Miami, FL (January 27, 2026) – “La Villa,” the explosive collaboration between global urban and dancehall artist Ryan Castro, Kapo, and Gangsta has rapidly emerged as the Latin hit of the moment, sweeping charts across the region and building global momentum. With #1 positions in several countries, including Colombia and Argentina, Top 10 and Top 20 peaks across Latin America, and reaching at #39 on Spotify’s Global Chart, the track continues to grow at an impressive pace.
The dancehall track from Castro’s third album Hopi Sendé has become a cross-market phenomenon, generating more than 1.8 million TikTok creations using the song’s audio. In addition, the single recently reached #1 on Billboard Colombia’s Hot 100 chart, adding another major milestone to the song’s run. Its momentum has extended beyond Latin America, with the track reaching #4 in Spain and gaining viral traction across several European markets.
The success of Ryan Castro’s music continues to translate into massive demand on the road. He is soon set to kick off the LATAM leg of his Sendé World Tour, marking the next chapter in one of the most impactful touring eras of his career. The run will take Castro across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panamá, Costa Rica, Perú, and Chile, arriving alongside what stands as his only Colombia show of the year and the biggest moment of his career to date: a historic concert at Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellín on April 25, 2026.
Next the song’s momentum is heading to one of Latin music’s biggest award shows. “La Villa” will make its television debut at Premio Lo Nuestro on Thursday, February 19th, where it will be performed alongside “Ba Ba Bad Remix.” The announcement arrives as Ryan Castro also celebrates five Premio Lo Nuestro nominations:
*Álbum of The Year- Urban – SENDE
*Collaboration “Crossover” of the Year – BA BA BAD REMIX
*AfroBeat of the Year- SANKA
*Song of the Year – Urban – BA BA BAD REMIX
*Collaboration of the Year- Urban – +57
ABOUT RYAN CASTRO:
Ryan Castro is a global reggaeton and dancehall artist whose impact extends far beyond music—bridging culture, community, sports, and entrepreneurship. Dubbed as “El Cantante Del Ghetto”, Castro is a Colombian artist whose journey from street busking in Medellín’s Pedregal neighborhood to global stardom is nothing short of remarkable.
Before his breakthrough with the single “Morena” in 2017, Ryan lived in Curaçao, where he immersed himself in reggae and dancehall—sounds that continue to define his Caribbean-infused musical identity. He rose to international prominence with hits like “Mujeriego” and “Jordan,” both of which landed on the Billboard Global 200 and Spotify’s Global Top 50. His Diamond-certified smash “QUEMA” alongside Peso Pluma further cemented his place among the world’s top Latin artists.
In 2024, Ryan released his RIAA 2x Platinum-certified debut album El Cantante Del Ghetto and delivered the global, viral anthem “El Ritmo Que Nos Une” for Colombia’s National Soccer Team—an unprecedented cultural moment that united music and sports. That same year, Rolling Stone U.S. named him a Future 25 honoree, recognizing him as one of the artists shaping the future of global music and culture.
Ryan followed with a landmark 2025, driven by sold-out U.S. arena tours, becoming the first Colombian artist to acquire equity in a professional sports team—Paisas Basketball Club, based in his hometown of Medellín—and launching one of Colombia’s most successful entertainment-brand collaborations to date: his Jumbo “Romantik Style” chocolate bar, which surpassed 1.2 million units sold. That same year, he released two critically acclaimed albums—Sendé and Hopi Sendé—which spotlight his Caribbean essence, shaped by the dancehall and reggae influences he absorbed while living in Curacao.
In 2026, Ryan’s momentum reached new heights as his hit single “La Villa,” from his third album Hopi Sendé, became a global phenomenon—hitting #4 Global Trending on YouTube, entering the Top 40 Global Charts, reaching #1 in Colombia, Honduras, Panama, and Costa Rica, and securing Top 10 and 25 placements across Latin America. Today, Ryan Castro stands as one of the biggest and best-selling Latin artists in the world, continuously breaking barriers and redefining what it means to be a global artist—on stage, in culture, and beyond.
