Latin music enjoyed a strong 2025, generating $490.3 million in revenue during the first half, a 6 percent increase from the prior year. As the genre continues to innovate by blending styles and addressing social issues, Rolling Stone has highlighted upcoming releases from artists like Feid, Julieta Venegas, and Peso Pluma. These projects promise fresh sounds and long-awaited comebacks in the new year.
The Recording Industry Association of America reported that Latin music's revenue reached $490.3 million in the first half of 2025, marking a 6 percent rise and underscoring the genre's growing influence. Artists fused genres, connected past and present, and tackled political and social themes, setting the stage for an exciting 2026.
Feid is set to release 'Ferxxo Vs. Feid,' moving beyond his green Ferxxo persona from the documentary 'XTHE ENDX' into a sleeker "Pro Max" era. He has reunited with longtime producers after handling 'Ferxxo Vol. X: Sagrado' solo last year.
Álvaro Díaz follows his 2024 hit 'SAYONARA' with a teased project, including the track "PARANOIA" featuring Tainy from last May. Tokischa's debut album arrives after collaborations with Rosalía and Madonna, guided by her instinctive style.
Julieta Venegas, who has dropped singles like the Bad Bunny and Tainy collab "Lo Siento BB :/", signed with WME in September. "I’m really happy recording songs that will soon be part of my new album," she told Billboard Español. "I’m excited to add people to my team who bring the kind of enthusiasm and experience that WME has, so we can work together to develop this new chapter."
Other highlights include Charly Gynn's sophomore LP '$in $uerte, Nacimos Bendecidos' in spring, Peso Pluma's studio work post-'Éxodo,' El Malilla's genre-blending second album, and Dillom's dance-punk third effort previewed by "Rojo Profundo." Kenia Os teases her next with "K De…," potentially featuring Belinda, Danna, and Peso Pluma. Junior H's eighth album drops in February, previewed by "Culpable."
Releases from Nando García, Casi, Six Sex, Feli Colina, Diego Raposo, Lolabúm, Trueno, Fito Páez, Tini, Juanes, Camilo, Cimafunk, Bad Gyal, Xavi, Jorge Drexler, and Bomba Estéreo round out the list, signaling diverse innovations ahead.
