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Alan StilfenLatin pop artists, such as Camilo, David Bisbal and Shakira, have not shied away from tapping into the Regional Mexican genre. Even reggaeton acts, such as Karol G, Bad Bunny and Maluma, have experimented with traditional Mexican music.
For Maluma, who recently reached No. 1 on the Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay chart with the Grupo Firme-assisted “Cada Quien,” topping this chart is a “big deal” because, “I’ve always been a fan of ranchera and mariachi music,” he tells Billboard. “Cada Quien” marked Maluma’s second title on the chart, following “100 Años” with Carlos Rivera, which peaked at No. 6 on the May 29-dated ranking in 2021.
The Colombian artist, however, is not the only Latin pop act to achieve this feat. In 1997, Enrique Iglesias became the first non-Regional Mexican artist who topped the chart with “Enamorado Por Primera Vez.” Prior to Maluma, indie star Natalia Lafourcade reached No. 1 with Los Angeles Azules‘ “Nunca Es Suficiente” in 2019.
Below, check out all the non-Regional Mexican acts who have secured a No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay since the chart launched in 1994.
In 1997, Enrique Iglesias’ “Enamorado Por Primera Vez” spent five weeks at No. 1.
In 2002, Pilar Montenegro’s “Quítame a Ese Hombre” spent nine weeks at No. 1.
In 2008, Franco de Vita’s collaboration with K-Paz, “Un Buen Perdedor,” spent two weeks at No. 1.
In 2017, Christian Nodal and David Bisbal’s “Probablemente” spent four weeks at No. 1.
In 2019, Los Angeles Azules’ “Nunca es Suficiente” featuring Natalia Lafourcade spent three weeks at No. 1.
In 2022, Grupo Firme and Maluma’s “Cada Quien” reached No. 1
10cc drummer Paul Burgess has announced that he is leaving the band because the demands of touring have become too much for him.
The 75-year-old musician, who also spent time performing with Jethro Tull, Camel, Magna Carta, and The Icicle Works, has chosen to walk away from the legendary rock group after more than five decades.
He shared: “After so many wonderful years with 10cc, I must admit that the rigours of touring are no longer manageable for me as I get older, and I feel it’s time to let go of the long hours in airports and endless travel on buses.
“I’m not planning to stop playing altogether. I will still perform but at a pace that feels right, working alongside old friends and a new group of fellow musicians called The Guilty Men.”
Frontman Graham Gouldman confessed that it will feel unusual to perform without his “longest-running musical associate.”
He explained: “When Paul and I first joined forces in 10cc, we never could have imagined that we’d still be at it after 30 years, let alone 52.
“Paul has been my longest musical partner and it will feel different to turn around and see another drummer, but I completely understand why he no longer wants to sit on a plane for 14 hours or wake up in a new hotel every day for weeks at a time.”
Ben Stone, who has previously played with Mike and The Mechanics and Bonnie Tyler, will be taking over on drums.
Paul, who had several runs with 10cc after joining in 1973, performed his final show with the I’m Not In Love band in Alexandria, Virginia this past September.
The group is set to continue their And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour in the UK next year.
