The Best Latin Music of 2020
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Looking for the best Latin music of 2020? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of the top Latin tracks of the year, so you can stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest hits.
Best Overall Latin Album: Bad Bunny – YHLQMDLG
Bad Bunny’s “YHLQMDLG” is the best overall Latin album of 2020. The Puerto Rican rapper’s second studio album is a masterclass in trap, reggaeton, and Latin trap, with nods to other genres like rock and pop. It’s also a celebration of Latinx culture, with references to everything from soap operas to social media. Bad Bunny is one of the most exciting voices in Latin music today, and “YHLQMDLG” is proof that he’s here to stay.
Best Latin Pop Album: Camila Cabello – Romance
Album of the Year nominee Romance is the debut solo album by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello, released on December 6, 2019, through Epic Records. Produced primarily by Frank Dukes, Shawn Mendes, Scott Rosser and Cabello herself, with additional production coming from Sky Adams and Tomasacca. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics.
Commercially, the album debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 with 119,000 equivalent album units earned in its first week of release. In doing so, it became Cabello’s second top-10 entry on the chart. Internationally, Romance topped the charts in Greece and Scotland, while reaching number two in Australia, Canada and Mexico; and within the top five in Belgium (Wallonia), Czech Republic, Denmark, Ireland, Latvia and the Netherlands. As of February 2020[update], Romance has sold one million copies globally.
Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album: Bajofondo – Discoteca
With its mix of rock, pop, hip-hop, classical and tango, Bajofondo’s “Discoteca” is a stunningly ambitious album that works as both a great party record and a fascinating musical journey. The Argentine band’s seventh studio effort is its most eclectic and adventurous yet, with guest appearances from R&B singer Macy Gray, vocalist Lisandro Aristimuño and rapper Juliancas Alvis.
Best Regional Mexican Music Album: Calibre 50 – De Noche
Regional Mexican music is having a moment, and Calibre 50 is leading the charge with their album De Noche. The album is a perfect blend of traditional Mexican sounds and modern production, and it’s sure to get your feet moving. If you’re looking for the best Latin music of 2020, this is it.
Best Tropical Latin Album: El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico – 50 aniversario
This is the list of the Best Tropical Latin Album of 2020.
As of November 13, 2020, the album has peaked at number one on the Billboard Tropical Albums chart and at number eight on the Billboard Latin Albums chart.
The album features a total of 50 songs, including 44 newly recorded tracks and 6 previously released songs. The new tracks include “No Quiero Na’ Regala’o”, “El Menu”, “Tu No Ta’ Pa’ Mi”, “El Mensaje”, and “No Te Vayas”.
