Eladio Carrión talks about the personal meaning of his album 'Sol María' – Billboard

Orly Arias

Eladio Carrión has taken an emotional turn with his latest album, Sol Maria, a very personal tribute to the most important woman in his life: his mother. “I want the world to know who my mother is, because she deserves it, and she is the best mother in the world,” Carreon said. Spanish bulletin board. A few days after the album's release, the Puerto Rican rapper hit the studio. painting in New York to talk about his vocal expansion from his usual trap style to something more intimate.

“It's different from the albums I usually release; [que suelen ser] Urban areas, like 80% trap, maybe a few [canciones] He mentioned ballroom dancing and reggaeton. “But with this song, I was more commercial, I didn't worry about songs coming out in the club, I just did what I wanted to do and brought flowers to my mom.”

Carrion spent the entire day at her parents' house searching for the perfect photo for the cover art and found a photo of little Sol Maria. “When I saw that picture, I was just moved,” he said. This week, the album debuted at No. 6 on the Top Latin Albums chart and No. 3 on the Latin Rhythm Albums chart.

The album's theme is echoed throughout all seventeen songs, reflecting the artist's current state of happiness. “Getting into this space has been a challenge [mental]. But it wasn't that hard either, because now life is good. “I am in a very happy moment in my life,” he said during a video interview. TalkShop Live Bulletin Board. “I didn't think of anyone but her, but it's cool because my fans can experience that. “I could make a mixtape and give it to her, and still put out the albums I normally put out.”

This positive attitude is evident in songs like the first track, “Bendído,” where the 29-year-old singer manages to blend gratitude in his signature groovy style, right up until the end, which culminates in the heartbreaking “Mama’s Boy,” where he collaborates with legendary Spanish rapper Nach . On this latest song, Carrion dips into a well of raw, honest emotion that goes beyond mere words. “It was a number one song, but I didn’t want people to start crying on the first song,” he reveals with a laugh.

an idea Sol Maria This came about a year ago. Carreon was planning to take a break from music until 2025, but felt compelled to create something special for his mother. “I wanted to give him something he was excited about, something he would feel happy about,” she says. This led him to contact producers and engineers to find the right sound and songs that fit the theme of the project.

The Afrobeats-laden song “TQMQA” was chosen as the first single to further prepare her fans Hardcore From trap to the different style of the album, while maintaining familiar elements to his audience.

On “Sonrisa,” Carreon tells a story with a captivating smile that leaves you completely mesmerized, with an invigorating mix of jersey club and dembow. “Sigo amoru,” featuring Yandel, reinvents Sean Paul and Sasha’s “Dutty Rock” classic “I’m Still In Love With You,” and ups the ambience on “Todo Lit,” incorporating a downbeat with guest Duki . He added about the collaborations: “I wanted the album to remain more Latin,” noting that his previous album, 3MEN2KBRN, featured mostly American rappers as guests. Panamanian star Sech and Puerto Rican pioneers Arcángel, De La Ghetto and Rauw Alejandro also appear.

Reflecting on his journey since his first album, Willow Boys From 2020 onwards Sol Maria, the American-born artist recognizes the growth and synergy between his team. “We have improved a lot. The producers and I understand each other better every day,” he says.

Watch the full interview with Eladio Carrión at TalkShop Live Bulletin Board above.