When Rosalia releases new music, the world tends to stop and listen. With LUX, her latest project, the Spanish artist once again redefines what pop stardom can sound like: a fusion of flamenco roots, experimental production and fearless self-expression.
Over the years, she has built a discography that mirrors her evolution — from the haunting minimalism of El Mal Querer to the kaleidoscopic chaos of Motomami. Each track feels like a chapter in an artistic manifesto: bold, emotional and meticulously crafted.
Berghain (feat. Björk and Yves Tumor)
This track stands as the album’s lead single and arguably its most audacious experiment. A brutal, beautiful fusion of baroque orchestral drama, industrial techno rhythms, and raw flamenco energy. The vocal layering from Rosalia, the ethereal “divine intervention” provided by Björk, and the shocking spoken-word interlude from Yves Tumor make it a complex, genre-shattering club hymn that immediately defines the album’s commitment to chaos and transcendence.
Malamente (Cap. 1: Augurio)
This is where the legend began. Released as the first chapter of 2018’s El Mal Querer, “Malamente” was a radical declaration of intent, weaving the raw vocal power and hand-claps (palmas) of flamenco with trap beats and sleek R&B production. It was her breakthrough moment, announcing to the world a visionary artist who could bridge a centuries-old tradition with the cutting edge of global urban music. Its iconic, striking video remains a cultural touchstone.
Con Altura (feat. J Balvin and El Guincho)
The track that took Rosalia from Spanish sensation to undeniable international icon. “Con Altura” is pure, celebratory adrenaline—a masterful fusion of reggaeton, cumbia, and her signature flamenco flair. Co-produced by El Guincho, the song’s infectious energy and vibrant music video made it a global summer anthem, securing her first major US chart success and winning the Latin Grammy for Best Urban Song.
Di Mi Nombre (Cap. 8: Extasis)
Hailing from El Mal Querer, this song serves as a stunning showcase of Rosalia’s vocal mastery and the emotional intensity of traditional flamenco. “Di Mi Nombre” reinterprets the classic tarantas style, using dramatic vocals over minimalist production that explodes into a euphoric chorus. It was her first number-one single in Spain, cementing the commercial viability of her avant-flamenco sound.
Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi (feat. Ozuna)
A defining collaboration that proved Rosalia could effortlessly navigate the Latin trap and R&B landscape. Her collaboration with Puerto Rican powerhouse Ozuna is a sleek, dynamic love song that balances their contrasting styles—her sharp, distinctive tone alongside his smooth delivery. It demonstrated her ability to maintain her unique identity while dominating the global collaborative charts.
La Fama (feat. The Weeknd)
The dramatic, haunting introduction to the Motomami era. “La Fama” is a modern, Spanish-language bachata—a romantic, often melancholic Dominican genre—with a dark twist. Featuring The Weeknd singing almost entirely in Spanish, the song is an intense fable about the seductive, treacherous nature of fame, showcasing Rosalia’s fearless leap into new sonic territories while maintaining her dramatic core.
Saoko
The ferocious, chaotic heart of Motomami. “Saoko” is pure, unadulterated musical transformation, sampling the jazz legend Eddie Palmieri while delivering a hyper-aggressive, distorted, and futuristic reggaeton beat. It’s an autobiographical anthem about self-reinvention—the moment she proclaimed herself a motomami and shattered all expectations of her next musical move.
Despecha
A global, cultural phenomenon. “Despecha” is a breezy, joyful mambo-infused dance track that exploded across TikTok and streaming platforms, becoming one of the most inescapable songs of its year. Its spontaneous, empowering energy and Rosalia’s playful vocal delivery showed her effortless command over pure, uninhibited pop joy, proving her ability to create a universal hit with seemingly minimal effort.
Pienso en tu Mira (Cap. 3: Celos)
Another pivotal track from El Mal Querer, “Pienso en tu Mira” is a chilling and hypnotic exploration of jealousy and obsession. The song’s iconic opening video—where she drives a truck with a bullfight emblem—and the striking lyrics (“The bullet does not come out of the pistol / Until someone pulls the trigger”) made it a cinematic, deeply symbolic hit that defined the album’s narrative arc.
La Noche De Anoche (with Bad Bunny)
A sultry, mid-tempo reggaeton duet that solidified her place among Latin music royalty. Her undeniable chemistry with Bad Bunny on this track, taken from his album El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo, resulted in a global smash hit that showcases a softer, yet intensely emotional, vocal approach. It proved that in the Latin world, a Rosalia feature instantly means a generational moment.