Grupo Firme & Lenin Ramírez’s ‘Ctrl + Z’ & More Best New Music Latin

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.

Arcángel, “Hoy Se Guaya” (Rimas Entertainment)

What seems to begin as an EDM track quickly gives way to a sensational merengue that invites you to dance and have fun in “Hoy se Guaya.” In just 2:55 minutes, Arcángel transports us to a vibrant beach atmosphere with touches of electronic pop, vibrant trumpets, and percussion, while celebrating the joy of breaking free from routine at a tropical party. “Hoy se Guaya”—which loosely translates to dancing closely together — is the second single from his upcoming album La Octava Maravilla, scheduled for release in 2026. This isn’t the first time the Puerto Rican reggaetón icon has ventured into merengue. Just last June, he released “Cora Roto,” a collaboration with Elvis Crespo. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS

Grupo Firme & Lenin Ramírez, “Ctrl + Z” (Music VIP Entertainment/DEL Records)

Accompanied by a traditional Sinaloan band, Grupo Firme and Lenin Ramírez make the tuba and trumpets sound even louder with their powerful vocals on this heartbreak song, which, as is customary when they collaborate, speaks of profound pain over someone who hasn’t kept their promises in a relationship. “Go away because I’m completely fed up with you/ Go wherever you can fit your excuses/ I don’t want you to ever look for me again, and I hope you keep that promise,” they sing in this song written by César Robles. This is the third collaboration between Grupo Firme and Ramírez, who previously combined their styles and talent on “En Tu Perra Vida” and “Yo Ya No Vuelvo Contigo.” — TERE AGUILERA

Beéle & Elvis Crespo, “La Patadita” (Hear This Music LLC/5020 Records)

Beéle and Elvis Crespo have joined forces for a festive collaboration dubbed “La Patadita,” and released just in time for the holiday party. In true Crespo fashion, the song is an infectious merengue fused with electronic music. Beéle, on the other hand, adds his captivating deep vocals and a touch of reggaetón. Produced by Colombian hitmakers Mauricio Rengifo and Andrés Torres, “La Patida” has flirtatious lyrics about a girl who’s the center of attention at the party. “This collaboration was born in Bogotá earlier this year […] I’m thrilled to collaborate with such a young and brilliant artist. It allows me to bring something fresh to my career and connect with new generations.”, Crespo said in a statement. The just as playful and vibrant music video feature renowned Colombian TV host Jorge Barón of El Show de las Estrellas. — JESSICA ROIZ

Kali Uchis, “Muévelo” (Capitol Records)

In her “final act of self love” for the year, as she says, Kali Uchis has officially released “Muévelo,” a sugary, high-energy dembow that was leaked in demo form months ago. Co-produced with Chilean beatmaker Red Fingers (Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro), the song brims with flirtation and liberation, channeling dance floor euphoria with electro-tinged rhythms and unapologetic swagger. “Mami, actualiza, ma, actualiza/ Ese cuerpo, uy, qué delicia,” she teases, commanding listeners to move like no one’s watching. Recorded during her Orquídeas era, this unexpected drop further cements Uchis as a deft purveyor of bops that exist purely to elevate your mood. — ISABELA RAYGOZA

Tapy Quintero, “Bellos Momentos” (Master Q Music)

In the Northern Mexican style with saxophone, regional Mexican singer Tapy Quintero caps off a great year in his career with this nostalgic track. The guitar, drums, bass and the indispensable accordion in this genre provide the perfect touch for the interpretation of this story about a woman who suggests to her partner that they separate, and he pleads for another chance, unable to understand the reason for her decision. Quintero has been forging his own path with the musical teachings and influences of his father, the leader of Los Tucanes de Tijuana, and this is evident in “Bellos Momentos,” a song with which he continues to add romantic pieces to his repertoire as a singer and songwriter. — T.A.

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