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J Balvin, Ricky Martin, Gente de Zona, Mon Laferte Lead Latin Music Releases
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J Balvin, Ricky Martin, Gente de Zona, Mon Laferte Lead Latin Music Releases

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Latin music stars J Balvin, Ricky Martin, Gente de Zona, and Mon Laferte are featured in new weekly releases.
  • Releases include new versions of old hits and original songs, alongside an album from former footballer Ronaldinho.
  • The music scene is active with diverse genres and international collaborations, including a Portuguese rendition of a Ricky Martin hit and a Cuban-Argentine collaboration.

Latin music's biggest names are making waves with a flurry of new releases, blending fresh tracks with reimagined classics. Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin joins forces with Ovy On The Drums and Westcol to put a Latin spin on the 1990s hit 'I Like to Move It' for the 'GODZILA' franchise.

Puerto Rican icon Ricky Martin offers a nostalgic touch with 'Estranho,' a Portuguese version of his 1990s hit 'Te extraรฑo, te olvido, te amo.' He collaborates with Brazilian artist Luan Santana on the track, adding a Brazilian rhythm to the timeless message.

Cuban duo Gente de Zona teams up with Spanish artist Juan Magรกn for 'Isla viva,' the title track of their upcoming 2027 album. The song promises a musical journey celebrating island life and pure happiness, staying true to their signature style.

Chilean singer-songwriter Mon Laferte, based in Mexico, unveils 'Femme Fatale Vol. 2,' her tenth studio album. The 20-track record explores archetypes like the mysterious woman and the diva, following up on her previous release.

Adding to the diverse lineup, former Brazilian football star Ronaldinho has launched 'Camisa 10,' the debut album from his international record label. The project features over twenty artists from various countries, blending African rhythms, Caribbean sounds, urban pop, and reggaeton. Ronaldinho himself lends his voice to three tracks on the album.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.