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Boricua Star Rauw Alejandro Explores Identity in Prequel Album Capítulo 0
9 Oct
Summary
- Capítulo 0 taps into bomba and salsa, exploring Puerto Rican identity
- Album is a prequel to Rauw Alejandro's previous release Cosa Nuestra
- Includes a three-part salsa-infused finale with a nod to classic artist Frankie Ruiz
In October 2025, Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro released his new album Capítulo 0, which is being billed as a prequel to his previous album Cosa Nuestra. The new release taps into the Afro-Puerto Rican genre of bomba and the salsa romántica sound, as Alejandro delves deeper into his Puerto Rican identity.
Whereas Cosa Nuestra channeled salsa greats, Capítulo 0 focuses more on syncretism, ancestry, and Puerto Rican folk sounds. The album features a three-part salsa-infused finale, including the high-class duet "Callejón de los Secretos" with Chilean-Mexican musician Mon Laferte and the energetic "FALSEDAD," where Alejandro decries a past love to congas and salsa horns with the heartbroken mastery of Frankie Ruiz, a crucial cover from this era.
