Emilia Mernes is gearing up for her "Emilia Tour 2025," with fans eagerly anticipating her first major concert of the year, set to take place on January 25 at the Estadio Mundialista de Mar del Plata. Following her record-breaking performances throughout 2024, including 10 sold-out shows at the Movistar Arena and four sold-out concerts at the Estadio Vélez, Mernes has become one of the brightest stars on the Argentine pop scene.
“I am very happy to spend this summer with you, it’s such immense joy,” expressed Mernes through her social media, announcing her return to Mar del Plata. The artist shared her excitement as ticket sales for the show will begin with exclusive pre-sales on December 19 at 4 PM for Banco Galicia cardholders via Entrada Uno, lasting for 48 hours or until stock runs out, followed by general ticket sales starting December 21.
The "Emilia Tour 2025" will kick off with performances across Uruguay, with the first show slated for January 3 at the Campus de Maldonado. Not only has Mernes captured the attention of fans, but she has also topped charts and broken records with her music. Her latest album, .MP3, debuted as the number one female album globally and has remained at the top spot in Argentina since release.
Mernes had successful singles throughout the year, including her collaboration with TINI, "La_Original.mp3," which reached third place on the Billboard U.S. Latin Pop Airplay chart. It’s no surprise, then, why the pop sensation is so excited about her upcoming tour and eager to reconnect with her fans.
But amid the celebration of her accomplishments, Mernes now finds herself facing serious allegations. Recently, she has been accused of plagiarism by renowned Uruguayan musician Rubén "El Negro" Rada. Reports surfaced on December 18, 2024, indicating Rada's discontent over Mernes's new single, "Novio Gangsta," which he claims bears too close of a resemblance to his classic hit, "Cha-Cha, Muchacha."
“There is deep anger from this established artist against one of the most significant artistic appearances of recent times,” said journalist Juan Etchegoyen on Mitre Live, indicating Rada is contemplating legal actions against Mernes for what he considers blatant plagiarism.
Etchegoyen went on to reveal, “The problem is, the new song by Emilia has seemed too similar to the melody of Rada’s classic. There are serious discussions happening on the legal front as Rada and his team evaluate potential actions.” This situation has brought unexpected tension to Mernes’s otherwise thrilling end to the year, causing ripples of concern among her management team and fans alike.
Even after this controversy, Emilia Mernes is riding high on her success, having been the most viewed artist on TikTok and achieving historic chart placements. During the Latin GRAMMY week, she secured her first nomination for "Best Pop Vocal Album" for her project .MP3, becoming the first Argentine woman to achieve this recognition in twenty years.
Mernes is positively thrilled about her fans’ support and the love they’ve shown her throughout the year. Reflecting on her accomplishments, she stated, “Yesterday was the last show of the year… and now here on my couch at home, I stopped to analyze what 2024 has been. It doesn’t seem real. I cried a little,” showcasing her mixture of gratitude and disbelief for how far she has come.
While her tour promises to be invigorated with high-energy performances and exciting hits, the road ahead may not be entirely clear with the legal challenge brewing against her.
With tensions high and the potential for legal action looming, both Mernes and Rada are set to become key players in what could escalate to be one of the biggest music controversies of the new year. Fans and followers are left to wonder not just about Mernes’s performances, but the future of her artistry as this dispute develops.
Regardless, Emilia's passion for her music and the loyalty of her fans seem poised to carry her through the challenges, as she carries on with plans for her tour, determined to make it one to be remembered.
