Colombian powerhouse Ryan Castro is getting ready to launch his sophomore album SENDÉ, a return to his Caribbean roots. The highly-anticipated document sees Castro persevering with his journey into reggaeton whereas exploring his beginnings in reggae, dancehall, and rap.
Impressed by his time residing in Curaçao, SENDÉ, a follow-up to final yr’s double-platinum El Cantante del Ghetto, tells a deeply private story of Castro’s musical exploration. Written and recorded in Curaçao, the 18-track album is filled with thrilling collaborations, from Peso Pluma to Manuel Turizo.
Earlier than the world will get a pay attention, we sat down with Ryan Castro to study extra about his sophomore album, his time residing in Curaçao, and extra.
What’s the that means of the album title, SENDÉ?
The true that means of SENDÉ is to be hidden, however to me it implies that we’re doing effectively, we’re lively, we’re on fireplace, we’re on a excessive, we’re completely happy and motivated. That’s the that means that I hooked up to this document.
How did the idea for SENDÉ come to you?
I went out sooner or later with my buddies in Curaçao and between dancing and partying we mentioned “let’s make an album right here and inform the story of Castro in Curaçao.” I went to the island and made all the album there.
Inform us about your time residing in Curaçao.
I lived with my mom and siblings. I used to be engaged on numerous issues there moreover music, however all the time with the dream of creating it in music. I might all the time document and make movies and songs till a possibility arrived, and I went again to Colombia.
What was the manufacturing course of like behind SENDÉ?
Each tune on the album has particular storyline. I recorded round 30 or 40 songs and solely 18 made it on the document. The collaborations on SENDÉ are very particular. We’ve artists like Manuel Turizo, Shaggy and Peso Pluma. Everybody current through the course of was an vital factor. I really feel very proud that they might be a part of it and add their highly effective energies to finish the undertaking.
How would you describe the sound of SENDÉ?
Nearly all the tasks that I’ve accomplished have been primarily based on reggaeton. On SENDÉ, I’ve reggae, afro, dancehall, and rap. I returned to my essence. On this album we’re going to see Ryan Castro develop into a romantic, play with the beats and rhythms from his beginnings in music.
What message would you want your followers to obtain will listening to SENDÉ?
I would like my followers to study my historical past, a bit extra about me, my likes and dislikes, why I entered this style, and why I like such a music. I would like them to know extra about the place I grew up and that the album builds a way of closeness as I inform my life story.
What can we anticipate from you after launching SENDÉ?
Numerous concert events. In addition to the album, I’m engaged on numerous collaborations with totally different musical artists. Some surprises by way of trend and sneakers, too. We’re all the time in movement and including new issues to our roster.
