Author: Lucas Villa

Lucas Villa has published 126 articles.



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Hip-hop turns 50-years-old on August 11. In honor of the special anniversary, we’re highlighting ten Latino rappers who hold an important place in hip-hop history. The list includes pioneers like Kid Frost, Mellow Man Ace, Lisa M, and Ivy Queen during her days with The Noise. Also, there’s rap stars [...]

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Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes Kali Uchis’ freaky perreo with El Alfa and JT, the debut album by Grupo Frontera, and Danna Paola’s introspective single. Also on the list: Lido Pimienta’s anthem for the Colombia women’s national football team, Carla Morrison’s [...]

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After a decade in the industry, Becky G is getting ready to embark on her first headlining tour through the U.S. This milestone comes on the heels of the Mexican-American pop star bringing her genre-spanning hits to global stages, like Coachella, this past spring. As Becky G’s career continues to [...]

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Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes Cardi B’s knockout collaboration with Offset, Immasoul’s breakthrough EP, and Alaina Castillo’s confessions on the dance floor. Also on the list: Sofía Reyes and Danna Paola’s surprise remix with Kim Petras, Blue Rojo’s feel-good song with [...]

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Premios Juventud celebrated 20 years in a big way on Thursday night. All the Latin music stars came out for the award show that encouraged everyone to embrace who they are. Here’s five of our favorite moments from the epic event, which aired live from Puerto Rico on Univision. Shakira [...]

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Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes Chiquis’ fierce anthem with Snow Tha Product, the deluxe edition of Ice Spice’s EP, and Young Miko’s new spin on a classic by Las Ketchup. Also on the list: Ángela Aguilar’s breathtaking bolero, the debut album [...]

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Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes Karol G’s empowering song “S91,” Nathy Peluso’s fierce dance track “Salvaje,” and Demi Lovato’s rock remake of one of her hits. Also on the list: Mariposa’s debut EP, Paulina Rubio’s new kiss-off anthem, and Sofía Valdés’ [...]

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Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes Ivonne Galáz’s heartfelt EP, Nicole Zignago’s ode to getting over a toxic relationship, and Bruses’ anthem about universal love. Also on the list: Camila Fernández proudly represents her family’s dynasty in mariachi, Rauw Alejandro’s epic collaboration [...]

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Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes Shakira’s sultry collaboration with Manuel Turizo, Becky G’s corrido with Gabito Ballesteros, and the new album from Jenni Rivera. Also on the list: BRATTY’s alternative rock anthem, Letón Pé’s futuristic take on tropical music, and Juan [...]

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Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes the return of Brazilian superstar Anitta, Nicki Minaj’s “Barbie Girl” remake with Ice Spice, and the new album from Mexican singer Peso Pluma. Also on the list: The emergence of rising bilingual artist Niko Rubio and [...]