10 New Songs to Listen to by Alex Ponce, FLVCKKA, Majo Aguilar & More

Just in time for spooky season, Brazilian party monsters Katy da Voz e as Abusadas have released a new single, “Exorcismo.” The hedonistic track is all about surrendering to primal urges, as devilish scream-raps about voracious appetites and dilated pupils glide over throbbing club beats. By the time a demonic voice chimes in with “Drogas… sexo… techno…,” evoking Vincent Price’s monologue at the end of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” you’re fully immersed in this strobing creature feature. It’s no surprise that the accompanying music video is an outrageous romp, blending motifs from The Exorcist with the most debauched rave you’ve ever attended. — Richard Villegas

After months of hype, Lucho RK releases his debut album, SORDO DE UN PIE, today, along with a new music video for its lead single, “RETRICA.” The talented Canarian singer has leaned into reggaeton throughout his career, and here he wraps his lyrics in a booming perreo beat that makes his melancholy sound almost festive. The album spans genres from afrobeats to boleros as he explores the uneven path toward personal and professional goals. Sometimes the answer is to take the less-traveled path—and a good soundtrack makes it easier. — Juan J. Arroyo

Guatemalan boyband Los Skeepers are on a roll, having released the one-two punch of “NADA MÁS+” and “Idiota.” They now ease back in with “2005,” their final single before their upcoming EP, Algo Va A Pasar…, drops on October 23. Inspired by their childhood music, the sextet created a song with the familiar feel of a sitcom theme while keeping the production fresh. The result is an emotional mid-tempo pop jam, with singer Danj adding extra sweetness as bitter lyrics about lost connections balance the mix. — Cheky

Alex Ponce turns vulnerability into a statement with “que seas tú,” the Ecuadorian singer-songwriter’s latest single and the first glimpse of his upcoming third studio album. Produced by Oliver Kid and Adam Martínez, the track moves through modern pop with an emotional pulse that feels intimate without losing its edge. Inspired by Ponce’s own resistance to love, “que seas tú” confronts the instinct to shut down when heartbreak feels inevitable. Rather than ask whether love is worth the risk, Ponce flips the question: Who is worth taking that risk for? It’s a bold shift in perspective that recognizes vulnerability always comes with uncertainty. With this release, Ponce opens a new chapter, pointing toward a bigger sonic era. — Natasha Melina Argudo

Moving through a world of synthetic textures and norteño aesthetics, Chihuahua-born rapper and songwriter FLVCKKA creates an immersive sound that blurs genre lines in ways that feel both overstimulating and endearing. With assistance from angely2k, HYPERCORRIDOS VOL. 1 launches a new series that takes a nuanced approach to the growing trend of combining traditional Latin genres with immersive, forward-thinking electronic production. Despite its name’s nod to Hyperpop, the project showcases FLVCKKA’s range, moving through styles from Jersey Club to traditional House. “Super Cargada,” a hidden gem near the end of the project, delivers its most sentimental performance, pairing a calm vocal with a furious yet subtle beat. It’s a taste of a larger offering, made for warehouse rave attendees and corrido lovers alike. — Alan Baez

From one generation’s heartthrob to the next, Enrique Iglesias passes the torch to this generation’s it-boy group, Santos Bravos. On “Ooh Laka Laka La,” the two pop acts deliver a vibrant, infectious bilingual track poised to bring Santos Bravos to mainstream radio and capture a wider audience. With Iglesias’ signature touch, the song seems destined for commercials, dance trends, and repeat listens as the year closes. It also pushes Santos Bravos further into pop after their start in the K-pop and EDM worlds. What can we say? 2027 is shaping up to be Santos Bravos’ year. — Jeanette Hernandez

On “Dança N’kisi Dança,” Brazilian singer Héloa, joined by Luedji Luna and Liu Kid, turns her latest release, Árida, into a space where ancestry, faith, and the body move as one. Rooted in her Afro-Brazilian heritage, the track feels less like a declaration of belief than an invitation to experience it: surrender to the drums, let rhythm take over, and trust the body as a vessel for memory and spirituality. Luna and Liu Kid expand this ancestral dialogue across the Atlantic, giving the song a sense of movement between Brazil and Angola. Here, dance is more than aesthetic ornament; it’s a ritual and a physical language through which Héloa reconnects with what she believes in. The drums summon something both intimate and collective. This faith in the power of her roots gives “Dança N’kisi Dança” its force, transforming Árida into a soulful celebration of identity, devotion, and the freedom of surrendering to rhythm. — Júlia Henn

The best things come to those who wait, and Cachirula y Loojan know how to make the countdown part of the fun. On their latest single, “1DOSTRES4,” the reggaetón mexa architects turn anticipation and basic arithmetic into a delightfully filthy lesson. The dynamic duo is back in its element, giving an old-school dembow beat its signature mexa twist (complete with a cheeky El Chavo del 8 sample) and turning it into a flirtatious game that gets less innocent with every count to four. The music video takes the joke straight to the classroom, though no one’s parents signed a permission slip for this lesson. As their first U.S. headlining tour nears its final stretch, Cachirula y Loojan are already teasing what’s next in the video’s background. Attention, class! Sexolandia is back in session, and apparently everyone’s getting extra credit in perreo.— Jeanette Diaz

Taking on a song so closely associated with José José is no small feat, so it’s a relief to hear Majo Aguilar make it her own. “Almohada” is one of El Príncipe de La Canción’s most heartfelt ballads. Here, Aguilar gives it a mariachi arrangement that reshapes some of the original’s builds and dynamics while preserving its drama. Her rich vocal tones deliver the emotion the lyrics demand, giving us a fresh take on a classic. — Marcos Hassan

At the forefront of a growing global industry, Taiga Brava, the powerful voice and host of Rupaul’s Drag Race Mexico: Latina Royale, delivers a thumping club banger alongside competition winner and runway slayer Elektra Vandergeld. “MEXICANPRINCESS” is packed with memorable quotes and Mexican-sounding trumpets, woven into an enthralling bass line that pulls you onto the dance floor and turns it into a stage. The pair’s mischievous humor and chemistry, set against a moody, scene-classic sound, will make you want to hold on to your crown, vogue, and huarachear at once. AY KHEE?! —La Morra Lisa