20 New Songs to Listen to This Week From YOVNGCHIMI & Dei V to La Valentina

YOVNGCHIMI, DJ Khaled, and Dei V link up on “HVRACAN,” a collaboration that plays to each artist’s strengths without overcomplicating the formula. YOVNGCHIMI and Dei V bring the raw, street-centered energy to a track built around ambition, status, and momentum. The production leaves room for both Puerto Rican artists to command the record, giving “HVRACAN” a hard-edged feel that fits naturally within the current Latine trap landscape. Its visual stays in the same lane, moving through fast cars, high fashion, jewelry, nightlife, and the people around them without losing the track’s darker edge. More than a star-studded link-up, “HVRACAN” feels like another marker in YONGCHIM’s evolution, showing how he continues to expand his reach while keeping the sound and attitude that put him on the map. – Natasha Melina Argudo

In the words of Jorge Rivera Nieves, “el perreo intenso acaba de comenzar” with the new La Valentina single “ROMPE CORAZONES </3.” Buzzsaw-like synths cut through our heads with an almost metal intensity before the Pounder riddim-fueled beat produced by Tonio 8cho takes us on a high-speed downhill drive with no brakes. La Valentina switches between Spanish, French, and English without breaking a sweat, as she breaks hearts left and right in the club, but there’s more than meets the eye. In reality, she isn’t over an old flame, and she’s hitting the dance floor with her girls, looking for someone to make her forget about the guy. — Cheky

Where are the lovers at? Michelle Maciel and Jasiel Núñez are back at it with their newest collaboration, “con ella sí ♥”, an anthem for those who finally found real love. The new romantic música mexicana ballad features traditional sierreño sounds with gentle, nostalgic ‘90s synths that create a romantic ambiance while comparing a dusty ex to what seems to be the love of their life. Known for their sentimental songs, both artists offer a resonating joint track to the romantics who never shy away from finding their special someone—regardless of being hurt in the past. “con ella sí ♥” will be part of Maciel’s upcoming album, which will likely give us more sentimental moments to look forward to. – Jeanette Hernandez

With her new song, Barcelona-born, Brooklyn-based artist NOIA transforms the hopeless nature of capitalist burnout and channels it into the ecstasy of electronic dance music. “As Per My Last Email” shimmers thanks to high-frequency minimalist electronics while also gaining momentum with rib-rattling bass thumps. The song comes alive thanks to its sense of dynamics by starting as a paranoid slow burn before picking up speed and surrendering to the call of the dancefloor. “As Per My Last Email” manages to soundtrack the act of transcending the horrors of the daily grind and surrendering to the pleasure of partying before the morning comes. — Marcos Hassan

Exploring softer themes of sisterhood, and backed by her confident vibrato and presence, Yuridia’s latest track gives fans an incredible insight into her forthcoming album. Yuridia’s been in the música regional game for a while now. Her career has seen trends come and go, and she has evolved with the genre, and one reason for it is a commitment to experimenting with the formula while staying grounded. Her commitment to exploring fresh ideas within the genre is shown in her newer track “Que Agonia,” one of her most popular. “Que Se Vaya” features the same prolific brand of Regional Mexican music aligned with Yuridia’s name, and follows the intimate, unfeigned double singles “Eres Mi Nada” & “Tu Pasado y Tu,” in terms of style and execution. It features the familiar attributes of regional music, from the daunting instrumental and layered vocals, but this track feels nostalgic of Yuridia’s earlier works. It’s grounded in near-calm and subtle production, making for the perfect final teaser for what’s next to come. – Alan Baez

The evolution of Giorgio Siladi is finally complete. Rising to prominence over a decade ago as the frontman of effervescent pop-rock band Bocatabú, the singer and producer has taken shimmering swings throughout his solo career, yielding big rewards on his new album Así Inventamos el Fuego. After a string of singles that delved into his coming out and social unease, “Como El Imán al Hierro” stands out as a nocturnal new wave track dripping in desire, driven by machine gun synths evocative of Alex Anwandter’s vengeful “Qué Piensas Hacer Sin Mi Amor.” The playful lyrics tease a former paramour about the unshakeable attraction that always leads back into Siladi’s embrace—a sexy, relatable tale made to boom in dimly lit nightclubs and soundtrack ill-advised text messages. — Richard Villegas

With “Esfinge,” Vanessa Moreno turns a deep-rooted admiration for music icon Djavan into something wholly her own. The Brazilian singer reimagines the lesser-known classic of her idol with an experimental edge, pairing Felipe Roseno’s layered percussion and Tarcísio Santos’ guitar with Fi Maróstica’s production to give the song a fresh and modern identity. Inspired by the images of desire and emotional uncertainty woven into the lyrics, Moreno works her voice to convey all the anguish and yearning needed while still displaying incredibly smooth and silky vocals. The track marks a new studio chapter for her “Vanessa Moreno Visita Djavan” project, translating the freedom, rhythmic precision, and improvisational spirit that define her work into a vibrant tribute to one of Brazil’s most influential songwriters. – Júlia Henn

Smelling, looking, and embodying your best version can make you feel unstoppable, enough to resignify a part of Dominican slang like “RULAY.” Though it can have an unfair negative stereotype attached, Dos Flakos wants to represent through the positive, the dancing, the community, and the power that can be found when you embrace your roots while confidently keeping your sight on the future. Extremely heavy percussion, a bass that rounds everything together, and bilingual verses from someone who evidently knows what they want, this collaboration with Neon G. is a fraternal showcase of people who love creating together, with enough palpable warmth to transform the unifying feeling of a late-night bloc party into something that can be understood and enjoyed on a global scale. – La Morra Lisa

Latine pop duo MYRANDAS works their magic in a space very much influenced by tropical music; though based in Los Angeles, the duo was founded in Cuba. Their newest single, “Dale Otra Vuelta,” continues that line and this time counts on the collaboration of Latin Grammy-winning mixer, producer, and engineer Turra Medina. Built over elements of Afrobeats, kuduro, and Caribbean rhythms, the track’s lyrics are a reminder that the winding road life takes you on means the bad moments can leave just like they arrived, and good times come in due time as well. It’s an uplifting bop that fits perfectly with the groovy poptimism that the group joyously leans into. — Juan J. Arroyo

Nothing fuels a bad romantic decision quite like realizing how much time you’ve already wasted on it. Los Skeepers put that stubborn urge to keep going behind the wheel on “Idiota.,” the Guatemalan alt-pop band’s latest taste of their forthcoming EP. What began as a near-lullaby now races through expansive guitars, dreamy synths, and mounting noise, capturing the feeling of flooring it while the rest of the world moves in slow motion. Already way too invested to stop, they barrel ahead at full gas, no brakes, because turning back would mean admitting all that chasing was for nothing. Even time gets dragged into the accounting. If it’s gold, they’ll steal it, and if they’re already in the red, what’s a little more debt? Soon enough, “Idiota.” becomes a refrain that drills into your head that if you’re going to make a fool of yourself, you might as well commit to the bit. Los Skeepers may not make a convincing case for cutting your losses, but they make being a fool for love sound like one hell of a ride. – Jeanette Diaz

Christian Alicea opens a new chapter with “TROPIKETE,” the first taste of his upcoming album and a clear signal that he’s not interested in staying in one lane. Taking inspiration from 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.,” Alicea flips the familiar reference into something distinctly his own, blending tropical rhythms with urban instincts and a more playful energy. The result feels less like a remake than a reintroduction, using a recognizable hip-hop touchpoint as a foundation for where Alicea wants to take his sound next. “TROPIKETE” also continues the artist’s knack for moving between tropical and influences from el movimiento without letting either side take over completely. As the first preview of his next project, the track sets the tone for what’s ahead while leaving plenty of room for the story and the sound to untold with the releases that follow. – Natasha Melina Argudo

Known for their signature blend of indie rock, R&B, and pop, São Paulo threesome Fraterna now dips their toes into a little reggaeton for their single “tô te ligando,” the latest preview from their upcoming album A Gente Pode Se Perder. The laid-back track is full of production left turns that build excitement, and its phone call-inspired chorus that connects to the song’s title is a hell of an earworm. Singer Big thinks he’s ready to have an “unconventional” relationship dynamic, but when fellow Brazilian artist Cella, backed by a sensuous reggaeton rhythm, presents him with the possibility of his partner doing the same, he just gets consumed by jealousy. – Cheky

Following their Spanish-language single “Aerolineas Mostaza,” Mustard Service released their newest album Paradise, with the opening track under the same name. The Miami-based Latine indie rock band delivers their self-described “zest-pop” with contagious and rhythmic basslines and Marco Rivero Ochoa’s monotone vocals that define the band. In “Paradise,” the lyrics contradict the song’s easy-going, sun-soaked feel with verses about grief and life’s downs. That’s because most of the album was inspired by Rivero Ochoa’s recent losses, which he reflects on and channels throughout the project. “I think it’s important to take a pause every now and then and think about these things while we’re still here instead of running on autopilot like we usually do,” he shared in a press statement. Paradise is out now. – Jeanette Hernandez

LA’s one-man electronic terrorist N8NOFACE has made a name for himself by injecting a subtle yet distinctive menacing tone under his catchy melodies and retro-minded danceable beats. But with his newest effort, he introduces a glimmer of vulnerability to his sound. “I Hope It’s OK” features many of N8NOFACE’s sonic signifiers—plain singsong vocals that can easily bring on the hooks, minimal synthlines, ‘80s-like drum grooves—while also uncovering a newfound pop sensibility that works great with his usual gritty textures. With “I Hope It’s OK,” N8NOFACE places himself as a new avatar for lo-fi dance music that goes down easy and rejoices in darkness while also leaving you with a warm feeling. — Marcos Hassan

Demonstrating a strength in structure and intimate songwriting, colliding influences in a style that’s uniquely his, the latest track from Farruko is a robust blend of genres. Farruko is no stranger to an exceptional work ethic. With enough features from this year alone to fill a deluxe album, and a hearty two albums in a one-year span, Farruko’s latest track speaks to that energy. “Madrid” embraces the intimate singing embodied on his collaborative project with Louis BPM, but builds off the more high-end energy from this year’s Manda La Plena Moh. Featuring a theatrical opening that combines a rich afrobeat-touched drum loop with an EDM-styled song structure, sporting hard beat drops and progressive synth textures, “Madrid” fully embraces the culmination of different influences into an amalgamation of sonically different, yet synchronized textures. – Alan Baez

Monterrey singer-songwriter Efraín Gutiérrez, better known as Plastic Lover, brings a youthful disco-tinge to the city’s sleek synthpop utopia—home to breakouts like Clubz and Noah Pino Palo. This signature bubblegum levity comes to the forefront on “Las Olas,” a new single that strikes the perfect balance of angst and euphoria as Gutiérrez hails the healing powers of a beach getaway following a devastating breakup. Twinkling synths and groovy bass lines prime this song for TikTok glory, but as Summer ‘26 winds down, it’s also an invitation to go for a final splash and contemplate sun-kissed adventures past. — Richard Villegas

Ekstra Bonus, the alias of Zeli Berusch, knows that sometimes a love song doesn’t need to overthink romance; it just needs a beat you can’t shake and a kiss you can’t quit. Produced by Dominican artist mediopicky, “Besito” locks into a hypnotic and repetitive groove that mirrors the addictive pull of wanting someone over and over again, turning desire into something playful, physical, and impossible to resist. Rather than leaning on grand declarations, the track finds its true power in the simple pleasure of craving a lover’s kisses, letting repetition become the whole point: one more beat, one more besito, and one more reason to press play again. – Júlia Henn

Pink, camp, and memorable are three words that can describe practically everything Drag icon Deseos Fab does, wears, says, and, in this case, slays. Her new song “TOKETEO (Bella Peya)” comes out of the ever-growing catalog of Mexican entertainment phenomenon “La Más Draga” and organically stands out thanks to Deseo’s charisma, cheekiness, and willingness to take a concept all the way. A circuit-esque atmosphere full of riffs, melodies, and lyrics that will latch on to your mind for you to repeat throughout the day, this journey ramps up the beat in the end for a crown-winning breakdown, proving that Mexico’s drag performers are at the forefront of an underestimated movement that keeps growing globally. And how could it not be? We have such grand characters like Deseos at the forefront, reminding us that the world can be better if we take it a lot less seriously sometimes, dance more, and wear (preferably rhinestoned) pink. Mamyyyy!!! – La Morra Lisa

Putting yourself out there as an artist is always a risky endeavor, and even more so when you’re wholly independent. Puerto Rican pop-R&B dynamo Drú knows that all too well, fully funding and producing his project and, so far, limiting himself to online distribution with hardly any live shows (yet). But the results have been undeniable, as he’s quickly become one of the most underrated and exciting artists of the islands’ indie scene. His newest song, “¡Todo Esta Bien?”, continues his recent productive streak—thanks to the breakout success of his late-2025 single “Asesina”—and presents him at his most grateful and optimistic, celebrating his wins and looking forward to what the future brings. — Juan J. Arroyo

Moving on would be much easier if our brains would stop taking us back to the scene of the crime all the damn time. O Cientista Perdido knows the routine all too well on “Mesmo Lugar,” a cathartic dance-pop standout from his newly released debut album NADA DISSO VAI ACONTECER. Synths and percussion build around the Brazilian singer-songwriter’s growing swell of euphoric vocals as heartbreak slowly works its way out of the bedroom and toward the dance floor. For a song about ending up in the “same place,” there’s plenty of forward motion. Funny enough, healing can look a lot like that too, circling the same memories and impossible versions of the future until you realize you’re revisiting them as someone new. O Cientista Perdido jokingly dubbed the track his own Lorde “Green Light,” and it’s easy to see why. Sometimes moving forward just requires being a little dramatic and finding a beat good enough to dance your way out. – Jeanette Diaz