{
  "month": "2026-10",
  "reviewed": "2026-10-16",
  "credit": {
    "en": "Compiled and checked by AI from published charts",
    "es": "Elaborado y comprobado por IA a partir de listas publicadas"
  },
  "source_entries": 345,
  "pool_recordings": 290,
  "eligible_recordings": 15,
  "sources": [
    {
      "id": "ng-dura",
      "short": "NG-D",
      "name": "NewGenSalsa · Dura International Club",
      "date": "2026-10-01",
      "max_position": 110,
      "entries": 110,
      "url": "https://www.newgensalsa.com/the-newgensalsa-dura-international-club-playlist-as-of-october-1st-2026/",
      "publisher_id": "newgen",
      "edition_month": "2026-10",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "access": "available",
      "complete": true,
      "checked": "2026-10-16",
      "tracking_window": null,
      "metric": {
        "en": "Published monthly DJ/club playlist; ranking calculation undisclosed",
        "es": "Playlist mensual de DJs/clubs; cálculo del orden no divulgado"
      },
      "metric_verified": false,
      "paid_placement": null,
      "input_sha256": "fd82cb741ed50ff6bae71d9e1bb3f68eed2373bb511241bba94a8e4444e5c499",
      "reporting_independence_verified": false
    },
    {
      "id": "ng-romantica",
      "short": "NG-R",
      "name": "NewGenSalsa · Romántica",
      "date": "2026-10-01",
      "max_position": 102,
      "entries": 100,
      "url": "https://www.newgensalsa.com/newgensalsa-romantica-playlist-as-of-october-1st-2026/",
      "publisher_id": "newgen",
      "edition_month": "2026-10",
      "date_precision": "day",
      "access": "available",
      "complete": true,
      "checked": "2026-10-16",
      "tracking_window": null,
      "metric": {
        "en": "Published monthly DJ/club playlist; ranking calculation undisclosed",
        "es": "Playlist mensual de DJs/clubs; cálculo del orden no divulgado"
      },
      "metric_verified": false,
      "paid_placement": null,
      "input_sha256": "2d1190d3fb0ceb6b564e24779330898b3cfb26e6c3fb31a6e7f9da13f4037270",
      "reporting_independence_verified": false
    },
    {
      "id": "latinos-unidos",
      "short": "LU",
      "name": "Latinos Unidos · Top 125 Salsa",
      "date": "2026-10",
      "max_position": 125,
      "entries": 125,
      "url": "https://www.latinosunidosonline.net/Charts/SalsaCharts.jpg",
      "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
      "edition_month": "2026-10",
      "date_precision": "month",
      "access": "available",
      "complete": true,
      "checked": "2026-10-16",
      "tracking_window": null,
      "metric": {
        "en": "Published salsa chart; underlying measure undisclosed",
        "es": "Lista de salsa publicada; métrica subyacente no divulgada"
      },
      "metric_verified": false,
      "paid_placement": null,
      "input_sha256": "771db254b2440860900427fbe26eba1dfc6534408abc935e5be80233cfddb447",
      "reporting_independence_verified": false
    },
    {
      "id": "berlin",
      "short": "SB",
      "name": "Salsa Berlin · Salsa Top 10",
      "date": "2026-10",
      "max_position": 10,
      "entries": 10,
      "url": "https://www.salsa-berlin.com/salsa-charts/",
      "publisher_id": "berlin",
      "edition_month": "2026-10",
      "date_precision": "month",
      "access": "available",
      "complete": true,
      "checked": "2026-10-16",
      "tracking_window": null,
      "metric": {
        "en": "DJ-curated club chart; play counts and panel size undisclosed",
        "es": "Selección de club por un DJ; sin recuentos ni tamaño de panel publicados"
      },
      "metric_verified": false,
      "paid_placement": null,
      "input_sha256": "9f404b05f1a136bf89c744ea8a9ca12f2fbfc5bcd35264b918fd3c2ba1601f74",
      "reporting_independence_verified": false
    }
  ],
  "charts": {
    "us": [
      {
        "key": "ottodunielferreiro:ahoradependedeti:unspecified",
        "song": "Ahora Depende De Ti",
        "artist": "Otto Duniel Ferreiro",
        "artist_key": "ottodunielferreiro",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 46,
          "latinos-unidos": 23
        },
        "us_score": 69.14117647058823,
        "international_score": 27.941176470588236,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "Solo recording project since 2022; solo-billed target single.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/otto-duniel-ferreiro-ahora-depende-de-ti/",
          "https://ottodunielferreiro.hearnow.com/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "ottodunielferreiro:ahoradependedeti:unspecified",
        "score": 69.14,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "ottodunielferreiro:ahoradependedeti:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "publisher-independence-unverified",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 2,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos",
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 69.14117647058823,
          "score": 69.14,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 46,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 27.941176470588236,
              "counted_points": 27.941176470588236
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 23,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 41.2,
              "counted_points": 41.2
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 23
        },
        "rank": 1
      },
      {
        "key": "jairamos:cuandoatusojosmire:unspecified",
        "song": "Cuando a Tus Ojos Miré",
        "artist": "Jai Ramos",
        "artist_key": "jairamos",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 56,
          "latinos-unidos": 40
        },
        "us_score": 57.43921568627451,
        "international_score": 23.03921568627451,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "Direct 2022 interview documents launch of solo project and first singles.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://es.salsagoogle.com/cantante-de-salsa-puertorriqueno-jai-ramos-nos-habla-de-su-vida-y-proyectos/",
          "https://latinosunidosonline.com/jai-ramos-presenta-cuando-a-tus-ojos-mire/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "jairamos:cuandoatusojosmire:unspecified",
        "score": 57.44,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "jairamos:cuandoatusojosmire:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "publisher-independence-unverified",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 2,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos",
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 57.43921568627451,
          "score": 57.44,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 56,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 23.03921568627451,
              "counted_points": 23.03921568627451
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 40,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 34.4,
              "counted_points": 34.4
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 40
        },
        "rank": 2
      },
      {
        "key": "davianraul:prometeserfeliz:unspecified",
        "song": "Promete Ser Feliz",
        "artist": "Davián Raúl",
        "artist_key": "davianrau",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 40,
          "latinos-unidos": 69
        },
        "us_score": 53.682352941176475,
        "international_score": 30.88235294117647,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "Solo debut in April 2024; debut album in September 2024.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://prpop.org/2025/05/explosiva-la-salsa-de-davian-raul/",
          "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/davian-raul-promete-ser-feliz/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "davianraul:prometeserfeliz:unspecified",
        "score": 53.68,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "davianraul:prometeserfeliz:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "publisher-independence-unverified",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 2,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos",
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 53.682352941176475,
          "score": 53.68,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 40,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 30.88235294117647,
              "counted_points": 30.88235294117647
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 69,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 22.8,
              "counted_points": 22.8
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 40
        },
        "rank": 3
      },
      {
        "key": "veruskaverdu:secretos:unspecified",
        "song": "Secretos",
        "artist": "Veruska Verdú",
        "artist_key": "veruskaverdu",
        "positions": {
          "ng-dura": 80,
          "latinos-unidos": 34
        },
        "us_score": 50.89090909090909,
        "international_score": 14.09090909090909,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "La Voz Perú 2022 finalist; developing recording project since 2023.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/veruska-verdu-secretos/",
          "https://www.newgensalsa.com/secretos-veruska-verdu-2026/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "veruskaverdu:secretos:unspecified",
        "score": 50.89,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "veruskaverdu:secretos:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "publisher-independence-unverified",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 2,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos",
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 50.89090909090909,
          "score": 50.89,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 80,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 14.090909090909092,
              "counted_points": 14.090909090909092
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 34,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 36.8,
              "counted_points": 36.8
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 34
        },
        "rank": 4
      },
      {
        "key": "nikkialva:sincronia:unspecified",
        "song": "Sincronía",
        "artist": "Nikki Alva",
        "artist_key": "nikkialva",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 93,
          "latinos-unidos": 15
        },
        "us_score": 49.30196078431372,
        "international_score": 4.901960784313726,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "2024 coverage explicitly identifies her as an emerging salsa voice; 2026 solo-billed recording.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://www.univision.com/radio/nueva-york-wxny-fm/nikki-alva-la-nueva-promesa-femenina-de-la-salsa-revoluciona-el-genero",
          "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/nikki-alva-sincronia/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "nikkialva:sincronia:unspecified",
        "score": 49.3,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "nikkialva:sincronia:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "publisher-independence-unverified",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 2,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos",
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 49.30196078431372,
          "score": 49.3,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 93,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 4.901960784313726,
              "counted_points": 4.901960784313726
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 15,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 44.4,
              "counted_points": 44.4
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 15
        },
        "rank": 5
      },
      {
        "key": "kevingabriel:notevayasahora:unspecified",
        "song": "No Te Vayas Ahora",
        "artist": "Kevin Gabriel",
        "artist_key": "kevingabriel",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 3
        },
        "us_score": 49.01960784313725,
        "international_score": 49.01960784313725,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "New-generation artist; first album Salsalandia in 2026.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/kevin-gabriel-demuestra-que-la-salsa-sigue-viva-y-joven/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "kevingabriel:notevayasahora:unspecified",
        "score": 49.02,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "kevingabriel:notevayasahora:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 49.01960784313726,
          "score": 49.02,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 3,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 49.01960784313726,
              "counted_points": 49.01960784313726
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 3
        },
        "rank": 6
      },
      {
        "key": "edwinelcalvitoreyes:lachicademoda:unspecified",
        "song": "La Chica De Moda",
        "artist": "Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes",
        "artist_key": "edwinelcalvitoreyes",
        "positions": {
          "latinos-unidos": 7
        },
        "us_score": 47.6,
        "international_score": 0,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "Current October 2026 coverage explicitly identifies him with the new generation of salsa; La Chica De Moda is solo-billed.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://latinosunidosonline.com/edwin-el-calvito-reyes-ft-prodigio-claudio-se-marcho-willie/",
          "https://prpop.org/2025/10/juntos-de-nuevo-por-el-cuatro-puertorriqueno/",
          "https://edwinelcalvitoreyes.hearnow.com/la-chica-de-moda"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "edwinelcalvitoreyes:lachicademoda:unspecified",
        "score": 47.6,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "edwinelcalvitoreyes:lachicademoda:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 47.6,
          "score": 47.6,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 7,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 47.6,
              "counted_points": 47.6
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 7
        },
        "rank": 7
      },
      {
        "key": "siulrotceh:eresmiverdad:unspecified",
        "song": "Eres Mi Verdad",
        "artist": "Siul Rotceh",
        "artist_key": "siulrotceh",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 9
        },
        "us_score": 46.07843137254902,
        "international_score": 46.07843137254902,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "Debut EP and first original single in 2026.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://www.metro.pr/entretenimiento/2026/03/30/siul-rotceh-lanza-su-primer-sencillo-original-una-en-un-millon/",
          "https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/siulrotceh/eres-mi-verdad"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "siulrotceh:eresmiverdad:unspecified",
        "score": 46.08,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "siulrotceh:eresmiverdad:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 46.07843137254902,
          "score": 46.08,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 9,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 46.07843137254902,
              "counted_points": 46.07843137254902
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 9
        },
        "rank": 8
      },
      {
        "key": "darysagomusic:dimecuantovale:unspecified",
        "song": "Dime Cuánto Vale",
        "artist": "Dary & Sago Music",
        "artist_key": "darysagomusic",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 73,
          "latinos-unidos": 48
        },
        "us_score": 45.90588235294118,
        "international_score": 14.705882352941178,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "Developing project formed in 2021; Dary was a 2026 talent-show finalist.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/dary-sago-music-dime-cuanto-vale/",
          "https://www.newgensalsa.com/dime-cuanto-vale-dary-sago-music-2026/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "darysagomusic:dimecuantovale:unspecified",
        "score": 45.91,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "darysagomusic:dimecuantovale:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "publisher-independence-unverified",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 2,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos",
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 45.90588235294118,
          "score": 45.91,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 73,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 14.705882352941176,
              "counted_points": 14.705882352941176
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 48,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 31.2,
              "counted_points": 31.2
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 48
        },
        "rank": 9
      },
      {
        "key": "rickyroyal:dile:unspecified",
        "song": "Dile",
        "artist": "Ricky Royal",
        "artist_key": "rickyroyal",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 14
        },
        "us_score": 43.627450980392155,
        "international_score": 43.627450980392155,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "First EP in March 2025; contemporary coverage identifies a new voice in salsa.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/ricky-royal-dile/",
          "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/ricky-royal-refresca-la-salsa-con-una-fusion-entre-lo-clasico-y-moderno/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "rickyroyal:dile:unspecified",
        "score": 43.63,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "rickyroyal:dile:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 43.627450980392155,
          "score": 43.63,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 14,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 43.627450980392155,
              "counted_points": 43.627450980392155
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 14
        },
        "rank": 10
      }
    ],
    "international": [
      {
        "key": "kevingabriel:notevayasahora:unspecified",
        "song": "No Te Vayas Ahora",
        "artist": "Kevin Gabriel",
        "artist_key": "kevingabriel",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 3
        },
        "us_score": 49.01960784313725,
        "international_score": 49.01960784313725,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "New-generation artist; first album Salsalandia in 2026.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/kevin-gabriel-demuestra-que-la-salsa-sigue-viva-y-joven/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "kevingabriel:notevayasahora:unspecified",
        "score": 49.02,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "kevingabriel:notevayasahora:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 49.01960784313726,
          "score": 49.02,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 3,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 49.01960784313726,
              "counted_points": 49.01960784313726
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 3
        },
        "rank": 1
      },
      {
        "key": "siulrotceh:eresmiverdad:unspecified",
        "song": "Eres Mi Verdad",
        "artist": "Siul Rotceh",
        "artist_key": "siulrotceh",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 9
        },
        "us_score": 46.07843137254902,
        "international_score": 46.07843137254902,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "Debut EP and first original single in 2026.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://www.metro.pr/entretenimiento/2026/03/30/siul-rotceh-lanza-su-primer-sencillo-original-una-en-un-millon/",
          "https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/siulrotceh/eres-mi-verdad"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "siulrotceh:eresmiverdad:unspecified",
        "score": 46.08,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "siulrotceh:eresmiverdad:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 46.07843137254902,
          "score": 46.08,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 9,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 46.07843137254902,
              "counted_points": 46.07843137254902
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 9
        },
        "rank": 2
      },
      {
        "key": "rickyroyal:dile:unspecified",
        "song": "Dile",
        "artist": "Ricky Royal",
        "artist_key": "rickyroyal",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 14
        },
        "us_score": 43.627450980392155,
        "international_score": 43.627450980392155,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "First EP in March 2025; contemporary coverage identifies a new voice in salsa.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/ricky-royal-dile/",
          "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/ricky-royal-refresca-la-salsa-con-una-fusion-entre-lo-clasico-y-moderno/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "rickyroyal:dile:unspecified",
        "score": 43.63,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "rickyroyal:dile:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 43.627450980392155,
          "score": 43.63,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 14,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 43.627450980392155,
              "counted_points": 43.627450980392155
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 14
        },
        "rank": 3
      },
      {
        "key": "nellalvarez:estavez:unspecified",
        "song": "Esta Vez",
        "artist": "Nell Álvarez",
        "artist_key": "nellalvarez",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 16
        },
        "us_score": 42.64705882352941,
        "international_score": 42.64705882352941,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "First solo project in 2024; solo-billed 2026 single. Session backing vocals do not constitute featured-artist billing.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://prpop.org/2024/01/a-la-carga-nell-alvarez/",
          "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/nell-alvarez-esta-vez/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "nellalvarez:estavez:unspecified",
        "score": 42.65,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "nellalvarez:estavez:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 42.64705882352941,
          "score": 42.65,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 16,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 42.64705882352941,
              "counted_points": 42.64705882352941
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 16
        },
        "rank": 4
      },
      {
        "key": "pabloeee:todo:unspecified",
        "song": "Todo",
        "artist": "Pablo EEE",
        "artist_key": "pabloeee",
        "positions": {
          "berlin": 3
        },
        "us_score": 0,
        "international_score": 40.0,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "First original single in 2025; 2026 artist announcement identifies the new generation of salsa.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://news.agencymargot.com/387235-pablo-eee-luis-vazquez-unen-a-colombia-y-puerto-rico-con-chicle-impulsando-una-nueva-generacion-de-salsa",
          "https://music.apple.com/us/album/todo-single/6808786244"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "pabloeee:todo:unspecified",
        "score": 40.0,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "pabloeee:todo:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "berlin"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 40.0,
          "score": 40.0,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": 3,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 40.0,
              "counted_points": 40.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 3
        },
        "rank": 5
      },
      {
        "key": "afro23:lapalanca:unspecified",
        "song": "La Palanca",
        "artist": "Afro 23",
        "artist_key": "afro23",
        "positions": {
          "ng-dura": 30
        },
        "us_score": 36.81818181818181,
        "international_score": 36.81818181818181,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "Label documents a 2022 debut; first full album in 2026. Solo-billed La Palanca.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://topstopmusic.com/artistas/afro-23/",
          "https://www.shazam.com/song/1880120228/la-palanca"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "afro23:lapalanca:unspecified",
        "score": 36.82,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "afro23:lapalanca:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 36.81818181818182,
          "score": 36.82,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 30,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 36.81818181818182,
              "counted_points": 36.81818181818182
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 30
        },
        "rank": 6
      },
      {
        "key": "kevingabriel:cuandotullegaste:unspecified",
        "song": "Cuando Tú Llegaste",
        "artist": "Kevin Gabriel",
        "artist_key": "kevingabriel",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 31
        },
        "us_score": 35.294117647058826,
        "international_score": 35.294117647058826,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "New-generation artist; first album Salsalandia in 2026.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/kevin-gabriel-demuestra-que-la-salsa-sigue-viva-y-joven/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "kevingabriel:cuandotullegaste:unspecified",
        "score": 35.29,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "kevingabriel:cuandotullegaste:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 35.294117647058826,
          "score": 35.29,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 31,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 35.294117647058826,
              "counted_points": 35.294117647058826
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 31
        },
        "rank": 7
      },
      {
        "key": "davianraul:prometeserfeliz:unspecified",
        "song": "Promete Ser Feliz",
        "artist": "Davián Raúl",
        "artist_key": "davianrau",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 40,
          "latinos-unidos": 69
        },
        "us_score": 53.682352941176475,
        "international_score": 30.88235294117647,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "Solo debut in April 2024; debut album in September 2024.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://prpop.org/2025/05/explosiva-la-salsa-de-davian-raul/",
          "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/davian-raul-promete-ser-feliz/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "davianraul:prometeserfeliz:unspecified",
        "score": 30.88,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "davianraul:prometeserfeliz:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 30.88235294117647,
          "score": 30.88,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 40,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 30.88235294117647,
              "counted_points": 30.88235294117647
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 40
        },
        "rank": 8
      },
      {
        "key": "ottodunielferreiro:ahoradependedeti:unspecified",
        "song": "Ahora Depende De Ti",
        "artist": "Otto Duniel Ferreiro",
        "artist_key": "ottodunielferreiro",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 46,
          "latinos-unidos": 23
        },
        "us_score": 69.14117647058823,
        "international_score": 27.941176470588236,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "Solo recording project since 2022; solo-billed target single.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/otto-duniel-ferreiro-ahora-depende-de-ti/",
          "https://ottodunielferreiro.hearnow.com/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "ottodunielferreiro:ahoradependedeti:unspecified",
        "score": 27.94,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "ottodunielferreiro:ahoradependedeti:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 27.941176470588236,
          "score": 27.94,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 46,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 27.941176470588236,
              "counted_points": 27.941176470588236
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 46
        },
        "rank": 9
      },
      {
        "key": "jairamos:cuandoatusojosmire:unspecified",
        "song": "Cuando a Tus Ojos Miré",
        "artist": "Jai Ramos",
        "artist_key": "jairamos",
        "positions": {
          "ng-romantica": 56,
          "latinos-unidos": 40
        },
        "us_score": 57.43921568627451,
        "international_score": 23.03921568627451,
        "eligibility": "verified",
        "eligibility_note": "Direct 2022 interview documents launch of solo project and first singles.",
        "eligibility_sources": [
          "https://es.salsagoogle.com/cantante-de-salsa-puertorriqueno-jai-ramos-nos-habla-de-su-vida-y-proyectos/",
          "https://latinosunidosonline.com/jai-ramos-presenta-cuando-a-tus-ojos-mire/"
        ],
        "version": "unspecified",
        "recording_verification": "pending",
        "integrity_flags": [],
        "recording_id": "jairamos:cuandoatusojosmire:unspecified",
        "score": 23.04,
        "audit": {
          "recording_id": "jairamos:cuandoatusojosmire:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 23.03921568627451,
          "score": 23.04,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 56,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 23.03921568627451,
              "counted_points": 23.03921568627451
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 56
        },
        "rank": 10
      }
    ]
  },
  "method": {
    "unit": "song-recording",
    "newgen": "Use the larger normalized contribution of NG-D and NG-R, never add the two together.",
    "formula": "Contribution = (N - position + 1) / N. U.S. = 50 × NG + 50 × LU. International = 50 × NG + 50 × SB.",
    "missing": "Not listed in a complete accessible in-period chart = zero evidence points, not zero activity. Unavailable, incomplete, undated or wrong-period data is separately flagged; no per-song reweighting.",
    "rank_gaps": "Romántica contains 100 rows but the last published rank is 102 (80 and 89 are absent). Keep published ranks; normalize with N=102.",
    "ties": "Unrounded score descending, best contributing source rank ascending, normalized song title and artist alphabetically.",
    "eligibility": "Emerging artist or developing solo project supported by a dated biography, debut announcement or explicit contemporary emerging designation. Established acts and billed established co-artists are excluded. Session musicians, arrangers, producers and backing vocals alone do not count as featured-artist billing. Unresolved eligibility is not cleared.",
    "scope": "All four complete October lists form the candidate pool. Magazine feature selection and LEGA affiliation have no effect. A source entry grouping several songs cannot supply an individual-song position. Two distinct recordings by one artist may both rank.",
    "interpretation": "An editorial comparison of chart positions, not a national audience chart, streaming total, quality score or the paused music-review rating system."
  },
  "policy": {
    "version": "2.0",
    "adopted": "2026-10-16",
    "review_mode": "ai-only",
    "minimum_independent_publishers": 2,
    "weights": {
      "us": {
        "newgen": 50,
        "latinos-unidos": 50
      },
      "international": {
        "newgen": 50,
        "berlin": 50
      }
    },
    "current_edition": "Provisional comparison of October publication snapshots; underlying activity windows unverified.",
    "confirmation": "Two independent dated publishers in the regional calculation, compatible verified tracking windows and metrics, verified recording/version, and no unresolved integrity flags.",
    "future_editions": "Freeze versioned sources, weights, eligibility and tie-breaks before each new calculation. Log later changes; do not tune weights to favor a result.",
    "unavailable": "Do not classify as not-listed or redistribute weight. Exclude inaccessible, undated, wrong-period and paid placements from evidence; keep the edition provisional.",
    "review": "AI source-matching pass plus deterministic calculation and consistency checks. No human review. Repeated AI checks are not independent source evidence.",
    "integrity": "No paid placement or sponsorship points; LEGA affiliation is not a scoring input. Do not infer fraud from rank-only data. Unresolved metadata/activity anomalies stay flagged; pool data is unscored until verified."
  },
  "audit_summary": {
    "us": {
      "confirmed": 0,
      "provisional": 10,
      "two_publishers": 6,
      "one_publisher": 4
    },
    "international": {
      "confirmed": 0,
      "provisional": 10,
      "two_publishers": 0,
      "one_publisher": 10
    }
  },
  "corrections": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-16",
      "revision": "2.0",
      "en": "Added AI-only checks, publisher counts, asterisks and labels for provisional positions, source measures and period limits, recording-version checks and per-position score breakdowns. Existing scores and order unchanged. This policy was adopted after the original October calculation; it is not presented as a pre-announced rule for that calculation.",
      "es": "Se añadieron controles solo por IA, recuentos de editoriales, asteriscos y etiquetas para puestos provisionales, métricas y límites temporales, verificación de versiones y desglose de puntos por puesto. No cambian los índices ni el orden. Esta política se adoptó después del cálculo original de octubre; no se presenta como una regla anunciada antes de ese cálculo."
    }
  ],
  "ai_checks": {
    "date": "2026-10-16",
    "source_rows_checked": 345,
    "eligible_recordings_checked": 15,
    "source_row_counts_and_rank_ranges": "passed",
    "eligible_title_artist_rank": "passed",
    "scoring_and_publisher_deduplication": "passed",
    "source_warnings": [
      {
        "source_id": "ng-dura",
        "kind": "duplicate-source-row",
        "positions": [
          42,
          50
        ],
        "action": "Never add repeated rows; ranked eligible candidates checked separately."
      },
      {
        "source_id": "ng-dura",
        "kind": "duplicate-source-row",
        "positions": [
          74,
          92
        ],
        "action": "Never add repeated rows; ranked eligible candidates checked separately."
      },
      {
        "source_id": "ng-dura",
        "kind": "duplicate-source-row",
        "positions": [
          79,
          106
        ],
        "action": "Never add repeated rows; ranked eligible candidates checked separately."
      }
    ],
    "activity_manipulation_detection": "not-assessable-with-rank-only-data",
    "recording_version_verification": "pending",
    "tracking_window_verification": "pending"
  },
  "recording_checks": [
    {
      "recording_id": "afro23:lapalanca:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Label documents a 2022 debut; first full album in 2026. Solo-billed La Palanca.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://topstopmusic.com/artistas/afro-23/",
        "https://www.shazam.com/song/1880120228/la-palanca"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "veruskaverdu:secretos:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "La Voz Perú 2022 finalist; developing recording project since 2023.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/veruska-verdu-secretos/",
        "https://www.newgensalsa.com/secretos-veruska-verdu-2026/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "kevingabriel:notevayasahora:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "New-generation artist; first album Salsalandia in 2026.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/kevin-gabriel-demuestra-que-la-salsa-sigue-viva-y-joven/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "siulrotceh:eresmiverdad:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Debut EP and first original single in 2026.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.metro.pr/entretenimiento/2026/03/30/siul-rotceh-lanza-su-primer-sencillo-original-una-en-un-millon/",
        "https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/siulrotceh/eres-mi-verdad"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "rickyroyal:dile:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "First EP in March 2025; contemporary coverage identifies a new voice in salsa.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/ricky-royal-dile/",
        "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/ricky-royal-refresca-la-salsa-con-una-fusion-entre-lo-clasico-y-moderno/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "nellalvarez:estavez:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "First solo project in 2024; solo-billed 2026 single. Session backing vocals do not constitute featured-artist billing.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://prpop.org/2024/01/a-la-carga-nell-alvarez/",
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/nell-alvarez-esta-vez/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "kevingabriel:cuandotullegaste:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "New-generation artist; first album Salsalandia in 2026.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/kevin-gabriel-demuestra-que-la-salsa-sigue-viva-y-joven/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "davianraul:prometeserfeliz:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Solo debut in April 2024; debut album in September 2024.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://prpop.org/2025/05/explosiva-la-salsa-de-davian-raul/",
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/davian-raul-promete-ser-feliz/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "ottodunielferreiro:ahoradependedeti:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Solo recording project since 2022; solo-billed target single.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/otto-duniel-ferreiro-ahora-depende-de-ti/",
        "https://ottodunielferreiro.hearnow.com/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "jairamos:cuandoatusojosmire:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Direct 2022 interview documents launch of solo project and first singles.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://es.salsagoogle.com/cantante-de-salsa-puertorriqueno-jai-ramos-nos-habla-de-su-vida-y-proyectos/",
        "https://latinosunidosonline.com/jai-ramos-presenta-cuando-a-tus-ojos-mire/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "darysagomusic:dimecuantovale:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Developing project formed in 2021; Dary was a 2026 talent-show finalist.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/dary-sago-music-dime-cuanto-vale/",
        "https://www.newgensalsa.com/dime-cuanto-vale-dary-sago-music-2026/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "nikkialva:sincronia:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "2024 coverage explicitly identifies her as an emerging salsa voice; 2026 solo-billed recording.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.univision.com/radio/nueva-york-wxny-fm/nikki-alva-la-nueva-promesa-femenina-de-la-salsa-revoluciona-el-genero",
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/nikki-alva-sincronia/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "edwinelcalvitoreyes:lachicademoda:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Current October 2026 coverage explicitly identifies him with the new generation of salsa; La Chica De Moda is solo-billed.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://latinosunidosonline.com/edwin-el-calvito-reyes-ft-prodigio-claudio-se-marcho-willie/",
        "https://prpop.org/2025/10/juntos-de-nuevo-por-el-cuatro-puertorriqueno/",
        "https://edwinelcalvitoreyes.hearnow.com/la-chica-de-moda"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "rickyroyal:ingratoamor:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "First EP in March 2025; contemporary coverage identifies a new voice in salsa.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/ricky-royal-dile/",
        "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/ricky-royal-refresca-la-salsa-con-una-fusion-entre-lo-clasico-y-moderno/"
      ]
    },
    {
      "recording_id": "pabloeee:todo:unspecified",
      "title_artist_rank_match": "passed",
      "version_isrc_check": "pending",
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "First original single in 2025; 2026 artist announcement identifies the new generation of salsa.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://news.agencymargot.com/387235-pablo-eee-luis-vazquez-unen-a-colombia-y-puerto-rico-con-chicle-impulsando-una-nueva-generacion-de-salsa",
        "https://music.apple.com/us/album/todo-single/6808786244"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "eligible_pool": [
    {
      "key": "lapalanca",
      "song": "La Palanca",
      "artist": "Afro 23",
      "artist_key": "afro23",
      "positions": {
        "ng-dura": 30
      },
      "us_score": 36.81818181818181,
      "international_score": 36.81818181818181,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Label documents a 2022 debut; first full album in 2026. Solo-billed La Palanca.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://topstopmusic.com/artistas/afro-23/",
        "https://www.shazam.com/song/1880120228/la-palanca"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "afro23:lapalanca:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "afro23:lapalanca:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 36.81818181818182,
          "score": 36.82,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 30,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 36.81818181818182,
              "counted_points": 36.81818181818182
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 30
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "afro23:lapalanca:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 36.81818181818182,
          "score": 36.82,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 30,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 36.81818181818182,
              "counted_points": 36.81818181818182
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 30
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "secretos",
      "song": "Secretos",
      "artist": "Veruska Verdú",
      "artist_key": "veruskaverdu",
      "positions": {
        "ng-dura": 80,
        "latinos-unidos": 34
      },
      "us_score": 50.89090909090909,
      "international_score": 14.09090909090909,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "La Voz Perú 2022 finalist; developing recording project since 2023.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/veruska-verdu-secretos/",
        "https://www.newgensalsa.com/secretos-veruska-verdu-2026/"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "veruskaverdu:secretos:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "veruskaverdu:secretos:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "publisher-independence-unverified",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 2,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos",
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 50.89090909090909,
          "score": 50.89,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 80,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 14.090909090909092,
              "counted_points": 14.090909090909092
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 34,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 36.8,
              "counted_points": 36.8
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 34
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "veruskaverdu:secretos:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 14.090909090909092,
          "score": 14.09,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 80,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 14.090909090909092,
              "counted_points": 14.090909090909092
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 80
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "notevayasahora",
      "song": "No Te Vayas Ahora",
      "artist": "Kevin Gabriel",
      "artist_key": "kevingabriel",
      "positions": {
        "ng-romantica": 3
      },
      "us_score": 49.01960784313725,
      "international_score": 49.01960784313725,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "New-generation artist; first album Salsalandia in 2026.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/kevin-gabriel-demuestra-que-la-salsa-sigue-viva-y-joven/"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "kevingabriel:notevayasahora:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "kevingabriel:notevayasahora:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 49.01960784313726,
          "score": 49.02,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 3,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 49.01960784313726,
              "counted_points": 49.01960784313726
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 3
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "kevingabriel:notevayasahora:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 49.01960784313726,
          "score": 49.02,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 3,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 49.01960784313726,
              "counted_points": 49.01960784313726
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 3
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "eresmiverdad",
      "song": "Eres Mi Verdad",
      "artist": "Siul Rotceh",
      "artist_key": "siulrotceh",
      "positions": {
        "ng-romantica": 9
      },
      "us_score": 46.07843137254902,
      "international_score": 46.07843137254902,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Debut EP and first original single in 2026.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.metro.pr/entretenimiento/2026/03/30/siul-rotceh-lanza-su-primer-sencillo-original-una-en-un-millon/",
        "https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/siulrotceh/eres-mi-verdad"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "siulrotceh:eresmiverdad:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "siulrotceh:eresmiverdad:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 46.07843137254902,
          "score": 46.08,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 9,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 46.07843137254902,
              "counted_points": 46.07843137254902
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 9
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "siulrotceh:eresmiverdad:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 46.07843137254902,
          "score": 46.08,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 9,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 46.07843137254902,
              "counted_points": 46.07843137254902
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 9
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "dile",
      "song": "Dile",
      "artist": "Ricky Royal",
      "artist_key": "rickyroyal",
      "positions": {
        "ng-romantica": 14
      },
      "us_score": 43.627450980392155,
      "international_score": 43.627450980392155,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "First EP in March 2025; contemporary coverage identifies a new voice in salsa.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/ricky-royal-dile/",
        "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/ricky-royal-refresca-la-salsa-con-una-fusion-entre-lo-clasico-y-moderno/"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "rickyroyal:dile:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "rickyroyal:dile:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 43.627450980392155,
          "score": 43.63,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 14,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 43.627450980392155,
              "counted_points": 43.627450980392155
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 14
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "rickyroyal:dile:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 43.627450980392155,
          "score": 43.63,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 14,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 43.627450980392155,
              "counted_points": 43.627450980392155
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 14
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "estavez",
      "song": "Esta Vez",
      "artist": "Nell Álvarez",
      "artist_key": "nellalvarez",
      "positions": {
        "ng-romantica": 16
      },
      "us_score": 42.64705882352941,
      "international_score": 42.64705882352941,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "First solo project in 2024; solo-billed 2026 single. Session backing vocals do not constitute featured-artist billing.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://prpop.org/2024/01/a-la-carga-nell-alvarez/",
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/nell-alvarez-esta-vez/"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "nellalvarez:estavez:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "nellalvarez:estavez:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 42.64705882352941,
          "score": 42.65,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 16,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 42.64705882352941,
              "counted_points": 42.64705882352941
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 16
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "nellalvarez:estavez:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 42.64705882352941,
          "score": 42.65,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 16,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 42.64705882352941,
              "counted_points": 42.64705882352941
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 16
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "cuandotullegaste",
      "song": "Cuando Tú Llegaste",
      "artist": "Kevin Gabriel",
      "artist_key": "kevingabriel",
      "positions": {
        "ng-romantica": 31
      },
      "us_score": 35.294117647058826,
      "international_score": 35.294117647058826,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "New-generation artist; first album Salsalandia in 2026.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/kevin-gabriel-demuestra-que-la-salsa-sigue-viva-y-joven/"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "kevingabriel:cuandotullegaste:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "kevingabriel:cuandotullegaste:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 35.294117647058826,
          "score": 35.29,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 31,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 35.294117647058826,
              "counted_points": 35.294117647058826
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 31
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "kevingabriel:cuandotullegaste:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 35.294117647058826,
          "score": 35.29,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 31,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 35.294117647058826,
              "counted_points": 35.294117647058826
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 31
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "prometeserfeliz",
      "song": "Promete Ser Feliz",
      "artist": "Davián Raúl",
      "artist_key": "davianrau",
      "positions": {
        "ng-romantica": 40,
        "latinos-unidos": 69
      },
      "us_score": 53.682352941176475,
      "international_score": 30.88235294117647,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Solo debut in April 2024; debut album in September 2024.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://prpop.org/2025/05/explosiva-la-salsa-de-davian-raul/",
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/davian-raul-promete-ser-feliz/"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "davianraul:prometeserfeliz:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "davianraul:prometeserfeliz:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "publisher-independence-unverified",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 2,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos",
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 53.682352941176475,
          "score": 53.68,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 40,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 30.88235294117647,
              "counted_points": 30.88235294117647
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 69,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 22.8,
              "counted_points": 22.8
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 40
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "davianraul:prometeserfeliz:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 30.88235294117647,
          "score": 30.88,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 40,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 30.88235294117647,
              "counted_points": 30.88235294117647
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 40
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "ahoradependedeti",
      "song": "Ahora Depende De Ti",
      "artist": "Otto Duniel Ferreiro",
      "artist_key": "ottodunielferreiro",
      "positions": {
        "ng-romantica": 46,
        "latinos-unidos": 23
      },
      "us_score": 69.14117647058823,
      "international_score": 27.941176470588236,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Solo recording project since 2022; solo-billed target single.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/otto-duniel-ferreiro-ahora-depende-de-ti/",
        "https://ottodunielferreiro.hearnow.com/"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "ottodunielferreiro:ahoradependedeti:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "ottodunielferreiro:ahoradependedeti:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "publisher-independence-unverified",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 2,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos",
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 69.14117647058823,
          "score": 69.14,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 46,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 27.941176470588236,
              "counted_points": 27.941176470588236
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 23,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 41.2,
              "counted_points": 41.2
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 23
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "ottodunielferreiro:ahoradependedeti:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 27.941176470588236,
          "score": 27.94,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 46,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 27.941176470588236,
              "counted_points": 27.941176470588236
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 46
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "cuandoatusojosmire",
      "song": "Cuando a Tus Ojos Miré",
      "artist": "Jai Ramos",
      "artist_key": "jairamos",
      "positions": {
        "ng-romantica": 56,
        "latinos-unidos": 40
      },
      "us_score": 57.43921568627451,
      "international_score": 23.03921568627451,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Direct 2022 interview documents launch of solo project and first singles.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://es.salsagoogle.com/cantante-de-salsa-puertorriqueno-jai-ramos-nos-habla-de-su-vida-y-proyectos/",
        "https://latinosunidosonline.com/jai-ramos-presenta-cuando-a-tus-ojos-mire/"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "jairamos:cuandoatusojosmire:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "jairamos:cuandoatusojosmire:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "publisher-independence-unverified",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 2,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos",
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 57.43921568627451,
          "score": 57.44,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 56,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 23.03921568627451,
              "counted_points": 23.03921568627451
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 40,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 34.4,
              "counted_points": 34.4
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 40
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "jairamos:cuandoatusojosmire:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 23.03921568627451,
          "score": 23.04,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 56,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 23.03921568627451,
              "counted_points": 23.03921568627451
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 56
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "dimecuantovale",
      "song": "Dime Cuánto Vale",
      "artist": "Dary & Sago Music",
      "artist_key": "darysagomusic",
      "positions": {
        "ng-romantica": 73,
        "latinos-unidos": 48
      },
      "us_score": 45.90588235294118,
      "international_score": 14.705882352941178,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Developing project formed in 2021; Dary was a 2026 talent-show finalist.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/dary-sago-music-dime-cuanto-vale/",
        "https://www.newgensalsa.com/dime-cuanto-vale-dary-sago-music-2026/"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "darysagomusic:dimecuantovale:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "darysagomusic:dimecuantovale:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "publisher-independence-unverified",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 2,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos",
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 45.90588235294118,
          "score": 45.91,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 73,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 14.705882352941176,
              "counted_points": 14.705882352941176
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 48,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 31.2,
              "counted_points": 31.2
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 48
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "darysagomusic:dimecuantovale:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 14.705882352941176,
          "score": 14.71,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 73,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 14.705882352941176,
              "counted_points": 14.705882352941176
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 73
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "sincronia",
      "song": "Sincronía",
      "artist": "Nikki Alva",
      "artist_key": "nikkialva",
      "positions": {
        "ng-romantica": 93,
        "latinos-unidos": 15
      },
      "us_score": 49.30196078431372,
      "international_score": 4.901960784313726,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "2024 coverage explicitly identifies her as an emerging salsa voice; 2026 solo-billed recording.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.univision.com/radio/nueva-york-wxny-fm/nikki-alva-la-nueva-promesa-femenina-de-la-salsa-revoluciona-el-genero",
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/nikki-alva-sincronia/"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "nikkialva:sincronia:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "nikkialva:sincronia:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "publisher-independence-unverified",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 2,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos",
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 49.30196078431372,
          "score": 49.3,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 93,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 4.901960784313726,
              "counted_points": 4.901960784313726
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 15,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 44.4,
              "counted_points": 44.4
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 15
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "nikkialva:sincronia:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "newgen"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 4.901960784313726,
          "score": 4.9,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": 93,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 4.901960784313726,
              "counted_points": 4.901960784313726
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 93
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "lachicademoda",
      "song": "La Chica De Moda",
      "artist": "Edwin “El Calvito” Reyes",
      "artist_key": "edwinelcalvitoreyes",
      "positions": {
        "latinos-unidos": 7
      },
      "us_score": 47.6,
      "international_score": 0,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "Current October 2026 coverage explicitly identifies him with the new generation of salsa; La Chica De Moda is solo-billed.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://latinosunidosonline.com/edwin-el-calvito-reyes-ft-prodigio-claudio-se-marcho-willie/",
        "https://prpop.org/2025/10/juntos-de-nuevo-por-el-cuatro-puertorriqueno/",
        "https://edwinelcalvitoreyes.hearnow.com/la-chica-de-moda"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "edwinelcalvitoreyes:lachicademoda:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "edwinelcalvitoreyes:lachicademoda:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 47.6,
          "score": 47.6,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 7,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 47.6,
              "counted_points": 47.6
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 7
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "edwinelcalvitoreyes:lachicademoda:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 0,
          "publishers": [],
          "score_unrounded": 0.0,
          "score": 0.0,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 1000000000
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "ingratoamor",
      "song": "Ingrato Amor",
      "artist": "Ricky Royal",
      "artist_key": "rickyroyal",
      "positions": {
        "latinos-unidos": 81
      },
      "us_score": 18.0,
      "international_score": 0,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "First EP in March 2025; contemporary coverage identifies a new voice in salsa.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://www.solarlatinclub.com/ricky-royal-dile/",
        "https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/ricky-royal-refresca-la-salsa-con-una-fusion-entre-lo-clasico-y-moderno/"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "rickyroyal:ingratoamor:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "rickyroyal:ingratoamor:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "latinos-unidos"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 18.0,
          "score": 18.0,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": 81,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 18.0,
              "counted_points": 18.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 81
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "rickyroyal:ingratoamor:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 0,
          "publishers": [],
          "score_unrounded": 0.0,
          "score": 0.0,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 1000000000
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "todo",
      "song": "Todo",
      "artist": "Pablo EEE",
      "artist_key": "pabloeee",
      "positions": {
        "berlin": 3
      },
      "us_score": 0,
      "international_score": 40.0,
      "eligibility": "verified",
      "eligibility_note": "First original single in 2025; 2026 artist announcement identifies the new generation of salsa.",
      "eligibility_sources": [
        "https://news.agencymargot.com/387235-pablo-eee-luis-vazquez-unen-a-colombia-y-puerto-rico-con-chicle-impulsando-una-nueva-generacion-de-salsa",
        "https://music.apple.com/us/album/todo-single/6808786244"
      ],
      "version": "unspecified",
      "recording_verification": "pending",
      "integrity_flags": [],
      "recording_id": "pabloeee:todo:unspecified",
      "regional_evidence": {
        "us": {
          "recording_id": "pabloeee:todo:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 0,
          "publishers": [],
          "score_unrounded": 0.0,
          "score": 0.0,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "publisher_id": "latinos-unidos",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 1000000000
        },
        "international": {
          "recording_id": "pabloeee:todo:unspecified",
          "status": "provisional",
          "reasons": [
            "single-publisher",
            "tracking-window-unverified",
            "source-method-unverified",
            "recording-version-unverified"
          ],
          "publisher_count": 1,
          "publishers": [
            "berlin"
          ],
          "score_unrounded": 40.0,
          "score": 40.0,
          "evidence": [
            {
              "source_id": "ng-dura",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "ng-romantica",
              "publisher_id": "newgen",
              "position": null,
              "state": "not-listed",
              "potential_points": 0.0,
              "counted_points": 0.0
            },
            {
              "source_id": "berlin",
              "publisher_id": "berlin",
              "position": 3,
              "state": "listed",
              "potential_points": 40.0,
              "counted_points": 40.0
            }
          ],
          "best_position": 3
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}