About this episode
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. Take our Survey: https://bit.ly/3i4BWdinsn Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah 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 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .