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.

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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

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