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There are usually not sufficient phrases in both the English or Spanish language to specific the magic that’s Dangerous Bunny’s newest album “Un Verano Sin Ti.” All of us had excessive expectations for the highly-anticipated fourth solo album, which was launched on Friday, Could 6, and was accompanied by the music video for one of many album’s tracks titled “Moscow Mule.” However whereas we could have already been anticipating one of the best, Benito has a manner of nonetheless blowing our minds together with his artistic genius. If you have not listened to the album, be ready to have it on loop for days — I do know I’ll.
One of many issues that units Dangerous Bunny other than among the different reggaeton artists of at the moment is his capacity to experiment with different genres and sounds. His two albums “X 100 Pre” and “Oasis” spoke to his signature Latin Entice type. Whereas his 2020 album “YHLQMDLG” nonetheless fell below the reggaeton/Latin entice class, it was much more progressive than something we have heard earlier than it. Later that yr he shocked us with “Las Que No Iban a Salir,” impressed by the pandemic’s quarantine. Each monitor on that album is totally different. It was the primary album he did that actually displayed his musical vary. “El Último Tour Del Mundo” was hearth and the third album he dropped in a single yr. That was spectacular in and of itself. Then got here his collaboration with singer-songwriter Tommy Torres on the “El Playlist de Anoche” album, which left many people shook and off-guard. The songs on this monitor had been principally romantic pop ballads, additional proving that Dangerous Bunny actually thrives on working outdoors of his consolation zone.
It had develop into clear at this level that Dangerous Bunny was planning on at all times holding us on our toes. Now we had been simply anticipating it. Even so, “Un Verano Sin Ti” exceeded my expectations and it seems to be like I am not alone in that feeling as a result of fairly a number of individuals have already taken to Twitter and Instagram to specific their pleasure. The album kicks off with “Moscow Mule,” which options a lovely mix of rhythms, that is a bit of extra typical of what we anticipate to listen to from him. However then there’s “Después De La Playa,” which options dance-worthy mambo sounds. As progressive because the Puerto Rican artist is, I am unable to say I anticipated all that. However what I do anticipate is for this to develop into a summer season hit — for certain. “Me Porto Bonito” that includes Plan B’s Chencho Corleone provides off severe dembow vibes. “Titi Me Preguntó” is one other extremely danceable monitor however the subsequent few ones really feel considerably constant till we get to “Yo No Soy Celoso,” which options extra acoustic jazz sounds. Then there’s “Neverita,” which has components of home music, reggaeton, and Latin entice. “Celebration” options Rauw Alejandro and is a reggaeton get together hit. “Ensénsame a Bailar” positively feels like merengue at occasions — I am anticipating this turning into successful with Dominicans. And simply once I thought the album actually could not probably get any higher I hear “Ojitos Lindos,” that includes Bomba Estéreo. The collaborations do not finish there. There is a monitor with Buscabulla titled “Andrea” and “Otro Atardecer” with The Marias.
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Not solely is “Un Verano Sin Ti,” a present to all Dangerous Bunny followers and lovers but it surely additionally actually speaks to the place we’re at in relation to Latin music. Artists like Dangerous Bunny who refuse to comply with the principles typically positioned on Latin artists within the music business have confirmed that there is not one option to do Latin music. You is usually a Latin Entice/reggaeton artist and are available out with a dembow monitor or an acoustic pop ballad. The sky is the restrict and what an thrilling time it’s to be a Latin artist at the moment. I am right here for it.
