''Afrodisíaco'' () is the debut studio album by Puerto Rican singer

Rauw Alejandro Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz (born January 10, 1993), known professionally as Rauw Alejandro, is a Puerto Rican singer. His accolades include two Latin Grammy Awards, two Billboard Latin Music Awards, ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards and an IHea ...

. It was released on November 13, 2020, by

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and Duars Entertainment. After releasing several projects including a

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, an

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, and many

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s since 2016, Alejandro finally announced recording his debut studio album in early 2020. He worked with several producers, including Caleb Calloway, Mr. Naisgai,

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Eydren Adrián Sánchez (born June 20, 1996), known as Eydren con el Ritmo or simply Eydren, is a music producer, songwriter and DJ who has worked in the urban genre, collaborating with artists such as Rauw Alejandro, Piso 21, Deorro, Irama, Sunmi, amon ...

, and

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to create the album. Musically, ''Afrodisíaco'' consists of traditional

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tracks, Latin trap songs, R&B numbers,

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elements, and

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rhythms. After his sophomore album's release, Alejandro embarked on the

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in 2021 to promote both albums. The album was supported by six singles: " Tattoo (remix)", " Elegí (remix)", "

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", " Reloj", " De Cora <3", and "

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". The global hit "Tattoo (remix)" topped the charts in nine countries and reached the top 10 on ''

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''s

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in the United States. The song won the award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance at the

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. "Reloj" reached the top 10 on the Hot Latin Songs, while "De Cora <3" peaked at number one in four countries. ''Afrodisíaco'' received generally favorable reviews from

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, who complimented its production and the singer's versatility. It was nominated for

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at the

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. The album was a commercial success. It debuted at number three on both the US

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and

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with first-week sales of 12,000 units, and became Alejandro's first entry on ''Billboard'' 200. Additionally, it debuted at number two in Spain. The album has received several

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s, including sextuple platinum (

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) in the United States.

Background and recording

began his musical career in 2014, uploading R&B songs to

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. In 2016, he released his

, ''Punto de Equilibrio'', which led him a contract with Duars Entertainment. Three years later, he launched his debut

, ''Trap Cake, Vol. 1'', on which he fused R&B with

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. After releasing several projects and many

s, he finally announced that he was working on his debut studio album in February 2020, revealing its title as ''Afrodisíaco'', which translates to ''Aphrodisiac'' in English. During an interview with

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, he talked about the album's title: On November 5, 2020, Alejandro deleted all of his posts on social media and left only one photo, with the caption "''AFRODISIACO'' comes out in a few days, while I go to rest a bit. I love you." Four days later, he revealed the album's release date, cover art, and track list, confirming that it would be released on November 13, 2020. In an interview with

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, he described the album as "a very complete and versatile album" and stated that he had been able to find himself "musically as an artist". He worked on ''Afrodisíaco'' with the assistance of several producers, including Caleb Calloway, Mr. Naisgai,

, and

, and recorded it in studios across

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and Carolina.

Music and lyrics

''Afrodisíaco'' is a Spanish language album composed of 16 songs, consisting traditional

tracks, Latin trap songs, R&B numbers,

elements, and

rhythms. Lyrically, "about 90%" of it is about Alejandro himself, and he tries to "be in everyone's shoes" when he is writing, adding his own experience. The album's opener "

" () is a mid-tempo "dark"

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, with a down-tempo "slightly darker" outro, that addresses the singer's ex-girlfriend who has

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with him to be with another man. It features uncredited background vocals by Spanish singer

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. "Strawberry Kiwi" has a "summery, tropical atmosphere", while "Mood" is an urban song and a collaboration with Panamanian singer Sech. The fourth track off ''Afrodisíaco'', "Química" () begins as an upbeat reggaeton featuring Puerto Rican duo

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. However, it shifts into a

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track with sudden flashes of high-definition house with the assistance of the Martinez Brothers. "Enchule" was noted by the media for being different with Alejandro's usual reggaeton aesthetic and is a

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song, in which Alejandro expresses the feelings of the person on the stage where he know he has fallen in love. The word "Enchule" is a Puerto Rican slang for a romantic obsession. A collaboration with Colombian singer

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, " De Cora <3" () is an urbano romantic song about living with a young woman in a beautiful home, expressing the feelings of someone who still misses his partner. It talks about how you can wish your ex-partner the best, even if you are no longer with her. The

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crossover "Un Sueño" () features vocals by American rapper

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and has a

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vibe. A collaboration with Puerto Rican rapper

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, "Reloj" () is a melodic reggaeton song with urban rhythms, about the sexual desire they feel towards a girl, describing everything they would do to her if the clock had more hours. On "No Te Creo" (), Alejandro collaborated with Puerto Rican duo

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, while "Soy una Gárgola" () is a re-make of

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's 2006 reggaeton hit track. The new version features Randy himself and American rapper

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, and has been described as an "electronic update". Arcángel labels himself an "original

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" on the song and Alejandro has added a new R&B verse about "making women around the world move to the song". "Pensándote" () is a mid-tempo track with the assistance of Tainy, while "Perreo Pesau'" is a mid-tempo reggaeton song, and a tribute to early-2000s reggaeton. A

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and electronic house song, "Algo Mágico" () features elements of trap, reggaeton,

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, pop-R&B,

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, and

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. "Ponte Pa' Mí" () is a sensual dancehall and modern reggaeton song that hints at an intimate and romantic situation. It express the feelings of someone who is anticipating "a return that may never happen". The two last tracks off the album " Elegí (remix)" and " Tattoo (remix)" are remix versions of Alejandro's non-album hit singles. The former is a reggaeton song, with elements of R&B and electronic music, about two people who have intense sexual chemistry and reconnect after having the "best night ever". The original version of "

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" is a collaboration between Alejandro,

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and Lenny Tavárez featuring Dímelo Flow, and the remix version also features

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, Anuel AA, Sech, and

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. Anuel AA's verse references his 2018 song "Amanece". "

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" is a reggaeton and pop urban song, with a danceable rhythm that portrays the full happiness of falling in love with a person. Colombian singer Camilo joined Alejandro on the remix, which features elements of pop and urban. It is about falling in love with a girl who has the singers "wrapped around her finger", the way "Camilo is willing to get her name tattooed".

Singles

"Tattoo (remix)" serves as the

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of ''Afrodisíaco''. It was accompanied by a

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posted to

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, directed by Gustavo Camacho. Both were released on July 9, 2020. It became a global hit, reaching number one in Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Latin America, Panama, Peru, and Puerto Rico, as well as the top five in several other countries such as Mexico and Spain. On ''Billboard''s

in the United States, the song peaked at number seven, giving Alejandro his first ever top-10 hit on the chart. It also reached the summit of the

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and

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charts, and won the award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance at the

. The second single from ''Afrodisíaco'', "Elegí (Remix)" was released on August 27, 2020, accompanied by a Camacho directed music video. "Enchule" was released for digital download and

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on September 17, 2020, as the third single from the album, while its music video was directed by Camacho. The song reached the top 10 in Dominican Republic and Spain, and was certified platinum in the latter. "Reloj" was launched on October 22, 2020, as the fourth single off the album, accompanied by a Camacho directed music video. The track reached the top 10 in Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Peru, and on US Hot Latin Songs. The fifth single from ''Afrodisíaco'', "De Cora <3" was released on November 12, 2020, accompanied by a Camacho directed music video. It peaked number one in El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, and Puerto Rico. The album's final single, "Dile a Él" was issued to radio stations on February 3, 2021, while its music video was directed by Alfred Marroquín. The album was also supported by three

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s; "Ponte Pa' Mí", "Algo Mágico", and "Perreo Pesau'" were released on April 16, 2020, June 25, 2020, and March 5, 2021, respectively.

Other charted and certified songs

Following the release of ''Afrodisíaco'', "Soy una Gárgola" and "Química" debuted at numbers 66 and 88 in Spain, respectively. In 2022, both "Soy una Gárgola" and "Mood" were certified platinum in Colombia. In 2024, "Pensándote" was certified gold by the

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(PROMUSICAE), for track-equivalent sales of over 30,000 units in Spain.

Marketing

Release

''Afrodisíaco'' was released for digital download and streaming by

and Duars Entertainment on November 13, 2020. CDs of the album were released to retail on December 18, 2020.

Live performances

To further promote ''Afrodisíaco'' and '' Vice Versa'' (2021), Alejandro embarked on the

. It began on July 15, 2021 at the Enigma Night Club in

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, and concluded on December 18, 2021, at the

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, with concerts throughout the United States, Mexico, Spain, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic. In addition to his tour, Alejandro and Balvin performed "De Cora <3" on ''

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'' on November 23, 2020.

Critical reception

''Afrodisíaco'' received generally favorable reviews from

. Thom Jurek from

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noted "a pronounced and consistent vibe" on the album that "juxtaposes elegantly layered atmospherics and innovative beats against catchy melodies set in middling tempos". He praised the production that is "carefully articulated to underscore the painstaking detail applied to the sequencing of exceptionally well-written songs" and thought the album delivers "a rich and seamless listening experience". He also highlighted multiple tracks, including "Soy una Gárgola" as the "biggest surprise" of the album, writing that is "complete with an array of imaginative 21st century beats and sonics", while describing both "Mood" and "Un Sueño" as seductive and "Tattoo (remix)" as steamy. In her review of the album for Grammy.com, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo named Alejandro "one of the most promising well-rounded acts of his generation", saying his fusion of genres sets him "apart from his peers". She described the album as "valiant" and "versatile", highlighting "Química", and "Algo Mágico" as the standouts from the album. ''

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'' critic Suzy Exposito labeled the album "a sensuous night cruise" for its use of multiple genres, and Isabela Raygoza of ''

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'' called the set "salacious and club-ready". ''

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''s Tomás Mier thought ''Afrodisíaco'' is "everything an artist just two years into his career could ask for" and named Alejandro "the future of reggaetón". Writing for MTV News, Lucas Villa stated that the singer's "talent is easy to spot" on the album, while praising its "impressive roster of guests".

Accolades

''Afrodisíaco'' was nominated for Latin Album at the 2020 Premios Lo Más Escuchado, and Favorite Album – Latin at the 2021 American Music Awards. The album was also nominated for

at the

, earning Alejandro his first Grammy nomination.

Commercial performance

''Afrodisiaco'' debuted at number three on both the US

and

charts with first-week sales of 12,000 units, according to data compiled by

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for the chart dated November 28, 2020. It became Alejandro's second top-10 project on Top Latin Albums and his highest peak in his career, surpassing his live album ''Concierto Virtual en Tiempos de COVID-19 Desde el Coliseo de Puerto Rico (Vivo)'' (2020), which peaked at number 10 on September 12, 2020. ''Afrodisiaco'' has since become the singer's longest-charting album on the Top Latin Albums, spending 120 weeks on the chart as of March 2023. The album also debuted at number 75 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, becoming the Alejandro's second entry on the chart. On ''Rolling Stone'' Top 200, the set debuted and peaked at number 77. It was certified sextuple platinum (

) by the

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(RIAA), for sales of over 360,000 units in the United States. In Spain, the album debuted at number one on November 22, 2020, becoming Alejandro's first entry on the country's albums chart. It was later certified platinum by the

(PROMUSICAE), for selling over 40,000 units in the country.

Track listing

Track listing adapted from Tidal.

Notes

* "Dile a Él" includes uncredited vocals by

Personnel

Credits for ''Afrodisíaco'' adapted from Tidal and

Recording locations

* Arthouse,

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, Miami, Florida * Duars Music Studio, Miami, Florida * Sensei Sound,

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Musicians and technical

vocals , production , songwriting * Adrián Sánchez "Eydren con el Ritmo" production * Eric Pérez Rovira "Eric Duars" songwriting , executive producer * Héctor C. López "Caleb Calloway" production , songwriting * Jorge E. Pizarro "Kenobi" songwriting , recording engineer , production * José M. Collazo "Colla" songwriting , mastering engineer , mixing engineer , recording engineer * Rosalía Vila Tobella production , songwriting *

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production , songwriting * Sech vocals , songwriting * David Alberto Díaz Rojas songwriting *

production , songwriting , recording engineer , mixing engineer *

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production , songwriting * Christian Mojica "Cauty" songwriting *

vocals , songwriting * Luis J. González "Mr. NaisGai" production , songwriting , mixing engineer , performance arranger , piano * Angel Ruben Díaz "D'Alexis" songwriting *

vocals , songwriting * Jean Pierre Soto "Yampi" production , songwriting *

vocals , songwriting *

vocals , songwriting * Ernesto Padilla "Nesty" production , songwriting * Luis Guillermo Marval Camero songwriting *

vocals , songwriting * Victor Torres recording engineer *

vocals , songwriting * Miguel Antonio de Jesús Cruz "Guelo Star" songwriting * Randy Ortiz Acevedo "Randy" vocals , songwriting * Rafael Quiles Hernández "Álex Gárgolas" production , songwriting * Giann Arias Colón "DJ Giann" songwriting * David Torres Castro songwriting * Mervin Maldonado Arce songwriting * Jorge Álvaro Díaz "Álvarito" songwriter * Marco Masis "Tainy" production , songwriting *

Daddy Yankee Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez (; born February 3, 1976), known professionally as Daddy Yankee (), is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to worldwide prominence in 2004 with the song "Gasolina". Dubbed the "Honorific ...

songwriting * Roberto Rafael Rivera Elias "Yensanjuan" songwriting * Jesús D. Valencia songwriting * Juan José Duque "Sinatra" production , songwriting * Juan Luis Cardona "Maiky" production , songwriting * Julian Yepez "Maya" production , songwriting * Michael Sánchez "Elektrik" production , songwriting * Stiven Rojas "Miky" production , songwriting *

Myke Towers Michael Anthony Torres Monge (born January 15, 1994), known professionally as Myke Towers, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. He was recognized as New Artist of the Year by the ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards in 2021 and has been nominated ...

vocals , songwriting * Orlando J. Cepeda songwriting * José M. Reyes Díaz songwriting * Andy Bauza songwriting *

vocals , songwriting * Franklin Jovani Martinez songwriting * Lenny Tavárez vocals , songwriting *

vocals , songwriting * Miguel Andres Martínez Perea "Slow Mike" songwriting *

vocals , songwriting * Ramses Iván Herrera Soto "BAC" songwriting * Isaac Ortiz songwriting * Cristián Andrés Salazar songwriting * Joshua Javier Méndez songwriting * Mike Fuller mastering engineer * Andrea Elena Mangiamarchi "Elena Rose" songwriting *

Camilo Echeverry Camilo Echeverry Correa (born March 16, 1994), known mononymously as Camilo, is a Colombian singer, musician and songwriter. Born in Medellín, Antioquia, his accolades include six Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Award nominations. He is ...

vocals , songwriting * Evaluna Montaner songwriting * Honeyboos production , songwriting * Nicolas Ramirez recording engineer

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References

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