New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.

Omar Courtz, Por Si Mañana No Estoy (Mr. 305 Records/Rimas Entertainment)

Por Si Mañana No Estoy finds Omar Courtz electrified — in a heightened position and spitting sharp verses, following the breakthrough success of Primera Musa (2024). Yet what makes this second full-length release so compelling isn’t just the growing scale of Omar’s star power but his sharpened lyrical prowess and fearless delivery. The 18-track album feels like a deliberate evolution, where Courtz embraces vulnerability, power and risk, carving out a sound that’s unmistakably his. Fusing reggaetón, trap, R&B, Afrobeats and electronic textures into a seamless sonic journey, the star is helping shape Puerto Rico’s music landscape. With standout collaborations with artists like Eladio Carrión (“Moonlight”) and Myke Towers (“What U Need? (SexPlaylist 2)”), as well as solo gems like “Lakenoshi,” he proves he’s arrived and comfortably designing his own lane in today’s Latin music scene. — ISABELA RAYGOZA

Justin Quiles, Lenny Tavárez, Superarte (No Somos Un Duo/Warner Music Latina)

Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez have further solidified their bromance with their first joint album, Superarte. Home to 12 tracks, the set is a explosion of rhythms that navigates from merengue to cumbia to soca music, without losing touch of that reggaetón and perreo DNA that best characterizes who Justin and Lenny are as artists. “I think we overcame many fears with this album” Tavárez told Billboard. “It’s very complete and we named it this way because we are super dads, super friends, super artists, super composers.” On the album, the Puerto Rican artists — not to be confused as a duo, because they each lead their own fruitful solo careers — record with collaborators like J Balvin, Eladio Carrión and Sech. “We’ve been working on this album for an entire year, and I think we’re inseparable right now,” Quiles added. — JESSICA ROIZ

Laura Pausini, “Mariposa Tecknicolor” (Warner Music Italy)

Laura Pausini reinterprets Fito Páez’s 1994 classic in a vibrant version that retains its rock-pop spirit. Arranged and produced by the artist herself along with her husband and guitarist, Paolo Carta, the song showcases a more provocative and refreshing side of the Italian superstar, better known in the Spanish-speaking world for her pop anthems and romantic ballads. Accompanied by a dazzling music video filmed in Rome and directed by Gaetano Morbioli, “Mariposa Tecknicolor” is the latest single from Pausini’s upcoming covers album, Yo Canto 2, due out on March 13. – SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS

Tainy, Rauw Alejandro & Jhayco, “Rosita” (NEON16)

“Rosita” brings together three undeniable forces in Latin music — Tainy, Rauw Alejandro, and Jhayco — for a track that feels slinky and experimental. Anchored by Tainy’s masterful production, the song’s undulating reggaetón foundation intertwines with futuristic electronic textures, giving it a glimmering pulse. Packed with flirtatious lyrics and double entendres, the single harkens back to the genre’s late ‘10s era, brimming with playful energy, seduction and allure. Released alongside a video directed by Stillz, “Rosita” offers a tantalizing glimpse into Tainy’s forthcoming sophomore album, BESTIA. — I.R.

Banda Los Recoditos, “En Coma Inducido” (FONO)

From the very first notes of its opening trumpets and clarinets, the song sets the tone for heartache, with the tambora and charchetas adding the signature touch of Banda Sinaloense. This time, the performance is carried by vocalists Jeypi (Jesús Pérez) and Rafael González, who pour their emotions into the song, making the lyrics hit even harder and instantly connect with the audience. “God, tell me what to do so she’ll come back to me/ But if she doesn’t want to, leave me in an induced coma”, they sing in Spanish. With this track, Banda Los Recoditos kicks off a new chapter, one where romantic songs, heartbreak and deeper emotional themes will play a bigger role in the outfit’s repertoire. “En Coma Inducido” is the first single from its upcoming album, a fresh offering from one of the most iconic groups in regional Mexican music, with over 30 years of hits and success to its name. — TERE AGUILAR

Bajofondo & Cristian Castro, “Se fue el Sol” (Sony Music Latin)

The renowned Río de la Plata collective Bajofondo presents the first single from their new album, OHM, featuring Cristian Castro as a special guest on a song that masterfully showcases the Mexican singer’s vocal versatility — especially in rock, a genre he is passionate about. The track evokes the ’80s electro-pop style of Pet Shop Boys and nods to ’80s hard rock bands like Twisted Sister and Poison, fused with the tango-infused beats of the collective co-founded by Latin rock guru Gustavo Santaolalla and Juan Campodónico. The single is a preview of what listeners can expect from the group’s new LP, whose title comes from the Greek capital letter Omega (Ω), meaning “resistance,” and which Santaolalla has described as “a tribute to electronic music.” The single is accompanied by a fun, dramatic, and exuberant video — filmed in Miami — that shows Castro and the members of Bajofondo in glam rock like never before. — NATALIA CANO

Venesti & Nicky Jam, “Babylon” (AP Global Music)

In a first collaborative effort, Nicky Jam teamed up with Colombian newcomer Venesti on “Babylon.” Co-produced by Jorge Milliano, Tomy B and J-Trons, and written by Gael, Kenneth Vargas, and Derek, the song steers away from Nicky’s signature reggaetón sound, and welcomes the Puerto Rican artist into Venesti’s musical realm — one that’s powered by Latin Afrobeats and pop fusions. The sensual rhythm carries emotional lyrics about ending a relationship and not being able to let go. “‘Babylon’ reflects a very real part of relationships, but at the same time has a rhythm that lifts you up and helps you move forward,” said Venesti in a press statement. Nicky Jam, on the other hand, noted that Venesti “brings a fresh sound, and I think this track shows what happens when you combine different experiences and styles.” — J.R.

Alex Fernández, “Vives en mi” (DBM)

Representing the new generation of mariachi, Alex Fernández brings a fresh sound with touches of pop to Mexican music. “Vives En Mí” carries the distinctive sound of trumpets, guitar and guitarrón, blended with the powerful voice of the heir to one of the most respected dynasties in ranchera music. This ballad, which speaks about how love endures despite physical separation, is an intense and honest effort by Fernández to carve his own path. “You may have plenty who understand you and try to replace me with another. I’m sorry, but it will all be in vain — you live in me, and I live in you,” he sings in Spanish. “Vives En Mí” is the first glimpse of the Mexican singer’s upcoming album, titled Voz de Mi Sangre. — T.A.

Boris Larramendi, Oye (Plus Media)

Cuban rockstar Boris Larramendi unleashes his new studio album, Oye, containing nine songs that are rooted in traditional Cuban rhythms (timba and conga, among others) fused with Latin rock music. With a trajectory that began more than 15 years ago as part of the famed group Habana Abierta, Larramendi demonstrates his lyrical prowess, which takes listeners through his personal and professional evolution. “The lyrics explore the search for happiness through personal freedom and love, with moments of nostalgia, irony, and a critical perspective on the reality of his native country, without relinquishing hope,” he further elaborates in an official statement. Created between 2021 and 2025, Oye was co-produced by Larramendi and Nam San Fong, and recorded with a live band that includes Ivette Falcón on cello, Pável Urkiza on backing vocals, and members of Habana Abierta on the opening track, “Ayer Me Alegré de Verte.” — J.R.

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