In an business continually evolving with new musical developments, Yandel has opted to remain devoted to the style that made him a family identify, additional proving on his new album why he stays one of the elite artists within the sport.
Titled simply that — ELYTE (changing the I with the Y in honor of his creative identify) — the Puerto Rican artist presents his eighth solo studio album. The 19-track manufacturing is for essentially the most half a whole album of reggaetón music, fusing the old-school sound with fashionable parts. Notably, the collaborators on the set embrace Tego Calderon, J Balvin, Feid, Myke Towers, Farruko and Blessd, to call just a few.
“I really feel deeply blessed and completely happy that my music has managed to transcend at completely different levels of my profession,” the artist born Llandel Veguilla Malavé tells Billboard. “I all the time search to evolve by staying true to my essence, with out shedding what defines me, however ensuring that my music continues to attach with the general public.”
ELYTE follows Yandel’s Resistencia (2023), Quien Contra Mi 2 (2020), The One (2019), #Replace (2017), Harmful (2015), De Líder a Leyenda (2013), and Quien Contra Mi (2003). Each his 2013 and 2015 albums hit No. 1 on the Billboard Prime Latin Albums chart.
The album’s launch additionally comes forward of Yandel taking heart stage on the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week, returning to Miami Seashore on Oct. 14-18, with different confirmed artists together with Feid, Younger Miko, Gloria Estefan, Alejandro Sanz, Maria Becerra and Peso Pluma, amongst many others.
Yandel — who’s additionally a finalist on the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards for Latin Rhythm Artist of the 12 months, Duo or Group with Wisin y Yandel — shall be joined by Dei V and Roberto Andrade (managing director at Warner Music Latina) for a dialogue on the start and way forward for the style. For tickets and extra particulars, go to BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
Beneath, Yandel breaks down 5 important tracks from ELYTE.
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“Reggaetón Malandro” feat. Tego Calderón
“This can be a music by Nesty La Mente Maestra. From the second I heard it, I instantly linked with it. “Reggaetón Malandro” is the pure essence of the golden age of reggaeton. Engaged on this music took me again to these moments when music felt uncooked, genuine, and filled with power. Additionally, teaming up with Tego Calderón on this music was one thing extraordinary for me. Tego is a superb exponent of the start of this motion, and with the ability to collaborate with a legend who has left an indelible mark on reggaeton was an honor. Listening to it completed was like reliving that vibe, and it crammed me with delight to know that we proceed to contribute to such an necessary legacy for city music.”
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“Outdated College” feat. Farruko
“This music, as its identify suggests, talks about how the style grew whereas we had been rising up in Puerto Rico, and that nostalgia is current in each verse. Creating it was a brilliant cool course of as a result of we had been capable of join with our roots and relive these moments that marked the start [of the movement]. With Farruko the whole lot sounds good and he was the best individual to share this music with. It turned out spectacular.”
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“Háblame Claro” feat. Feid
“This can be a music Tainy did with Los Icons. From the second I heard it, I felt prefer it was successful and that it was going to be a defining observe on the album. We recorded it in Los Angeles, and what I keep in mind most is the unbelievable power that flowed within the studio that day. The whole lot felt pure, as if the concepts simply aligned completely. Each time I hearken to it, I’m transported again to that second and the vibe that led us to create one thing that, indubitably, speaks to each the roots of reggaeton and its evolution.”
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“Puño de Tito”
“This music is about me proper now. It has a beat that captivates you and I made a decision to play it because the opening observe of the album as a result of it’s the finest introduction to ELYTE. I wished you to really feel that particular one thing from the primary second and revel in an album that has the whole lot of me.”
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“Borracho y Loco” feat. Myke Towers
“This was the primary single we launched from the album and dealing with Myke is definitely straightforward as a result of he’s a fantastic pal. We’ve an excellent sonic match and the collaboration got here collectively rapidly. It’s a contented and wild music like us. I’m very pleased with this music.”
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