![]() “What can I do to make you understand that I’m blown away by you, that you’re perfect, that there’s no one else?” Reik’s Chuy Navarro sings. As ever, Reik and Maluma are ultra-romantic in these lyrics confessing their love for the girl of their dreams. Now, three years later, Mexican pop trio and Colombian superstar Maluma have joined forces once again for “Perfecta,” a song that deftly fuses two worlds and sounds, and strikes the perfect balance between pop and reggaeton - with subtle elements of reggaeton and bachata. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Songs Airplay chart (Nov. In 2018, they delivered the pop-urban anthem “Amigos Con Derechos,” which peaked at No. ![]() Reik and Maluma have already proven to be an effective pairing. Reik & Maluma, “Perfecta” (Sony Music México) Their magnetic chemistry comes out to play in the edgy music video. A standout on this new bop is easily both of their harmonizing energy: Balvin with his distinct voice and Becerra with her dulcet vocals. At some point, Balvin even samples Aqua’s 90’s hit “Barbie Girl.” On the track, Balvin and the Argentine newcomer go back-and-forth on a relationship that didn’t work out and will never work out. Following his Khalid-assisted “Otra Noche Sin Ti,” “Que Mas Pues?” is a melodious reggaeton surrounded with catchy hooks left and right. J Balvin has reeled in Maria Becerra for his latest single, further proving that he not only has his eyes set on but supports fresh talent. J Balvin & Maria Becerra, “Qué Más Pues?” (Sueños Globales/UMG Recordings) It’s a reminder that there’s no reason to wait to celebrate greatness. The most poignant inclusion is Armando Manzanero’s “Todavía,” which Rivera was actually able to record live with Manzanero during the pandemic, just a few months before his death. We love that Rivera took the care to curate in songs by artists who are dead: The set includes Rocío Dúrcal’s “Amor Eterno” and José José’s “Amor, Amor,” both recorded from existing tracks, of course. These are big arrangements, big strings, big voices, big productions, and it’s a reminder of another face of Latin music. From Roberto Carlos’ “Un Millón de Amigos” to José Luis Rodríguez’s “Agárrense de Las Manos,” Rivera traverses the Latin American songbook with the care of someone who grew up admiring, and finally emulating, the voices and personalities that defined Latin pop in the ’70s and ’80s. In Leyendas, he strives to put all this together, duetting with older, iconic singers on some of their best-known tracks. Mexican Carlos Rivera is a young crooner with a teen spirit and a classic heart. Check out this week’s picks below.Ĭarlos Rivera, Leyendas (Sony Music México) First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors.
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