From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Karol G launches music channel
For Hispanic Heritage Month, Karol G has launched a Karol G Radio on SiriusXM. According to a press release, the channel will be available to subscribers in their cars on channel 79 from Oct. 3 – 9 and on the SiriusXM app through Oct. 14.
Karol G Radio will give listeners an inside look at the Colombian hitmaker’s journey to global stardom and the stories behind her biggest hits as well as her latest album Tropicoqueta.
“I’m so excited for my fans to immerse themselves in the world of Tropicoqueta through KAROL G Radio,” Karol said in a statement. “This is a chance for them to connect with me and the project on a deeper level—from the stories behind how certain tracks came together to the songs that shaped both me and this entire album. I hope everyone enjoys listening to KAROL G Radio as much as we did while bringing it to life.”
Sebastián Yatra’s special moment with fan
“I am about to invite someone onto the stage, one of those beings who do not often pass through this world,” Yatra said as he introduced Alonso in one of his shows in Madrid. “One of those people who come as if touched by a magic wand to guide us, unite us, to be bridges, to protect and love us, to teach us how to truly love. It is the first time he has ever stepped onto a stage to sing. Let’s make this a moment he will never forget.”
Yatra and Alonso sang “No Hay Nadie Más” in front of a crowd. Watch here.
Mexican pop stars join Apple Music
Belinda, Danna and Kenia Os team up for a new pop-up radio special on Apple Música Uno. The three Mexican pop stars team up for a candid conversation on music, projects, “gossip and secrets,” the three say at the top of the show, describing what fans can expect in the nearly 30-minute-long convo. The three also announce they are working on a new song together.
You can watch their takeover below:
Ñejo gets emotional over Feid’s support
During an Instagram Live with Feid, Puerto Rican artist Ñejo couldn’t hold back tears as he explained what the Colombian artist’s support has meant to him. The two have previously collaborated on the 2020 “Ferxxo & Ñejo” and are now once again joining forces for “Princesa,” released on Oct. 2.
“It makes me emotional, man, because when you see some of the new artists who are doing really well, and they forget about you,” he says wiping his tears. “Thank you, Feid, because when I reached out, you quickly recorded
Meanwhile, Feid hugged Ñejo and kept telling him he was a “beast” and that “you have contributed so much in order for me to get to where I am now standing next to you.” See the emotional exchange here.
Bad Bunny goes global with Billboard
The Puerto Rican superstar is the latest artist to grace Billboard global covers, including Billboard Arabia, Billboard Argentina and Billboard Canada. The next Super Bowl headliner, Bad Bunny spoke in a lengthy Q&A with Residente about nostalgia, music, film and Puerto Rican pride.
Check out the conversation below: