Latest news with #AlejandroSanz
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Morat, Alejandro Sanz, Karol G, & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music This Week
This week, Billboard's New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including a handful of new albums by Alejandro Sanz (¿Y Ahora Qué?), Jesse & Joy (Lo Que Nos Faltó Decir), and Los Tigres del Norte (La Lotería), to name a few. Morat delivered its 14-track Ya Es Mañana (YEM) album, where they not only continue to solidify themselves as Bogotá's prolific pop-rock band, but also their loyal brotherhood and evolution. Inspired by riveting rock music from the '90s and celebrating those dreams that have come true, YEM includes collaborations with Jay Wheeler on 'Sin Ti' and Camilo on 'Me Toca a Mí.' More from Billboard Shaun Cassidy Gets Ready for the Longest Tour of His 45-Year Career: 'I Felt the Need to Connect with People' 'Luther' Ties 'Not Like Us' for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart Bono Cheekily Weighs in On Springsteen Vs. Trump Squabble: 'There's Only One Boss in America' Latin hitmaker Sergio George also unleashed his album Ataca Sergio! Presents: Urban Salsa Sessions featuring some of today's Latin pop and urban stars singing brand new salsa songs. On the 11-track set, he reeled in artists such as Wisin, Ryan Castro, Jay Wheeler, Elena Rose, Oscar D' Leon, and even actor Anthony Ramos to sing a salsa tune in English. Notably is the focus track, 'La Gata y el Ratón,' where Fariana and Juanes are joined by a sample of Cheo Feliciano's original voice for a bold interpolation of Cheo's 1974 classic 'El Ratón.' Other new releases this week include music from Greeicy, Christian Nodal, Myke Towers, Trueno, and many more. Last week, Sebastian Yatra's Milagro album won the poll with over 78% of the vote. Which release this week do you think is best? Give these new releases a spin and vote for your favorite new Latin music release below: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How a Fresh Start Led Alejandro Sanz to a Stunning EP (and a Shakira Reunion)
Everything about Alejandro Sanz's latest EP ¿Y Ahora Que? was a deviation from the way he usually does things. For starters, the process was much more collaborative, with more producers and musicians than usual. 'What I liked to do was to lock myself in the studio, work for hours, and lose sunlight, practically living in there,' the Spanish artist says with a laugh. But in a lot of ways, this project marked brand new beginnings and new ways of doing things for Sanz: It's his first EP with his new label Sony Latin, his first songs since a major breakup, and his first music with new management. 'If you stop learning and trying different things in this profession, that's truly a kind of death, isn't it?' he says on a recent call with Rolling Stone. 'If you don't want to approach things in a new way, this becomes pretty tedious. So in actuality, this has been a process I've enjoyed a lot, and I'm happy with how it all turned out.' More from Rolling Stone Shakira and Alejandro Sanz Reunite - Again! - for Love Song 'Bésame' Watch Shakira's Intimate Performance of 'Antología' on 'Fallon' Shakira's MetLife Show Was All About Strength and Celebrating Your Inner She-Wolf Beyond the countless lessons buried in ¿Y Ahora Que?, the EP includes six songs, all which find Sanz exploring different sounds. The opening track, 'Palmeras en el Jardin,' takes Sanz back to his roots with a more acoustic sound. He pictured it as a first introduction to the listener where he outlines all the heartbreak and turmoil he's experiencing. 'I think fits well in the chronology and into a rhythm on the album that sets up how things are presented,' he explains. 'It's this process of healing in three phases: The first, on 'Palmeras en el Jardin,' you're listing out everything that's happening. On the second, 'Hoy No Me Siento Bien,' you recognize what you're feeling and you start to see the light. And on 'Besame,' you finally reach the other side to heal.' The songs that follow 'Palmeras en el Jardin' — 'Hoy No Me Siento Bien' with Grupo Frontera and 'Besame' with Shakira — include some of the biggest collaborations on the project. (Manuel Turizo also appears on 'Cómo Sería.') The Shakira feature marks a long-awaited reunion after the two artists worked on 'La Tortura' and 'Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No' in 2005 and 2006. They recently celebrated the anniversary of 'La Tortura,' which turned 20 this year; Shakira even brought him out during her concert in Charlotte, where she kicked off the U.S. leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour. 'It was incredible to get back on stage with her, to share, to have a laugh. She seemed really great — she looked happy,' he says. 'She was completely dedicated to her show, working hard as always.' He notes that the day they rehearsed in Charlotte, Shakira was up until 5 a.m. doing soundcheck. 'There's a reason she's number one — she works that hard,' he adds. 'We took advantage of that time to record some content for the new song and to hang out the way we've always done.' The idea for 'Besame' had been a long time coming. 'We'd spent a long time trying to find a song so we could work together again. We'd been wanting to do something, and this is the third collaboration we've made together. I was always joking with her, saying, 'Stop singing with the young handsome guys. Let's make a song.'' Eventually, they landed on the romance and down-tempo rhythm of 'Besame.' 'She's really into Afrobeats, and I wanted to add a bit of this flamenco sound. We found this style and I think it really captured what we both wanted to do. Finding a good compromise between two artists over a song isn't always easy, but we did it and w're both happy with it. It's a beautiful one to me.' Other moments on the EP shine just as bright. The Grupo Frontera collaboration makes use of Sanz's signature rasp and also carries the project's message: On the song, Sanz sings about how he's feeling low but knows everything will get better. 'I had spent a lot of time without putting myself first, paying attention to other priorities,' he says. 'Eventually, you have let that go.' The project title comes from something Sanz used to say to himself throughout his career: 'Y ahora que?' which means 'now what?' Now that the EP is done, he has a long list of what to do next: Eventually, he wants to tour and perform these songs for his fans. But his attitude has changed: 'I don't want to think ahead too much. If you focus too much on the long-term, you don't look at what's in front of you. It's important to work trough each stage and never skip steps.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakira and Alejandro Sanz Reunite — Again! — for Love Song ‘Bésame'
They're back! After multiple hit collaborations, including 'La Tortura' and 'Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No,' longtime friends Alejandro Sanz and Shakira have reunited again for 'Bésame,' a new collaboration featured on Sanz's new EP, ¿Y Ahora Qué? 'I'll tell you the truth, if life is beautiful, you and it are so similar/ In the end I don't dare let fate decide/ If there's any risk of seeing myself without you, I don't want to bet,' sings Sanz in Spanish on the love song, before Shakira chimes in with shining vocals. More from Rolling Stone Remy Bond Channels the 'Diamond Sadness' of the Seventies in 'Moviestar' Video St. Vincent Taps Mon Laferte for Spanglish Duet of 'Violent Times' Connie Francis Reacts to Going Viral on Tiktok for 1961 B-Side 'Pretty Little Baby' The new track comes just a few days after the stars linked up on stage in Charlotte for a performance of 'La Tortura' during Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour. 'That was probably one of the very few songs that played in Spanish in America on American radio,' Shakira told Rolling Stone about that moment. 'So, it's like celebrating after 20 years the road that we've traveled, and how many obstacles as artists we have overcome.' 'Bésame' marks the third time they've worked together on a song. Twenty years ago, Sanz joined Shakira for Fijación Oral, Vol. 1's biggest hit. The pair then reconnected on his LP El Tren de Los Momentos in 2006 for 'Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No.' Sanz has been teasing the new collaboration on social media, sharing clips of their performances and snippets of the new song's lyrics. 'A thousand years may pass, along with a thousand more, but what happens to us on stage will remain one of a kind!' Shakira wrote on Instagram after they performed together. Sanz commented, 'Our chemistry is kept for the stage, but my love for you travels with me everywhere.' Sanz's new EP features tracks with Grupo Frontera on 'Hoy No Me Siento Bien' and Manuel Turizo on '¿Cómo Sería?' The new project follows 2021's self-titled album, Sanz. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakira Cancels WorldPride Concert Due to ‘Complications' With Previous Boston Show
Shakira's WorldPride Welcome Concert performance at Nationals Park has been canceled due to 'complications with the previous show in Boston,' which was also cancelled. A statement by the the Nationals Park said that the singer's full tour production could not be transported to Washington, D.C. in time for her scheduled performance on Saturday, May 31. 'Despite every effort to make it happen, it is not possible to move forward as planned,' said the organization, which informed ticket holders that refunds would be issued automatically for Ticketmaster and purchases. More from Rolling Stone Shakira Concert at Boston's Fenway Park Canceled Just Hours Before Showtime How a Fresh Start Led Alejandro Sanz to a Stunning EP (and a Shakira Reunion) Shakira and Alejandro Sanz Reunite - Again! - for Love Song 'Bésame' The four-time Grammy winner shared her disappointment in a separate statement to fans. 'Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am sad and heartbroken that I will not be able to be in Washington, D.C. with you tomorrow,' wrote Shakira. 'I hope that I can come back to D.C., as soon as I am able. Meanwhile, please know that I am eternally thankful for your unconditional support..' On Thursday, Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran concert at Boston's Fenway Park was cancelled just hours before doors opened for the show. A source close to the situation told Rolling Stone that structural elements were identified as not being up to standard during a routine pre-show check, and the event was canceled as a result. According to Boston's 7News, a safety concern was reportedly spotted by the inspectional services department when preparing to sign off on the stage structure. Shakira embarked on her world tour in Brazil in February, and launched the North American leg of the trek on May 13 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Earlier this month, she told Rolling Stone of the record-breaking tour, 'I learned that this is more than a show, this is a communion, an encounter with my most-loyal fans and also my newest fans. It's really a moment of total identification.… I didn't want to save any effort, I didn't want to save any resources to take the best show possible to Latin America, because I feel and I really truly believe that my people deserve the best.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
UPI
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Shakira, Alejandro Sanz reunite in 'Besame' music video
1 of 5 | Shakira arrives on the red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala celebrating the opening of "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5. She released a new song Thursday with Alejandro Sanz. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- Shakira and Alejandro Sanz have reunited after two decades for a new song and music video. The pair released "Bésame" on Thursday after previously collaborating on the 2005 hit "La Tortura." They recently performed "La Tortura" together during the North American leg of Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour. "We'd been talking for a while about working together again," Sanz told Billboard in an interview. "I used to joke with her, saying, 'When are we going to make another song? You only make songs with talented, handsome guys!' We hadn't found the right song that we both connected with. It's tough after making a song like 'La Tortura' to find the right reason to team up again." "You don't want to be too predictable or repeat the same thing, but you also want the new collaboration to be just as sweet," he added. The track appears on Sanza's EP Y Ahora Que?, which dropped Friday. The EP contains six songs, and also includes collaborations with Grupo Frontera and Manuel Turizo. Shakira turns 48: a look back Shakira poses for the media at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on September 6, 2001. That same year, Shakira sold 13 million copies of her first English-language album "Laundry Service." Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI | License Photo
