Cuco’s subsequent huge inventive assertion is imminent. The Mexican-American music star has introduced his long-awaited new album Ridin’, a tribute to his hometown of Los Angeles, will probably be out Could 9 on Interscope. New single “My 45,” out now, pairs Cuco with fellow Angeleno Jean Carter, who beforehand guested on “Bossa No Sé” from Cuco’s 2019 debut album Para Mi.
“My 45” is a woozy, head-bobbing tribute to the retro soul data that performed an enormous function in shaping Cuco’s musical viewpoint. The music’s Cliqua-directed video stars Cuco and Carter in addition to Dancing With The Stars winner and Marvel Cinematic Universe member Xóchitl Gomez and pro-skater Louie Lopez. It’s an immersive plunge into Cuco’s explicit model of West Coast vibes.
Ridin’ marks Cuco’s third album for Interscope following Para Mi and 2022’s Fantasy Gateway. He’s been extensively acclaimed for his distinctive mix of psychedelic soul, bossa nova, and bed room indie-pop, a sound he has known as “alternative dream pop.” The brand new album groups him with producer and Dap-Kings guitarist Tom Brenneck, a grasp of contemporary throwback soul identified for his work on trendy classics from Amy Winehouse and Bruno Mars.
True to its title, automobile tradition is a defining drive on Ridin’. “Everybody listens to music when they’re driving,” Cuco says. “Music is a part of your commute, whether you’re in a good or bad mood. You’re ridin’ through the motion of your life where nothing is linear.” He elaborates on the brand new LP’s themes: “All of my songs here are romantic, where that’s in a super-animated way or sad and heartbroken.”
Born Omar Banos, Cuco first emerged a decade in the past as a DIY teenage star. He’s collaborated with stars like Clairo, Kacey Musgraves, and the Marías and toured all over the world, together with appearances at main festivals like Primavera Sound and Coachella.
