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Just last month, Columbian singer Maluma dropped his 7th album titled ‘ #7DJ (7 Dias En Jamaica).’ The album consisted of 7 tracks, combining the Urbano Latino genre with spunky Jamaican rhythms. Fittingly titled, this album was inspired and created during a week-long trip Maluma took to the islands of Jamaica in an attempt to rework and find his passion for music once again. The album embodies what summer feels like, with colorful tones, smooth beats, and joyful sounds. When listening to this album, the vision of a white sand beach, clear skies, and cool water comes to mind. When Maluma first released this album, there was some speculation amongst fans and listeners if this album would work well. As the roots of reggaeton and music, Urbano Latino has to pay its respects and got its roots from the reggae music of Jamaica. This album had to be played out correctly between the fine line of appreciation and appropriation.
“We wouldn't have Urban Latino music without Africa and the contributions of the Black community in Latin American and here in the U.S.,” Maluma reveals to Entertainment Weekly. “This album is a small way to show my love for Jamaica and for Black culture.” When thinking of Jamaican music, the first artist to pop up in everybody's mind is Bob Marley. As a big fan and someone who grew up listening to Marley's music, Maluma took inspiration from the legendary reggae artist, as far as having Marley's son Ziggy on the opening track, ‘Tonika’. "I don't think words exist to express my gratitude to him for his participation,” he says. “I hope in some way our collaboration adds to the Marley legacy, as it certainly adds something notable and special to mine. Working with Ziggy was like having a sliver of the island's roots embedded in my legacy forever.” Maluma has never been one to break out of his genre and rarely makes drastic creative takes. But with this album, that is seen through the reggae-influenced beats and the new styles Maluma adds to his lyrics and singing. Such as on track 6 ‘La Burbuja’, a spunky lively song that invigorates you to get up and dance. Not only is this album a call back to Jamaican music, but also features a visionary aspect. Every song is accompanied by a music video that showcases the rich culture and people of Jamaica. This album is different than anything we have ever heard from Maluma, and the way the album is played is also different. Each song when played in order has a smooth transition from each track to the next, that the change from one song to the next is undetectable. Overall this album takes inspiration and appreciates the Jamaican music scene. However, it follows the Maluma formula which he had perfected over time. Something new, but still standard enough for Maluma to get radio plays. It takes a dip into the history of Jamaican music but still is the works of reggaeton and Urbano Latino. It is a good album to listen to in the summer at the beach or on a sunny day.
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