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.

Carlos Vives, “Te Dedico” (Sony Music Latin)

If the first single from Carlos Vives’ upcoming album El Último Disco serves as an indicator, we’re in for a treat. “Te Dedico,” written by the Colombian icon alongside Andrés Torres, Mauricio Rengifo and Andrés Leal, is a sweet tropical track that talks about reviving the romance of the pre-digital era, with love letters and the type of songs that allowed us to connect on a deeper level. “I dedicate every word and every verse to you/ The cumbia in my bones/ And the one we danced at the Caimán Festivities,” Vives sings over a fusion of rhythms like cumbia, vallenato and pop. “I dedicate every arpeggio from my guitar/ That letter in school/ That we promised to keep forever,” he goes on. The music video — starring the artist’s son, Pedro Vives — explores counterculture and contrasts between different eras and forms of expression. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS

Conexión Divina, 18 (Sony Music Latin)

Conexión Divina deepens their take on sad sierreño with their sophomore album, 18 — a heartfelt mix of original songs and reimagined covers that unfolds as an emotional diary. The all-female Mexican-American trio, led by Liz Trujillo, crafts a sound that feels nostalgic yet fresh, bringing their experiences as young women in Los Angeles into focus. The album’s title reflects a turning point in Trujillo’s life, and the honesty in her storytelling shines throughout. Original tracks like lovelorn “Aunque Sea en Dos” and the brass-fueled “Motivaciones” stand out for their stripped-down intimacy.

Meanwhile, covers such as “Soy Rebelde” (originally sung by Jeanette), “Amar y Querer” (José José), “Te Juro Que Te Amo” (Los Terrícolas) and “Mi Vida Eres Tú” (Los Temerarios) are beautifully reinvented, blending steely guitars with unfiltered emotion while embracing the new wave of regional Mexican music. Each song feels like a confession — and with a clear appreciation for the Latin pop classics — with the singer’s voice carrying the weight of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. — ISABELA RAYGOZA

Myke Towers, Westcol & Ovy On The Drums, “5 Estrellas” (King Ovy / Big Ligas)

The winning formula comes alive as Myke Towers, Westcol and Ovy on the Drums unite for “5 Estrellas,” a standout release from the WSound project. True to Myke Towers’ signature style, “5 Estrellas” fuses thumping trap beats with infectious reggaeton rhythms, providing the perfect backdrop for his sharp lyrics and melodic deep vocals. Towers effortlessly revives the energetic freestyle spirit that is at the core of his artistry, delivering verses with swagger. Ovy on the Drums layers the track with sophisticated sonic textures, resulting in a song that feels like a return to Myke’s true fashion, with the outro landing like a flawless mic drop, sealing the track with the stamp of the real “Young King.” — INGRID FAJARDO

The Warning & Carín León, “Love to be Loved” (Republic Records)

One of the most promising bands in alternative rock, The Warning, joins regional Mexican superstar Carín León in this exciting and powerful collaboration. The result: a masterful performance by León in one of the musical genres that has influenced him the most — rock — and in which he sounds fantastic. Here, León navigates between the rawness of distorted chords and the potent rhythm of the Monterrey-originating band. Co-written by the group and superstar Teddy Swims, “Love to Be Loved” reaffirms the global status that the Mexican power trio — the Villarreal Vélez sisters (Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra) — has achieved, while León makes this his first-ever contribution sung entirely in English. The track is accompanied by a video that reflects the chemistry between these two talents from northern Mexico. — NATALIA CANO

Dale Pututi, Nesty & Tito El Bambino, “Los Despechaos” (Rami Records/Plus Media)

On their continued success streak as a duo that’s not really a duo, Dale Pututi and Nesty join forces with Tito El Bambino on their new release “Los Despechaos.” Co-produced by Romn and Alejandro Arce (Pututi’s real name), the track astonishingly blends Música Mexicana with Cuban reparto — powered by a weeping accordion, mariachi guitars and la clave (essential instrumentation in reparto music). On the track that swiftly went viral on social media before its release, the Puerto Rican urban icon and the two celebrated Cuban acts sing about feeling spiteful and healing after a breakup from a man’s point of view. In the heartfelt chorus, they chant: “I haven’t forgotten you, but things are going well for me/ I still miss you, but I’m managing/ and you’ve already gone public with your new partner/ congratulations if you’ve moved on […] Here I am, healing little by little/ because apparently, heartbroken people have better sex.” A music video filmed between Miami and Cuba shows the three artists, joined popular dance group Los Datway, singing the song in a beautiful ranch setting. — JESSICA ROIZ

Valentín Elizalde & Edgardo Nuñez, “Vencedor” (FONO)

Twenty years after his passing, Valentín Elizalde remains relevant thanks to his musical legacy. The regional Mexican icon has been a significant influence on the new generation of regional Mexican singers, including Edgardo Nuñez, who, thanks to technology, combines their voices and fuses their styles in a tribute to the unforgettable Sonoran singer. Originally released in 2006, “Vencedor” — one of Elizalde’s greatest hits — speaks of the strength love provides to overcome adversity. Nuñez, who is not only a singer but also a renowned producer and expert in corridos tumbados, achieves a fresh banda sound with trumpets, clarinets and the essential tuba. — TERE AGUILERA

Eden Muñoz, “Mi Yo de Antes” (Sony Music México)

Mexican singer-songwriter Eden Muñoz sings about self-love in “Mi Yo de Antes,” where he opens his heart to reflect on the past, evoking his childhood, adolescence, and adulthood — with everything it means to reach this stage of life. Deep and powerful, the lyrics deliver a strong message: “I liked my old self better, the version that didn’t overthink/ Even when I got hurt, the next day, I acted like it was nothing/ I liked my old self better, the one who never overdid it/ My current self has more fears than my inner child ever did,” Muñoz sings over norteño music rhythms with the accordion playing a fundamental role and the tuba adding a touch of melancholy. — T.A.

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Kid Rock joined right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson on Friday morning (Feb. 6) to hype his alternative to the official Super Bowl halftime show, telling the fellow MAGA-friendly entertainer that his gig will be for people who love football, America, good music and Jesus.

In the introduction to the chat, Johnson promised that so-called “All-American Halftime Show” sponsored by conservative group Turning Point USA will “rewire the halftime show for Americans,” repeating the false right-wing talking point that official Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny is somehow less than American, though the Puerto Rican star’s home is a U.S. territory and he is an American citizen.

Standing next to Johnson in a cowboy outfit featuring a brown cowboy hat and matching leather jacket, Rock, 55, born Robert James Ritchie in suburban Detroit, looked down at the floor and briefly paused to gather his thoughts when asked what people can expect from his livestream-only counter-programming. “From me they can expect exactly what they think I will do and then they can expect a complete 180 to expect the unexpected,” Rock said.

The rapper-turned-rocker-turned Nashville country singer then added, speaking for himself and Turning Point, “don’t let the left twist this around… in no way with any hate in our hearts. We’re simply gonna go play some great songs for our base, people who love football, love America, love good music and love Jesus,” noting that his show is no different than any other Super Bowl halftime alternatives such as the Puppy Bowl or Lingerie Bowl.

The men bonded over their mutual disdain for the “coastal elites” they said control the music industry, taking shots at the “irrelevant” artists who were featured on last weekend’s Grammy Awards, which gave out trophies to such chart-topping, arena- and stadium-filling superstars as Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga, among many others. “It’s too bad that we can’t just look at music as something that brings us together,” said Rock, who teased that he “wrote a little something” that he plans to release at midnight after the game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.

Despite Rock’s pledge of peace and love at his show, Bad Bunny’s booking has drawn considerable hate and anger from the commentariat on the right, as well as President Donald Trump and his White House team. Trump recently said that he’s “anti-them,” in reference to Bunny and opening band Green Day. “I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible,” Trump said about the booking of the Puerto Rican superstar. Bad Bunny has been the most-streamed global artist on Spotify Wrapped a record four times (2020, 2021, 2022, 2025), has earned 15 top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 (including one No. 1) and was recently named Billboard’s Greatest Pop Star of 2025. At the 2026 Grammy Awards, he won the night’s highest honor, album of the year.

The right-wing media has been hammering the NFL’s selection of Bad Bunny for months with claims that the singer is unfit for the gig. In particular, they’ve honed in on the fact that he mostly performs in his native Spanish and his decision to not play any shows in the U.S. last year for fear his fans might be targeted by Trump’s massive immigration crackdowns. Rock, who has one Hot 100 top 10 hit to his name, has been under fire over the past week for resurfaced lyrics from an old soundtrack song that critics have said endorses sex with underage girls.

The headliner of the TPUSA show billed as a celebration of “American faith, family and freedom” is being lambasted by a number of users on X for a track called “Cool, Daddy Cool” from the 2001 Osmosis Jones soundtrack featuring the lyrics, “Young ladies, young ladies/ I like ’em underage, see/ Some say that’s statutory, but I say that’s mandatory.”

While plenty of Benito’s early songs had sexually explicit, sometimes graphic lyrics before he pivoted to more a more progressive lyrical approach, the resurfacing of the Rock song featuring the couplet that seems to suggest a desire to have sex with underage girls appears to fly in the face of the conservative Christian group’s messaging. At press time, Billboard had not heard back from a spokesperson for Rock about the lyrics and it did not appear as if the singer had responded to the controversy.

In the meantime, in addition to Sunday’s gig, Rock rolled out the dates for his 10-date The Road to Nashville spring/summer tour, subtitled “A Celebration 250 Years in the Making,” in reference to the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations this year. The tour, slated to kick off on May 1 in Dallas, will feature support acts Jon Pardi, Parker McCollum, Brantley Gilbert, Big & Rich and Them Dirty Roses; see the dates here.

Super Bowl LX will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday (Feb. 8) and air on NBC, with coverage beginning at 1 p.m. ET. Rock’s seemingly non-ticketed event will be streamed on such MAGA-friendly outlets DW+, Real America’s Voice, TBN, CHARGE!, The National News Desk, Rumble and TPUSA’s YouTube and X channels.

Rock band Shinedown announced on Friday (Feb. 6) that it will no longer be performing at the upcoming Rock the Country festival after receiving backlash from fans.

“Shinedown is everyone’s band. We feel that we have been given a platform to bring all people together through the power of music and song,” the band said a statement on its social media pages. “We have one boss, and it is everyone in the audience. Our band’s purpose is to unite, not divide. With that in mind, we have made the decision that we will not be playing the Rock the Country festival.”

The group added, “We know this decision will create differences of opinion. But we do not want to participate in something we believe will create further division.”

Shinedown had been schedule to perform at a Rock the Country event in Anderson, S.C., on July 25-26, a show which now no longer appears on the Rock the Country’s lineup. Other artists who had initially been slated to appear on that weekend include Creed and Brantley Gilbert.

Shinedown’s decision makes the group the latest to pull out of the Rock the Country shows, following artists Carter Faith and Morgan Wade. Rapper Ludacris’ name also appeared on an early Rock the Country festival poster, though reps for the artist maintain he “wasn’t supposed” to be included on the lineup in the first place.

Rock the Country, which will visit seven cities including Ashland, Ky., and Ocala, Fla., has a lineup that includes Jelly Roll, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Ella Langley, Jon Pardi, Brantley Gilbert and Hank Williams Jr. on various shows. The tour is slated to launch May 1-2 in Belleville, Texas.

Though the festival’s organizers have not explicitly expressed any political affiliation, performers Aldean and Kid Rock have both been vocal supporters of President Donald Trump, while Kid Rock and Gilbert are both set to perform at Turning Point USA’s upcoming “All-American” alternative halftime show, set to broadcast opposite of the NFL’s official Super Bowl Halftime Show, which will feature a performance from Grammy winner Bad Bunny.

Taylor Swift didn’t release her latest music video in the way she normally does — but don’t you sweat it, baby. Billboard is here to help you figure out how to watch it.

The “Opalite” visual dropped Friday (Feb. 6), marking the second music video from the pop star’s Life of a Showgirl album so far. Previously, she shared a theatrical, showgirl-inspired video for lead single “The Fate of Ophelia,” which would go on to spend 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — the longest run at the chart’s summit of Swift’s career to date.

Now, it’s the “Opalite” video’s time to shine — but where can fans find it? Rather than publishing it immediately on YouTube, the way she’s done for many years, the 14-time Grammy winner instead premiered “Opalite” on two of the world’s other biggest music streaming services: Spotify and Apple Music. Notably, the move comes after YouTube announced in December that it was withdrawing its data from Billboard‘s charts, meaning that none of the views “Opalite” would have gotten on the video platform would’ve had any bearing over the song’s position on, say, the Hot 100. But this way, all of the first few million expected views of “Opalite” — which so far has peaked at No. 2 on the chart — will count toward Swift’s campaign for the song to go No. 1.

To view “Opalite,” fans can click a link shared by Swift on her Instagram Story, which leads to a page that gives viewers the choice between watching the video via Spotify or Apple Music. From there, click on whichever is your preferred streaming service of the two, and you’ll be taken directly to the video on either site.

For those without a subscription to either Spotify or Apple Music, it’s all right; the “Opalite” video will eventually make its way to YouTube on Sunday (Feb. 8).

To fans’ surprise, the “Opalite” music video features a star-studded and very specific cast, made up of the people who were also guests on The Graham Norton Show episode alongside Swift in October: Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith and Cillian Murphy, as well as with Graham Norton himself and Lewis Capaldi, who performed on the episode. As the hitmaker explained in an Instagram post shortly after the release of the video, she thought of its concept while they were taping the talk show, when Domhnall Gleeson made a joke about “hoping to be in a Taylor Swift music video.”

The cameos were by “all people whose work I’ve admired from afar,” Swift gushed in her post.

“To my delight, everyone from the show made the effort to time travel back to the 90’s with us and help with this video,” she added. “I had more fun than I ever imagined — Made new friends, metaphors and fashion choices. It was an absolute thrill to create this story and these characters. Shot on film. The Opalite video is out now on Spotify & Apple Music.”

Following her best new artist win at the Grammys, Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving has rebounded to the top spot on the U.K. Albums Chart dated Feb. 6.

The London-born singer collected the Grammy trophy for her first-ever win at the awards show on Feb. 1, and performed live that night.

Now, her sophomore album, The Art of Loving, is seeing serious gains on streaming services, and has lifted one place on the Official Albums Chart to take the No. 1 spot; the LP has now ruled for six non-consecutive weeks since its release in late September.

Dean is closely followed by Lily Allen’s West End Girl after the release of a number of physical editions on LP, CD, cassette and a butt-plug-shaped USB drive. The album soars 92 places to No. 2 to match its previous peak; however it does top the Official Vinyl Albums Chart and Official Record Store Chart this week.

Punk duo The Molotovs lands on the Official Albums Chart for the first time with debut album Wasted on Youth, which ranks at No. 3; the album by sibling bandmates Mathew and Issey Cartlidge also tops the Official Album Downloads Chart this week.

Don Toliver earns the No 4 spot with fifth LP Octane, the Texas rapper’s highest ever placing on the U.K. Albums Chart. Fleetwood Mac’s 50 Years – Don’t Stop holds its position at No. 5 to round out the top five.

There’s also a top 10 debut for Cast, whose LP Yeah Yeah Yeah lands at No. 8 to give them the group its highest charting album in 27 years, and comes after renewed attention in the band following its support slot on Oasis’ Live ‘25 reunion tour.