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Rauw Alejandro Embraces Puerto Rican Roots in New Album 'Cosa Nuestra'

The artist combines classic salsa with modern reggaeton, featuring collaborations with Pharrell Williams and Bad Bunny.

  • Alejandro's fifth studio album, 'Cosa Nuestra,' draws inspiration from 1960s and 70s Nuyorican culture and classic Puerto Rican sounds.
  • The album features inventive samples and blends traditional instruments like the cuatro and conga with digital reggaeton beats.
  • Pharrell Williams contributes as a producer and collaborator on the track 'Committed,' marking Alejandro's first time singing a hook in English.
  • Alejandro has created a character named 'Raúl Alejandro' for this release, reflecting his personal growth and cultural pride.
  • Alongside his music, Alejandro remains vocal about social issues in Puerto Rico, aiming to inspire positive change.
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