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episode 819: Latin Music's Ascent, Opinions on Prince & Billie Eilish
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Billboard VP and author Leila Cobo about her book, "Decoding Despacito," which charts the rise of Latin music in the United States. They also review Billie Eilish's new album and a new release from Prince's archives.
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Featured Songs:
Luis Fonsi, "Despacito (featuring Justin Bieber and Daddy Yankee)," Despacito (featuring Justin Bieber and Daddy Yankee) (Single), Universal, 2017
Billie Eilish, "Happier Than Ever," Happier Than Ever, Darkroom, Interscope, 2021
Billie Eilish, "NDA," Happier Than Ever, Darkroom, Interscope, 2021
Billie Eilish, "Billie Bossa Nova," Happier Than Ever, Darkroom, Interscope, 2021
Billie Eilish, "Not My Responsibility," Happier Than Ever, Darkroom, Interscope, 2021
Prince, "Welcome 2 America," Welcome 2 America, NPG, 2021
Prince, "Yes," Welcome 2 America, NPG, 2021
Prince, "Same Page, Different Book," Welcome 2 America, NPG, 2021
Prince, "Hot Summer," Welcome 2 America, NPG, 2021
Prince, "1010 (Rin Tin Tin)," Welcome 2 America, NPG, 2021
Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, "Conga," Primitive Love, Epic, 1985
José Feliciano, "Feliz Navidad," Feliz Navidad, RCA, 1970
Ritchie Valens, "La Bamba," Ritchie Valens, Del-Fi, 1954
Luis Fonsi, "Despacito (featuring Daddy Yankee)," Vida, Universal, 2017
Daddy Yankee, "Gasolina," Barrio Fino, El Cartel, 2004
Marc Anthony, "Vivir Mi Vida," 3.0, Sony, 2013
Selena, "Amor Prohibido," Amor Prohibido, EMI, 1994
J. Balvin & Willy William, "Mi Gente (feat. Beyoncé)," Mi Gente (feat. Beyoncé) (Single), Universal, 2017
Rosalía, "Malamente," El Mal Querer, Sony, 2017
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