Top tracks — play these first
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El kilo — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and pride, blending infectious beats with poignant lyrics about everyday life in Cuba.
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Nací Orishas — The opening track sets the tone for the album, showcasing Orishas' unique style while celebrating their roots and cultural identity.
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Reina de la calle — This track highlights Orishas' ability to merge storytelling with catchy hooks, portraying the strength and resilience of women in urban settings.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
El Kilo combines Cuban rhythms with hip-hop effectively, maintaining a vibrant sound while exploring deep themes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, rhythmic track that sets a lively pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nací Orishas 4:53
- 2 Distinto 4:04
- 3 Elegante 3:59
- 4 El kilo 4:26
- 5 Que se bote 4:14
- 6 Reina de la calle 4:24
- 7 Bombo 3:31
- 8 Al que le guste 4:25
- 9 Amor al arte 4:05
- 10 Tumbando y dando 3:12
- 11 La calle 3:27
- 12 Stress 4:04
- 13 La vacuna 4:06
- 14 Quien te dijo 3:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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