Since 2018, when they commanded global attention with their viral
bolero interpretation of “Te Boté,” Los Rivera Destino have been on the
radar of listeners and press around the world, winning notoriety for their
charming sound that fuses love and comedy. Four years, millions of streams, and
countless fans later, today the acclaimed group finally releases their highly
anticipated debut album “BESITOS Y BESITAS,” an extraordinary new
treasure that officially announces Los Rivera Destino’s arrival as one of the
most original acts in today’s Latin music market. The official music video for
the track “Foto de Perfil” ft. iLe & Ñengo Flow accompanies the
album release today as well.
The melodic romance of Los Rivera Destino’s native island is
reflected in the poignant album opener and focus track “Foto de Perfil,”
which finds a stunning visual counterpart in the striking new music video
directed by Cesar Berrios. Taking on conformism, social media and the power of
silence, the video sees the band spotlighted on a dark stage alongside the
beautiful iLe, who adds her seductive verses to the story, and Ñengo
Flow, who lends his smooth rhymes to the track.
Like a river flow from its source, so too does Los Rivera Destino
draw from their ancestral roots. Incorporating a rich variety of diverse
influences, “BESITOS Y BESITAS” first and foremost honors the group’s Puerto
Rican heritage, reflecting the sonic colors of an island that has birthed some
of the most groundbreaking artists and innovative sounds in music history. Over
the course of an expansive 14-song tracklist, the band channels the hard
hitting reggaeton of modern-day trap heroes Anuel AA and Bad Bunny, the
intelligent poetry of Calle 13, and the ingenuity of Tego Calderón, along with
the comedic essence of the Argentine group Les Luthier, and the legendary
psychoactive grunge of Nirvana.
With “BESITOS Y BESITAS,” Los Rivera Destino adds their unmistakable
voice to the glistening sea that shapes the artistic landscape of their beloved
Isla del Encanto, delivering a new actitud borinqueña for the rising
generations. Exploring engaging themes ranging from the serious to the
humorous, such as heartbreak, flirtation, and fame, they also confront
stereotypes and challenge the status quo, presenting thought-provoking
commentary through a playful approach to songwriting that has quickly come to
shatter walls between multiple generations. Sonic experimentation is in full
force on this record, leading to a surreal but progressive mix of traditional
and quirky sounds that provides an inviting sense of familiarity and
complements the band’s compelling satire-fueled interpretation of the world
around them, just like the alluring Caribbean sun warms the clear ocean below
it.
Produced by Ismael Cancel and Los Rivera Destino, “BESITOS Y
BESITAS” also features explosive guest appearances from Guaynaa, Riccie
Oriach, Paula Cendejas and Pedro Capó, the latter of whom
appears on the band’s hit single “Castigo.” Also included on the album
are the ironic track “Mis Amigos” and the ego-driven rollercoaster ride
that is “Edgar Allan Poe,” along with their most recent single “Pancakes,”
which they debuted as part of their NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
performance.
There is no denying that, with the release of
their masterful debut album, Los Rivera Destino is on an accelerated path to
superstardom. This is only the beginning.
