J Balvin is ready to unleash his first album in nearly three years.
On Thursday, the Colombian singer and rapper announced his new album, “Rayo,” the follow-up to 2021’s “Jose,” will arrive Aug. 9 with help from a Latin all-stars including fellow reggaeton acts Feid, Bad Gyal and Chencho Corleone, along with Mexican country singer Carin León and rising acts Ryan Castro and Blessd, among numerous others.
To coincide with the album announcement, Balvin has released his second single from the project titled, “Gaga” produced by Keityn and L.e.x.v.z. Balvin recruits the breezy melodies of Spanish singer Saiko for the track. The song arrived with a music video directed by Jean Lafleur shot in London.
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Balvin wrote on X in Spanish, “Family!! Like I promised, the launch of ‘Gaga’ came with the official announce of the new album… Now yes, it’s Balvin time.” The message closed with a lightning bolt emoji, what seems to be the emblem of the album since “Rayo” translates to lightning bolt.
In a press release, “Rayo” is described as the soundtrack to a house party. “Gaga,” and the album’s first Chencho Corleone-featuring single, “Polvo de tu Vida”, are EDM-infused, and mark somewhat of a refrain from Balvin’s signature reggaeton basslines. The album is said to blend urban styles with a strong emphasis on electronic pop.
“Rayo” is “the embodiment of community, and listening through feels like a glimpse into what Balvin’s ideal playlist would sound like, with music’s biggest names mingling with tomorrow’s superstars,” according to an official statement.
“RAYO” TRACKLIST:
- “Cosa de Locos”
- “Polvo de tu Vida” Featuring Chencho Corleone
- “Swat” Featuring Luar La L
- “Bajo y Batería”
- “Doblexxó” Featuring Feid
- “3 Noches”
- “Gaga” Featuring SAIKO
- “Gato” Featuring Bad Gyal
- “Lobo” Featuring Zion
- “La Noche” Featuring Dei V
- “Origami” Featuring Ryan Castro y Blessd
- “Sólido”
- “Stoker” Featuring Carin León
- “Ganster”
- “En Alta” Featuring Omar Courtz, YOVNGCHIMI, Quevedo, Mambo Kingz, DJ Luian
