Jennifer Lopez Notches Sixth Top 10 Single on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs Chart with “Amor, Amor, Amor”

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez is on(to) the six(th)…

The 48-year-old Puerto Rican superstar has scored her sixth top 10 hit on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart as her latest single “Amor, Amor, Amor,” featuring Wisin, debuts at No. 10.

The track’s bow is mostly powered by streams (2.5 million, debuting at No. 23 on Latin Streaming Songs) and sales (9,000 downloads sold; a debuting at No. 3 on Latin Digital Song Sales).

The single’s streams are encouraged by the song’s music video, which debuted on Nov. 10. It has collected over 26 million global views on YouTube.

Chayanne Releases New Single “Choka Choka” Featuring Ozuna

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Chayanne is switching sounds…

The 49-year-old Puerto Rican Latin pop singer/songwriter has joined voices with rising urban singer Ozuna for the release of the reggaeton track “Choka Choka” music video, which was filmed in Miami.

The song is Chayanne’s second official single of his forthcoming album, due next year.

It’s the first time Chayanne and Ozuna have collaborated on a fully reggaeton song. “Choka Choka” follows “Qué Me Has Hecho” (with Wisin), which peaked No. 10 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated September 2).

Chayanne is known for his Latin-pop classics like “Tiempo de Vals,” “Y Tú Te Vas,” and “Provócame.” Now the Puerto Rican singer has evolved his style.

“I’m still married to my style, my lyrics with romanticism and what I’ve been doing for a long time,” says Chayanne in an interview with Billboard. “Well, finally I made that featuring that for a long time I was being asked for many years. Since Yandel accompanied me in ‘Humanos a Marte,’ I was totally changed to urban.”

Erika Ender Inducted Into the Latin Song Writers Hall of Fame

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

She’s the woman behind the song of the summer… And, now Erika Ender has earned her place in Latin music history.

At the fifth annual La Musa Awards gala last week — hosted by Jane the Virgin‘s Jaime Camil – the Panamanian-Brazilian singer/songwriter was inducted into the prestigious Latin Song Writers Hall of Fame, the youngest inductee in the hall’s history.

Along with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, Ender is co-writer of the biggest hit of the year, “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber, which spent 16 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.

Born in Panama to a Brazilian mother and a U.S.-born father of German ancestry, Ender speaks fluent Portuguese and Spanish, and moves easily between cultures.

Before “Despacito,” she had written hits for Chayanne, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Gloria Trevi, Ednita Nazario and Los Tigres del Norte. She also is a TV personality in Latin America, where she has been a judge for a Latin version of American Idol.

Along with Ender, Ana Gabriel, Roberto Livi, Martin Urieta, Carlos Vives and Camilo Sesto were also inducted into hall of fame.

Each was presented at the James L. Knight Center with the coveted hand-crafted trophy, originally inspired by “the muse” of the late Cuban songwriter and poet, Elena Casals.

Additionally, Vives was presented with the Icon Award, while Wisin, the late Julio Jaramillo and “La Bamba” garnered the Victory Award, Legacy Award and Song of All Time, respectively.

Amid a political climate currently riddled with anti-immigrant rhetoric, as well as the devastating aftermaths of hurricanes Irma and Maria throughout the Caribbean, Urieta offered words and sentiments in support of immigrants, while Nazario performed a brilliant tribute to the island of Puerto Rico.

The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame is dedicated to educating, preserving, honoring and celebrating “the lives and music of the world’s greatest Latin songwriters, composers and lyricists in every genre while developing and inspiring new generations of music creators through master classes, workshops, scholarships and digital initiatives.”

Yandel’s “Como Antes,” Featuring Wisin, Rises to No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

It’s como antes for Yandel and Wisin… only as solo acts collaborating…

Yandel’s “Como Antes,” featuring Wisin, rises 2-1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated October 7) in its second charting week, earning both artists their ninth No. 1 as solo acts.

Wisin & Yandel — as a duo between 2006 and 2012 — claimed 10 No. 1s.

The song sees a 15 percent increase to 13 million audience impressions in the week ending September 24, according to Nielsen Music.

The airplay bump also helps the song leap into the top 10 of Hot Latin Songs at No. 7, earning Yandel his 10th top 10 and Wisin his seventh.

“Como Antes” also rises 90 percent in streams to 3 million, and additionally jumps to No. 1 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart.

Marc Anthony Among Artists to Perform at “Unidos Por Puerto Rico” Concert & Telethon Event

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Marc Anthony is ready to unite for a cause…

Puerto Rico’s First Lady, Beatriz Rosselló, announced the resumption of “Unidos Por Puerto Rico” concert and telethon event, with the 49-year-old Puerto Rican salsa singer among the featured artists.

The charitable initiative was originally organized in early September to help those affected by Hurricane Irma and now joins the effort to raise funds for damages caused by Hurricane Maria.

In addition to Anthony, the concert-telethon will feature Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Ednita Nazario, Olga Tañón, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Zion & Lennox, Carlos Vives, Maluma, La Secta, Tito el Bambino, Vico C, Nicky Jam, Jowell & Randy, Pirulo y La Tribe, Víctor Manuel, Wisin, Ozuna and Yandel, among others.

The artists will also unite for a song and video titled “Isla Bendita“, which will honor the event.

“United for Puerto Rico” will air on October 22 directly from Puerto Rico through more than 20 Spanish Broadcasting System radio stations and on television through Telemundo, Univision and Mega TV in the U.S.

“Puerto Rico needs us now more than ever after suffering the scourge of two consecutive hurricanes,” said the Rosselló in a statement.

To make a donation for the victims of Irma and Maria visit www.unidosporpuertorico.com for more information.

Wisin & Yandel Reunite for Yandel’s New Single “Como Antes”

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Wisin & Yandel are reuniting… and it sounds so good!

The Puerto Rican reggaeton duo, who took a hiatus as a duo in late 2013, are back together.

Wisin & Yandel, winners of two Latin Grammys and one Grammy, have reunited for Yandel’s new single “Como Antes,” released on Friday, September 8, along with a music video.

On the new single — composed by Yandel, Wisin, Víctor Viera Moore and Marco Masis — “el duo de la historia” goes back to their roots, to their unique sound and street lyrics:

Those elements that have been lost with the evolution of the genre, but made them an iconic urban duo back in the early 2000’s.

“Como Antes” is part of Yandel’s new solo album, titled #Update, and definitely can build a new path for Wisin & Yandel.

Ya solo faltan horas para que este disponible #Update en todas las plataformas digitales #Sep8 #ComoAntes https://yandel.me/updatei

A post shared by Llandel Veguilla (@yandel) on Sep 7, 2017 at 10:23am PDT

On the Billboard charts, the duo currently has ten No. 1 songs on the Hot Latin Songs chart (tied with Maná for the most ever for a duo/group), 21 top 10 songs on the Hot Latin Songs chart (the most ever for a duo/group), and even three hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

Besides the new single, Yandel is also ready to debut #Update on Friday. The set features 14 songs, and includes collabs with Luis Fonsi, Maluma, J Balvin, Zion & Lennox, Ozuna, Becky G, Bad Bunny and Plan B.

J Balvin & Willy William’s Hit Single “Mi Gente” Reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a perfect 10 for J Balvin…

The 32-year-old Colombian singer’s collaboration with Willy William’s hit single “Mi Gente” climbs 2-1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated September16) in its 10th week on the list, jumping 14 percent to 16.38 million audience impressions in the week ending September 3, according to Nielsen Music.

The song earns Balvin his seventh No. 1 on the ranking and William his first.

“Mi Gente” bumps Wisin’s “Escapate Conmigo,” featuring Ozuna, from No. 1 to No. 2 in its 22nd week on the chart. It falls with a six percent decrease in audience for the week (to a total of 15.41 million impressions). The song spent one week atop the list.

“Mi Gente” also holds at its No. 2 peak on both the Hot Latin Songs and Latin Digital Song Sales charts for a seventh straight week each (trailing Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber, on both charts).

Wisin Notches Eighth Solo No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Make that eight solo hits for Wisin…

The 38-year-old Puerto Rican rapper, singer and record producer’s single “Escapate Conmigo,” featuring Ozuna, hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated September 9).

Wisin’s song reaches the summit in its 21st week on the chart, jumping 4 percent to 18 million audience impressions in the week ending August 27, according to Nielsen Music.

The song succeeds Maluma’s “Felices Los 4,” which falls to No. 3 and reigned for two straight weeks. J Balvin and Willy William’s “Mi Gente” also rises 3-2 in its ninth week on the chart.

“Escapate Conmigo” is Wisin’s eighth solo No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart.

Wisin previously notched 10 chart toppers between 2006 and 2012 as a member of Wisin & Yandel.

“Escapate Conmigo” is also the first No. 1 hit for Ozuna, who had charted eight other songs before hitting No. 1.

The official music video, released on March 30, has garnered 559,745,697 views on Vevo/YouTube.

Nicky Jam & Wisin Release Official “Si Tu La Ves” Music Video

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Nicky Jam is partying in living color…

The 36-year-old Puerto Rican and Dominican American urban superstar has released the official music video for his latest single “Si Tu La Ves,” featuring Wisin.

The clip, which was directed by 36 Grados, was shot in Quito, Ecuador in June, where the two superstars recreated an over-the-top and colorful party.

”Si Tu La Ves,” penned by Nicky Jam and produced by Saga WhiteBlack, is the official second single from his Fenix album, which peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard 200 chart and a reached the No.1 spot (on the chart dated February 11, 2017) on the Top Latin Albums chart, following its Jan. 20 release.

MadMusick Signs Global Representation Deal with Universal Music Publishing Group

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

MadMusick is going global…

The writer-producer team, comprised of Puerto Rican brothers Giencarlos and Jonathan Rivera, have signed an exclusive global representation agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG).

MadMusick is responsible for major hits like Daddy Yankee’s “Limbo” and Maluma’s “La Temperatura” (which they co-wrote and co-produced).

The Rivera brothers, who also go by Yan MadMusick and Yon MadMusick, have also written and produced tracks for the likes of Yandel (“Moviendo caderas”) and Alexis y Fido (“Rompe la cintura”).

They’re currently working on new projects with Maluma, Don Omar and Nacho’s upcoming single featuring Wisin and Randy Malcom.

“MadMusick speaks to a young global audience,” Ana Rosa Santiago, VP Latin Music at UMPG, said in a statement. “While they specialize in urban music, they work across genres and generations, writing and producing music with artists from many different backgrounds. I’m thrilled to welcome them to UMPG.”

MadMusick are the latest high-profile UMPG signing. Last year, the publisher signed Romeo Santos to his first major publishing deal and also began administering the publishing catalog of Roc Nation Latin.

“After a long time searching for the right publishing house, we found the company that believes in us and in our vision,” the Rivera brothers said in a statement.

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