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Colombian superstar Karol G has officially ushered in a new era with the release of her fifth studio album, TROPICOQUETA, out today. The project is being hailed as a vibrant celebration of Latin identity, a nostalgic journey through the sounds that shaped her, and a heartfelt tribute to the fans who have traveled the world with her.

TROPICOQUETA marks a deliberate shift for Karol G, who, after the record-breaking success of her Grammy-winning album Mañana Será Bonito, found herself at a crossroads. While touring globally, she was struck by the sight of Latin fans—many far from home—holding up signs and sharing their stories. “It was truly beautiful because fans brought their signs, and it was incredibly significant for them to have a piece of home represented so far away,” she shared with Billboard Español.

This profound connection with her audience inspired her to look inward, choosing to honor the music and culture that have always defined her. “This album is a tribute to all the Latin music genres I grew up listening to,” she remarked, citing legends like Rocío Dúrcal, Amanda Miguel, Myriam Hernández, Elenita Vargas, Thalía, and Selena Quintanilla as her childhood muses.

Karol G describes TROPICOQUETA as “soul, passion, memory, nostalgia, joy, celebration, and identity”. The 20 track album is a genre-spanning journey across Latin America, blending elements of vallenato, Argentinian cumbia villera, Cuban mambo, Dominican dembow, and regional Mexican sounds—all anchored by live instrumentation.

The album’s cover art, featuring Karol reclining on congas in a floral bikini, radiates tropical energy and embodies the spirit of her heritage. In her own words, this project is “a love letter to who we were and a reflection of who we are now”.

TROPICOQUETA features a lineup of collaborators, including Panamanian reggae plena artist Eddy Lover, Mexican icon Marco Antonio Solís, Colombian pop sensation Greeicy, and French-Spanish reggae legend Manu Chao. The album opens with “La Reina Presenta” and closes with the title track, with previously released hits like “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” and “Latina Foreva” included in the tracklist.

One of the album’s most intriguing features is a mysterious track 13, currently left blank, though hints suggest a collaboration with Feid, referencing their previous hit “FRIKI”.

Karol G’s journey with TROPICOQUETA began as a dream in August 2023, with each country she visited adding to the album’s emotional depth. She sums up the project as “a small piece of us all,” a gesture of gratitude to her global fanbase and the music that unites them.

With TROPICOQUETA, Karol G not only reaffirms her place at the forefront of Latin music but also invites listeners to reconnect with the rhythms and stories that make Latin culture so rich and enduring.