Cristian Castro is back in the spotlight, but this time far from the romantic ballads that made him famous, as the Mexican singer presents his rock side in “Se fue el sol”, a collaboration with Bajofondo included in “OHM”, the new album by Argentine producer Gustavo Santaolalla.
The album was officially premiered this Thursday and marks the second single from the project, which is committed to an electronic proposal with synth pop influences, in a line that Santaolalla himself has compared to the style of Pet Shop Boys.
An unexpected turn in Cristian Castro’s career
Known for hits such as “Azul” and “Por amarte así”, Cristian Castro has built a career mainly linked to romantic pop.
However, in “Se fue el sol” he shows a different facet, with a more intense interpretation, closer to alternative rock and electronic music.
Cristian Castro’s collaboration with Bajofondo, the musical collective founded by Gustavo Santaolalla and Juan Campodónico, brings a modern base that mixes electronic rhythms with Latin American nuances.
For the singer’s fans in the United States – where he has a solid fan base – this release represents an opportunity to rediscover him in a different register.
Who is Gustavo Santaolalla?
Gustavo Santaolalla is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Latin American music.
The Argentine producer won two consecutive Oscars for Best Original Score for “Brokeback Mountain” (2005) and “Babel” (2006).
In addition, he has worked on the musical composition for the successful video game franchise “The last of us” and has been instrumental in the development of the so-called “rock en español”.
Producing key albums for artists such as Café Tacvba, Molotov, Juanes and Julieta Venegas.
His new project, “OHM”, bets on an electronic sound that explores new textures, keeping his experimental seal.
The album was officially released this Thursday
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Why is this release relevant?
Marks an artistic reinvention of Cristian Castro.
Unites Mexican and Argentine talent in a global project.
Reinforces the Latin presence in alternative music.
For the U.S. Hispanic audience, where different generations and musical tastes coexist, this collaboration between Bajofondo and Cristian Castro reflects the constant evolution of Latin artists.
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