Is Aura a good place to start with Ozuna?

Yes, Aura is recommended as a starting point for new Ozuna listeners. A vibrant fusion of reggaeton, Latin trap, and romantic balladry that captures the essence of contemporary Latin pop. Released on August 24, 2018, 'Aura' is Ozuna's second studio album following his breakthrough debut, 'Odisea'. At this point in his career, he had solidified his status as a leading figure in the Latin music scene, building on the momentum of multiple chart-topping hits and collaborations.

Aura works well if you're into vibrant party atmosphere, catchy anthems for celebration and dynamic flow with peaks.

How many songs are on Aura?

Aura has 20 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

Aura

Ozuna · 2018

68 min · 20 tracks · reggaeton

A vibrant fusion of reggaeton, Latin trap, and romantic balladry that captures the essence of contemporary Latin pop.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Aura Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Vaina loca — This collaboration with Manuel Turizo combines infectious melodies with catchy rhythms, demonstrating Ozuna's ability to blend romantic themes with danceable beats.
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La modelo — Featuring Cardi B, this track exemplifies the cross-cultural influence of Latin music, marrying reggaeton with hip-hop elements to reach a broader audience.
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Devuélveme — This introspective ballad showcases Ozuna's vocal range and emotional depth, contrasting the upbeat tracks while highlighting his versatility as an artist.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout its length.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate prominent features from other artists, creating a dynamic interplay between different vocal styles.
The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, transitioning from upbeat rhythms to more introspective melodies.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

vibrant party atmosphere
catchy anthems for celebration
dynamic flow with peaks
for summer gatherings
easy sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Follow-up to his debut, solidifying Ozuna's status in Latin music.
Career context: Released on August 24, 2018, 'Aura' is Ozuna's second studio album following his breakthrough debut, 'Odisea'. At this point in his career, he had solidified his status as a leading figure in the Latin music scene, building on the momentum of multiple chart-topping hits and collaborations.
Stylistic neighbors: J Balvin· Bad Bunny· Karol G