music
March 27, 2026
Greeicy, Monsieur Periné, and J Balvin Lead the Week's Musical Releases
The Colombian and Latin American music scene adds a series of releases this week that cross genres and narratives. From reggae with introspective touches to Caribbean pop and conceptual reggaeton, the new singles from Greeicy, Monsieur Periné, and J Balvin with Ryan Castro reflect the diversity of approaches coexisting in the local industry.
TL;DR
- Greeicy releases 'Mantis' featuring Puerto Rican band Cultura Profética, exploring reggae and personal transformation.
- Monsieur Periné collaborates with Carlos Vives on 'El Avión,' a song blending Latin pop and Caribbean rhythms to discuss migration and risk-taking.
- J Balvin and Ryan Castro release their second joint single, 'Pal Agua,' a tropical reggaeton track with afro influences, continuing their urban narrative.
- 'Mantis' was inspired by the personal experience of seeing a praying mantis.
- 'El Avión' incorporates a 'Vallenato-Pop' texture through Carlos Vives's contribution.
- 'Pal Agua' originated from a viral social media challenge.
- The video for 'Pal Agua' was filmed in Miami and includes cinematic references.