With 2026 in full swing, there’s no doubt that the “new year, new me” mentality has kicked in. And as tradition holds, Billboard has curated the ultimate playlist to kickstart your year on a strong and positive note.
Titled “New Year, New Me: El 2026 Playlist,” the list includes more than one hour of feel-good music, mainly charged with powerful affirmations turned into lyrics. In songs such as Karol G’s “Milagros,” Bad Bunny’s “Estamos Bien” and “Bendecido” by Dale Pututi and Gente de Zona’s Randy Malcom, the artists share sentiments about feeling at peace, being blessed in their personal lives and having successful careers.
Beéle’s “Algo Bueno,” Elena Rose’s “La De Dios,” and Yami Safdie and Camilo’s “Querida Yo,” on the other hand, are tracks that reflect on self-love, evolution and the importance of manifestation because the best is yet to come. “Evil wants to trap me, but it won’t succeed/ I have angels protecting me, where there’s a will there’s a way/ It’s never too late to be reborn/ You will always see the best part of me,” Beéle sings on his smooth Afrobeats track.
Moreover, the playlist has empowering songs that are about shining bright and having no competition: Arcángel’s “Flow Violento,” Myke Towers’ “Competencia,” Ryan Castro’s “Modo Leyenda” and Nathy Peluso’s “Envidia” are all perfect to blast during your workouts.
Overall, Billboard’s “New Year, New Me” playlist is about new eras (Sofia Reyes’ “IDGAF Era”), much-needed rebirths (Daddy Yankee and Bizarrap’s music session) and simply existing (Pedro Capó and Carin León’s “Existo”). Take a listen below, and cheers to a wonderful 2026.
