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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.
The album closes with "Mirando Al Cielo," an ode to Puerto Rico that evokes the mysticism coursing through Capítulo 0, with Alejandro singing about divine protection in line with salsa classics. While it may feel a little late, the impact and execution of this finale are undeniable, as Alejandro showcases his best vocals to date and brings the Cosa Nuestra era to a close.
