Madonna, No.1
This week, Madonna’s new album, “Confessions II,” reached the top of the Billboard 200, the chart of best-selling albums in the United States, selling 134,000 copies. Madonna has had 10 albums at number one: three in the 1980s, four in the 2000s, two in the 2010s, and now one in the 2020s. Oddly, she didn’t […]
AlphaTheta announces new multi player, CDJ-1500X
The new unit has many features from the flagship CDJ-3000X unit in a more compact design intended for smaller booths and at-home setups The new unit from the tech giant packs many of the same features from its flagship CDJ-3000X into a more compact design intended for smaller booths and at-home setups. These include the […]
Dance, Dance, Dance
Dance music is experiencing a resurgence in the industry thanks to the release this Friday of Madonna’s new album, “Confessions II.” By Carlos Passage, Editor In Chief in Colombia “We must dance, celebrate, and pray with our bodies. These are practices we have carried out for thousands of years; they are, in fact, spiritual practices. […]
There’s a new No. 1 in Colombia: Shakira dethrones Aria Vega and Ryan Castro, who spent 11 weeks at the top of Decibeles’ Top 100 Colombia Hits chart
The official FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai Dai” by Shakira and Burna Boy, takes over Decibeles’ Top 100 Colombia Hits chart By Carlos Passage for Decibeles This week, “Chévere (Premium Remix)” by Aria Vega and Ryan Castro falls from the top spot on the national chart of the most popular songs in Colombia after […]
Ibiza DJ Hugo Bianco named in major Spain-US drug trafficking case
The DJ, who has played at Amnesia and Pacha Ibiza, faces a nine-and-a-half-year prison sentence and a €3 million fine for his role in the operation. DJ Hugo Bianco has been arrested for his alleged role in an international drug trafficking network. The Argentina-born DJ, who has previously played at prominent Ibiza clubs including Amnesia, […]
News Around the World
by Carlos Passage The singer’s name is Corridos del Rey He’s Colombian and is redefining Mexican music with religiously inspired lyrics. Corridos del Rey is a viral phenomenon who went from overcoming personal difficulties to collaborating with Farruko on his remix of “Ayer Hablé con Dios” (Yesterday I Spoke with God). BILLBOARD: THE 50 GREATEST […]
Houghton 2026 line-up announced
CCL, livwutang and Gabrielle Kwarteng are among the artists playing the festival for the first time this summer. Returning to the grounds of Houghton Hall in Norfolk from Thursday, 6th August until Sunday, 9th August, this year’s festival will feature debut sets from more than 60 DJs and live acts. These include CCL, livwutang, Gabrielle […]
Latin executives in Action: Daniela Mendez
DANIELA MÉNDEZ From Miami, this Colombian executive has built a creative network connecting songwriters and producers across the United States, Spain, and Latin America, participating in some of the most relevant pop and urban releases today. While the Latin market is experiencing one of its most global and competitive periods, names like Karol G, Peso […]
Forty years ago, in 1986, royalty was a sensation on the European charts.
At that time, she was 21 years old… Introducing the Countess of Polignac, Her Serene Highness… Stéphanie Marie Isabelle Grimaldi, Stephanie of Monaco. “Ouragan” (French) “Irresistible” (English) Both versions were a huge success in 1986. Stephanie of Monaco, daughter of Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly. Today she is 61 years old and has […]
Latin Music: Ciey from Colombia
Through a blend of academic training, musical intuition, and sonic exploration, Colombian artist Ciey has built a creative profile that connects him with some of the most important projects in contemporary Latin music. Behind some of the most significant recent Latin music releases is the name “Ciey”, the Colombian creative who has built a career […]
