A nod to his roots from Puerto Rican Ozuna, a new cumbia from Mexican Thalía, or the most personal side of Mexican artist Luis R. Conríquez lead this week's Latin music releases. Additionally, Mexican rapper Gera MX released a preview of his upcoming album, Dalex and Boza teamed up for a "unique" reggaeton track, and Jacqie Rivera, daughter of Jenni Rivera, shared her inner self.
The list is completed by Spanish Enrique Bunbury, who released a new track with rock and Latin rhythms, and Uruguayan Jorge Drexler, who covered the iconic Brazilian song 'O que é, o que é?' in Spanish.
Ozuna's 'Una aventura' The Puerto Rican artist Ozuna premiered his single 'Una adventure', which evokes the reggaeton rhythms that brought him popularity in the last decade. The music video was filmed entirely in Puerto Rico. In it, the artist reflects on his life, including his beginnings, his rise to fame, and the sacrifices that success demands.
A preview of Gera MX's upcoming album Mexican rapper Gera MX released the single 'Makia' in collaboration with Calle 24, which serves as the first preview of his upcoming album. Unlike the original, the new version uses the drums of Rueda de Candombe, a collective inspired by traditional Brazilian sambas.
Thalía embraces another cumbia Mexican singer and actress Thalía presented 'Boomerang', a cumbia with tropical sounds that narrates the impossible loves of letting go. It follows the cumbia track 'Dancing Queen' she released last month.
Luis R. Conríquez's "most personal" side Mexican music exponent Luis R. Conríquez premiered the single 'Muchacho alegre', which he defines as "the most personal song of his career". It adopts the format of a modern corrido. The track blends traditional rap with the essence of regional Mexican music to give it energy and identity.
Dalex and Boza unite for electronic reggaeton Puerto Rican artist Dalex teams up with Panamanian Boza to present 'BeYKota', a reggaeton track with a catchy melody and urban and electronic rhythms. Its authors define it as "a unique proposal within the current urban landscape".
Jacqie Rivera gets candid Jacqie Rivera, daughter of the late Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera, premiered the single 'Completely me'. The introspective track reflects on the pressure of meeting others' expectations, accompanied by acoustic guitar chords that add even more power to the artist's voice.
"There will be no next time" for Bunbury Spanish rock figure Enrique Bunbury released 'The next time there will be no next time', the fourth preview of his upcoming album. He once again combines the electric guitar with elements of Latin music. The song explores a relationship of love, friendship, or other bonds to express all kinds of emotions.
Jorge Drexler covers 'O que é, o que é?' Uruguayan singer Jorge Drexler presented the song 'What will it be' as a prelude to his new album 'Taracá'. It's a single that adapts the popular 'O que é, o que é?' by Brazilian artist Gonzaguinha into Spanish.