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Gloria Trevi Soars With New ‘El Vuelo’ Album & More Best New Music Latin
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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.
Gloria Trevi, El Vuelo (Great Talent Records)
Gloria Trevi is entering a new era of sorts, marked by the release of the first album under her new independent label. El Vuelo — all songs co-penned by the Mexican icon herself — serves as a testament to Trevi’s ability to reinvent herself dabbling with new styles and genres without losing her core pop sound. The opening track “Para Querer Como Te Quiero” is a bright cumbia and while that might be an indication that she may be going the regional Mexican route, she doesn’t.
Instead, she takes listeners on sonically varied journey: “Mentí” is a little on the rock side, and opens with gorgeous classical arrangements, while “Q.E.P.D.” fuses mariachi with very subtle reggaetón drums. In a world dominated by collabs, Trevi sticks to just one — featuring fellow pop diva Monica Naranjo on “Para Siempre Triste.” While all songs take on different sounds, one thing is consistent throughout the album, and that is Trevi’s knack for writing heart-wrenching lyrics about love, loss and freedom. — GRISELDA FLORES
Adriel Favela, Danny Felix, Giovanny Ayala & Octavio Cuadras, Sueños de la Calle (Vol. 1) (Fonovisa Records)
When four of the most exciting acts in música mexicana join forces, their shared roots help fuel a project that pushes the genre forward. On Sueños de la Calle (Vol. 1), Adriel Favela, Danny Felix, Giovanny Ayala, and Octavio Cuadras create a four-track EP that’s personal and political. Rooted in the lived experiences of Mexican and Mexican American communities, the focus track “#SinMexicanos” delivers an unapologetic ode on immigration and identity. The song confronts the realities of labor, pride and resilience, with lines like “el día que falten los mexicanos aquí en el gabacho se van a dar cuenta.”
From the poetic grit of the title track to the heartfelt of “X Ella,” the project blends accordion, tololoche, and storytelling with contemporary borderland perspectives. “Sueños de la Calle (Vol. 1) is our way of telling what we live, what we feel, and what many out there don’t dare to say,” the quartet says in a press release. “Every song is born from the streets, the neighborhood, the border. Coming together was natural because we share the same roots, the same scars, and the same love for this music that gave us a voice.” — ISABELA RAYGOZA
BORJA & Greeicy, “Macarrones con Queso” (Virgin Music/BORJA)
Short and sweet perfectly describes the first collaborative effort between BORJA and Greeicy. In “Macarrones con Queso” (macaroni and cheese), the two Latin Grammy nominees beautifully harmonize together in every verse and chorus, backed by a tender, acoustic ballad produced by BORJA and Joel Iglesias. The conceptual tune revolves around two love birds who can’t be together because they have different destinies. “I found out you will be in town for a few days/ I’ve prepared for this moment since April/ Decorate your skin with kisses/ Cook macaroni and cheese/ And for dessert, maybe an eternity with you,” they kick off the track. “But you have other plans and it’s not me […] I have a feeling this is only another love song without ending,” they continue — in what could be the perfect soundtrack for a romance movie. — JESSICA ROIZ
Alexis y Fido, “Carita Triste” (Wild Dogz)
Alexis y Fido return to the music scene with “Carita Triste,” which showcases a vibrant electronic merengue infused with the distinctive signatures of the duo. The captivating track is a dynamic blend of reggaeton and rich Caribbean rhythms, painting a poignant narrative about young love that faces the challenges of social class divides. It also powerfully conveys the timeless message that love can triumph over societal obstacles. As Alexis y Fido celebrate two decades of their musical journey, this release also serves as a preview of new music they are crafting for 2025. — INGRID FAJARDO
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