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\n\tIn 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<\/em> and Billboard Espa\u00f1ol<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n \n\tOne of our top albums, Kali Uchis<\/a>\u2018 Orqu\u00eddeas<\/em>, 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<\/em>\u2018s Top Latin Albums<\/a>, and it peaked at No. 2 on all-genre Billboard 200, her best performance there. Orqu\u00eddeas<\/em> is up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys.<\/p>\n \n\tOne artist who seems to be on a relentless sonic exploration is Car\u00edn Le\u00f3n<\/a>, who delivered one of the most riveting and eclectic sets this year. Boca Chueca, Vol. 1<\/em>, nearly a one-hour long listen, not only is a reflection of Le\u00f3n\u2019s efforts to push boundaries, but the direction m\u00fasica mexicana is headed towards: a restrictions-free zone. <\/p>\n \n\tOther albums that rocked our worlds include Argentina\u2019s Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso\u2019s Ba\u00f1o Mar\u00eda<\/em>, which thrives on an uncanny charm,\u00a0and Latin Mafia\u2019s cultural cacophony Todos Los D\u00edas Todo El D\u00eda<\/em>. Also on the list are Peso Pluma<\/a>\u2018s dual \u00c9xodo<\/em>, Young Miko\u2019s ultra personal att.<\/em> and Manu Chao\u2019s first album in 17 years, Viva Tu<\/em>. <\/p>\n \n\tBelow, the 29 best Latin albums of 2024, ranked.<\/p>\n