Sony Music Latin kicks off the summer with a stacked #NewMusicFriday slate. The release blends legendary names with new‑generation talent across pop, regional Mexican, and Latin urban sounds. This drop includes a reimagined classic from Ricky Martin and Luan Santana, an ambitious new album by Mon Laferte, and key releases from Joel De La P with Chuyito, TRUENO with Milo J, and Said Norzagaray alongside Kane Rodriguez.
Ricky Martin & Luan Santana revive a 90s classic with “Estranho”
More than 30 years after “Te Extraño, Te Olvido, Te Amo” first hit the airwaves, Ricky Martin returns to the 1995 hit with a bold update. The new version, titled “Estranho,” arrives in Portuguese and features Brazilian superstar Luan Santana. In it, Martin keeps the original emotional core but adds a nostalgic twist. The track now blends its pop heart with sertanejo, the rural Brazilian genre often compared to American country music.
By changing languages, Martin salutes one of his most loyal fan bases. He explains that recording in Portuguese feels “especially meaningful” because of the love and support he has always received from Brazil. As a result, “Estranho” offers longtime followers and new listeners a fresh gateway into one of his signature ballads.
Mon Laferte expands her universe on “Femme Fatale Vol. 2”
Meanwhile, Chilean powerhouse Mon Laferte marks a milestone with her tenth studio album, “FEMME FATALE VOL. 2.” The project continues the story she started on Volume 1 in October 2025. Here she delivers 20 new tracks, all written by Laferte and co‑produced with Manu Jalil. Musically, the album leans into a cinematic, theatrical sound yet still rests on her raw, confessional songwriting.
“FEMME FATALE VOL. 2” Cover Art
On the lyrical side, Laferte builds a universe around several feminine archetypes. These figures can appear in different women or coexist inside one person: the bride, the beauty queen, the mysterious figure, and the unapologetic diva. In addition, the album features three notable collaborations. Fans will hear “While I’ll Keep Writing Songs For You” with St. Vincent, “Eterno Resplandor De Una Mente Sin Recuerdos” with Javiera Electra, and “Quién Soy Cuando No Estoy Contigo” with GRTSCH. The campaign pushes “A Pesar de Ti y de Mi” as the main focus track.
Joel De La P and Chuyito capture border life on “La Frontera”
On the regional Mexican front, singer‑songwriter Joel De La P (also known as Joe De La P) returns four months after releasing “Las Trincheras.” His new single “La Frontera” features Chuyito and dives into life along the U.S.–Mexico border. This track takes the form of a corrido tumbado, a style that fits its vivid storytelling.
Through sharp and direct lyrics, Joel De La P describes a landscape under heavy surveillance. Different forces watch the region from both sides of the line. Because of this, “La Frontera” portrays the border as a place of constant tension, with its own codes, loyalties, and rules that outsiders rarely see.
TRUENO and Milo J tackle migration and identity in “PUMAS”
At the same time, Argentine rapper TRUENO, a multi‑platinum artist and two‑time Latin GRAMMY winner, shares the official video for “PUMAS.” The track is a standout collaboration with fellow Argentine star Milo J and appears on his fourth studio album TURR4ZO. The video, filmed on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, comes from director duo Clemente Bruzzone and Agustín Puente of The Movement, who also crafted the visuals for “TURRAZO” and “X UNAS LLANTAS.”
In “PUMAS,” TRUENO focuses on migration and on what it means to represent Argentina around the world. To deepen that message, he weaves in samples from two Latin American classics: “No soy de aquí, ni soy de allá” by Facundo Cabral and “Cuando Llora Mi Guitarra” by Chaqueño Palavecino. Thanks to these references, his modern sound stays firmly linked to a richer musical tradition.
Said Norzagaray and Kane Rodriguez deliver nocturnal corrido “Shorty”
Finally, Mexican singer‑songwriter Said Norzagaray closes the lineup with “Shorty,” a corrido tumbado featuring Kane Rodriguez. Together, they tell the story of a man who moves in the shadows. He enjoys quiet luxury, spends long nights in clubs, and falls under the spell of a woman he cannot resist.
Director Toño Tzintzun turns that storyline into a visual narrative set inside an exclusive club. In the video, Norzagaray and Rodriguez appear surrounded by mysterious, sensual figures. Each scene closely reflects the lyrics, which helps the viewer feel the song’s mix of danger, glamour, and obsession.
A snapshot of where Latin music is headed
Overall, this #NewMusicFriday shows how wide Sony Music Latin’s reach has become. A global pop icon revisits a classic in a new language. A boundary‑pushing songwriter expands her cinematic universe. Regional Mexican voices document life at the border. Urban innovators explore identity, migration, and nightlife through corridos tumbados and rap. Together, they offer a clear glimpse of where Latin music is heading next.
For more information, promo assets, or media requests, Sony Music US Latin directs inquiries to Oscar Porras, Associate Director of Communications & Publicity, and to the Miami‑based PR agency Eighteen10.
