La Bamba, the musical biopic chronicling the remarkable rise of Richie Valens, proved to be a game-changer upon its 1987 release, and the film is now getting the coffee-table book treatment with La Bamba: A Visual History.
The book, to be published this spring by L.A.-based Hat & Beard, spotlights the photography of Merrick Morton, who was hired by producer Taylor Hackford to shoot special stills that would be distinct from the publicity shots commissioned by Columbia Pictures.
La Bamba: A Visual History also has a written component that includes an introduction by RJ Smith and an essay by Carlos Aguilar, who obtained interviews with Hackford, director Luis Valdez and stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales and Rosana DeSoto.
The volume, printed in a limited edition of 3,000 copies, is available for pre-order at the H & B site for $50. The publisher has set a June ship date.
If you’re wondering why there are no photos of HITS, we were banned from the set on day one of shooting.
WHAT IT IS: Yami Safdie discovered her passion for music and theater at the age of nine, later honing her craft at the Alberto Ginastera Conservatory. She first captured attention with her 2017 debut single “Tan Fuerte,” then gained further recognition with viral hits like “De nada” and “El bolero” from her 2022 album Dije que no me iba a enamorar (150m+ streams). In 2023, she dropped fan favorites like the “De nada” remix f/Micro TDH and Rusherking, while 2024’s SUR featured L-Gante, Leo Rizzi, Danny Lux, Omar Montes and Gustavo Santaolalla. Her EP Modales was among the year’s Top 10 most-streamed projects, and her collab with Flor Alvarez, “Tu versión de la historia,” hit Argentina’s Top 50. Yami’s breakthrough came with “En otra vida,” which charted in 20+ countries and sparked a Carin León remix that topped Mexican radio charts. This year she’s making waves with “Querida yo,” her collab with Camilo, which became the #1 global trend on YouTube within 24 hours.
SINGLE: “Querida Yo” f/Camilo
RELEASE DATE: 1/16
INTERNET: 11.4m+ monthly Spotify listeners; 1.5m+ Instagram followers; 5.5m+ TikTok followers
PRESS: Rolling Stone en Español, Latin Times, Hola!
PUBLISHING: Sony Publishing Music
MANAGEMENT: Ornella De Virgilio & Armando Lozano
WHAT IT IS: Formerly of K-pop girl group LOONA, up-and-comer Yves is captivating fans globally with her emotionally resonant storytelling. Her latest EP, I DID, offers an intimate exploration of identity through a genre-blending mix of R&B, pop and hip-hop. Yves’ introspective lyrics, stunning visuals and commanding stage presence mark her as a global force. As she embarks on the North American leg of her first global tour, Yves continues to push boundaries, solidifying her place as a rising force in K-pop.
ALBUM: I DID (EP)
RELEASE DATE: 11/14/24
SINGLE: “Viola”
TV: Good Day New York (USA), MBC Inkigayo (South Korea), SBS K-pop Countdown (South Korea), KBS Music Bank (South Korea), Mnet MCountdown (South Korea)
LIVE: Wrapped her EU/U.K. headline tour (December 2024); began North American leg of the Yves Apple Cinnamon Crunch Tour on 1/16; South American tour scheduled for late March 2025
INTERNET: 39.7m+ global streams; 724.3k+ monthly Spotify listeners; 185k+ TikTok followers, 747k+ Instagram followers; 94k+ YouTube; TikTok challenges tied to “Viola” and I DID EP tracks
RADIO: Radio promotion is under consideration for Q1
PRESS: NME (“25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024”), DAZED, FADER, Pop Matters, Consequence, Elle, more
BOOKING: PAIX PER MIL
MANAGEMENT: PAIX PER MIL
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