GLOBAL SUPERSTAR J BALVIN UNLEASHES ELECTRIFYING NEW HIT “DIENTES” FEATURING USHER & DJ KHALED

ALONG WITH EXPLOSIVE NEW MUSIC VIDEO

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

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Universal Music Canada

15 SEPTEMBER 2023 (TORONTO, ON) – Today, global superstar and multi-Latin GRAMMY Award winner J Balvin partners with 8x GRAMMY Award winning megastar Usher and world renowned hitmaker and producer, DJ Khaled, to release the high-energy dance track, "DIENTES.”

"DIENTES" promises to become the new global anthem, set to ignite dance floors worldwide. The song includes an iconic interpolation of Usher's 2004 record-breaking hit, “Yeah!,” paying homage to one of the most legendary tracks in music history while adding a sizzling Latin twist that's uniquely J Balvin.

Accompanying this electrifying track is an explosively captivating music video that transports viewers to a realm where nostalgia meets lively entertainment. Set against vibrant backdrops of colorful city streets and a dynamic dance floor that comes to life, the video pulses in rhythm with J Balvin’s exhilarating beats, Usher’s smooth R&B magic and DJ Khaled’s signature sound. These carefully curated visuals create an immersive journey, not only paying homage to the past but propelling "DIENTES" into the future as an unforgettable and musical masterpiece.

"DIENTES" is a unique collaboration of styles and genres converging three distinct and very successful artists into one song that promises to be an unforgettable and timeless hit. Produced by a powerhouse team, including Mura Masa, Fred Ball, DJ Luian, Mambo Kingz, Tainy, and Michael Brun, "DIENTES” is a testament to J Balvin's ability to reinvent and reimagine music while staying true to his Latino roots.

J Balvin's illustrious music catalog boasts over 110 billion streams to date, recording the most number of streams in the history of Vevo. Balvin leads the industry as one of the most successful artists on YouTube, with an astonishing 14 videos surpassing the billion-view mark with another on the horizon of breaking the barrier. Throughout his career, Balvin has scored 18 songs in Billboard's Hot 100 chart and sits as the #39th artist in Spotify's Top Global Artist chart sporting a total of 51.8 million monthly listeners. He currently ranks among the top 10 most streamed artists worldwide, further underscoring monumental popularity and reach. Balvin continues to push the barriers of music by leading the charge and paving the way for the new generation of Latin artists and has been accredited as one of the first in the genre to successfully build the bridge from Reggaeton to the mainstream.

"DIENTES” is available on all streaming platforms, and the music video can be viewed on J Balvin's official YouTube channel.

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR "DIENTES" BELOW.

About

ABOUT J BALVIN:

J Balvin is a highly decorated global superstar and entrepreneur with wins across Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, Latin GRAMMY’s and many others. Originally hailing from Medellín, Colombia, the illustrious reggaeton superstar is one of the best-selling Latin music artists with sales of more than 35 million records worldwide. He has steadfastly broken cultural barriers and become one of the Top 10 most globally streamed artists, developing legions of fans worldwide. With passions spanning across music, fashion, art and mental health, Balvin continues to lead the charge for representation across industries. Furthering his initiative for mental health awareness and the importance of mental health resources, the global icon recently launched OYE, a bilingual, mental health and creative wellness app in both Spanish and English. With his finger on the pulse of the worlds of entertainment, fashion, digital culture and beyond, Balvin has time and again proven to be an unstoppable force and inspiration to emerging artists, entrepreneurs and the Latinx community.

ABOUT USHER:

Usher has changed music, culture, and countless lives. The multiple GRAMMY Award-winning diamond-selling international megastar, actor, dancer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist inspires change yet again in 2023 and beyond. Beyond selling over 80 million records worldwide and collecting dozens of awards, he has simultaneously lit up the small screen on NBC’s The Voice and the big screen in blockbusters such as Hustlers. He has also tirelessly distinguished himself as a devout humanitarian, raising tens of millions of dollars for various causes and uplifting youth via his New Look Foundation. Since 1999 he has been providing opportunities for young people in underserved communities and enabling them to flourish and achieve seemingly impossible dreams. A long-time supporter and Global Citizen Ambassador, Usher has performed at events since 2015 raising awareness to defeat poverty, defend the planet and demand equity. A true outlier, he is equally at home on the stage of his sold out My Way Las Vegas residency as he was on a 2016 government cultural mission to Cuba as part of President Barack Obama’s Presidential Committee for Arts and Humanities.

Source Universal Music Canada