Photo credit: Carlos Jaramillo
Ridin’ PRE-SAVE/ORDER: https://cuco.lnk.to/Ridin
“My 45” LISTEN: https://cuco.lnk.to/my45 WATCH: https://cuco.lnk.to/my45video
What the press is saying about Cuco:
"A Cuco we’ve never seen before, all parts heartbroken, hopeful, and evolving" NPR
"A defining figure in the alternative pop space, in which he stands out with his bilingual approach to songwriting" Billboard
"The most present Cuco has ever sounded" Rolling Stone
“Cuco is on top and shows no signs of slowing down” Galore Magazine cover
(March 14th, 2025) - Boundary-breaking artist Cuco announces his highly anticipated new album "Ridin'" - a soulful homage to his Los Angeles roots will arrive May 9th via Interscope Records.
The announcement comes alongside the release of "My 45” feat Jean Carter, a soulful tribute to the bygone era of soul music that shaped his musical consciousness. This modern soul excursion reunites Cuco with fellow Angeleno Jean Carter, marking their first collaboration since "Bossa No Sé," the breakout hit from Cuco's debut album Para Mi. The single is paired with a music video featuring actor Xóchitl Gomez (Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Dancing With The Stars winner) as well as pro-skater Louie Lopez serving as a playful extension of the love Cuco holds for his hometown.
The project showcases Cuco's signature blend of dreamy psychedelia, R&B, and traditional Latin influences, creating a sonic landscape that captures the essence of modern Chicano culture. The album celebrates regional touchstones: AM radio, classic soul arrangements, lush horn sections, and vintage car culture while exploring coming-of-age themes of romance and friendship.
The upcoming album features production from producer-musician Tom Brenneck (Bruno Mars, Amy Winehouse). Together, he and Cuco explore an organic sound. He lifts his already dreamy vocal range a full octave higher to maintain a rich neo-falsetto, and his lyrics move towards interpersonal relationships. Brenneck, known for his legendary guitar work with Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Menahan Street Band and contributions to Grammy-winning albums like Amy Winehouse's Back to Black, brings his signature vintage-meets-contemporary approach to the production.
Cuco takes to heart the car culturalism that steers the entire record. “Everybody listens to music when they’re driving. Music is part of your commute, whether you’re in a good or bad mood. You’re ridin’ through the motion of your life where nothing is linear. All of my songs here are romantic, whether that’s in a super-animated way or sad and heartbroken.”
Listen to "My 45" above, find album details below, and stay tuned for more from Cuco coming soon. | 
No comments:
Post a Comment