Top tracks — play these first
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Cosita buena — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its catchy hooks and lively instrumentation, serving as a rallying cry for celebrating Cuban culture.
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Maní — This track blends traditional Cuban sounds with modern hip-hop elements, showcasing the group's ability to bridge generational gaps in music.
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Bruja — With its evocative lyrics and rhythmic complexity, Bruja exemplifies Orishas' lyrical prowess while addressing themes of mysticism and heritage.
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Hip hop conga — This track innovatively merges hip-hop beats with conga rhythms, representing the heart of the album’s fusion style and cultural commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends Cuban rhythms with hip-hop effectively, though its pacing dips towards the end.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a lively tempo, followed by several tracks that incorporate traditional Cuban instruments alongside hip-hop beats.
- Many songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album's energetic start.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Mírame
The verses directly confront social issues faced by the Cuban community, illustrating personal struggles intertwined with national identity.
By using first-person narrative throughout, the song creates an intimate connection to broader societal challenges, making it a poignant reflection of contemporary Cuba.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cosita buena 3:32
- 2 Maní 3:41
- 3 Bruja 3:39
- 4 Camina 3:44
- 5 Guajira 3:44
- 6 Borrón 3:33
- 7 Mírame 4:18
- 8 Que quede claro 4:09
- 9 Machete 3:20
- 10 Isi 4:12
- 11 Público 3:36
- 12 Melodías 3:49
- 13 Hip hop conga 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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