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Elmiene Delivers Debut Album ‘sounds for someone’: ‘D’Angelo Is Always the Standard That I’m Trying to Live Up To’

Ever since Elmiene (pronounced elmeen) went viral in 2021 on TikTok and Instagram with a cover of D’Angelo’s neo-soul gem, “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” the singer-songwriter has been steadily amassing a legion of fans. For the uninformed who are asking how, the following fan comment about the singer-songwriter’s 2024 NPR Tiny Desk Concert — […]

In Conversation With Laura Pausini From Rome | Billboard Presents

Laura Pausini welcomes Billboard Español editor Sigal Ratner-Arias in Rome to dive deep into her new album ‘Yo Canto 2,’ the pressure of fame, how motherhood has changed her, and the ‘sweet’ message she received from Bad Bunny. Sigal Ratner-Arias: To start, Laura, thank you for receiving us in Rome, the city where you live, […]

La Industria Expands Into Sports With Soccer Star Iván Ramiro Córdoba Leading New Division

La Industria — the Medellín, Colombia-based music management company and record label — has officially expanded to the sports industry with the launch of La Industria IRC, Billboard Español can exclusively announce. Founded by entrepreneur Juan Diego Medina, renowned for developing Latin urban artists like Nicky Jam, Manuel Turizo and Chocquibtown, among others, La Industria […]

L-Acoustics Opens Americas Regional Headquarters in Nashville

Professional audio technology company L-Acoustics celebrated the opening of its first Americas regional headquarters on Wednesday night (Feb. 25), marking the opening of its Nashville office. The new office is located in the CAA creative office building at Nashville Yards, with an 11,100-square-foot space featuring the first L-Acoustics Showroom with HYRISS (hyperreal acoustic sound space) […]

Are JENNIE, Kendall Jenner and Olivia Dean True Superstars?

Sneakers and music have shared a symbiotic relationship since the birth of hip-hop and R&B. From block parties in the Bronx to sold-out arenas around the globe, artists have long used footwear as an extension of self-expression, a wearable signature that speaks before the mic ever does. Fans don’t just buy the shoes; they buy […]

Jamiroquai Ink Global Recording Deal With BMG

Jamiroqui has signed a global recording contract with BMG ahead of a forthcoming ninth album (Feb. 26). The British jazz-junk band has sold over 26 million albums worldwide since their formation in London back in 1992, and released their most recent LP Automaton in 2017 via Virgin EMI. Related Signed: Lykke Li Throws an ‘Afterparty’ […]