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Papi Arca Album ∙ Latin ∙ 2024 Arcángel Considering how prevalent Arcángel has been in reggaetón and Latin trap in recent years, his relative silence on the new-music front in 2024 felt odd. Beyond a scant few features, the vanguard rapper seemed on hiatus, all but certain to break his streak of dropping yearly solo projects that began with 2018’s  Ares . Thankfully, the surprise release of  Papi Arca  in the final weeks of December maintains his admirable release record. The nine-track effort demonstrates his signature style over several musical modes—spitting toughened rhymes with that unmistakable rasp on opener “La Franquicia” and ending as a romantic reggaetonero for “Besitos Pa’ Esas Nalgas.” Between those bookends, he keeps things mostly collaborative, subtly interpolating a J. Cole smash with Eladio Carrión on the R&B-driven “BFF” and recounting sexual conquests alongside Sech on the rugged “La Varita.” Still, a veteran of his caliber doesn’t require guests to...

  ARMAGEDÓN Album ∙ Latin ∙ 2024 HUMBE “I think, in some way, that the universe made it, not even myself,” HUMBE tells Apple Music about  ARMAGEDÓN . “Everything fell together in the [most] perfect way possible, and that’s something that really makes me think and wonder if we’re actually in a fucking simulation.” While the Monterrey-based singer-songwriter may ponder whether something divinely astral birthed his latest release, he nonetheless deserves credit for pulling off such a heady concept record. Designed and sequenced as a seamless start-to-finish listening experience, the album noticeably diverges from the themes and vibes of his prior full-lengths  AURORA  and  ESENCIA . Drawing inspiration from a ’90s disaster blockbuster of the same name, it uses the idea of a meteor heading for Earth as both metaphor and allegory for problematic romantic relationships. Cosmic calamity looms large, starting with the unmistakably apocalyptic cover artwork and carrying ...

BUENAS NOCHES Album ∙ Latin ∙ 2024 Quevedo At the start of 2023, Quevedo unveiled his debut album,   DONDE QUIERO ESTAR , to considerable acclaim and chart success in his home country of Spain. For his follow-up,   BUENAS NOCHES , he makes a more pronounced pivot toward pop, albeit in a multifaceted manner. Opener “KASSANDRA” glistens with nostalgic synthesizer flourishes as he admires a powerful woman from afar. “DURO” maintains that maximalist bent, an aesthetic that suits the breakup ruminations of “NOEMÚ” and the playboy apologies of “IGUALES” well. He plays well with others regardless of genre, as demonstrated on the electro-rock duet “GRAN VÍA” with Aitana and the slo-mo reggaetón team-up “TE FALLÉ” with Sech. Perreo drives choice collaborations with De La Ghetto (“AMANECIÓ”) and La Pantera (“HALO”), yet his Pitbull-backed “MR. MOONDIAL” goes full EDM in execution. That unbridled dance-floor thump is countered by the sleek hip-hop fusions of “LA 125” with Yung Beef and “...

AMERI Album ∙ Latin ∙ 2024 Duki “If you stand in front of your achievement and use it as a mirror, you will see yourself facing immensity,” Duki tells Apple Music. “Those moments force you to look inward. That is where one finds the greatness to overcome obstacles.” During almost a decade-long career, Mauro Ezequiel Lombardo has adopted this mantra to make immensity his ambition, and he is no longer the same Duki he used to be. He certainly outgrew the Duki of the El Quinto Escalón rap battles and Auto-Tune anthems. Even if he still maintains that essence, he has matured and aims at something else. “After a long time of rapping and getting to know myself, now there is a newfound security,” he says. “For example, in the past, I didn’t like to record without the Auto-Tune. Now, I’ve made the habit of not resorting to it and took on singing lessons.” This is how he lands on   AMERI , his fourth studio album. The intro traces the melodic leitmotif of what comes next: 15 tracks where th...

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Que Sigan Llegando Las Pacas Album ∙ Latin ∙ 2024 Chino Pacas “Everything happened so fast,” Chino Pacas tells Apple Music. “It’s been a short while, but even my voice has changed. The transition of adolescence has become noticeable.” Cristian Humberto Ávila, the boy from Apaseo el Alto, Guanajuato, was only 16 when he decided to record his first song: “El Gordo Trae El Mando” was a corrido that someone had commissioned from him, and he decided to share it online on a whim. Soon after, he had signed a record deal and collaborated with major genre artists, and his future seemed bright. “ Ya no la bajo y ni pienso bajar   [I’m not going down, don’t even think about it],” he sings on “Dijeron Que No La Iba Lograr,” a statement of purpose that is now confirmed with the release of his first album. On the day of his 18th birthday, Pacas dropped   Que Sigan Llegando Las Pacas , his full-length debut and an official landing in the major leagues. The album assembles his most notorious ...

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Rayo Album ∙ Latin ∙ 2024 J Balvin The Colombian superstar returns with what he calls “happy reggaetón.”

PERMANENTE Album ∙ Latin ∙ 2024 Justin Quiles “I’m my biggest fan.” Check out the Puerto Rican star’s latest album.

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GOTTI A ALBUM ∙ LATIN ∙ 2024 Tiago PZK The Argentine artist takes a more global approach on his latest album.

Quién Es Dei V? ALBUM ∙ LATIN ∙ 2024 Dei V The rising star drops a diverse debut. “It's a special moment for me.”

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EN ESTA NOS FUIMOS LEJOS ALBUM ∙ LATIN ∙ 2024 Alejo The “Pantysito” hitmaker progresses on his own terms.

Porque Puedo - EP ALBUM ∙ LATIN ∙ 2024 Eladio Carrión The Puerto Rican trapero circles back with a five-track return to form.

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Música Buena Para Días Malos ALBUM ∙ LATIN ∙ 2024 Jay Wheeler The R&B sensation slips into an emotional pop-star mode.

att. (Apple Music Edition) ALBUM ∙ LATIN ∙ 2024 Young Miko The Up Next rapper’s debut is here: “Hiding yourself sounds so exhausting.”