RYAN CASTRO Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album EL CANTANTE DEL GHETTO

Colombian hitmaker and torchbearer of the new generation of Reggaetón, RYAN CASTRO, releases his highly anticipated debut studio album, a project that represents the culture of his neighborhood of Pedregal in Medellin, EL CANTANTE DEL GHETTO. The album is a collection of 18 tracks woven together with elements of classic reggaeton, dancehall, and trap, genres that have shaped his career from street busking to becoming the global sensation he is today. Titled after his nickname, El Cantante Del Ghetto is a personal homage to his roots, humble upbringing, and the hard-working community of his hometown.

Alongside the album, Castro additionally releases the music video for the project’s focus track, “Pueblo De Medallo,” with the pioneer of Latin trap music, Arcangel. 

To celebrate the release of the highly anticipated El Cantante Del Ghetto, RyanCastro is currently on an unprecedented release tour, visiting 4 countries in less than 72 hours. He kicked off the first half of the album experience tour in Madrid followed by Bogotá, where thousands of fans flocked to its designated locations to listen to the album exclusively before its official release. Up next Ryan is set to visit Mexico and Miami.

Building up to the release of his album, Castro debuted “Quema” with Peso Pluma, “Ghetto Star”, “Rich Rappers” in collaboration with “Rich the kid” and most recentlyEl Cantante Del Ghetto with “Coque” and “La Eterna”, a salsa track that pays tribute to Puerto Rican legend Héctor Lavoe. His newer high-profile collaborations, now come to light with artists that have inspired him such as Reggaeton icons Arcangel, Ñengo Flow, Yandel, Jowell y Randy, and Zion in addition to the new generational acts such as Myke Towers, Totoy el Frio, Blessd, and more.

Recently highlighted as one of Rolling Stone’s Future 25, Ryan Castro is the leading figure of Reggaeton hailing from Colombia, with more than 22 million monthly listeners on Spotify. He catapulted to international fame in 2021 with his hit single, “Jordan,” which debuted on Spotify’s Top 50 Global chart, and now a 2024 renewal with “Jordan Remix,” alongside Ñengo Flow and Myke Towers. Last year, Castro released “Quema” with Peso Pluma, making his debut on Billboard’s Hot 100and landing on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, additionally spending several weeks on Spotify’s Top 200.

Now, Castro’s debut album ushers in a new era.