Playa Saturno (English: Saturn Beach) is the fourth studio album by Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro, released on July 7, 2023, by Sony Music Latin and Duars Entertainment.[2][3] It was introduced as a spin-off, and released nearly 7 months after his third studio album Saturno (2022).[4][5] Alejandro began working on the album during his Saturno World Tour, immersing himself from the studio into the cosmic world he created, resulting in this 14-track project. While taking on a different sonic approach from its prequel, the record covers a variety of topics from love and heartbreak, to having fun and partying.
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| Released | July 7, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Reggaeton | |||
| Length | 45:54 | |||
| Language | Spanish | |||
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| Singles from Playa Saturno | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 6.5/10[1] |
Playa Saturno debuted at number 29 on the US Billboard 200, including number 3 on the Latin Rhythm Albums and number 4 on the Top Latin Albums chart with over 21,000 album-equivalent units.[6]
Background and release
editFollowing the release of his third studio album Saturno and his 3-track EP RR with then fiancé Rosalía, Alejandro confirmed that his next album would likely be released in the summer of 2023.
On July 4, 2023, he announced the album's release date and revealed the cover art. With plans to rest following the release of this album, Alejandro told fans to enjoy for a while because he did not know when he'd plan to record another. [7][8][9] On July 6, 2023, Alejandro revealed the tracklist with features from Ñejo & Dalmata, Junior H, Jowell & Randy, Ivy Queen, and Bizarrap.[10]
Singles
editThe first single of the album was "Baby Hello", a collaboration with Bizarrap released on June 23, 2023.[11]
The second single "Si Te Pegas", is a collaboration with Spanish singer Miguel Bosé, which was released as a single alongside the album.[12]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Playa Saturno Intro" |
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| 1:15 |
| 2. | "Cuando Baje el Sol" |
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| 2:46 |
| 3. | "Al Callao'" |
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| 4:02 |
| 4. | "Cuki" |
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| 2:45 |
| 5. | "No Me la Molestes" (with Ñejo & Dalmata) |
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| 3:41 |
| 6. | "Picardía" (with Junior H) |
| 3:35 | |
| 7. | "Ponte Nasty" (with Jowell & Randy) |
| 4:02 | |
| 8. | "Inquieto" |
| 3:42 | |
| 9. | "Hoy Aqui" |
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| 3:07 |
| 10. | "Celebrando" (featuring Ivy Queen) |
| 3:27 | |
| 11. | "No Me Soprende" |
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| 3:30 |
| 12. | "Diluvio" |
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| 3:17 |
| 13. | "Si Te Pegas" (with Miguel Bosé) |
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| 3:03 |
| 14. | "Baby Hello" (with Bizarrap) |
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| 3:42 |
| Total length: | 45:54 | |||
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[18] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[19] | 2× Platinum (Latin) | 120,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Pulgar, E.R. (July 16, 2023). "Rauw Alejandro: Playa Saturno Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "El nuevo álbum de Rauw Alejandro saldrá este viernes 7 de julio". EuropaFM (in Spanish). July 4, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
- ^ "Rauw Alejandro: ¿Cuándo sale su nuevo disco 'Playa Saturno'?". www.eres.com.mx. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
- ^ SeventhQueen; Vida, Redacción (July 11, 2023). "Rauw Alejandro presenta su esperado álbum "Playa Saturno"". CRN Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ "Rauw Alejandro: Playa Saturno". www.lahiguera.net. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
- ^ Bustios, Pamela (July 19, 2023). "Rauw Alejandro Nabs Sixth Straight Top 10 on Top Latin Albums As 'Playa Saturno' Arrives". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ Villacañas, Javier (July 4, 2023). "Rauw Alejandro sorprende con el anuncio oficial del inminente estreno de su cuarto álbum: 'Playa Saturno'". Cadena 100 (in Spanish). Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Cardoza, Nahary Bolivar (July 4, 2023). "'Playa Saturno', así es el nuevo álbum de Rauw Alejandro que llega para romper el verano". Hoy Magazine (in Spanish). Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "El nuevo álbum de Rauw Alejandro saldrá este viernes 7 de julio". EuropaFM (in Spanish). July 4, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "El nuevo disco de Rauw Alejandro 'Playa Saturno' incluye una colaboración con Miguel Bosé". Europa FM (in Spanish). July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ Herrero, Juan Ignacio (June 22, 2023). "Rauw Alejandro y Bizarrap confirman una segunda colaboración: 'Baby Hello'". Los 40 (in Spanish). Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ "Letra y video de "Si te pegas", la canción de Rauw Alejandro y Miguel Bosé". Bolavip Spoiler (in European Spanish). July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "Top 100 Albums Weekly". El portal de Música. Promusicae. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ "Rauw Alejandro Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "Rauw Alejandro Chart History (Latin Rhythm Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Rauw Alejandro Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "Top 100 Albums Yearly". El portal de Música. Promusicae. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "Spanish album certifications – Rauw Alejandro – Playa Saturno". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "American album certifications – Rauw Alejandro – Playa Saturno". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 7, 2023.