Trap, reggaeton and electronic dance music come together in Mora’s latest album, “Lo Mismo de Siempre”, to create a kaleidoscope of musical tracks.
Gabriel Armando Mora Quintero, better known as Mora, dropped his fifth album on May 18. The 17-track album showcases the singer, songwriter, and record producer’s distinct sound.
As Billboard reported, the Puerto Rican singer dove into five essential tracks from his latest musical release.
Behind Track Two “Bandida”
The Puerto Rican artist shared “Bandida” was one of the first tracks he wrote for the album “at the first song camp” two years ago.
“I wrote this song with the great Elikai, who participated in the composition and production,” Mora shared with Billboard. “I think it was one of the first songs where I said, ‘Damn, this is the path, I’m going well.’ It was one of the songs where I always felt that it was 100% right and no song can replace this one. It’s always given me a “Primer Día de Clases” [his first album] vibe, so I clung to that, and that’s why it’s track No. 2 on the album.”
Behind Track Five “Droga” (feat. C.Tangana)
“Droga” begins with a tropical sound and transforms into a bachata hit making listeners want to get up and dance.
“Pucho (C. Tangana) and I hadn’t had that moment to sit down and create,” Mora told Billboard, “but one day he asked me to send him some stuff. I sent him this idea when it was about 50% done, he liked it, we met for a few days in Madrid, and the magic happened. I’ve always been a fan of bachata; it’s a genre I love. I find it quite complete musically, and I’ve always wanted to explore it. I’ll always prefer to work alone, but if there’s someone I don’t mind having in the studio, it’s Cromo. He has a lot of that bachata influence on me.”
Behind Track Seven “Aurora” (feat. De La Rose)
Mora and De La Rose, up and coming latin artist, joined forces to create “Aurora”.
Mora shared with Billboard he loved working with De La Rose and went on to say he believes in a few years, she “could become one of the best voices in the genre.”
Behind Track 13 “TOA” (feat. Young Miko)
Guitar strings strumming open up the collaborative track between the two Puerto Rican artists.
Mora shared with Billboard he has been wanting to collaborate with Young Miko “for a long time.” He said Miko brings a new vibe to his work.
Behind the Final Track “Cuando Me Vaya”
Closing his lalbum is his most personal song on the album “Cuando Me Vaya” which translates to “When I Leave”.
Mora opened up about the songs meaning to him with Billboard as he explained how he believes people will resonate with the vulnerable lyrics.
“Yes, it’s obviously a very intimate song, but I think that closeness is preserved by being me. I think it’s a very personal song, and I think for that very reason people are going to identify with it because I’m showing parts of myself that I hadn’t before.”
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Puerto Rican Singer Drops Album & Gives Fans Insight on Five Tracks