Ryan Castro unveils new Grupo Frontera collab, upcoming U.S. tour

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I can’t help but feel moved by the latest collaboration between Colombian artist Ryan Castro and Tejano group Grupo Frontera, titled “Apodo.” It’s a heartfelt production that truly resonates with me.

On Thursday, the collaboration was launched, longing for love unreturned. The song showcases Grupo Frontera’s traditional norteño style, complete with their distinct use of bongos. However, it also incorporates elements of Caribbean reggae – including double chop beats – a genre influenced by Castro’s musical past, given his upbringing in Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island, where part of his family still resides.

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The newly-released song is following an important announcement – Castro has unveiled dates for his upcoming Sendé World Tour, which will take him to five major U.S. cities: Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami, and New York. The artist famous for “Mujeriego” will be performing at Woodley Park in L.A. on October 11th.

For the 31-year-old artist, accustomed to starting his music journey by performing on Medellín’s public transport and streets, these vast venues mark a significant shift in surroundings. Once known as “The Singer of the Ghetto,” he now finds himself in quite different settings.

Over the past few years, Castro has proven to be a multifaceted and cooperative artist. He’s collaborated on hit songs such as Karol G’s remixed “Night in Medellín” with Cris MJ, and the debatable track “+57,” which includes Colombian artists Feid, J Balvin, and Maluma.

It’s not unexpected that he recently collaborated across genres with Grupo Frontera, considering his previous collaboration two years ago with corrido tumbado star Peso Pluma in the reggaeton hit “Quema” featuring SOG. This collaboration marked Castro’s first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 92.

This past summer saw the unveiling by Castro of one of his most personal works yet – “Sendé,” an engaging set of 18 tracks that seamlessly merges his recognizable reggaeton style with classic Caribbean reggae and dancehall rhythms.

Starting off with the first track named “Sendé,” Castro establishes the tone using a catchy introduction from Jamaican artist U-Roy, taken from Dawn Penn’s “No, No, No.” The song transitions effortlessly into the second track, “Rebecca,” where Deevani’s alluring Hindi vocals are featured, originally from Tito El Bamino’s Flow Natural collaboration with Beenie Man.

One song that already shines in this album is “Sanka,” a catchy tune with hip-hop vibes, featuring Curaçaoan rapper Dongo. It skillfully incorporates the well-known beats from Dr. Dre’s hit song “What’s the Difference” (featuring Eminem and Xzibit).

Without a doubt, an authentic Caribbean album wouldn’t be complete without mentioning dancehall music, particularly Shaggy’s iconic “Boombastic,” reimagined as “Bombastik<3” with Castro’s personal touch, featuring Blaiz Fayah and Tribal Kush. The album boasts a variety of artists, including past collaborator Peso Pluma, fellow artist Manuel Turizo, and the Jamaican music legend himself, Shaggy.

For full Sendé World Tour dates and ticket information, visit SendeWorldTour.com.

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2025-08-15 04:01