Cazzu’s Touching Selena Cover & More Uplifting Moments

From career milestones to new music releases, major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened this week in the Latin music world.

Cazzu’s Tribute to Selena

This week, Cazzu surprised fans by resurfacing on social media — following her very public breakout relationship with Mexican artist Christian Nodal in June. The Argentine rapper made an appearance on “Sesiones ¡FA!”, a platform hosted by Argentine actor and musician Mex Urtizberea, where she performed a heartfelt cover of Selena’s timeless “Como La Flor.” In addition to putting a refreshing, reggae spin on the track, the singer appeared happy and healed in the video. Cazzu and Nodal, who have a daughter together, called it quits in June after nearly two years of dating. “I feel the need to let you guys know that I AM OK and I’m going through this the best way I can,” she previously shared on her Instagram Stories. “I’m choosing to take a break from social media to detox and focus on my baby who is my priority and my work.”

J Balvin Makes Acting Debut

J Balvin will make his acting debut in the upcoming drug drama Little LorraineDirected by Andy Hines. Starring Stephen Amell and Sean Astin, the film is “based on true events from the late 1980s, chronicling the transformation of a remote mining and fishing town into a hub for a major cocaine smuggling operation,” according to Variety“I’ve started acting — real acting, not just cameos — and I just finished filming a movie that I’m starring in that’s coming out next year,” said the Colombian artist, who will play an Interpol agent investigating a Colombian drug trafficking ring. “I love that side of me.”

Chencho announces debut solo album

After a 25-year journey that saw him achieve success with the popular reggaeton duo Plan B, Chencho Corleone is ready to launch his debut solo album. Earlier this week, the Puerto Rican artist revealed the cover and release date of his upcoming studio set. “The wait is over…” he wrote on Instagram, revealing that his album Solo (alone) is set for release on September 13. “This album represents my dedication to my fans, who always expect the best from me,” Corleone said in a press release. “Each song describes a situation that takes you along and at the same time motivates you to dance. I’m excited to finally share ‘Solo’ with my fans and I can’t wait to see their reactions.”