Rauw Alejandro has officially announced that his new album, Cosa Nuestra, is set to be released on November 15. Along with this exciting news, he has also dropped a new single titled “Pasaporte,” featuring the talented Puerto Rican artist Mr. NaisGai. Check out the music video below to get a taste of what’s to come!
Production and Inspiration
Alejandro collaborated with Mr. NaisGai and SG Lewis to produce the track “Pasaporte,” which is a follow-up to his recent hits “Déjame Entrar” and “Touching the Sky.” These songs were showcased by Alejandro during his performance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
In a recent interview with Billboard, Alejandro shared that the title of his upcoming album, Cosa Nuestra, was inspired by the 1969 salsa classic by Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe. Despite not being his primary genre, salsa holds a special place in Alejandro’s heart due to its cultural significance. He expressed his versatility as an artist, mentioning that while he comes from an urban music background, he enjoys exploring other genres. The influence of Colón and Lavoe’s Cosa Nuestra can be heard in the elegance, musicality, and instrumentation present throughout Alejandro’s new album. For the first time, he incorporated live music and his band into the majority of the project, deviating from his usual process of creating music solely with a keyboard and computer.
Album Release and Previous Work
Cosa Nuestra marks Rauw Alejandro’s fifth studio album, following the release of his fourth album, Playa Saturno, in July 2023.
FAQs
Q: When is Rauw Alejandro’s new album, Cosa Nuestra, set to be released?
A: Cosa Nuestra is scheduled to be released on November 15.
Q: Who is featured on Rauw Alejandro’s new single, “Pasaporte”?
A: “Pasaporte” features fellow Puerto Rican artist Mr. NaisGai.
Q: What inspired the title of Rauw Alejandro’s new album?
A: The title, Cosa Nuestra, was inspired by the 1969 salsa classic by Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe.
Q: How does Rauw Alejandro describe the musical influences on his upcoming album?
A: Alejandro mentions that while he comes from an urban music background, he draws inspiration from salsa, which he considers to be in his blood and culture.
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