Lupillo, Los Tres, Janet Jackson and Los Amigos Invisibles

Long Beach Polytechnic High School graduate Lupillo Rivera brings the banda out. Entre Copas y Botellas contains instant classic corridos like "Barrio Pobre," "El Galletero" and the title track. The Mexican-born Rivera is more popular in the U.S. than with his paisanos back home. More of a folk idol than a pop idol, the often controversial Rivera has become a commercial powerhouse by singing la mera verdad to his fanbase on topics like poverty, migrant dreams y, claro, amor.

Chilean rockers Los Tres have reunited after a six-year break and this week release their ninth album, Hagalo Usted Mismo (Do It Yourself or DIY). The group may not be popular with the kids but they're very popular with some of the world's most famous Latin rockers. The band's lead singer Alvaro Enriquez was briefly married to Mexican pop rocker Julieta Venegas and the band's songs have been covered by Cafe Tacuba. Their comeback album was recorded in New York City and produced by Joey Blaney (The Ramones, The Clash and Charly García).

Janet Jackson wants to turn back the clock 20 years with her new album 20 Y.O., revisiting the sounds of her most successful album, 1986's Control. Like, literally. Her new record was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the same team responsible for the multi-platinum success of "Control" as well as other '80s faves like New Edition and The Human League. Joining Janet on this trip back to the future are Kanye West, Khia, Nelly and Kwame.

Corny, retro, futuristic but always cool, Los Amigos Invisibles present their fifth album Super Pop Venezuela. The release has 18 tracks of mostly Spanish-language dance jams right on the edge between "WTF?" and "My parents would really like this." Split the difference on their web site where you can listen to the entire album. If the name Dimitri From Paris means something to you, check out the title track first.