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Celebrating 10 Years of Spotify’s Viva Latino Playlist and the Global Rise of Latin Music

September 15, 2025

A decade ago, Latin music made up just 8% of global Spotify streams. Today, it accounts for more than a quarter (27%) of all listening worldwide—a testament to the artists and fans who have fueled its unstoppable rise.

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Viva Latino, Spotify’s flagship Latin music playlist, has been at the center of this evolution. Launched in 2015 as one of the first major Latin music playlists on a streaming platform, Viva Latino has helped connect listeners to new voices, genre-defining anthems, and the next wave of global superstars. In that time, global Latin music streams have grown by over 2,500% on Spotify, representing an increase of more than 587 billion streams.

At its heart, Viva Latino is about celebrating the artists who are defining the sound of a generation and the fans who make every song a movement. Spotify’s music editors curate the playlist to spotlight rising stars, honor established icons, and capture the moments that matter most to the Latin music community. More than just a playlist, Viva Latino has been a bridge, exporting identity, sounds, and culture to the world.

“Viva Latino’s influence on the global Latin music landscape over the last decade is unmatched,” said Antonio Vazquez, Head of US Latin Editorial, Spotify. “Over the years, the playlist has become one of the most recognized destinations for Latin music and a synonym for Latin hits. It has opened doors and served as a catalyst for the success of so many Latin artists who are now global superstars, and we couldn’t be more proud to have created those connections and helped tell their stories. Viva Latino is in constant evolution, and I can’t wait to see what the next 10 years will bring.”

Spotlighting breakthroughs and cultural shifts

Viva Latino has played a key role in surfacing hits before they topped the charts. For instance, Anitta’s “Envolver” appeared on the playlist 132 days before hitting No. 1 globally; Myke Towers’ “LALA” 99 days before; and Xavi’s “La Diabla” 29 days before. For artists like KAROL G and Rauw Alejandro, early playlist support helped introduce their music to new audiences and set the stage for global stardom.

As Latin music has evolved, so has Viva Latino, reflecting the rise of corridos tumbados, Música Mexicana, and other genres now making waves worldwide.

A decade of impact

Viva Latino has helped redefine the reach of Latin music. Here are just a few highlights from its first decade:

    • Viva Latino is now one of Spotify’s top five playlists globally.
    • Listeners have streamed the playlist for more than 595 million hours since 2017.
    • “La Bachata” by Manuel Turizo holds the record for the longest run on Viva Latino (33 months), followed by:
    • “Hey Mor” by Feid and Ozuna is the most-streamed song in Viva Latino history.
    • Beéle’s breakthrough: Within a month of his Viva Latino debut in 2019, Beéle’s streams surged by 168%.

A platform for artists, a community for fans

As Viva Latino turns 10, we’re celebrating the talented artists and passionate fans who have made the playlist a global destination, and we’re looking ahead to even more discoveries, anthems, and milestones.

Hit play below and join us in celebrating a decade of Viva Latino.

Celebramos 10 años de Viva Latino en Spotify y el éxito global de la música latina

September 15, 2025

Hace una década, la música latina representaba apenas el 8% de las reproducciones globales en Spotify. Hoy, constituye más de una cuarta parte (27%) de toda la escucha en el mundo—un testimonio de los artistas y fans que han impulsado su crecimiento imparable.

Ahora que cumple su décimo aniversario, Viva Latino, la playlist insignia de música latina de Spotify, ha estado en el centro de esta evolución. Lanzada en 2015 como una de las primeras playlists latinas de gran alcance en una plataforma de streaming, Viva Latino ha ayudado a conectar a los oyentes con nuevas voces, himnos que definen géneros y la próxima ola de superestrellas globales. En ese tiempo, las reproducciones globales de música latina han crecido más de un 2.500% en Spotify, lo que representa un aumento de más de 587 mil millones de streams.

En su esencia, Viva Latino celebra a los artistas que están definiendo el sonido de una generación y a los fans que convierten cada canción en un movimiento. Los editores de música en Spotify curan la playlist para destacar a los talentos emergentes, honrar a los iconos ya más establecidos y capturar los momentos que más importan para la comunidad de música latina. Más que una playlist, Viva Latino ha sido un puente que exporta identidad, sonidos y cultura al mundo.

“La influencia de Viva Latino en el panorama global de la música latina durante la última década no tiene comparación”, dijo Antonio Vazquez, Head of US Latin Editorial, Spotify. “Con los años, la playlist se ha convertido en uno de los destinos más reconocidos para la música latina y en sinónimo de éxitos latinos. Ha abierto puertas y ha sido un catalizador para el éxito de tantos artistas latinos que hoy son superestrellas globales, y no podríamos estar más orgullosos de haber creado esas conexiones y ayudado a contar sus historias. Viva Latino está en constante evolución y no puedo esperar a ver lo que traerá los próximos 10 años”.

Destacando avances y cambios culturales 

Viva Latino ha desempeñado un papel clave al visibilizar éxitos que más tarde liderarían los charts. Por ejemplo, “Envolver” de Anitta apareció en la playlist 132 días antes de llegar al No. 1 global; “LALA” de Myke Towers, 99 días antes; y “La Diabla” de Xavi, 29 días antes. Para artistas como KAROL G y Rauw Alejandro, el apoyo temprano de la playlist ayudó a presentar su música a nuevas audiencias y preparó el terreno para su éxito global.

A medida que la música latina ha evolucionado, también lo ha hecho Viva Latino, reflejando el auge de los corridos tumbados, Música Mexicana y otros géneros que hoy están marcando tendencia a nivel mundial.

Una década de impacto

Viva Latino ha ayudado a redefinir el alcance de la música latina. Estos son algunos puntos por destacar de su primera década:

    • Hoy en día, Viva Latino es una de las top cinco playlists de Spotify a nivel global.
    • Usuarios han reproducido la playlist por más de 595 millones de horas desde 2017.
    • “La Bachata” de Manuel Turizo tiene el récord de permanencia más larga en Viva Latino (33 meses), seguida por:
    • “Hey Mor” de Feid y Ozuna es la canción más reproducida en la historia de Viva Latino.
    • El despegue de Beéle: en el mes posterior a su debut en Viva Latino en 2019, sus streams aumentaron un 168%.

Una plataforma para artistas, una comunidad para fans

Mientras Viva Latino cumple 10 años, celebramos a los artistas talentosos y a los fans apasionados que han hecho de la playlist un destino global, y miramos hacia adelante a más descubrimientos, himnos e hitos.

Dale play abajo y únete a la celebración por una década de Viva Latino.

Motivational Corridos: The New Sound of Resilience in Música Mexicana

August 28, 2025

Corridos have been a cornerstone of Música Mexicana for generations, telling stories rooted in everyday life. Now, a new chapter is taking shape: motivational corridos, or corridos motivadores. Drawing on themes of resilience and ambition, these songs are resonating with younger fans, offering both comfort and motivation.

Unlike other modern corrido styles, such as tumbados, motivational corridos focus on hard work, progress, and optimism. They center everyday people and their aspirations, often sticking to traditional song structures and the signature sounds of northern Mexican music, while also making subtle updates that speak to a new generation of listeners.

“What sets motivational corridos apart is how they use language to inspire and reimagine the traditional corrido narrative through a more emotional lens,” says Alejandro Grageda, Head of Music at Spotify Mexico. “These songs are connecting in a powerful way with listeners who want music that mirrors their own experiences.”

Voices of resilience

The artists driving the motivational corridos movement come from all corners of Mexico, each using the genre to capture what it means to keep going, no matter where you start.

Antonin Padilla, who once worked at a car wash, describes how corridos inspired him:

“When I was working at the car wash and dreaming of pursuing music full time, it was corridos from Grupo Marca Registrada that kept me grinding. Sometimes, it’s not even about the lyrics matching your life exactly—the motivational vibe just lifts you up and keeps you moving.”

Raúl Beltran has developed his own approach, which he calls metaphysical corridos:

“I created corridos metafísicos to carry motivation and encouragement in the lyrics, so people can believe in themselves and go after their goals. Life is built on what you think, what you say, and what you listen to.”

Grupo Selectivo finds inspiration in their own story of perseverance:

“Our motivational stories come from our own experiences. Grupo Selectivo is a group that started from the bottom—we’ve been chasing this dream for years.”

Kane Rodriguez sees firsthand how motivational corridos encourage listeners to strive for more:

“These self-improvement corridos come from seeing how people react to the music. When they feel motivated to earn more and keep working, that’s what inspires me to keep making these songs.”

For Los Chavalitos, authenticity is key:

“The stories in our corridos are our own. We write more than 90% of our music, and it’s all based on what we’re feeling and living through. We want people to know that life brings both sweet and bitter moments, and you have to enjoy them all—always valuing what you have and doing your best to move forward.”

Music that brings people together

Since 2023, Música Mexicana has shifted toward lyrics that are more introspective and resonant. As artists around the country began focusing on personal stories and messages of self-improvement, motivational corridos steadily grew—earning spots on Spotify playlists like La Reina: Éxitos de la Música Mexicana, Corridos Perrones, Ruteando, Rancho Viral, and MEXCLA. Now, with the launch of our new Corridos Motivadores playlist, these songs have a dedicated home.

This subgenre stands out for its authenticity, offering music that encourages, uplifts, and reflects real life. Motivational corridos are helping listeners find meaning in everyday challenges and creating a sense of belonging.

At Spotify, we’re proud to support the evolution of Música Mexicana, where pride, sensitivity, and the drive to move forward are louder than ever.

Stream our Corridos Motivadores playlist to discover the artists and stories at the heart of this movement.

From Corridos Tumbados to Mexican Reggaetón, Experience the Wide-Ranging Sounds of Mexico at MEXCLA Spotify

October 29, 2024

On November 2 and 3, more than 27 artists will take the stage at MEXCLA Spotify: Palenque, Feria y Cotorreo. The event, hosted at Parque Bicentenario in Mexico City, brings fans, artists, and creators together to celebrate the sounds and styles of Música Mexicana. One of the strengths of the region’s music is its rich diversity—it’s no surprise to hear the beats of Mexican reggaetón alongside the reverberations of Mexican pop as you travel from shops to restaurants to live music venues throughout the country. 

MEXCLA Spotify aims to reflect that musical diversity during one special weekend in a lineup comprised of 100% Mexican artists—from Música Mexicana, banda, norteño, and corridos tumbados to hip-hop, Mexican reggaeton, alternative pop, folk, and electronica.

Spotify listening trends informed this event. Last year, half of the 50 most-listened-to songs on Spotify Mexico were by Mexican artists, a huge jump forward from just five years ago, when that number was only 14%. Additionally, the streams from Mexican artists are increasing, with a whopping 100% year-over-year growth in Mexico since 2013. This music is traveling far beyond the geographical boundaries of the country, too. Since 2019, the collective streams of Mexican artists have more than tripled globally, soaring by more than 220%.

Here’s a taste of whom fans will see.

Música Mexicana

  • Grupo Firme helped grow Música Mexicana into a global phenomenon.
  • Luis R Conriquez is one of the most popular singers and composers of Música Mexicana, and a pioneer of corridos bélicos.
  • Grupo Marca Registrada stands out for its norteño and sierreño styles and has been evolving to incorporate hip-hop and electronic.
  • La Adictiva is a quintet hailing from Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, known for its norteño style.
  • El Padrinito Toys recently became one of the most-played corrido tumbados artists.

Mexican Reggaetón

Mexican Hip-Hop

  • RICH MAFÍA is composed of two artists who influenced the last decade of Mexican hip-hop: Alemán and Gera MX.

 Alternative Pop and Folk

  • Kevin Kaarl is a folk artist who has racked up streams in 180 countries. 
  • Silvana Estrada won the Latin Grammy in 2022 for Best New Artist.
  • ALMAS is a female group with a K-Pop-inspired style.

 

Find a full list of artists performing here, and you can purchase tickets through Boletia.

The MEXCLA Spotify event will soon be upon us. Get inspired by the wide-ranging sounds of Mexican music by listening to our MEXCLA Spotify playlist.

 

Celebrate Five Years of Corridos Tumbados With Our New Spotify Single

October 9, 2024

Since the Mexican Revolution at the beginning of the 20th century, one particular style of music has served as a form of cultural storytelling for the Mexican people: the corrido. And while its popularity has endured, those accordion-laced ballads have evolved as modern influences began taking the genre in new and interesting directions.

Today, corridos tumbados are one of the most popular sounds under the Música Mexicana umbrella. Fusing trap and hip-hop with the traditional sounds of a corrido, a new wave of artists that includes Natanael Cano, Peso Pluma, Junior H, Fuerza Regida, and Eslabon Armado has been topping the global charts. And it was Natanael himself who gave the subgenre its name five years ago this month with the release of his album Corridos Tumbados under the Rancho Humilde record label.

“Corridos tumbados have transformed the vision of Mexican music and have connected with an unexpected audience globally. We had this idea since 2009, when we started Rancho Humilde,” said Jimmy Humilde, founder of Rancho Humilde. “For those of us who grew up between Mexican and American culture, we wanted to create something of our own, something that represented our identity. Today, thanks to this music, the new Mexican American generations are recovering Spanish, and our culture is more alive than ever. It was my dream, along with JB [José Becerra] and Roque Venegas.”

To celebrate this milestone anniversary, we’re releasing a new Spotify Single from Belinda, Kevin AMF, and Neton Vega. The trio teamed up to record an original song titled “Ni Fiestas, Ni Flores.”

While inspired by the sonic hallmarks of the earliest corridos tumbados, the track still carries a modern flair that you’d expect from three rising stars. Pop star Belinda only recently ventured into the world of corridos tumbados with hits like “Cactus” and “300 Noches.” Kevin AMF, meanwhile, is a young singer-songwriter known for fusing corridos tumbados with electro and dembow sounds. Last but not least, Neton Vega has made a name for himself as a producer of the genre. Together, these three Mexican artists offer a sense of the rich evolution of this sound and its impact on the industry.

“I love this new generation of Mexican music because it’s a generation unafraid to say what it thinks and what it feels,” said Belinda. “With this Spotify Single, we’re celebrating five years of corridos tumbados and building the future of this genre that is making history around the world.”

The rise of corridos tumbados

“Corridos tumbados were born in Los Angeles among a group of young artists who sought to express their experiences without disconnecting from their Mexican roots,” said Gerardo Mora, Senior Editor, Spotify Mexico. “But the genre has evolved a lot—today, it has become the anthem of a whole generation and a symbol for a community that identifies with its sound and its message.”

Let’s take a look at some of our top insights from the past five years of corridos tumbados.

Spotify has been proud to support Música Mexicana and its many flavors, including corridos. On our platform, fans can find a number of variant-specific playlists to explore the multifaceted genre. And last year, we teamed up with Fuerza Regida, Los Tucanes De Tijuana, and Eden Muñoz to release “La Tierra del Corrido,” a Spotify Single celebrating three generations of corridos artists.

Stream our Corridos Tumbados playlist to celebrate half a decade of the hit sound.

Celebra cinco años de corridos tumbados con nuestro nuevo Spotify Single

October 9, 2024

Desde la Revolución Mexicana a principios del siglo XX, un estilo musical en particular ha servido como forma de narración cultural para el pueblo de México: el corrido. Y mientras su popularidad ha perdurado, estas baladas con acordeón han evolucionado a medida que las influencias modernas han llevado al género en nuevas direcciones.

Hoy, los corridos tumbados son uno de los sonidos más populares de la Música Mexicana. Fusionando trap y hip-hop con los sonidos tradicionales de un corrido, una nueva ola de artistas que incluye a Natanael Cano, Peso Pluma, Junior H, Fuerza Regida, y Eslabon Armado han encabezado las listas mundiales. Y fue el propio Natanael quien dio nombre al subgénero hace cinco años, este mes, con el lanzamiento de su álbum Corridos Tumbados bajo el sello discográfico Rancho Humilde.

“Los corridos tumbados han transformado la visión de la Música Mexicana y han conectado con una audiencia inesperada a nivel global. Esta idea la tuvimos desde 2009, cuando comenzamos con Rancho Humilde”, dijo Jimmy Humilde, fundador de Rancho Humilde. “Para quienes crecimos entre la cultura mexicana y estadounidense, queríamos crear algo propio, algo que representara nuestra identidad. Hoy, gracias a esta música, las nuevas generaciones mexicoamericanas están recuperando el español y nuestra cultura está más viva que nunca. Fue mi sueño, junto a JB [José Becerra] y Roque Venegas.”

Para celebrar cinco años de los corridos tumbados, lanzamos un nuevo Spotify Single de Belinda, Kevin AMF, y Neton Vega. El trío colaboró para grabar una canción original titulada “Ni Fiestas, Ni Flores”.

Aunque se inspira en las características sonoras de los primeros corridos tumbados, el tema tiene el toque moderno que cabría esperar de tres grandes estrellas. La estrella del pop Belinda se ha adentrado recientemente en el mundo de los corridos tumbados con éxitos como “Cactus” y “300 Noches.” Kevin AMF, por su parte, es un joven cantautor conocido por fusionar corridos tumbados con sonidos electro y dembow. Por último, Neton Vega se ha hecho un nombre como productor del género. Juntos, estos tres artistas mexicanos ofrecen una idea de la rica evolución de este sonido y de su impacto en la industria.

“Me encanta esta nueva generación de la Música Mexicana porque es una generación sin miedo a decir lo que piensa y lo que siente”, dijo Belinda. “Con este Spotify Single estamos celebrando los 5 años de los corridos tumbados y construyendo el futuro de este género que está marcando historia en el mundo”.

El auge de los corridos tumbados

“Los corridos tumbados nacieron en Los Ángeles, entre un grupo de jóvenes artistas que buscaban expresar sus experiencias sin desconectarse de sus raíces mexicanas”, dijo Gerardo Mora, Editor Senior de Spotify México. “Pero el género ha evolucionado mucho, hoy en día, se ha convertido en el himno de toda una generación y en un símbolo para una comunidad que se identifica con su sonido y su mensaje”.

Echemos un vistazo a algunos de los datos e insights más relevantes de los últimos cinco años de corridos tumbados.

Spotify se enorgullece de apoyar la Música Mexicana y sus múltiples sabores, incluidos los corridos. En nuestra plataforma, los fans pueden encontrar una serie de playlists específicas de cada variante para explorar el multifacético género. Y el año pasado, colaboramos con Fuerza Regida, Los Tucanes De Tijuana, y Eden Muñoz para lanzar “La Tierra del Corrido,” un Spotify Single que celebra a tres generaciones de corridistas.

Escucha nuestra playlist Corridos Tumbados para celebrar media década de este sonido.

‘La Tierra de Música Mexicana’: A Three-Day Celebration of the Genre’s Rich Cultural Heritage With Panels, Performances, and More

September 9, 2024

Across generations and borders, Música Mexicana continues to reach new fans. On Spotify, the genre has experienced unprecedented growth, with global streams up more than 440% since 2018. Several Música Mexicana subgenres are also on the rise as new waves of artists put their stamps on long-established musical traditions.

Last month, we celebrated “La Tierra de Música Mexicana” with a series of Spotify Singles showcasing three of today’s hottest subgenres: electro corridos, norteño sax, and sad sierreño. This week, we’re thrilled to bring the campaign to life for fans, artists, and industry leaders with a three-day affair in Los Angeles to celebrate all that falls under the Música Mexicana umbrella.

Over the first two days, the event will offer panels, masterclasses, and showcases tailored to emerging artists and industry professionals. On the third and final day, “La Tierra de Música Mexicana” will take over Avalon Hollywood with a packed lineup of performances from some of the genre’s most exciting artists.

Wednesday, September 11

We’ll kick things off with a Spotify for Artists masterclass focused on the tools and resources available to our creator community. Next, our Editorial team will host a Playlists, Curation, and Algorithms panel exploring our playlist ecosystem and how we represent Música Mexicana culture across Spotify. Our experts will then be available to answer specific questions during a “breakout tables” segment.

From there, our Songwriter and Publisher Partnerships team will explore the business side of Música Mexicana, with a focus on empowering and educating the new generation of songwriters and producers. Attendees will also be treated to a sit-down interview with Miguel Armenta, the songwriter behind “TQM” by Fuerza Regida, as we take a deep dive through the hit songs he’s helped create via his Written By playlist.

Night one will close out with our Mujeres en Música Mexicana panel and showcase featuring women artists and industry professionals from across the genre, including Chiquis, Erika Vidrio, and Designo Celestial.

Thursday, September 12

On day two, we’ll host a live show and Q&A with the hosts of the Agushto Papa podcast and special guests Oscar Ortiz and Alex Favela, who will delve into the trends and artistry shaping the genre.

Up next: presentations on strategic partnerships and music sales promotion. We’ll discuss how artists combine Spotify tools with their own marketing strategies to build successful album release cycles, followed by how to leverage tools like Showcase and Marquee to promote new music to your most likely listeners.

We’ll also hear from leading Música Mexicana experts on the evolution of the genre, as well as changes within the industry itself. Last but not least, the day will conclude with performances from Oscar Ortiz, Clave Especial, Octavio Cuadras, Adriana Ríos, and Adrian L Santos.

Friday, September 13

To close out “La Tierra de Música Mexicana,” Spotify is extending a special invite to our Música Mexicana Top Fans in Los Angeles for an evening of unmissable performances. Both established and emerging artists will take the stage, including Gabito Ballesteros, DannyLux, Oscar Maydon, Los Primos del Este, Alex Favela, Estevie, and Ivonne Galaz.

“Música Mexicana means so much to me because it truly changed my life,” says DannyLux. “From growing up listening to it with my family to being able to perform it onstage is something I’ll always be grateful for. I love how much people have embraced it in the past few years, and it’s cool to see it being mixed with different genres along the way. It’s a very collaborative genre and I think that’s why it lends itself to growth, because all the artists are willing to make magic together.”

Stream our Los Que Mandan playlist to hear the next generation of hitmakers, then head to our La Tierra de Música Mexicana hub to explore the genre in all its glory.

Join Top Artists and Podcasters to Celebrate Mexican Pride With ‘MEXCLA Spotify’

August 13, 2024

It’s no secret that Mexico’s vibrant music scene has transcended borders, captivating fans across the globe. In fact, Música Mexicana—which encompasses a tapestry of styles and sounds—is one of the fastest-growing genres worldwide. Over the past five years, Música Mexicana streams on Spotify shot up by 450% globally. In Mexico, consumption spiked by 560% in the same time frame, reflecting a growing pride in local music.

Now, Spotify is proud to present “MEXCLA Spotify: Palenque, Feria y Cotorreo,” which will unite fans, artists, and creators for our biggest live event to date in Mexico. On November 2 and 3, tens of thousands will gather at Parque Bicentenario in Mexico City to celebrate Mexican pride and showcase the diversity of Mexico’s creative landscape, with performances from top artists like Grupo Firme, Luis R Conriquez, and Bellakath.

Combining “Mexa” with “mezcla,” the Spanish word for “mix,” the word “Mexcla” is a nod to Mexico’s rich cultural heritage and diversity. It also speaks to the expanding musical palette of the next generation—on Spotify, Gen Z users in Mexico listen to 36% more artists every month compared to older generations.

This unique event will draw inspiration from some of Mexico’s most beloved entertainment spaces and festive traditions. Attendees can expect the colorful energy of a “feria,” a traditional town fair, complete with food, games, and special experiences. The circular-style main stage will bring the lively atmosphere of a traditional “palenque” concert to Mexico’s capital city, intimately connecting fans and artists.

“Our lineup reflects the moment of Mexican pride that we are living in. We wanted to present a lineup with a very special curation, reflecting the variety of content that Mexico listens to on Spotify—an iconic mix of genres and identities,” said Moni Saldaña, Artist & Label Partnerships Manager, Spotify Mexico. “With a 100% Mexican lineup, MEXCLA Spotify celebrates our culture, our talent, and the artists who are taking our music around the world.”

Música Mexicana’s stars take center stage 

More than 20 artists will take the stage at MEXCLA Spotify, from Música Mexicana hitmakers to the rising stars of reggaetón Mexa, a fast-growing genre. The lineup showcases sounds like banda, norteño, corridos tumbados, electro corridos, alternative pop, folk, and electronica. It features talent at all career stages, from established performers to emerging artists who will be making their live show debut.

The full list includes:

Mexico’s top podcasters go live

MEXCLA Spotify will also feature live shows and curated experiences from two of the most-listened-to comedy podcasts in Mexico: En Buen Pedo and Las Damitas Histeria.

The event will also include “El Paraje Maldito,” an immersive horror experience curated and designed by some of Mexico’s top horror podcasts: Relatos de la Noche, Morras Malditas, Paranormal, Misteriosamente Claro Podcast, ReManchados de Miedo, and EXTRA ANORMAL.

A special thank you

Starting August 15, MEXCLA Spotify tickets will go on sale to the general public through Boletia. But today and tomorrow (August 13-14), we’ll be sending out special presale codes to the Top Fans of our featured performers in Mexico so they can book their spot before anyone else. If you think you’re one of the biggest Spotify listeners around, be sure to keep an eye on your inbox this week.

Get the party started with our official MEXCLA playlist.

Únete a los mejores artistas y podcasters para celebrar el orgullo mexa con ‘MEXCLA Spotify’

August 13, 2024

No es ningún secreto que la vibrante escena musical mexicana ha trascendido fronteras y ha cautivado a fans de todo el mundo. De hecho, la Música Mexicana -que abarca un tapiz de estilos y sonidos- es uno de los géneros de más rápido crecimiento a nivel global. En los últimos cinco años, las reproducciones de Música Mexicana en Spotify se han disparado un 450% en todo el mundo. En México, el consumo se disparó un 560% en el mismo periodo, lo que refleja un creciente orgullo por la música local.

Ahora, Spotify se enorgullece de presentar “MEXCLA Spotify: Palenque, Feria y Cotorreo”, que unirá a fans, artistas y creadores en nuestro mayor evento en vivo hasta la fecha en México. El 2 y 3 de noviembre, decenas de miles de personas se reunirán en el Parque Bicentenario de la Ciudad de México para celebrar el orgullo mexicano y mostrar la diversidad del panorama creativo en México, con actuaciones de artistas de primer nivel como Grupo Firme, Luis R Conriquez, y Bellakath.

Combinando “Mexa” con “mezcla”, la palabra “Mexcla” es un guiño a la rica herencia cultural y diversidad de México. También habla de la creciente paleta musical de la nueva generación: en Spotify, los usuarios de la Generación Z en México escuchan un 36% más de artistas cada mes en comparación con las generaciones anteriores.

Esta experiencia única se inspirará en algunos de los espacios de entretenimiento y tradiciones más queridos de México. Los asistentes pueden esperar la energía de una tradicional feria de pueblo, con comida, juegos y experiencias especiales. El escenario principal casi circular traerá a la capital de México el ambiente de un tradicional palenque, conectando íntimamente a fans y artistas.

“Nuestro cartel refleja el momento de orgullo mexa que estamos viviendo. Quisimos presentar un cartel con una curaduría muy especial, que reflejara la variedad de contenido que México escucha en Spotify-una mezcla icónica de géneros e identidades”, dijo Moni Saldaña, Artist & Labels Partnerships Manager, Spotify México. “Con un cartel 100% mexicano, MEXCLA Spotify celebra nuestra cultura, nuestro talento y a los artistas que están llevando nuestra música alrededor del mundo”.

Las estrellas de la Música Mexicana toman el escenario 

Más de 20 artistas se subirán al escenario de MEXCLA Spotify, desde los grandes éxitos de Música Mexicana hasta las estrellas emergentes del reggaetón Mexa, un género de rápido crecimiento. El cartel presenta sonidos como banda, norteño, corridos tumbados, electro corridos, pop alternativo, folk y electrónica. Cuenta con talentos en todas las etapas de su carrera, desde intérpretes consagrados hasta artistas emergentes que pisaran su primer escenario en MEXCLA Spotify.

La lista completa incluye:

Los mejores podcasters de México en directo

MEXCLA Spotify también contará con shows en vivo de dos de los podcasts de comedia más escuchados en México: En Buen Pedo y Las Damitas Histeria.

El evento también incluirá “El Paraje Maldito”, una experiencia inmersiva de terror curada y diseñada por algunos de los podcasts de terror más importantes de México: Relatos de la Noche, Morras Malditas, Paranormal, Misteriosamente Claro Podcast, ReManchados de Miedo, y EXTRA ANORMAL.

Un agradecimiento especial para los Top Fans

A partir del 15 de agosto, los boletos de MEXCLA Spotify se pondrán a la venta al público en general a través de Boletia. Pero hoy y mañana (13 y 14 de agosto), estaremos enviando códigos especiales de preventa a los Top Fans de los artistas del cartel para que puedan reservar su lugar antes que nadie. Si crees que eres uno de los mayores oyentes de Spotify, asegúrate de estar atento a tu bandeja de entrada esta semana.

Que empiece el cotorreo con la playlist oficial de MEXCLA Spotify.

Take In the Many Flavors of Música Mexicana With Our Special Series of Spotify Singles

August 5, 2024

As one of the fastest-growing genres worldwide, Música Mexicana has emerged as an unstoppable cultural force in recent years. In fact, between 2018 and 2023, Música Mexicana streams on Spotify shot up by more than 440% globally, with artists like Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano, Fuerza Regida, and Grupo Frontera rising to the top of the charts. Younger fans are particularly captivated by the genre: Gen Z streams climbed nearly 60% over the last year.

And it’s not just a single sound that’s responsible for such a meteoric rise. The Música Mexicana umbrella encompasses a rich tapestry of styles and genres, including corridos, banda, norteño, sierreño, grupero, and mariachi. A number of Música Mexicana subgenres have experienced significant growth on Spotify, as new waves of artists put their stamp on long-established musical traditions.

To celebrate the diverse landscape of Mexican music, Spotify is launching “La Tierra de Música Mexicana,” a new campaign spotlighting three of today’s hottest subgenres: electro corridos, norteño sax, and sad sierreño. We’ll showcase these sounds with a series of Spotify Singles launching throughout the month of August, each representing a unique facet of Música Mexicana.

Electro corridos

Electro corridos are a modern take on corridos, a style of music steeped in history, tradition, and storytelling. This subgenre fuses the electronic sounds of dance and house music, as well as dembow and urban beats, with the lyrics and storytelling of a corrido.

Debuting August 7, the first of the three Spotify Singles is “LIV” by brothers Sebastian and Eugenio Esquivel and producer-DJ Deorro. The forthcoming release captures the essence of electro corridos, which have seen remarkable growth on Spotify in the past year. They’ve experienced a 644% rise in consumption in the U.S. and a 590% rise in consumption in Mexico.

Stream our Electro Corridos playlist to hear some of the best the genre has to offer.

Norteño sax

Up next, “Beso” by Los Primos del Este, which showcases the norteño sax sound, will drop on August 21. Norteño sax blends the traditions of northern Mexican music with the distinct melodies and sonic textures of the saxophone. On Spotify, consumption of norteño sax has grown by 39% in both the U.S. and Mexico over the past year.

Discover the genre’s hottest hits on our Norteño Sax playlist.

Sad sierreño

Last but not least, “Cielo Eterno,” the sad sierreño single by DannyLux and Jasiel Nuñez, will arrive on August 28. Sad sierreño is a Gen Z twist on sierreño, a style of Mexican folk music best known for nostalgic ballads performed with acoustic guitars. Infused with emotive and introspective songwriting, sad sierreño has seen a 48% increase in consumption in both the U.S. and Mexico over the past year on Spotify, with Gen Z accounting for more than 40% of the genre’s streams.

Dive into our Sad Sierreño playlist to hear tracks that’ll get you in your feels.

Spotify has been proud to support Música Mexicana’s rise into a global powerhouse. “La Tierra de Música Mexicana” follows last year’s “La Tierra del Corrido” campaign, which included a special showcase featuring performances from top artists like Chino Pacas and Esteban Gabriel. We also celebrated “La Tierra de Texas” earlier this year, bringing live Música Mexicana performances to the iconic Houston Rodeo.

Head over to our Música Mexicana hub to explore the genre in all its glory, with everything from new releases to classic favorites.

Peso Pluma’s New Album Reveals ‘The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly’

June 24, 2024

Peso Pluma—aka “La Doble P”—is one of the fastest-growing Latin artists in Spotify’s history and the first to go from 2 million monthly listeners to 50 million in under a year. As Música Mexicana’s popularity continues to soar, the singer, rapper, and songwriter is leading the way with more than 14 billion streams on Spotify . . . and counting.

Peso’s 2023 album, GÉNESIS, was the most-streamed album in Mexico and ninth-most-streamed worldwide on Spotify last year. And his new album, ÉXODO—featuring collaborations with the likes of Junior H, Eslabon Armado, DJ Snake, Cardi B, Arcángel, Rich The Kid, and Anitta—is poised to follow suit.

For the Record caught up with Peso to talk about the new album, growing as an artist, and bringing Musica Mexicana to more listeners.

Your new album, ÉXODO, has just been released. How is it different from GÉNESIS?

You’ll get to see a whole different side of me on ÉXODO. It was made in many stages and phases of my life and career. It’s all in there, the good, the bad, and the ugly. It’s a really raw side of me.

You’re officially the Mexican artist with the most Spotify streams ever. How does that make you feel?  

Wow—what an honor! It feels amazing! Spotify has supported my project from day one and put their faith in what we were doing. We are all so grateful that this project has been so well received, and this motivates me even more to keep going, keep breaking records and finding ways to evolve my music, because my fans deserve the best.

How has working with Spotify helped you build a stronger connection with your fans?

Because Spotify is global, we have the opportunity to get discovered around the globe as well. Música Mexicana is now known in places where we never thought they would listen to us.

What advice do you have for other artists who are building their careers?

Never give up, don’t let people detour you from your dreams, and keep working until you achieve your goals.

Check out Peso Pluma’s new album, ÉXODO, for yourself

12 Artists, 6 Countries, Endless Talent: Meet the RADAR Latin America Class of 2024

May 9, 2024

From reggaeton to Música Mexicana, Latin artists are reshaping the rhythm of global music. Recent years have seen the emergence of groundbreaking talent from cultural hot spots like Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, and Puerto Rico—and at their heels are more rising stars, ready to take the music to even greater heights.

Since 2020, Spotify has helped artists across the region chart their paths to stardom through RADAR, our global program to support emerging talent. Previous editions of the program have featured Latin hitmakers like Peso Pluma, Blessd, Ovy On The Drums, and Maria Becerra. Today, these power players aren’t just breaking records on Spotify—they’re breaking down barriers and bringing their music to a global audience.

Now we’re launching the RADAR Latin America class of 2024. Featuring 12 artists, the class represents Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Argentina. These artists reflect the region’s rich tapestry of styles and genres, including Argentine cuarteto, Música Mexicana, Brazilian funk, and reggaetón Mexa, as well as sounds like pop, hip-hop, rock, and R&B.

As part of the program, RADAR artists receive Spotify support through a dedicated playlist and special editorial placement. Additionally, this year, Spotify is teaming up with Meta to provide the class with personalized guidance, empowering them to create effective social strategies and enhance their online presence. This will be essential for expanding the artists’ reach and engagement on digital platforms.

Spotify is also partnering with the artist-fan community platform sesh to offer mentorship to each artist. Through sesh, which helps artists forge deeper connections with their listeners, they will build custom strategies for greater growth and retention of their fan bases.

Keep reading to get to know these rising stars.

RADAR Mexico

CHOCA

On Spotify, reggaetón Mexa has grown over 120% in its home country in the past year alone. Hailing from Mexico City, CHOCA is ready to take the genre even further. The artist launched her music career in 2021 with the release of her first single, “Bluntsito,” and has continued to fine-tune her flow, as evidenced by her latest single, “Bebe Ricota.”

Delilah

The young Música Mexicana artist Delilah has made a name for herself in corridos tumbados, a subgenre of Mexican corridos. She was the first female singer to join Natanael Cano’s record label, Los CT, and dropped her first single under the label, “Amor Perdido,” earlier this year.

The Warning

The Monterrey-based rock band The Warning is composed of three sisters: Dany, Pau, and Ale Villarreal. The group initially made waves with a series of independent releases, paving the way for their 2022 album ERROR. They have since graced stages alongside rock legends like Muse, Foo Fighters, and Guns N’ Roses.

Stream our RADAR México playlist to hear the country’s next wave artists to watch.

RADAR Brazil

Os Garotin

Rio de Janeiro-based band Os Garotin was formed by Anchietx, Leo Guima, and Cupertino. The three friends (and solo artists) have come together to blend Brazilian soul, hip-hop, and pop into a sound they describe as danceable R&B. The trio first gained attention in 2023 with their debut EP, Só Vem, and are currently preparing to release their debut album, OS GAROTIN DE SÃO GONÇALO.

MC NAHARA

MC NAHARA has emerged as one of the main female voices of Brazilian funk, with several million followers on social media. Most recently, she featured Brazilian funk mainstay Djonga on her track “Mexeu com a Mente,” while collaborations with rapper MC Saci and producer Wc no Beat are on the horizon.

Xamuel

Boasting more than 4.5 million followers on social media, Xamuel is a young Brazilian artist from Rio Grande do Sul who got his start in the region’s battle rap scene. After footage of one of his battle raps went viral in 2022, Xamuel developed the hit into his breakout single “Alguém Conseguiu Entender?” which he followed up with his major label debut single “Sozinho.”

Dive into our RADAR Brasil playlist to discover more emerging talent.

RADAR Andinos

Susana Cala

Susana Cala is a singer-songwriter from Bogotá, Colombia. After composing songs for renowned Latin artists such as Morat, Andrés Cepeda, Sebastián Yatra, and Ximena Sariñana, she launched her own career as a pop artist in 2021. She describes her sound as bedroom pop and cites artists like Julieta Venegas and La Oreja de Van Gogh as her inspiration.

Joaquina

The young Venezuelan American singer-songwriter Joaquina is one to watch in Latin pop. She took home the Best New Artist award at the 2023 Latin Grammys for her debut EP, los mejores años (notas de diario), a collection of poetic pop-rock reflections on heartbreak, rage, and teen angst.

Greccia

Greccia is a singer-songwriter from Lima, Peru, who describes her sound as a mix of dream pop, alternative urban, and R&B. She launched her music career just over a year ago with the release of her first single, “aviéntate,” and is currently working on her first studio album, arriving later this year.

Check out tracks from other talented artists in Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Peru in our RADAR Andinos playlist.

RADAR Al Sur

Magui Olave

Magui Olave was born and raised in a cuarteto family in Córdoba, Argentina. She got her start in music doing backup vocals for her cousins, Argentine cuarteto singers Ulises Bueno and Rodrigo (also known as “El Potro”). Today, she has several studio albums under her belt.

Valentina Marquez

Valentina Marquez is a rising star in Argentine cuarteto, having followed in the footsteps of her father Lisandro Marquez, a member of the cuarteto band Sabroso. Just two years into her music career, she has already accumulated nearly 20 million streams on Spotify.

Eugenia Quevedo

Eugenia Quevedo is another prominent female figure in Argentine cuarteto, having appeared on shows like Got Talent Argentina and La Voz Argentina (of The Voice franchise). Most recently, she collaborated with Argentine hitmaker Luck Ra on “OJALÁ,” a track from his chart-topping album QUE NOS FALTE TODO.

Stream our RADAR Al Sur playlist to hear more rising stars from the southernmost areas of Latin America.