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Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ Rides Streaming High as La Revuelta Debut Becomes a Viral Showcase

The fourth album blends orchestral and choral craft with multilingual, faith‑driven ideas that have drawn both praise and scrutiny.

Overview

  • Rosalía appeared for the first time on TVE’s La Revuelta, delivering a playful, meme‑ready interview and a brief a cappella line from La Perla without identifying any subject of the song.
  • On Spotify, 12 of the 15 digital tracks entered the global Top 50 and, according to Pedro Sánchez, she was the platform’s third most‑listened artist on one day following release.
  • Public figures weighed in, with Spain’s prime minister congratulating her on X, Madonna calling her a visionary on Instagram, and the bishops’ conference president noting the album’s religious resonance for youth.
  • Online reaction has been massive, including debates over cultural appropriation, the album’s multilingual approach, and the use of sacred choirs, alongside fan speculation about personal references in lyrics.
  • Lux features the London Symphony Orchestra, established choirs such as the Escolanía de Montserrat and L’Orfeó Català, and collaborations with artists including Björk, Yves Tumor, Estrella Morente and Yahritza.