With her ninth studio album, the Mexican-American singer-songwriter extends an invitation not just to listen — but to feel. 5/1/2026 With Janney , Chiquis challenges listeners to put down their distractions, close their eyes, and let the music take them somewhere only she can guide them. Released Thursday (April 30), the Mexican-American singer-songwriter’s ninth studio album is a transformative work named after her given name. “I wanted to name it Janney because I’ve always wanted a self-titled album,” Chiquis tells Billboard Español over Zoom. “I just didn’t know when it was going to come… But once I was done with the whole album, I just knew. I was like, this is really me. This is who I am.” Across the 20-track spiritual odyssy, the three-time Latin Grammy winner and self-proclaimed Reina Abeja steps away from her signature banda sound and into a more reflective version of herself.…