Get to Know Rosalia: Top Songs of the Catalonia-Born Musician to Groove Into

Latin music was known for its unique and groovy melody. Thanks to artists, like J Balvin, Karol G, and Bad Bunny, Latin America's sound is becoming more prominent. Another name that entices listeners from all over the world is the Catalonia-born singer and musician, Rosalia.

Who is Rosalia?

Rosalia is a singer-songwriter from Catalonia and is hailed from artistically partnering Flamenco with modern dance and music, per Thrillist. With her admiration for Spanish folk music, the 29-year-old singer studied flamenco from masters of the craft.

In 2017, the Catalonia-born singer released her debut album which is a collection of flamenco covers.

But in 2020, her album "El Mal Querer" gathered attention and recognition when it won Grammys in the Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album Category, Vogue reported.

Rosalia also offers compelling collaboration songs with other famous singers, such as Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin.

Las Week, Rosalia released her most-awaited album, "Motomami," which offers different styles of music, like jazz and dembow, per Billboard

Aside from singing, Rosalia also entered the world of acting. According to Best Music Lists, the Catalonia-born singer was one of the actors in the film "Doro y Gloria." The outlet noted that well-known artists Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas are also in the said film.

Rosalia Top Songs

To know more about Rosalia, here are the tops songs from the Catalonia-born singer you can add to your playlist.

5. Malamente

If you want upbeat but not so fast music, "Malamente" may accompany you.

"Malamente" is the lead single of Rosalia's sophomore album "El Mal Querer," according to Thrillist. Flamenco is still evident in this music as "Palma" or the clapping sound is included in the song.

4. La Fama

Another song that will probably make you groove in a sexy way is Rosalia's "La Fama."

"La Fama" is one of the songs from her new album "Motomami" and is a collaboration song with The Weeknd.

It was also the first song released from her new album, NPR reported.

3. Aute Couture

Another song that will make you dance and aspire to Rosalia's fashion sense is the song "Aute Couture."

According to Thrillist, this song shows Rosalia's keenness for making songs that are both bop and incorporates cultural criticism. "Aute Couture" is a song that critiques the music industry appropriating street styles.

The music video for this song showed Rosalia's iconic long nails, and a collection of fabulous outfits.

2. Bagdad

Rosalia also offered that she can sing slow music when she released the song "Bagdad" in 2018.

In the music video of this song, Rosalia showcased her acting abilities as she was seen crying in the video.

The song gathered over 42 million views since it was released on YouTube.

1. Candy

Rosalia also showed a new and experimental sound in her album, with her song "Candy," per Billboard.

The song features piano melodies with a downtempo and soft reggaetón beat.

In the lyrics, Billboard noted that Rosalia talks about a woman who is unforgettable and who's already moved on.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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