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.
CA7RIEL y Paco Amoroso, Free Spirits (5020 Records)
Following the explosive success of their Grammy-winning Papota, the 12-track adventure of Free Spirits doubles down on CA7RIEL y Paco Amoroso’s cheeky genre-bending vision, pushing further into chaos, humor, emotional introspection and their unrestrained lust for life. With collaborations spanning Sting, Anderson .Paak, Jack Black and Fred again.., the album feels like both an intrepid statement and an intimate self-portrait — an ode to their untouchable improvisational spark and newfound fame.
Opening with the Middle Eastern-inspired cacophony of “Nada Nuevo,” the pair hints at their provocative tone: self-aware and irreverent, with lines like “Me confunden en New York pero no soy Lady Gaga.” From the nylon-guitar tenderness of “Vida Loca” — a bittersweet confession wrapped in a surreal existential haze — to the 70s Latin pop revival of “Himno del Mediocre,” every track offers something unexpected. The recurring motif is liberation: artistic, emotional and spiritual. They channel everything from dance-pop (“Soy Increíble”) to a rock en español throwback (“Hasta Jesús Tuvo Un Mal Día,” featuring Sting), touching on bossa nova (“Goo Goo Ga Ga,” “No Me Sirve Más” featuring Jack Black), electronic experimentalism and even a bachata-laden dance tune (“Ay Ay Ay” with Anderson .Paak). Despite the eclectic range, there’s no loss of identity; the duo’s volatile chemistry anchors the sonic rollercoaster.
But beneath the playfulness lies a sharper vulnerability. In tracks like “Muero,” Ca7riel y Paco Amoroso reflect on fame’s darker edges and the disconnect that often comes with it. At 32 years old, they wear their experimentation and acclaim with outward brashness while slipping moments of surprising intimacy into the mix. By the time the album concludes on the impulsive, medieval church choir-backed tune “Lo Quiero Ya!,” the Argentine twosome have made one thing clear: Free Spirits is their manifesto. With their diverse palette, deep emotions, and unstoppable energy, they cement their place as one of Latin America’s most magnetic acts. Every era, every genre, every feeling is fair game — as long as it makes them feel alive. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
TINI, Ulises Bueno, “Dos Amantes” (Sony Music Latin/Hollywood Records)
TINI and Ulises Bueno join forces in an infectious fusion of cuarteto cordobés, pop and Argentine folklore, set against a story of forbidden love that withstands the test of time and all prejudice. “They never stopped loving each other/ No matter what anyone says, nor their social class/ It doesn’t matter that their parents want to tear them apart/ They swore that they would love each other forever,” goes part of the lyrics, co-written by both artists alongside Colombian hitmakers Andrés Torres and Mauricio Rengifo. Just as joyful as the track is its music video: a must-watch clip featuring special appearances by soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul (the latter being TINI’s partner), actress and TV host Susana Giménez, Rawayana frontman Beto Montenegro and musician Cacho Deicas — all acting out a wedding dinner reception, fueling rumors of a possible marriage this year between the Argentine music star and De Paul. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Octavio Cuadras, Esaú Ortiz, Bruno Brunette, “Arisco” (Fono)
The creator of “happy corridos” Octavio Cuadras presents the focus track from his album Insania, to be released in April. Accompanied by Esaú Ortiz and Bruno Brunette, “Vete” fuses the narrative of the corrido with urban sounds, pushing the boundaries of both genres and yielding to something fun and highly accessible. The song — about a young man living through long nights of partying and revelry — opens with keyboard chords building suspense before giving way to a tumbado-style rap flow: a musical whirlwind rounded out by distinct vibes from the 80s and 90s. With this “electro-corrido” — brimming with flow, fresh beats and energy — Cuadras signals a new era of boundless creative experimentation. – TERE AGUILERA
Greeicy, Cultura Profética, “Mantis” (Universal Music Latino)
Greeicy and Cultura Profética dropped their second collaborative effort, “Mantis,” following their heartfelt “Te Creí” released in 2022. Composed by Greeicy, Branbel and Cultura’s vocalist Willy Rodríguez, the song was born after a real-life experience the Colombian singer had in 2025 with a European mantis insect that appeared on her shoulder. In the chorus, she sweetly chants: “Trust that a mantis whispered in your ear/ that the best was on its way/ that you should understand the magic that breathing brings/ and that knowing how to wait brings tranquility.” Backed by a soft reggae melody—true to the Puerto Rican band’s sound—”Mantis” serves as an uplifting track about bravery, peace and self-confidence. The last minute of the track transitions to a more rhythmic and sultry beat, hinting that the pair could have a third collaboration up its sleeves. — JESSICA ROIZ
Kakalo, Leonel García, “Tu ladito de la cama” (Socuis Music)
A delicious harmony comes to life as Sonora-based artist Kakalo unveils his long-anticipated debut collaboration with singer-songwriter Leonel García. “Tu ladito de la cama” (your side of the bed) overflows with raw emotion, weaving pop melodies with the heartfelt strum of regional acoustic guitars. True to Kakalo’s style, his tender vocals blend effortlessly with García’s dreamy voice, creating a soundscape that lingers long after the last note. From the first verses, the emotional weight of the single is established: “In the kitchen there is pain, simmering slowly, without dopamine to sprinkle as seasoning,” sings Kakalo, while García reveals the reason for this gloom: “Without you, our room burns with cold, and there is a hole in my drawer without your clothes.” — INGRID FAJARDO
Majo Aguilar, “Vete” (Fono)
The Mexican music singer unveils the second self-penned single from her upcoming album: a track featuring direct lyrics filled with self-love, which defy the inertia of a monotonous relationship to take flight and turn the page. An energetic violin introduction gives way to trumpets and vihuelas, along with the guitarrón, elements indispensable to the traditional sound of ranchera music. “Vete” serves as a clear example that one can sing about pain and heartbreak in a contemporary style, empowering women without implying that they have ceased to believe in love or in new opportunities. Without straying from tradition, Majo — who is currently experiencing a moment of great vocal and musical maturity — infuses a modern touch into the genre that runs through her veins as a representative of the Aguilar dynasty. – T.A.
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, LFC Zócalo 3.6.2023 (Sony Music Uruguay)
The historic free concert that the Argentine band Los Fabulosos Cadillacs performed in 2023 at Mexico City’s iconic Zócalo — an event that earned them the record for the largest crowd ever gathered in the Latin American nation’s main public square, drawing 300,000 people (a mark recently surpassed by Shakira) — is now available to be relived as a double live album. Led by vocalist Vicentico and bassist Flavio Cianciarulo, the group experienced one of the most glorious moments of their career that night with an unforgettable show featuring such classics as “Manuel Santillán, El León,” “Demasiada Presión,” “Carmela,” “El genio del Dub,” “Calaveras y Diablitos,” “Los Condenaditos,” “Vasos Vacíos” and “Quinto Centenario.” Their performance on that iconic stage reaffirmed the deep bond the group has cultivated with their “Magical Mexico” — the affectionate name they give to the country that has embraced its members as if they were locals. The album is also available on vinyl. — NATALIA CANO
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