|
Miami, FL – July 2, 2026 – Paola Jara and Jessi Uribe celebrate a new recognition for Despecho a 2 Voces, their first collaborative album, selected by Billboard as one of the best Latin music albums of 2026.
The project holds the No. 19 spot on the editorial list, a recognition that highlights the growing reach of Colombian regional music within today’s Latin music landscape. For Paola and Jessi, being part of this selection represents a special privilege, placing an album deeply rooted in heartbreak, vocal interpretation and Colombian popular tradition among the releases that have shaped the first half of the year.
In its review, Billboard noted that Despecho a 2 Voces weaves the “raw melancholy of heartbreak” through the “unmistakable voices” of two icons of Colombian music. The publication also highlighted “Infidelidad” as a “masterful duet” and a “viral sensation,” describing the song as an intimate conversation between two lovers marked by distrust.
Released on May 1, 2026, Despecho a 2 Voces brings together 11 songs that explore different sides of love, betrayal, pain and goodbyes. The album consolidates an important chapter for Paola Jara and Jessi Uribe as a musical duo, bringing the language of heartbreak into a collaborative format where their voices respond to one another, confront each other and build a shared narrative.
The inclusion on Billboard’s list arrives at a key moment for the project, as the artists continue to expand the presence of Colombian regional music on international stages and in global music conversations.
|