J Balvin & SAIKO Release ‘Gaga’ & More Best New Music Latin

July 13, 2024 E Jazz Reporter

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J Balvin & SAIKO, “Gaga” (Sueños Globales/UMG Recordings)

J Balvin’s second single from his upcoming album is a total departure from the first single “Polvo de Tu Vida,” with Chencho Corleone, which was powered by a hypnotizing reggaetón drum. The Colombian hitmaker’s new offering, titled “Gaga,” is a club-ready track that thrives on electronic head-bobbing beats. For this new single, Balvin recruits Spanish reggaetón and trap singer SAIKO. The song encapsulates the vibe that Balvin is going for in his new album, Rayo — set to drop Aug. 9, as announced by Billboard . The set, he teased, will sound more like a house party than a collection of songs, and “Gaga” is definitely a party-starter. — GRISELDA FLORES

Omar Montes & Rels B, “YOTULOKO” (Sony Music Latin)

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Omar Montes and Rels B — two of Spain’s breakthrough stars — have joined forces on “YOTULOKO” (which means “yo tu loco,” “I’m your crazy” in English). Produced by Tunvao and co-penned by Montes, Rels, and Estefano Berciano Garduño, “YOTULOKO” is a conceptual tune that takes listeners to an imaginary island. The sensual reggaetón track fuses captivating flutes and the melodic voices of both Spanish acts. “Yo tu loco, mami yo tu loco” (“I’m your crazy, baby, I’m your crazy”), they chant in a repetitive chorus that could potentially go viral on social media. An accompanying music video directed by David Fernández, a.k.a. “Mowlihawk” in Marbella, Spain, features the two stars’ bromance, as well as the captivating sceneries of their native country. — JESSICA ROIZ

TIMØ, “Superpoder” (Universal Music Latino)

Colombian band TIMØ releases “Superpoder,” its new pop-rock single that invites us to believe again with the purity and naivety of when we were children. The melody begins as an acoustic ballad with soft guitar chords, and gradually transforms into a vibrant Latin pop. The lyrics, nostalgically recall the time of childhood when life was simpler, and easier to believe that many things are possible. “I want to believe again in fairies, in heroes and in giant dreams / that there will never be anything more important/ than being with family on a Sunday afternoon.” TIMØ shares an emotive video of the song accompanied by images of the Colombian soccer team on their social media. — LUISA CALLE

Jasiel Nuñez, “Made in Paris” (Double P Records)

Following his successful collaborations with Peso Pluma (“Me Activo,” “Rosa Pastel”), Jasiel Nuñez returns with “Made in Paris,” where he showcases his meteoric rise and penchant for Parisian fashion. Co-produced with Ernesto Fernández, the track infuses traditional corrido elements with an urbano flair, reflecting the Guadalajara newcomer’s lifestyle transformation to the top. Marking a significant shift from the stark visuals of “0 Sentimientos,” which featured the singer atop a desolate snowy mountain, the music video for “Made In Paris,” in contrast, captures his luxurious life — complete with high-stakes poker and rides in private helicopters, underscoring his high-flying status. — ISABELA RAYGOZA

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