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26-05-2025
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Trueno Expands His Sound — and Takes the Producer's Seat — on ‘El Último Baile' Deluxe
'It's a weird metaphor, I know, but every album I make is the child of the one that preceded it,' the 23-year-old rap star Trueno says on a recent Zoom call from his home in Argentina. He looks a bit subdued today: He was playing soccer with friends when suddenly it started to rain — as it often does in Buenos Aires — and he got a bad case of the flu. But Trueno's face lights up the moment he begins talking about the brand new tracks on the deluxe edition of El Último Baile. They find him once again in a sweet crux of inspiration that appears no know no end. The propulsion of his staccato rhymes on opening cut 'GRANDMASTER' ooze attitude, while the chilled R&B vibe of 'LAURYN' employs orchestral flourishes to grand cinematic effect. Trueno made a name for himself as a teen freestyle champ, but he quickly developed into a refined craftsman of sound. More from Rolling Stone Trueno and Young Miko Meet Up in Puerto Rico on 'En La City' Central Cee Shows That Patience Is a Virtue on 'Can't Rush Greatness' Trueno Celebrates Hip-Hop's Global History - and Future - on 'El Último Baile' 'When we recorded Atrevido, our initial focus was digital and underground,' he says in reference to his 2020 debut. 'Then [global hit] 'Mamichula' appeared out of nowhere, and it required brass and a string section. On [my second album] Bien o Mal, 'Dance Creep' captured the essence of my musical identity, and in turn led to El Último Baile. My first album was a tribute to the barrio; the second, to hip-hop itself; the third one, to my culture.' The deluxe edition also signals a new beginning, with Trueno delving into Ableton and producing his own tracks for the first time. In between touring Europe and Latin America, he started conceptualizing his next album. 'We're hosting the initial songwriting camps,' he says. 'It's a combination of anxiety and ambition that I love to experience. I feel completely naked whenever I release a new group of songs into the world. The trick is to give up trying to surpass any previous work, and look for a new focus instead.' Here, Trueno walks us through three of the strongest cuts on EUB Deluxe. 'This is one of my favorite songs ever. It's the natural consequence of so many different things. I finally found a certain darkness in the musical component, the kind of feeling that I love. It has the funk of 'Dance Crip' fused with the West Coast sound, and a bit of drill — the youngest child of hip-hop culture. On the last verse, I wanted to include what I consider to be the South American version of drill: Brazilian funk. It's also the first time that I'm creating my own backing tracks. After El Último Baile, I got tired of the uncertainty of relying on producers. I finally got the software, set up my home studio and started to produce myself.' 'This one started with a beat by Tatool, my producer. We developed it in a van, going from Alicante to Málaga (we're unbearable, yes.) It's a house beat, slowed down to the point where it sounds like boom bap, then blended with disco elements. I wrote the verses in 40 minutes, and recorded them under the bed at the hotel where we were staying [Laughs.] I had good energy with Young Miko, even though we hadn't met in person. I got in touch and told her that she was perfect for this — if she refused, I would just finish it on my own. Tatool had worked with her, and told me that our deliveries are compatible; the flow, the Spanglish, a strong hip-hop influence. But she is also versatile, and her stuff has that party element that I love. Miko recorded her verse on her own, and then we met in San Juan, Puerto Rico for the music video.' 'It's my favorite track on the deluxe edition [of this album]. I like that it doesn't have any singing, bridges or extra sections. It's just verses, real facts, showcasing my most relaxed aspect. I didn't really write this one — just started freestyling at home, one bar after the other. It's like a freestyle battle, my take on having fun and showing off your flow by staying fresh and voicing out whatever is on your mind. It's like 'Dance Crip,' but a little bit rougher.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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El Alfa Confirms Retirement With El Último Baile 2025 Farewell Tour Dates
El Alfa is hitting the road this year for the last time in his two-decade career. On Tuesday (May 13), the Dominican artist announced his farewell tour, El Último Baile, with 34 confirmed dates. The 'King of Dembow,' known for hits such as 'La Mamá de la Mamá,' 'La Romana' and 'Singapur,' will kick off the stint on June 4 at the Avant Gardner in New York and will wrap Nov. 30 at Orlando's House of Blues. More from Billboard El Alfa Announces He's Retiring from Music in 2025: 'I Will Never Sing Again' Adam David Delivers Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' on 'The Voice' as Finalists Are Set Blake Shelton Drops 'Texas' on 'Fallon,' Says Post Malone Fueled His Return In addition to touring the U.S., El Alfa will visit fans in Europe and Latin America, with dates already set for Spain, Mexico, Chile and Germany, to name a few. In January, the artist announced his retirement from music and a social media break, following the death of his grandmother Ramonita. 'Her happiness was to see me succeed, but I can't even stay awake!!,' he expressed in an Instagram post. 'I say goodbye momentarily to my audience that loves me. I'll be back soon, goodbye Instagram. I could have spent more time with her but my work didn't allow it. The days of my retirement are getting shorter. On December 18th of this year, I will never sing again. Rest in peace grandma. I love you.' Tickets for El Último Baile go on sale at noon local time on Thursday (May 15) through El Alfa's official website. See the dates for El Último Baile tour below: June 4 – Avant Gardner – New York, NY June 22 – H-Town Bash – Houston, TX June 26 – X-TRA – Zurich, Switzerland July 5 – La Festival – Nuremberg, Germany July 6 – RBF – Benidorm, Spain July 12 – RBF – Santander, Spain July 13 – RBF – Mallorca, Spain July 19 – RBF – Barcelona, Spain July 20 – RBF – Madrid, Spain July 26 – Carroponte – Milan, Italy July 27 – RBF – Galicia, Spain Aug. 3 – Baja Beach Fest – Rosarito, Mexico Aug. 10 – Pepsi Center – Mexico City, Mexico Aug. 17 – Movistar Arena – Santiago, Chile Sept. 27 – Parque Viva – San José, Costa Rica Oct. 10 – Atlanta Coliseum – Atlanta, GA Oct. 11 – Strand Ballroom – Providence, RI Oct. 12 – MGM Fenway – Boston, MA Oct. 17 – Peacock Theater – Los Angeles, CA Oct. 18 – Hard Rock Live – Sacramento, CA Oct. 23 – Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA Oct. 24 – Oakdale Theatre – Wallington, CT Oct. 25 – United Palace – New York, NY Oct. 30 – Fillmore – Denver, CO Oct. 31 – SAP Center – San José, CA Nov. 1 – Substance – Las Vegas, NV Nov. 12 – Sky Deck – Nashville, TN Nov. 13 – 710 Music Hall – Houston, TX Nov. 16 – Bomb Factory – Dallas, TX Nov. 19 – Fillmore – Charlotte, NC Nov. 20 – Echostage – Washington, DC Nov. 21 – Rosemont Theatre – Chicago, IL Nov. 29 – Hard Rock Live – Hollywood, FL Nov. 30 – House of Blues – Orlando, FL Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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14-05-2025
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Joey Bada$$ Says Jay-Z Wanted to Manage Him Early in His Career
Joey Badass sat down with Red Bull for a story published Tuesday (May 13), during which he talked about almost signing with Jay-Z's Roc Nation and his relationship with 50 Cent. When he talked about almost signing with Roc Nation back in 2010, Joey blamed it on an old manager and a lack of communication because Jay-Z didn't want to sign him to a label deal, he actually wanted to manage the up-and-coming Brooklyn rapper. 'It was a chain of communication that I didn't have any part in,' he revealed. 'Jay is my favorite rapper, even to this day, and within a year of being in the game, he wanted to sign me. But he didn't want to sign me as an artist, he wanted to manage me. I had a manager at the time and I always wonder if that's how it got botched.' More from Billboard Queens of the Stone Age Announce 'Alive in the Catacombs' Concert Film, Album Amyl and the Sniffers, Royel Otis Lead Finalists for 2025 AIR Awards El Alfa Confirms Retirement With El Último Baile 2025 Farewell Tour Dates Billboard reached out to Roc Nation for comment. He then talked about his role as Unique on Power Book III: Raising Kanan and what he's learned working with the show's executive producer 50 Cent. 'He's a very interesting individual; he surprised me,' Joey said of the Queens mogul. 'Not that I didn't think he was smart, but I think he's much smarter than people may think. His mind is very interesting and very multidimensional. He reminds me a lot of myself, like, how he thinks. It was really dope to have some one-on-one time with him to understand his level of thought.' When it comes to playing Unique — a rival drug dealer to Kanan and his mother Raquel — he says he's in character as soon as he puts on his vintage early '90s clothes on. 'As soon as I land on set and I put them clothes on, it's just time, you know? I'm in there. I'm in that mindset, I'm in that mode. I'm in that frame of thought.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
