Rauw Alejandro finds strength in vulnerability. Whereas earlier reggaetoneros had built their reps on braggadocio and amorous conquests, Alejandro flips the script, bringing out narcotic, enraptured love songs that pull in a broad range of fans. Born in San Juan, he grew up in both the mainland US and Puerto Rico before making a name for himself as an inventive and athletic dancer. That gave Alejandro an inbuilt network when he started dropping hits like 2017’s “Toda”, showcasing both his lovelorn tenor and future-forward production. His 2019 EP Trap Cake, Vol. 1 drew trap in an ambient and emotional direction that was more in line with cloud rap. Such early versatility set the stage for Alejandro’s ascent to mainstream stardom in the 2020s—including “PANTIES Y BRASIERES”, his spirited 2023 collaboration with reggaetón originator Daddy Yankee, and 2024’s pining ballad “Déjame Entrar”. Their generational exchange feels like a crowning glory for one of modern urbano’s most singular voices.