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New Music Friday: GALE, Mac Miller, Nino Freestyle, TRÍADA, and more

Let's get the weekend started 


Jovita Trujillo
Jovita Trujillo - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
JANUARY 17, 2025 5:36 PM EST

It's Friday! While 2025 is already proving to be a rollercoaster, we can find solace in knowing there will always be music to help us get through the good and the bad. Just like we did in 2024, we are here to keep your playlist fresh and updated with our weekly roundup of new music released this week from a variety of genres.

GALE - Skittles

GALE kicks off 2025 with “Skittles,” a vibrant pop anthem full of nostalgia and playful energy. The track explores young love and comes with a music video dedicated to ‘Ati’ shot in her home, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 3x Latin GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter said in a press release, "Skittles" is a love letter to nostalgia, reflecting on that first love that left a mark on my life. It’s a song that brings back the little moments—from a kiss on the stairs to driving around together all day—simple things that, although left in the past, remain forever. Writing it felt like traveling back in time, reliving those memories with a heart full of emotion and a touch of melancholy… It’s a song about how that first love leaves us with something eternal even if they don’t last. I hope that when you listen to it, you can connect with your memories and feel that “forever” that’s never forgotten.”

GALE - Skittles (Official Video)

TRÍADA - Sale La Luna 

TRÍADA, the Argentinian trio of Diamela Spina, Aylen Reynoso, and Julia Percowicz, releases “Sale La Luna,” the first Spanish rendition of Liana Flores’ “Rises The Moon." It's an ethereal and stunning rendition as they harmonize their pitch-perfect vocals. Their debut EP, De Versiones y Alma, is set to arrive on March 21. 

TRÍADA - Sale La Luna (Live Session)

Mac Miller - Do You Have A Destination?

Mac Miller's posthumous album Balloonerism, recorded over a decade ago, is here. While it was leaked online, this official release has the support of his family. The body of work is beautiful and gives a listen into the experimental vibe he was working on before he passed. It's a bittersweet moment for his fans as they enjoy the magic that was, and is, Mac Miller. The lyrics to "Do You Have A Destination?" have a different kind of impact now that he's gone.

Mac Miller - Do You Have A Destination?

MARC SEGUÍ, PAOPAO - DE NOTA EN NOTA 

Spanish singer Marc Seguí and Puerto Rican Latin Grammy winner paopao join forces on “DE NOTA EN NOTA." Capturing the essence of modern love in a hyperconnected world the singers seamlessly blend their unique vocals and style for a sweet listening experience. 

DE NOTA EN NOTA - MARC SEGUÍ, PAOPAO

Fabio Capri - Verbo 

Fabio Caprio's voice might sound familiar, and that's because he's regional Mexican music superstar Xavi's older brother. The singer marks his first release of 2025 with the pop-corrido "Verbo" showcasing his romantic side and smooth vocals.

Fabio Capri - Verbo (Visualizer)

Los Esquivel, Prince Royce, Brray - Bachata Belica

Los Esquivel, the duo redefining Regional Mexican music with their electro-corrido movement, collaborates with Prince Royce and Brray for their new single, “Bachata Bélica.” The genre-blending track fusing traditional Mexican sounds, Dominican-rooted bachata, and Puerto Rican urban rhythms comes with a music video starring the artists.

Los Esquivel, Prince Royce, Brray - Bachata Belica (Video Oficial)

Gianluca Vacchi - Amen

Entrepreneur turned music producer and DJ Gianluca Vacchi releases "Amen." Blending house beats, bright synths, a groovy bassline, and ethereal organs, the track will have you ready to hit the dance floor with lyrics that can be interpreted however you'd like.

Amen

Mariangela - Primero De Enero 

An exciting voice in Spanish pop, Mexican singer-songwriter Mariangela drops her first single of 2025, "Primero de Enero." Embracing themes of renewal and new beginnings she said, “It all stems from a very challenging moment in my life, which ultimately became the start of something incredible. The video tells a deeply personal story about a day that marked a turning point for me, and from there, I want to show how the darkest moments can lead to beautiful outcomes.”

Mariangela - Primero De Enero (Official Video)

Dian Rene - Canciones Pa' Borrachos 

Cuban rising star Dian René, who was a contestant on America's Got Talent kicks off 2025 with the heartbreak anthem "Canciones Pa' Borrachos." Blending classic bachata and Mexican ranchera rhythms the track is relatable for those who have turned to a bottle after heartbreak. “'Canciones Pa' Borrachos’ marks the end of a chapter and the beginning of an unexpected but eagerly anticipated path in my career,” said  René. “It's fuel, it's joy, it's love, and it's pain. It represents the drive to achieve what that dreamer boy so deeply wished for, and thanks to this song, that goal feels just around the corner."

Dian Rene - Canciones Pa' Borrachos (Official Video)

Nino Freestyle, Nacho & Boy Wonder CF - Dime

Nino Freestyle and Nacho team up for a tropical experience with their single, “Dime." Blending smooth rhythms, catchy melodies, and romantic lyrics, the Dominican and Venezuelan artists blend their musical roots and flow for a sweet collaboration.

Nino Freestyle, Nacho & Boy Wonder CF - Dime I Three Seven Music & The Chosen Few

Kevin Kaarl - búscame otra vez 

Kevin Kaarl, the Mexican indie folk sensation releases, “Búscame Otra Vez." It's the final single in a trilogy leading to his upcoming album ULTRA SODADE. “Búscame Otra Vez was the third song I wrote for the album. It’s a letter asking her to find me again, even though I know I’m the only one still holding on," he says.

Kevin Kaarl - búscame otra vez (Video Oficial)


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