New Latin Music DVD Releases
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Check out the latest Latin music DVD releases and see what new titles are available.
New Releases
J Balvin – Energia
J Balvin is a Colombian reggaeton singer. This DVD release contains music videos and live performances of songs from his album Energía, which topped the Billboard Latin Albums chart in 2016.
Reik – Des/Amores
Reik is a Mexican pop band from Zapopan, Jalisco. The band was formed in 2003 by friends Julio Ramírez Estrada, Bibi Marin and Jesus Alberto Navarro Rosas. The name “Reik” comes from the German word for “intuition”, which the band says reflects their approach to music and life.
Reik’s debut album, “Des/Amores”, was released in 2004 and went on to sell more than 500,000 copies in Mexico. The album included the hit singles “Que Viva la Vida”, “Yo Quisiera” and “Inolvidable”.
In 2006, Reik released their second album, “Secundaria”, which sold more than 1 million copies in Mexico and included the hit singles “Quédate”, “Mi Pecado” and “Inolvidable”.
In 2009, Reik released their third album, “Un Beso”, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Latin Albums chart. The album includes the hit singles “A Dónde Voy”, “Imágenes del Alma” and “Un Beso”.
“Des/Amores” is Reik’s first album to be released on DVD. The DVD includes the music videos for all of the singles from the album, as well as behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the band members.
Jesse & Joy – Un Besito Más
Jesse & Joy – Un Besito Más is a brand new Latin music DVD release featuring the popular Mexican pop duo. The DVD includes live performances of all of the tracks from their latest album, as well as behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.
Music Videos
New Latin music DVD releases this week include videos from some of the biggest names in the industry. This week’s releases include videos from Shakira, Ricky Martin, and Gloria Estefan. If you’re a fan of Latin music, then these are the DVDs for you.
J Balvin – Energia
This highly anticipated album from reggaeton sensation J Balvin features his hits “Bobo”, “Sigo Extranandote”, and “Sin Contrato”. The Energia DVD also includes five music videos and behind the scenes footage.
Reik – Des/Amores
Reik is a Mexican band from Zapopan, Jalisco, formed in 2003 by Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas (lead vocals), Julio Ramírez Eguía (guitars, backing vocals), and Gilberto Marín Espinoza (bass guitar). In 2015, Baret Yoshida replaced Ramírez. They are signed to Sony Music Latin and released their debut album, Se Busca in 2005. The album achieved double platinum status in Mexico and gold and platinum statuses in countries including Argentina, Colombia, and the United States.
Jesse & Joy – Un Besito Más
The video for “Un Besito Más” was filmed in various locations throughout Cuba and directed by Arnoldo Casero. It pays homage to Cuban culture and its people, celebrating the island’s vibrant colors, music, and dance. The video tells the story of a young Cuban couple who are very much in love but face obstacles that threaten to keep them apart. Despite the difficulties they face, they remain hopeful and find ways to express their love for each other. In the end, they are able to overcome all obstacles and we see them happily dancing together in the streets of Havana.
Artist Profiles
J Balvin
J Balvin is a Colombian reggaeton singer. Born in Medellin, Colombia, he began his musical career singing at clubs and parties as a teenager. He released his first album in 2013, entitled La Familia. His second album, Energia, was released in 2016 and includes the hit singles “Ginza” and “Bobo.” In 2017, he released his third album, Vibras, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
Balvin has won several awards, including five Latin Grammy Awards and five MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica. He has also been nominated for two Grammy Awards. In 2018, he was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.
Reik
Reik is a Mexican pop band that formed in 2005. They are best known for their hit single “Yo Quiero” and their album Peligro. While the band has seen many lineup changes over the years, they have remained popular in Mexico and Latin America. Reik’s music is a mix of pop, rock, and Latin influences.
The band was formed in Guadalajara, Mexico by brothers Julio Reyes Copello and Ulises Reyes Copello. They were later joined by guitarist Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas and bassist Bibi Marin. The band’s name comes from the German word for “spirit” or “soul.”
Reik released their debut album, Desde el Día Que te Fuiste, in 2006. The album was a success in Mexico and helped the band to gain popularity outside of their home country. In 2007, they released their second album, Secuencia de Factores Desconocidos. The album was another success for the band and spawned the hit single “Yo Quiero.”
Reik’s third album, Un día Más, was released in 2009. The album included the singles “Inolvidable” and “Vuelvo a Ser Yo.” The album was another success for the band, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Reik has released six studio albums to date: Desde el Día Que te Fuiste (2006), Secuencia de Factores Desconocidos (2007), Un día Más (2009), Peligro (2011), Sexo, Amor y Suerte (2014), and Ahora (2017). The band has sold over five million albums worldwide and has won numerous awards, including two Latin Grammy Awards.
Jesse & Joy
Jesse & Joy is a Mexican pop duo composed of brother and sister Jesse and Joy, who signed with Warner Music Mexico in 2005. They’ve released five studio albums, with their most recent one, ¿QuéTe Pasó?, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Latin Albums chart in 2013. They’ve won multiple Grammy Awards and Latin Grammy Awards, and their 2010 single “¡Corre!” was a diamond-certified hit in Mexico.
