Cosa Nuestra (Rauw Alejandro album)
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| Released | November 15, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Language | Spanish | |||
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Cosa Nuestra (transl. Our Thing) is the upcoming fifth studio album by Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro. It will be released on November 15, 2024, through Sony Music Latin and Duars Entertainment. It is set to contain guest appearances from Bad Bunny, Pharrell Williams, Alexis & Fido, Feid, Romeo Santos, Laura Pausini and Latin Mafia, among others. Executively produced by Alejandro, the album's title is in reference to Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe's 1969 album of the same name. It was supported by three singles: "Touching the Sky", "Déjame Entrar" and "Pasaporte".
Background
[edit]On July 4, 2023, while announcing and releasing his fourth studio album Playa Saturno (2023), Alejandro stated that he would "rest" and told his fans to enjoy the album for a while, as he was not sure when he would record another album.[1] On March 7, 2024, he revealed information about his fifth studio album during a video call with CR Fashion Book, where he stated that he would start a new era in his career.[2] He also revealed that the album would still be executively produced by him, but was also learning to play other instruments, including the drums, piano and guitar.[2]
On June 8, 2024, he further revealed to Billboard Español that he was inspired by the musical West Side Story for his live performances and album, later teasing his fifth studio album to Today by considering the songs from it being "too good to be inside the studio".[3][4] On July 18 of the same year, the album's title was revealed as Cosa Nuestra through the music video for "Déjame Entrar", the album's second single, with its release being around autumn of 2024; the album's title is in reference to salsa musicians Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe's 1969 album of the same name, while also being titled after the Sicilian Mafia, who also go by Cosa Nostra.[5]
Concept and recording
[edit]After Alejandro performed a cover of Italian singer Laura Pausini's song "Non c'è" ("Se Fue") at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on November 16, 2023, he revealed during an interview that both were working on a studio and duet version of the song together, becoming a collaboration that was highly anticipated among fans.[6] The track listing for Cosa Nuestra was revealed on November 11, 2024, with the song being featured as its thirteenth track.[7]
For the album's concept, Alejandro created a character named after his first and middle name, Raúl Alejandro, which he says gives off a "telenovela vibe". He pictures his character as an adult living in New York City during the era of Puerto Rican migration to New York City.[8] Because he does not like "repeating projects", he visualized the album's direction plans for a long period of time, stating to Billboard, "I sit at home, read a book, smoke a joint with some coffee, look at the sky, and map out what’s coming."[9] Though it is his fifth studio album, Alejandro considers Cosa Nuestra his fourth album "of the circles", referring to his first three studio albums, which have circles on their album artworks.[10]
Promotion and release
[edit]Cosa Nuestra will be released for digital download and streaming on November 15, 2024, through Sony Music Latin and Duars Entertainment.[2][11]
Singles
[edit]"Touching the Sky" was released on May 23, 2024, as the lead single from Cosa Nuestra. Its accompanying music video, which was directed by Martin Seipel and produced by Rocío Taboada, features Alejandro dancing in the streets of New York City.[12][13] It peaked atop the US Latin Pop Airplay chart on the issue dated August 24, 2024.[14] Alejandro performed the song at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 11, 2024.[15]
"Déjame Entrar" was released on July 18, 2024, as the second single from the album, along with its music video, which features a cameo appearance from American actor Adrien Brody.[16][17] Alejandro also performed it at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.[15]
"Pasaporte" was released on September 26, 2024, as the third single from the album. An accompanying music video was released simultaneously with the song.[18][19]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Cosa Nuestra" | |||
| 2. | "Déjame Entrar" |
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| 4:14 |
| 3. | "Qué Pasaría..." (with Bad Bunny) | |||
| 4. | "Tú con Él" | |||
| 5. | "Committed" (with Pharrell Williams) | |||
| 6. | "Espresso Martini" (with Marconi Impara and Yan Block) | |||
| 7. | "Baja Pa' Acá" (with Alexis & Fido) | |||
| 8. | "Ni Me Conozco" | |||
| 9. | "Il Capo" | |||
| 10. | "Revolú" (with Feid) | |||
| 11. | "Mil Mujeres" | |||
| 12. | "Khé?" (with Romeo Santos) | |||
| 13. | "Se Fue" (with Laura Pausini) |
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| 14. | "Pasaporte" (with Mr. NaisGai) | Ocasio |
| 4:26 |
| 15. | "Touching the Sky" |
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| 3:07 |
| 16. | "Amar de Nuevo" | |||
| 17. | "2:12 AM" (with Latin Mafia) | |||
| 18. | "SexxxMachine" |
References
[edit]- ^ Villacañas, Javier (July 4, 2023). "Rauw Alejandro sorprende con el anuncio oficial del inminente estreno de su cuarto álbum: Playa Saturno" [Rauw Alejandro surprises with the official announcement of the imminent release of his fourth album: Playa Saturno]. Cadena 100 (in Spanish). Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c Herrera, Isabelia (March 7, 2024). "Rauw Alejandro: 'I'm still cooking, developing a new persona—the whole look and feel.'". CR Fashion Book. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Raygoza, Isabela (June 8, 2024). "Rauw Alejandro Headlines Governors Ball 2024, Talks New Single & Album". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Calvario, Liz (July 9, 2024). "Rauw Alejandro Teases New Album and TODAY Show Concert 'Surprise'". Today. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "Rauw Alejandro's New Album 'Cosa Nuestra': Tour, Collaborations, Release Date..." Los 40. September 4, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Moral, Selene (January 3, 2024). "Rauw Alejandro confirma que ha grabado 'Se fue' junto a Laura Pausini: 'La canción está hecha, espérenla pronto'" [Rauw Alejandro confirms that he has recorded 'Se fue' with Laura Pausini: 'The song is done, wait for it soon']. Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Romero, Andrea (November 11, 2024). "Rauw Alejandro desvela el tracklist de Cosa Nuestra, el nuevo álbum que incluye su versión de 'Se Fue'" [Rauw Alejandro reveals the tracklist for Cosa Nuestra, the new album which includes his version of 'Se Fue']. Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "The Deeply Personal Story Behind Rauw Alejandro's Next Album Cosa Nuestra". Los 40. August 27, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Cobo, Leila (August 26, 2024). "Rauw Alejandro On Cosa Nuestra and His New Character for the Album". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Brizuela, Ariany (November 11, 2024). "Rauw Alejandro reveló la lista de canciones de Cosa nuestra, su nuevo disco" [Rauw Alejandro reveals the list of tracks from Cosa Nuestra, his new album which includes his version of 'Se Fue']. La Opinión (in Spanish). Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Cosa Nuestra - Album by Rauw Alejandro". Apple Music (US). November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (May 23, 2024). "Rauw Alejandro Drops 'Touching the Sky': Watch". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Hernandez, Jeanette (May 24, 2024). "WATCH: Rauw Alejandro Goes Full-on Broadway in 'Touching The Sky' Music Video". Remezcla. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Bustios, Pamela (August 20, 2024). "Rauw Alejandro's 'Touching the Sky' Is No. 1 on Latin Pop Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Villa, Lucas (September 11, 2024). "Rauw Alejandro Brings Puerto Rico Bomba & Plena To MTV VMAs". Remezcla. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Madarang, Charisma (September 26, 2024). "Adrian Brody Joins Rauw Alejandro in His Video for 'Déjame Entrar'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Calvario, Liz (July 12, 2024). "Watch Rauw Alejandro Perform New Song 'Déjame Entrar' on TODAY". Today. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (July 19, 2024). "Rauw Alejandro Announces New Album Cosa Nuestra, Drops New Single". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (September 27, 2024). "Rauw Alejandro Announces New Album Cosa Nuestra, Shares Video for New Song 'Pasaporte': Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 11, 2024.