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Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
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- Los Angeles Times
Belinda's ‘Heterocomía' won't generate much revenue — but the catharsis was worth it
Mexican superstar Belinda knew she wouldn't generate much revenue from her viral song 'Heterocomía.' She did it anyway. In an interview with CNN en Español, the singer revealed that she brokered a costly deal with Disney to secure the rights to the theme from the 1970 animated film 'The Aristocats.' 'I don't think I will see those royalties, ever' said Belinda in the interview with Juan Carlos Arciniegas. 'But it was worth it.' She put her own spin on a 20-second sound bite from the film's original soundtrack, and used it to kick off her track 'Heterocomía' which was released earlier this summer as part of her comeback fifth studio album, 'Indómita.' '[The Aristocats] is a classic,' said Belinda. 'And I imagined that introduction because it's the vibe of the song.' The Spanish-born singer, who is also of French descent, didn't stick to the original lyrics sung by Maurice Chevalier. Instead, she added her own flare, puffing up the bourgeois frippery of the original song to meet this modern moment: 'Which cats wear Loro Piana? What cats only play golf? Which cats drink Aperol? Naturellement, the Aristocats.' The song's fairy-tale introduction quickly devolves into a gloomier tale riddled with deception — and the culminating moment of realization that she had been fooled by a two-faced lover. 'I obsess over the intros in songs and that they sound one way and then completely break off into another song,' said Belinda. Following the release of her fifth studio album, Belinda drew attention to these lyrics with a homemade TikTok dance video, which has amassed more than 14 million views since its upload on June 8. Many online fans began to speculate that the song hinted at Belinda's past romantic relationship with Gonzalo Hevia Baillères, a billionaire heir whose family owns El Palacio de Hierro, Mexico City's upscale department store and made their fortune mining the country. Hevia Baillères has heterochromia, a condition in which one's eyes are two different colors. It is also the namesake for this seething track. Belinda has not confirmed the validity of these comparisons to the public, but the song's scorching lyrics might provide some insight: 'You are old money, they call you Bunny, and I'll pass your palace through my booty.' So while Disney may keep a majority of the royalties from the song, it looks like Belinda is walking away with something that money can't buy: sweet revenge.
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Singer Belinda on feeling 'powerful', name-checking Bad Bunny on 'Indómita'
Singer Belinda on feeling 'powerful', name-checking Bad Bunny on 'Indómita' The Princess of Latin Pop is ready to take the throne, and this time, she's calling the shots. Mexican singer-songwriter and actress Belinda Peregrín, better known as Belinda, was catapulted to teen idol stardom in the 2000s after releasing a string of hit albums and starring in several children's telenovelas. Following a 12-year hiatus, Belinda is back with her new album "Indómita" (out now), a vibrant 17-song project that marks a creative rebirth for the Latin Grammy-nominated singer. While Belinda has always maintained control over her artistic output, she went through a "tough time" in which she felt "very vulnerable and not supported" by her music industry network. "I'm always guided by art and by my feelings, and sometimes it's hard when people say, 'You sing this' and 'You have to do this' and 'You should do this, or else we're not going to support you,'" Belinda tells USA TODAY. "Now I feel very free about my art and my music and my concept, and that's great because I can do whatever I want to do with my songs." This newfound confidence is reflected in the album's defiant title, which translates to "indomitable" and was inspired by female trailblazers such as Joan of Arc and Frida Kahlo. For Belinda, the term is a call-to-action for a "movement" of strong-willed women. "I was always questioning myself because of the concept other people had about me or about my music, and now I care more about what I feel and what I think," Belinda, 35, says. "That's what I want to create with this album: for girls to not listen to other opinions. … You're indómita — invincible and determined and strong and powerful and smart." 'I still have many things left to do': Rock icon Fito Páez isn't looking at legacy yet How heritage and heartbreak fuel Belinda's 'Indómita' From fiery heartbreak anthems "Catcus" and "Heterocromía" to the feel-good love song "Cursi De +", Belinda rides the rollercoaster of romance on "Indómita" with her emotionally charged lyricism. "We've all had a broken heart, and that comes out of expectations," Belinda says. "It's all about disappointment in life, and there's many songs that are inspired by this and other songs that are inspired by the feeling of being in love and happy." The album's genre-blending sound draws heavily from regional Mexican's corridos tumbados genre, a trap-influenced style popularized by acts including Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano and Fuerza Regida. "I'm very proud of Mexico. Musically, it's in a very good position right now," Belinda says. "It should be international. We like other instruments from other countries, and we like reggaeton that started in Puerto Rico, so it's just embracing Mexican culture and the Mexican sound and making it my way." Karol G interview: 'Dream' album 'Tropicoqueta,' love life and vulnerable new documentary Belinda on love of acting, revisiting beloved TV role on new album Belinda pays homage to her television roots on the album track "Silvana," a cheeky Latin trap banger sung from the perspective of her fan-favorite baddie character on "Cómplices Al Rescate." "Silvana was a very strong character for me and for all my fans," Belinda says. "They talk about her when they feel sexy or when they feel mean. … So, I wanted to do a song thinking about her in the present." Amid her musical hiatus, Belinda rekindled her love of persona with a supporting role in Dwayne Johnson's "Baywatch" reboot and a series regular stint on the Netflix sci-fi drama "Welcome to Eden." "I am a little crazy in general. I'm crazy about my art and about music and about love; I always live very passionately," Belinda says. "So, when I act, I have this liberty of expressing different characters." Belinda recruits longtime friend Jared Leto for album collaboration Out of all the guest artists featured on "Indómita," one holds a special place in Belinda's corazón. Belinda worked with her friend, Thirty Seconds to Mars singer and Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto, on the heartfelt ballad "Never Not Love You." "I've known the band for many years, and we've always talked about doing something," Belinda says. "When this song came out, I was very excited about it, and I said, 'Please, you have to trust me' with different instruments and with these kinds of lyrics. And he was very open because he loves Mexico and he loves Latin culture, and he trusted me with my vision." Belinda explains that Bad Bunny name-check If there's an Easter egg in Belinda's latest album, it was first hatched by El Conejo Malo himself. On song "La Cuadrada," Belinda gives a shout-out to a man named Benito (the real name of reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny) while playfully describing her romantic appeal: "I'll make you fall in love, like Benito would say." The name-check comes after Bad Bunny referenced the Mexican pop princess twice on his 2023 album "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana" with the tracks "Perro Negro" and "Vou 787." "He's a great artist, and he's very strong and smart when he writes his music," Belinda says. "Obviously, I was happy about it, and it's just a funny way of saying thank you for your shout-out."
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sly & the Family Stone's Earliest Known Live Recordings to Be Issued on New Album
Close to 60 years since they were committed to tape, the earliest known live recordings of Sly & the Family Stone will be released this year. Dubbed The First Family: Live at the Winchester Cathedral 1967, the collection of unearthed live cuts will be issued on July 18 via High Moon. More from Billboard The Weeknd Wanders Through Purgatory in 'Baptized in Fear' Music Video Miley Cyrus Says Madonna 'Was Down' to Mud Wrestle in a '4x4' Music Video, But Her Label Said No Belinda's 'Indómita' Album & More Best New Music Latin They'll be available as digital, vinyl and CD editions, with physical copies being issued with a booklet featuring never-before-seen photos, interviews with Sly Stone and original band members, and liner notes from producer Alex Palao. The CD edition will also feature their cover of Otis Redding's 'Try A Little Tenderness' as an exclusive bonus track. Recorded on March 26, 1967, the live set sees the influential group performing as part of their four-month residency at the Winchester Cathedral club in Redwood City, California. Recorded by first manager Rich Romanello, the tapes were soon shelved, but later rediscovered in 2002 by Dutch twins and band archivists Edwin and Arno Konings. 'The Winchester Cathedral recordings showcase a one-of-kind outfit that was already at the peak of its powers, long before it became internationally famous,' said Palao in a statement. 'Sly is fully in command, while the unique arrangements and tighter-than-tight ensemble playing point clearly to the road ahead, and the enduring influence of Sly & the Family Stone's music.' Alongside the announcement of the package, a preview of the record has been released by way of final track, 'I Gotta Go Now (Up On The Floor)/Funky Broadway.' Despite being recorded in March 1967, the live set features no tracks which would appear on their debut album – A Whole New Thing – when it arrived in October of that year. Largely comprising cover songs, only the opening track, 'I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real),' would be issued on one of the band's albums, appearing on Dance to the Music in 1968. Sly & the Family Stone would release a total of ten albums across their 19-year career, with the band coming to an end in 1983, and later being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. Stone would release a solo album in 1975, with his most recent full-length release being 2011's I'm Back! Family & Friends. Earlier this year, Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson directed the film Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), which provided a deeper look into the life and legacy of its titular musical mastermind. 'I wanted to investigate and interrogate the idea of Black genius. How is it different from the idea of genius in general? What is the effect of being saddled with that label? How much promise is built into it, how much fear and how much unreasonable expectation?' Questlove said in a statement. 'Sly wanted to take you higher — I hope that this film also takes you deeper.' Listen to 'I Gotta Go Now (Up On The Floor)/Funky Broadway' 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
07-06-2025
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Belinda's ‘Indómita' Album & More Best New Music Latin
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. Belinda, (Warner Music México) More from Billboard Jon Bellion Was Tired of Songwriters Getting 'Paid F-king Dirt' - So He Flipped the Script With 'Father Figure' Elvis Crespo, Elena Rose, Kapo & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music This Week The Weeknd Wanders Through Purgatory in 'Baptized in Fear' Music Video When Belinda received the Evolution Award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music gala, she made it clear that 'Belinda isn't a musical genre.' During a career that spans 25 years, she's navigated through pop, rock, electronic, cumbia, and most recently, música mexicana. 'My career is versatile…it's the perfect word to define my style,' she previously told Billboard. Best representing her fruitful and experimental growth in the industry, the Spain-born, Mexican-raised star dropped Indómita, her sixth studio album and debut set under Warner Music. The 17-track album starts off with nine 'corridos coquettes,' where her alter ego 'Beli Bélica' shines in collaborations with genre hitmakers Natanael Cano ('300 Noches'), Tito Double P ('La Cuadrada'), and Xavi ('Mírame Feliz'). Across the next eight songs, she dabbles in trap music ('Death Note' and 'Silvana'); teams up with Netón Vega and Tokischa for two hard-hitting perreos ('+ Perra, + Bitch' and 'Wet Dreams'); and goes full dance in the Kenia OS-assisted 'Jackpot.' Other collaborators on the set include Alemán, Mala Rodriguez and Thirty Second to Mars. 'The [album's] title is very specific to a movement for women,' she explained of Indómita, which means 'untamed.' 'She's a warrior, independent, a woman who's out of the box, completely irreverent but at the same time strong, sexy, fun… all the things I like and that I am, and I'd like to convey that to people.' — JESSICA ROIZ Óscar Maydon, (Rancho Humilde) Excess, irreverence and romance collide in Óscar Maydon's Rico o Muerto, Vol. 1, a whirlwind of sierreño swagger that feels like a tequila-soaked fever dream. Across 12 tracks, the Mexicali artist channels the debauchery and drama of late-night escapades, weaving tales of fleeting romances ('Mr. Vallarta'), dismissal ('Para Ti') and indulgence ('ZAZA,' the only trap song). The party kicks off on 'Baja Beach,' a sun-drenched anthem named after the infamous Mexican festival, with Junior H and Fuerza Regida joining the revelry. 'Desvelada' turns up the nocturnal chaos alongside Peso Pluma and Netón Vega, while the focus track 'Asquerosamente Rico' with Peso takes playful opulence to new heights. On '2030,' Maydon rides solo, mixing carnivalesque accordion riffs with a pulsing electric bassline to deliver a debauched, dystopian glimpse into the future. The album is the right amount of star-studded that Luis R Conríquez and Gabito Ballesteros also join him on 'Fina Con Los Valentinos.' With pre-released hits 'Tu boda' and 'Amigos? No.' rounding out the collection, Rico o Muerto, Vol. 1 reaffirms Maydon's devil-may-care and romantic style. But more than a party album, it's a work where the unbridled fun and excitement feel as real as the early mornings it invokes. — ISABELA RAYGOZA Elvis Crespo, (Puntería Records) Merengue star Elvis Crespo delivers Poeta Herío, a term from Puerto Rican slang that translates to 'hurt poet.' The 13-track set showcases the vibrant essence of merengue, featuring lively rhythms and heartfelt lyrics encapsulating the joys and struggles of life through his music. The LP is a vibrant tapestry of tropical sounds, featuring an impressive roster of both legendary icons and rising stars. With Elvis Crespo at the helm, the project immerses listeners in his signature genres of spirited merengue, lively mambo and infectious bachata. This new chapter in Crespo's musical journey is fueled by collaborations with a diverse array of artists such as Ivy Queen, Jerry Rivera, Toño Rosario, Tony Tun Tun and Víctor Manuelle. Standout tracks include 'Cora Roto,' an emotionally charged song where Crespo unveils a gripping narrative of betrayal, where hidden truths come to light, revealing a harsh and unforgiving reality. This is followed by several heartfelt goodbye letters and concludes the album with a revamped version of his classic 'Nuestra Canción,' featuring Jerry Rivera. — INGRID FAJARDO Ozuna, 'Sirenita' (Nibiru International) Ozuna hasn't released an album in two years, so he could be setting the tone for a potential LP with the two singles he's released so far this year. His latest, 'Sirenita,' is a vibrant fusion of Afrobeats and the Puerto Rican hitmaker's signature rhythmic-leaning urban production, which serves as the perfect canvas for his sweet and delicate vocals. The lyrics to 'Sirenita' — which tell the story of a girl who's stolen Ozuna's heart — are a testament to Ozuna's knack for writing sensitive, romantic songs. 'Sirenita' serves as the lead-up to Ozuna's summer tour in Europe that will kick off on June 20 in Milan and span over ten cities across the continent. — GRISELDA FLORES Elena Rose, Sistek & Mazzarri, 'SINTIGO' (Warner Music Latina) Accompanied by producers Sistek and Mazzarri, Elena Rose releases 'SINTIGO,' an evocative track with an electronic vibe that explores the emotional contradiction of wanting someone to stay but also wanting them to leave. 'How do I tell you? My life without you makes no sense,' the artist sings over a subtle fusion of house with Afrobeats, resulting in a delicate yet euphoric soundtrack for summer. 'SINTIGO' – a Spanish play of the words 'Sin ti' (without you) and 'Contigo' (with you) – is the first preview of the Venezuelan singer-songwriter's highly anticipated debut LP, following her 2024 EP En Las Nubes – Con Mis Panas. 'This is the first of everything,' Elena wrote on Instagram. 'A summer without drama is coming … full of beautiful things.' – SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS Adriel Favela, Eddy, 'KbrN InfeLiZ' (Fono) Adriel Favela's 'KbrN InfeLiZ,' the first single from his upcoming album Elysium, is a sad sierreño song powered by raw lyrics about a man who realizes that his lifestyle and emotional failings make him incapable of loving someone back the way he is loved. The sierreño-style guitars add an even more dramatic and profound touch to the track, in which the regional Mexican star is accompanied by Eddy, an emerging música mexicana artist who has previously collaborated with Gabito Ballesteros, Calle 24 and Ed Maverick. 'KbrN InfeLiZ' has the makings of an anthem for today's generation. – TERE AGUILERA Kapo, 'Korazong' (Sony Music Latin/La Industria) Kapo's 'Korazong' is a romantic declaration of love powered by a hypnotic Afrobeats sound. Written by the Colombian singer and produced by Gangsta, the song is distinguished by its poetic and sincere lyrics in which Kapo, with his unmistakable raspy voice, sings to that woman who came to heal his heart and transform it with love. Although it is still early to know if it will be his next hit, what is clear is that Kapo reaffirms his knack for authentic songs that touch the heartstrings and appeal to all types of listeners. — LUISA CALLE Check out more Latin recommendations this week 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
07-06-2025
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Elvis Crespo, Elena Rose, Kapo & 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 Belinda (Indómita), Elvis Crespo (Poeta Herío) and Óscar Maydon (Rico o Muerto, Vol. 1). Mexican star Belinda further expands her música mexicana foray with a full-length album, her first música mexicana project that follows a handful of singles she's released over the past few years that marked her 'Beli Bélica' era. 'I dreamed it, I shouted it and I cried it in silence. Today I sing it,' she wrote in an Instagram post when announcing the release of the LP. 'It is for all those who dare to be themselves. Thank you for so much love!' More from Billboard Belinda's 'Indómita' Album & More Best New Music Latin Jon Bellion Was Tired of Songwriters Getting 'Paid F-king Dirt' - So He Flipped the Script With 'Father Figure' The Weeknd Wanders Through Purgatory in 'Baptized in Fear' Music Video Meanwhile, merengue star Elvis Crespo released Poeta Herío, the first album under indie label Puntería Records. About the set, the Puerto Rican hitmaker said in a statement: 'This album came from my soul. It's a project that emerged from a time in my life when I felt deeply hurt due to a separation. I transformed that pain into what I know how to do — music — and it became my form of therapy.' Other new releases this week including Ozuna's 'Sirenita,' Elena Rose's 'SINTIGO,' Kapo's 'Korazong' and Bad Gyal's 'Da Me.' Morat's Ya Es Mañana won the latest best new Latin music release poll with nearly 60% 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
