Global Latin music superstar Carín León is teaming up with Colombian star Carlos Vives and Dominican rapper Chimbala on the new song “La Chancleta,” venturing into Caribbean tropicality—listen/share HERE and watch/share the accompanying music video HERE.
In the single, the flip-flop—or “La Chancleta”—becomes the guiding thread of this story of overcoming heartbreak where there is no time for sorrow, but rather for enjoying life.
Composed by León, Vives, Chimbala, Santiago de Jesús and Geraldy Reyez Volquez, the track was produced by Bryan Peguero (B-One) and Andrés Leal, with the video directed by Jessy Terrero.
“It was like being on a movie set for a Western, Carín Eastwood and Chimbala Wayne,” details Vives.
Next week, León embarks on his much-anticipated headline Boca Chueca Tour 2024 in support of his latest album, Boca Chueca Vol. 1. With stops in 25 cities across North America and Europe, the tour includes a landmark performance at New York City’s Madison Square Garden as well as stops in Chicago, Nashville, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Toronto, Seattle and more. See below for a complete list of dates.
Following the North American dates the tour continues in Europe, with select shows in Madrid, London, Amsterdam and Paris.
“My new album is very special to me because it was created amidst concerts, award shows and being on the road,” says León. “It is an embrace and a reconciliation with aspects that are often considered negative but are also part of me. These demons represent the pressure from people and critics, reflecting who Oscar Armando is as a human being translated into Carín. These songs capture important feelings of what I am experiencing. The cover reflects my essence and the transformation in this album, connected to my less gentle side.”
Boca Chueca Vol. 1 is the follow up to the hugely successful Colmillo de leche, which reached #8 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart last year with three tracks reaching #1 on Billboard's Regional Mexican chart.
León recently received a People’s Choice Country Award nomination for his collaboration with country star Kane Brown on “The One (Pero No Como Yo).”
ABOUT CARÍN LEÓN
Carin León continues his rapid ascent after a monumental year, including winning a Latin Grammy for Best Norteño Album for Colmillo de Leche and releasing two massive hit singles, with “Primera Cita” and “Según Quién” each charting Top 25 on Spotify and Top 30 on the Billboard Global 200. His single “ALCH SI” with Grupo Frontera reached the #1 spot on Billboard's Regional Mexican Airplay chart. Most recently, he completed an extensive sold-out run of U.S. arenas with his Colmillo de Leche Tour. The 38-date run saw León performing at Los Angeles’ Crypto*com Arena, Newark’s Prudential Center, Houston’s Toyota Center, Miami’s Kaseya Center and more.
Originally from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, León embarked on his musical journey at the age of 15, taking his first steps by learning to play the guitar and developing skills in singing and songwriting. In 2018, León released his debut album Desvelada con Banda y Mariachi which propelled him to quickly dominate the Regional Mexican music scene as a performer, singer and songwriter. In 2021 his album INÉDITO debuted atop the Apple Music charts, reaching #1 on the Mexican Music chart and #3 on the Latin Music chart and was named one of Billboard’s 25 Best Latin Albums of the year. León has received countless nominations and multiple awards, including an ASCAP Award for the song “Me La Aventé,” numerous Premios Lo Nuestro (“Regional Mexican Breakthrough Artist,” “Best Male Artist” and “Banda Song of the Year”) and a 2022 Latin Grammy win for “Best Regional Mexican Song” for “Como lo Hice Yo,” a collaboration with Mexican pop group Matisse.
ABOUT CARLOS VIVES
With a career of over 30 years, Carlos Vives is one of the most significant figures in Spanish- language music, pioneering a new Latin American sound. Embracing his Colombian roots, he created a unique and modern sound from traditional vallenato, a tropical pop he dubbed “El rock de mi pueblo.” This innovation conquered Spanish-speaking territories and won appreciation from other cultures worldwide. Carlos has been recognized throughout his career with the industry's most prestigious awards. He is a two-time Grammy winner and an 18-time Latin Grammy recipient. The Latin Recording Academy recently announced Carlos Vives as the 2024 Person of the Year. In 2020, he was inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Awards Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for “artists who have achieved worldwide recognition for their work, transcending musical genres and languages.” His accolades also include the Icon Award at the Musa Awards, ASCAP's Founders Award, the Legacy Award from the Latin American Music Awards, and the Billboard Prize, among many others, establishing him as one of the most prolific Latin American artists of his generation. With over 10 billion streams on digital platforms and 20 million albums sold, Carlos has become a global ambassador for Colombia, bringing his country's culture and identity to every corner of the world. He has gained international recognition for Colombian music with songs that have become true anthems. Carlos is one of the most beloved and respected artists in the industry. He has collaborated with many of Hispanic America's most influential artists, with hits like “La Bicicleta” featuring Shakira, and worked with along list of artists, including Rubén Blades, Alejandro Sanz, Juanes, Marc Anthony, Sebastián Yatra, and Camilo, among many others. In the last five years, he has performed over 350 shows, filling arenas and stadiums in more than 25 countries. Carlos Vives has participated in multiple projects that have showcased his great talent as a singer, composer, music producer, and actor. He recently contributed the central theme for Disney's animated film Encanto and starred in and created the soundtrack for the Disney series “El club de los graves.” Carlos is also known for his committed social work. In 2015, he created Tras La Perla, an initiative to promote sustainable development in his hometown of Santa Marta. Carlos has received several recognitions for this work, including the Bravo Award for Leadership with Social Impact, the “Latino Impact” Award at the UN headquarters, and the “Commitment Award” at the 2022 Heat Awards. Recently, the artist joined Goya Cares in a global humanitarian initiative to raise awareness about child trafficking. As his most cherished slogan suggests, “unidos en la diversidad,” Carlos Vives has marked entire generations through music and promoting Colombian and Hispanic American culture worldwide.
ABOUT CHIMBALA
Leury José Tejeda Brito, better known as Chimbala, is one of the leaders of the Dominican urban genre. Born on May 18, 1989, in the 27 de Febrero sector of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he and his family soon moved to the Los Guaricanos area north of the capital. There, he ventured into music, driven by necessity and a desire to progress. Chimbala started by producing songs for neighborhood friends, helping support his family after his father's death. As a producer, Chimbala worked with artists like El Alfa and Toxic Crow. In 2011, he made his musical debut with several tracks, including “Digo E” and “Te Me Va a Dobla,” gaining recognition abroad through tours in the United States, Puerto Rico, Europe, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, and various Caribbean islands. In May 2018, he changed his musical direction, adding new colors to his productions. This exploration led to the hit “Maniquí,” later remixed with Puerto Rican star Farruko. Chimbala boasts over 9 million listeners on Spotify and 3.5 million YouTube subscribers, accumulating over 1 billion views on the platform. His recent hits include “Feliz,” “Esta Sí,” and “Se me nota (Agárrame).” He has also collaborated with Wisin, Arcángel, Luis R Conriquez, Juan Magán, Guaynaa, Farruko, Jay Wheeler, Juhn El All Star, Lenny Tavárez, Zion & Lennox, Justin Quiles, Omega, Natti Natasha, El Alfa, and others. His song “Che Che” has succeeded, reaching over 70 million views on YouTube and more than 19 million streams on Spotify in just three months.
TOUR DATES
August 29—Greenwood Village, CO—Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
August 31—San Diego, CA—Pechanga Arena San Diego
September 1—Greater Palm Springs, CA—Acrisure Arena
September 4—Ontario, CA—Toyota Arena
September 5—Sacramento, CA—Golden 1 Center
September 6—San Francisco, CA—Chase Center
September 8—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena
September 12—Phoenix, AZ—Footprint Center
September 13—Los Angeles, CA—BMO Stadium
September 14—Las Vegas, NV—Michelob ULTRA Arena
September 19—Chicago, IL—United Center
September 20—Chicago, IL—United Center
September 22—Toronto, ON—Coca-Cola Coliseum
September 26—Washington, D.C.—Capital One Arena
September 27—Reading, PA—Santander Arena
September 28—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun Arena
October 2—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden
October 6—Houston, TX—Toyota Center
October 10—Ft. Worth, TX—Dickies Arena
October 13—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena
October 17—Charlotte, NC—Spectrum Center
October 19—Tampa, FL—Amalie Arena
October 20—Sunrise, FL—Amerant Bank Arena
October 31—Madrid, ESP—Wizink Center
November 3—London, UK—Electric Brixton
November 4—Amsterdam, NL—Paradiso
November 5—Paris, FR—Alhambra
