Maluma is gearing up for the release of his seventh studio album, Loco x Volver, dropping May 15.
Loosely translated to “dying to return,” the album will be home to 14 songs, including four previously released tracks: “1+1” with Kany García, “Botero” with Arcángel and NTG, “Con el Corazón” with the late Regional Colombian singer Yeison Jimenez, and the Ryan Castro-assisted “Pa’ La Seca.” The former of the four hit No. 1 on the Billboard Tropical Airplay and Latin Airplay charts this week.
In a stripped-down video posted via Instagram on Monday afternoon (April 27), the Colombian superstar shared the exciting news to his nearly 65 million followers.
“I’ve been working on this for two years, and I simply can’t wait to let you all know that a new album is on the way,” he said. “You have no idea — the sheer happiness, the excitement I feel right now — to finally be able to share this news with you regarding a project I’ve been working on for years. At long last, you will get to see it; you will witness this new shell of mine—who I am now, and the mindset I currently hold.”
The set’s title is an ode to his very beginnings, with Maluma adding: “It’s titled ‘Loco x Volver’ because I missed Juan Luis (his real name); I missed my true essence, that dreamer of a boy, and now, I’m back. I’m doing well now; I feel strong, happy, and excited. This is an album that helped me heal, and without a doubt, it is the most personal project I have ever created. This is a very special moment for me—one that I hope resonates with you all—an album that truly represents my roots and my culture.”
According to a press statement, the project goes beyond the evolution of his more than decadelong career, forming “a deeply personal musical journey that blends genres, emotions and high-caliber collaborations.”
Loco x Volver — whose album cover shows the artist when he was a young boy — is Maluma’s first album in three years, following Don Juan (2023), Papi Juancho (2020), 11:11 (2019), F.A.M.E. (2018), Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy (2015) and Magia (2012).
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