Ricardo y Rey, the dynamic musical duo are back with their new single “Estar Contigo” after the release f their first track “Necesito Verte”. With this new song, listeners will be hooked on its powerful drum beats and captivating melody for sure!
In ‘Estar Contigo’ Ricardo Y Rey perfectly blends Bomba y Plena beats with electro-afrobeat rhythm and there is no denying that these beautiful sounds are perfectly mixed with unique and original reggaeton flair. The outcome is a unique blend of genres that gives listeners a feeling like they are listening to a new genre altogether.
The song is actually an elegy representing the longing that comes with the realization that the near and dear is taken away from us. It empowers the listeners across different cultural backgrounds in the shared experience and the need to be brought back together with the things that matter. The song starts off with an intriguing jazzy saxophone solo that creates an instant tension, which only keeps getting better with the additional elements as the song goes on.
‘Estar Contigo’ is a display of what this pair of artistically gifted rock stars and intercultural influences can do. The song has soulful vocals and inspirations from Afrobeat and Latin music. The lyrics represent the idea of an attainable kind of love that demands the utmost drive and determination, even in times when the path towards a certain goal may be obscure.
In general, ‘Estar Contigo’ is an outstanding performance which proves the skill of Ricardo and Rey to harmoniously fuse different styles to together to form a single fascinating melody. It’s a song that gives peace of mind and uplifts, reassuring listeners that everything will eventually be all right.
Enjoy below.
