Colores
| J Balvin
Colores
Colores (English: Colors) is the fifth solo studio album by Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin, released on 19 March 2020 through Universal Latin. The album was produced by Sky Rompiendo. It was preceded by the singles "Blanco", "Morado" and "Rojo", with the latter being released the same day as the album pre-order. Each song on the album will receive a music video directed by Colin Tilley. "Amarillo" was released as the fourth single off Colores the same day as the album's release. -Wikipedia
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The Guardian
The Colombian returns with an infernally catchy album set to smash cultural boundaries – if not artistic ones.
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Pitchfork
Already a global star, reggaetón’s reigning hitmaker tries his hand at becoming an auteur with an audiovisual album.
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Consequence of Sound
The Colombian superstar showcases his colorful flow and spirit as a beacon for reggaeton.
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All Music
It's a party record whose lyric flows are effortless and laid-back enough -- a Balvin trademark -- to attract listeners inside and outside musica urbano's big tent. The album's brevity adds depth and dimension to its direct, seductive, welcoming mix and garish presentation.
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Rolling Stone
The Colombian hitmaker’s latest is a sophisticated survey of his sonic palette.
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Afterglow
After collaborating with artists from all over the industry including Cardi B, ROSALÍA, and will.i.am, the reggaetonero went back to the drawing board for his most conceptual album thus far, showing fans within the genre what it looks like to color outside the lines.
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Wrongmog
The Colombian returns with an album full of clever production touches and choruses that dig into your brain, but the music doesn’t really stand out.
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Pursuit of Dopeness
With only two featured guests across 10 tracks plus artwork from Takashi Murakami, J Balvin has delivered a pretty fun and dance-worthy album.
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Clash Magazine
'Colores' stays true to the reggaeton roots that J Balvin has built upon during the years of his influence on the Latino music scene. An energetic and vibrant project, that is exactly what the music scene needed in such an uncertain time. One of J Balvin’s strongest projects to date.
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Latino Life
Bright, bold and vivacious? Yep, that's J Balvin for you. Well him AND his brand new album 'Colores', the 10 track Album that brings hope and colour in times of uncertainty.
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The Music Desk
It’s short, sweet – and solid when it should be spectacular.
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Latin American Post
The album art is upbeat and brilliant. Very much in the style of Vibras, Colores is made up of bright colors and exaggerated illustrations that give an impression of being a pop and happy album, which it is. Perhaps in Vibras, this was more novel when it came to reggaeton.
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Latin Alt 88.5
From his 2018 album Vibras, to his album OASIS with Bad Bunny released last year, and now with this new project Colores, J Balvin has proven to us his creative and genius artistry yet again!
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Techtelegraph
Aware that any language barrier can be overcome by a plethora of hooks and a prevailing atmosphere, Balvin adds a playful embellishment to each of the album’s 10 tracks, be it Amarillo’s kazoo-assisted beat, or the twinkling glacial percussion that tickles closer Blanco. A riot not just of colour, but of ideas too.
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Mobil Social
The Colombian returns with an album full of clever production touches and choruses that dig into your brain, but the music doesnt really stand out.
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The Musical Hype
Columbian reggaeton superstar J Balvin delivers a brief but totally entertaining and ‘colorful’ sixth studio album, Colores.
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The Saint
“Colores” is a bright, powerful album. It is a dramatic and irresistible call to movement, self-expression, and passion. If each track doesn’t make you want to get up and dance, you’re doing something wrong.
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Financial Times
J Balvin’s new album Colores is catchy — in the best sense.
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Diandra Reviews It All
Honestly, I loved this album because it is pure in its intent and delivery: just dance. Don’t overthink! In addition, this album is completely made for those wanting to dance with someone.
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Latin American Post
The rest of the songs are rather forgettable and maybe a couple will start playing at parties (parties that at the moment will not happen because of the pandemic) and in bars.
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Gramatune
Balvin remains a power player in the globalization of the #LatinoGang, and Colores continues to showcase his colorful flow and spirit as a beacon in the movement.
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PantherNOW
Overall, the album feels consistent. Every track will have the avid music listener feeling good and happy with his new repertoire of songs. J Balvin is the current king of reggaeton and shows no signs of stopping in commanding his reign of the popular genre.
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Black Boy Bulletin
Finally, Colores‘ brevity not only increases its replay value, but also keeps the album’s conceptual elements tight. No song overstays its welcome and the album’s pacing is akin to an action-packed half-hour television show, it hits all of the right notes.
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Lake Central News
Overall the album provided a unique and different experience to listeners, from upbeat rhythmic songs to meditations. I enjoyed the album and would rate it 4 out of 5 stars, which to some might seem like too high of a rating but I felt like it was a simple yet really bold choice and J Balvin always finds a way to make it work.
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