Cosa Nuestra in Bloomington, MN

Rauw Alejandro
crafts a vibrantly cross-pollinated Latin pop sound on his fifth album, 2024's
Cosa Nuestra
. Inspired by the classic 1969
Willie Colón
and
Héctor Lavoe
album of the same name,
, or "Our Thing," finds
Alejandro
bringing together all of his stylistic touchstones, from organic salsa and high-energy reggaeton to clubby disco, electronic R&B, and pop. Helping him achieve his genre-bending vibe are a cadre of well-chosen collaborators, including
Pharrell Williams
on "Committed,"
Bad Bunny
on "Qué Pasaría¿," and
Romeo Santos
on "Khé?" There are equally vibrant contributions by
Alexis & Fido
,
Feid
Laura Pausini
, and
Latin Mafia
. With
once again reveals himself to be a master at melding classic and contemporary Latin traditions. ~ Matt Collar