Fórum for members and non-members alike.

Gente de Zona

Gente de Zona, currently trekking across Europe, found its first international success following their collaboration with Enrique Iglesias on his 2014 smash “Bailando“. The song won three Latin Grammy awards and received widespread international airplay

“We feel very happy with how we people in Europe have welcomed us,” said the “Traidora” singers in a statement. “It’s a privilege to be part of Tidal with other great artists and now live streaming from Europe is surreal. From Cuba to the world!”

You can tune in to the concert Sunday here.

 

Yandel Releases Official Music Video for “Nunca me olvides”

Yandel is making sure he’s unforgettable

 

Yandel

After premiering his new music video “Nunca me olvides” on Tidal on July 12, the 39-year-old Puerto Rican reggaeton singer-songwriter has made the new clip available on YouTube for all his fans to watch.

The “Nunca me olvides” video, directed by Carlos R. Pérez and filmed in Los Angeles last month, is the first one Yandel premieres under Jay Z‘s Roc Nation.

“Nunca me olvides” is featured on Yandel’s latest album Dangerous which features collaborations with Lil Jon, French Montana, Tego Calderon, De La Ghetto, Spiff TV and Future.