In a market that had been dominated by singles for quite some time now, albums took back the spotlight in Latin music this year, with a handful of exemplary sets. As the year winds down, and as tradition holds, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors reveal below what they think are the best sets released over the past 12 months. This genre-spanning, carefully curated list includes the 29 LPs that impressed us the most, lyrically and sonically, by new and established artists alike.

One of our top albums, Kali Uchis‘ Orquídeas, received both critical and commercial success, and saw her blossom personally and professionally. With collaborators like Peso Pluma and Karol G in tow, the 14-track album released in January scored Kali her first No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Latin Albums, and it peaked at No. 2 on all-genre Billboard 200, her best performance there. Orquídeas is up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys.

One artist who seems to be on a relentless sonic exploration is Carín León, who delivered one of the most riveting and eclectic sets this year. Boca Chueca, Vol. 1, nearly a one-hour long listen, not only is a reflection of León’s efforts to push boundaries, but the direction música mexicana is headed towards: a restrictions-free zone.

Other albums that rocked our worlds include Argentina’s Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso’s Baño María, which thrives on an uncanny charm, and Latin Mafia’s cultural cacophony Todos Los Días Todo El Día. Also on the list are Peso Pluma‘s dual Éxodo, Young Miko’s ultra personal att. and Manu Chao’s first album in 17 years, Viva Tu.

Below, the 29 best Latin albums of 2024, ranked.