At first glance, I had some trouble categorizing this album. It’s mostly a Wisin album, but he doesn’t appear on every song (13/19). It’s also not necessarily a new artist showcase. The only thing that can be said for sure is that this album is pure reggaeton.
Wisin carries the majority of this album both in terms of appearances and quality. This shouldn’t be a surprise since he’s one of the most legendary artists in reggaeton’s history. The new artists on the album do their part to help carry this production. As a whole, the album feels like familiar territory with few major surprises. By playing it safe, you see both sides of the coin. It’s a safe album that everyone can enjoy but in its safety, it’s hard to distinguish amongst the best of it’s genre and time.
The general sound of the album should sound relatively familiar. To my ear, the entire production sounds like exactly what you expect from mainstream urban tracks. No Me Acostumbro reminds me of Me Neigo, the last hit from this combination of these artists, which was a major hit. Fiel with Jhay Cortez and Wisin together also feels like another mainstream hit. Every other song on the album sounds familiar structurally, which isn’t a bad thing for a person who enjoys these types of songs.
By not taking any major risks, this album ultimately feels very safe. The beats and melodies feel familiar and welcoming. This album feels like somewhere we’ve been before. That isn’t to say it’s bad by any means. Many of the tracks are very enjoyable and would be welcome additions to any playlist. The lack of risk doesn’t help this album. It’s good and it’s safe. There isn’t much more to say beyond that.
At over an hour and ten minutes, this album will give you plenty of content to enjoy even if it isn’t the most innovative music in the genre.
Final score – 7.8/10.
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