Matt Louis – Luna
The synth king, also known as Matt Louis, is back with another club classic. Four months since linking up with fellow Puerto Rican RaiNao, Louis returns with his solo effort ‘Luna’. The chorus and the repetition of “Duro” makes it hard to resist dancing to, especially when the music video is laced with dance scenes from Louis and his crew. The bridge is swapped for a chant which opens “Dónde está to'a la gente que peca?” making this song the perfect addition to any house party playlists. Louis’ track may translate to ‘Moon’, but the star is proving that the night is still young.
8belial X Bad Gyal – Orilla
Right from the start this collaboration has a 2010’s sound to it with the instrumental reminiscent of Pia Mia’s ‘Do It Again‘ through its electronic style. Alba’s lyrics are still as blunt and bold as she sings, Bomboclaat, ella no es una real Bad Gyal, yeah’, and no one will ever be as real as the star herself. 8belial, the self-procclaimed ‘La maquina del ritmo’, flaunts his swagger even more knowing he has the support of Barcelona native Bad Gyal. He proves this with lyrics like “Yo soy el dueño de tu piel, de tu cuerpo yo soy fiel”.
Rvssian, Omar Courtz, Young Miko & Clarent – Woahh
The Jamaican record producer is known for bringing together top-class artists from across the globe and providing a bridge between music genres (‘Santa’, ‘Nostálgico’). In ‘Woahh’ however, he spotlights one very specific genre, Puerto Rican trap. Rvssian passes the mic to three lucky candidates: Young Miko, Omar Courtz and Clarent, giving them four minutes to put their country on the map. Miko leads every chorus with ease, Courtz tackles singing and rapping hand in hand while Clarent manages to switch the flow effortlessly numerous times. One thing the three agree on, “¿Que si quiero volver a verte? Cómo no”.
Maria Becerra - Tatú
Channelling the dramatic power ballad style of the 2000’s and 2010’s, Becerra has used this song to reflect on the like-mindedness in her relationship. Not long after dropping this hit, she also celebrated one year since selling out River Plate Stadium, the Argentinian musician has every right to be soppy. The lyrics are even cuter ““El amor verdadero, lo inventamo' tú y yo”. Working with Mr. NaisGai, it seems the Puerto Rican producer has been in his feels recently as he also worked on Rauw Alejandro’s dramatic and moody ‘Se Fue’, a cover of Laura Pausini’s 1994 track of the same name.
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso – Re Forro
The chorus may unpick all of their flaws, but the Argentinian duo double down on this further with the line “Si antes era forro, ahora soy re forro”. They don’t shy away from calling themselves out, openly admitting, “No 'toy orgulloso, pero tampoco lo secondo”. The instrumental is nothing but classy as it blends laidback tropical sounds with snares that sound right out of a jazz club, an unexpected but well-needed fusion. The moral of this three-minute production is simple, why listen to someone else’s opinion when your friend with “Ojos de vampiro” will always match your energy.
Bonus Track:
Yailin Mas Viral X DJ Adoni – Yo No Olvido
The Dominican powerhouse is asserting her dominance in the music field once again. to If the instrumental wasn’t powerful enough just listen to her as she sings “Yo soy tu perdición, me dicen "la loca" / Y ven, que hoy te toca”, she has full control. DJ Adoni knows he can’t compete either as he admits “Yo no cojo lucha, yo no soy La Roca / 'Tá loca por dejame, pero no te equivoca'. The music video sees her tormenting the fellow collaborator in more ways than one before ending by teaching him a lesson he’ll never forget…
