Karol G’s new period is formally right here! Following her heartfelt documentary KAROL G: MAÑANA FUE MUY BONITO, the Colombian famous person launched her first official single “LATINA FOREVA” right now (Might 22).
After being MIA on social media for a number of months, Karol got here again to the highlight when she launched her intimate documentary through Netflix on Might 8. With the movie launch, she additionally unveiled a brand new tune referred to as “Milagros” as a part of the movie’s soundtrack. “Milagros” featured a special musical facet of the reggaeton star: her emotional vocals on high of a folk-pop tune. Nevertheless, it seems she has extra music in retailer for 2025.
Quick ahead to right now, she’s again together with her first single of the 12 months, “LATINA FOREVA,” produced by Mazzarri and Misha. Beginning with an altered beat that seems like Don Omar’s “Dile,” the brand new observe echoes early 2000s reggaeton with a pop tinge. With the one, the star additionally launched a music video directed by Pedro Artola. The brand new visible options Karol’s signature sensuality as she sings about “Te-te y nalga,” surrounded by her crew in snowmobiles, having fun with their time within the snow. One other notable spotlight is the tune’s outro, which samples Alexa Demie asking, “Why does all people ask me if I’m Latina, isn’t it apparent?”
The brand new observe additionally mirrors the acquainted cadence of N.O.R.E. and Nina Sky’s iconic collaboration “Oye Mi Canto.” An X consumer wrote: “Karol G’s ‘Latina Foreva’ sounds just like Oye Mi Canto in some components! Notably to the ‘Boricua, Morena’ within the latter. I ponder if there was some direct inspiration from the tune.” Different social media customers are prepared for Karol’s subsequent period. An X consumer commented: “KAROL G’S SEXIEST ERA HAS ARRIVED.”
Whereas we don’t know what’s subsequent for Karol, it seems to be like she’s ushering in a brand new period that includes her pure brown hair. “I went again to my pure coloration of my hair as a result of there’s a lot happening proper now. A lot coming proper now,” she said in a latest interview. “And I believe I actually wished to be like my most pure and unique and genuine and real model of myself.”
Try the music video for “LATINA FOREVA” beneath.
