“Despacito” is the first Spanish-language song to top the chart since “Macarena,” but there are many more interesting shifts in Latin pop today.
Jun 5
M.I.A. on MAGA, the Kid Cudi Tour & Bipartisan Cancellation
Two decades on from the ecstatic electronic pop and rap that made her one of the most significant, ear-opening stars in music, the Sri Lankan-British singer M.I.A. returned in April with “M.I.7,” her seventh album and first in four years, documenting her latest swerve, this time ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 1
RIP ‘Euphoria’: Creator Sam Levinson Explains Why This Is The End
Sam Levinson, the writer, director and creator of “Euphoria,” sat down with Joe and Jon to explain why he felt it was time to end HBO’s juggernaut series. With its third season in seven years, “Euphoria” concluded a thrilling, provocative and tumultuous run with a cast of the def ... Show More
1h 16m
May 29
Olivia Rodrigo Interview! New Album Details, Babydoll Dresses & Speaking Out Politically
Olivia Rodrigo sat down with Joe and Jon for her first in-depth conversation about her new album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” out June 12. She discussed the many ways her creative process intersects with the extracurricular noise of pop superstardom, whether its ... Show More
1h 28m
Dec 2022
Anitta & Rosalía on the borders of Latin pop
When it comes to distinguishing what exactly Latin music is, what makes the cut? To some, it’s simply music from the Latin American region, and to others, it’s any music that is sung in Spanish – but much like the pop canon, the phrase encapsulates so many different eras, styles, ... Show More
27m 2s
Oct 2020
Billboard Latin Music Week 2020 Special: Latin Power Players - Latin Artists Go Global
From “Despacito” to “Tusa,” Andrew Kronfled (EVP, marketing, Universal Music Group) and Jesús López, (Chairman/CEO, Universal Music Latin America & Iberian Peninsula) discuss with Hannah Karp (Editorial Director, Billboard) how Universal took Latin hits to the world. Presented by ... Show More
26m 39s