In his self-titled solo debut, Residente delivers a globe-trotting concept album, tackling themes of identity, heritage, and societal issues with his signature lyrical dexterity and diverse sonic palette.
- The album features collaborations with artists from over a dozen countries, including French singer/songwriter Sohaib "S.O.A." Houssaini, Australian band Hiatus Kaiyote, and Puerto Rican singer-songwriter iLe.
- "Guerra" was the lead single, accompanied by a music video directed by René himself, filmed in Ukraine.
- Residente" won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Album in 2017.
Residente is the stage name of Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter René Pérez Joglar, best known as the former lead vocalist of the alternative rap duo Calle 13. He has become one of the most prominent and acclaimed artists in Latin urban music, known for his socially conscious lyrics and genre-bending musical style. At the time of "Residente," Joglar had recently concluded his work with Calle 13 and embarked on his first solo project, positioning himself as a singular voice in global music.
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