New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
Grupo Frontera, Y Lo Que Viene (Grupo Frontera)
Following Mala Mía, the joint EP with Fuerza Regida that dropped last December, Grupo Frontera surprises fans with a new five-track EP called Y Lo Que Viene (and what’s coming). The set kicks off with the Carín León-assisted “Mutuo,” a country-tinged norteño song where they chant about unreciprocated love. In the following tracks, “La Buena Eras Tú” with Netón Vega and “¿Qué Haces Por Acá?” with Mister Chivo, the Texas-based group delivers two refreshing cumbia tunes. “No Se Parece a Ti,” the only solo track on the set, is a weeping Tejano highlight where frontman Payo Solís compares his “perfect” new girlfriend with his “unforgettable” ex. Meanwhile, in a second collaborative effort, Frontera teamed up with Manuel Turizo for “La Del Proceso” — a soft cumbia single that effortlessly transitions into a thumping electro-merengue groove.
With the release of Y Lo Que Viene, Frontera pledges a portion of all proceeds to support the Latin community during the ICE raids. “In light of the ongoing events across the country and the injustices faced by our fellow immigrants, we feel a deep responsibility to use our platform and music to make a difference […] We will be donating a percentage of all proceeds to organizations on the frontlines, fighting for and supporting our communities. We also encourage our listeners to take action — whether that means donating, protesting, educating others, or simply showing up for those in need. Every voice matters,” the group expressed on their Instagram stories on the eve of release date. — JESSICA ROIZ
Hamilton, “Y Por Ahí Me Dicen y Que” (Cigol Music Group)
Cartagena native Hamilton shares his inspiring life story in his new song “Por Ahí Me Dicen y Que” (“They Tell Me So What”). Produced by Jao Beats, with a soft melody that accompanies his heartfelt interpretation, the artist reflects on his humble origins and expresses gratitude for living what was once just a dream. The song becomes an anthem to perseverance, faith in God, and staying authentic, leaving a powerful message that not giving up has its rewards. In a statement about the release, Hamilton says the song is linked to Juneteenth: “I’m Black and I’m Colombian, and I grew up with few resources, but now I have a different life, and I want other Black artists to know that they can achieve their dreams too.” — LUISA CALLE
Buscabulla, Se Amaba Así (Domino Recording)
On Se Amaba Así, Buscabulla turns inward, examining love, connection, and perception through a kaleidoscope of Latin and tropical influences filtered with ethereal synth-pop precision. The Puerto Rican duo’s second album — its first in five years — sees co-founders Raquel Berrios and Luis Alfredo del Valle dive deeper into their intimate reflections on modern relationships, infusing stories of romantic struggles with pulsating basslines and dreamy melodies.
The collection’s opening track, “El Camino,” sets the stage with warped disco guitars and laid-back percussion, its mellow sound belying the song’s emotional intricacies. Meanwhile, pre-released single “Te Fuiste” marries a calm yet persistent beat with cascading synths that wash over listeners, inviting them to linger in its serene melancholy. And the focus track, “Miraverahí,” delivers syncopated, thumping bass lines beneath Berrios’ breathy, celestial vocals, exploring the disorienting shifts in love and connection — all while keeping the rhythm alive.
Throughout the 10 tracks, Buscabulla demonstrates its knack for transporting listeners to lush soundscapes that feel intimate yet expansive. While much of Se Amaba Así orbits concepts of vision — understanding the past, assessing romance, imagining the future — the duo keeps listeners tethered with grooves and textures that ground its self-reflective musings. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Judeline, “Chica de Cristal” (Interscope Records)
After making her U.S. debut at Coachella earlier this year, the Spanish-born singer-songwriter is making waves with “chica de cristal,” a gorgeous song that perfectly captures Judeline’s melodic dream-pop essence. Produced by LILCHICK, Sacha Rudy, Tuiste and Gese Da O, Judeline embraces nostalgia as she explores the emotions left behind after a breakup. Her disarming, ethereal vocals soar as a subtle-yet-intentional drum beat sets the tone for this moody track. Judeline released her debut album Bodhiria last year via Interscope, and most recently had released “Tú Et Moi” (featuring Brazilian funk carioca artist Mc Morena), where she sings in Spanish, French, and Portuguese. — GRISELDA FLORES
La Nueva Ola de Cumbia & La Coreañera, “Cumbiando” (Veo Sonora/Universal Music México)
Los Angeles-based collective La Nueva Ola de Cumbia features Tejano accordionist La Cumbiañera on “Cumbiando,” a revamped and upbeat version of the 1980s classic “Bailando,” by Spanish group Alaska y Los Pegamoides. Clearly inspired by icons like Chico Che, Los Ángeles Azules and even Celso Piña, this highly danceable track combines vallenato, pop, hip-hop, and reggaetón, while always respecting cumbia. This innovative Latin-flavored offering is the result of the fusion of cultures among the members of La Nueva Ola de la Cumbia: the voice of Colombian singer Chelyn Dion; the guitar and bass of Mexicans Luzio “El Sucio” Nava and Primitivo Ríos; the timbales of Nicaraguan Tacho Vázquez; the percussion of Peruvian Wereke Valdivia; and the drums of Hipólito Madero. In case this musical madness was missing an extra touch, the group wears Mexican wrestling masks as part of its wardrobe in the fun music video. — TERE AGUILERA
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