Miami, FL (November 21, 2024) – Colombian reggaetón stars Ryan Castro and Blessd continue to dominate the U.S. tour circuit as their highly anticipated “¡Ay Bendito Ghetto!” tour reaches a pivotal moment with a sold-out performance at Newark’s Prudential Center! This milestone further solidifies their position as leaders of the new generation of Latin music and marks yet another sold-out show on a tour that has become a hit.
The Prudential Center joins an impressive list of sold-out dates for Ryan Castro and Blessd, including San Jose, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston, along with upcoming shows in Orlando and Miami. Fans across the U.S. have been captivated by Castro’s electrifying performances, featuring his biggest hits like “El Ritmo Que Nos Une,” “Quema,” and Blessd’s global hits “Mirame,” “Soltera – W Sound 01,” as well as their fan-favorite collaborations like “Envigado”, “Quien Tv Remix”, “Lejanía” and “Ojitos Rojos Remix.”
The sold-out show reached an unforgettable peak with surprise appearances by J Balvin, Kris R, and Ovy On The Drums. J Balvin teamed up with Castro and Blessd for explosive performances of their collaborations “Origami” and “Nivel De Perreo,” before delivering a short set of his biggest classics, while Kris R, the rising star of Colombian trap, kept the energy high with performances of their most viral tracks. Ovy On The Drums, delivered a thrilling live debut of Castro’s latest release, “W Sound 04 SQ”, in addition to “W Sound 01” with Blessd.
Beyond the sold-out shows, Ryan Castro and Blessd have been offering their fans exclusive VIP Meet & Greets in most cities, providing a unique opportunity to connect with the artist on a more personal level. The tour continues to set new benchmarks for success, proving that the Colombian star power is unstoppable.
UPCOMING US TOUR DATES:
Nov 20-Prudential Center-Newark, NJ (SOLD OUT)
Nov 21-Toyota Oakdale Theatre-Wallingford, CT
Nov 22-EagleBank Arena-Washington, DC
Nov 29-Hard Rock Live-Miami, FL (SOLD OUT)
Nov 30-Hard Rock Live-Orlando, FL (SOLD OUT)
Dec 1-Gas South Arena-Atlanta, GA
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ABOUT RYAN CASTRO: RYAN CASTRO, dubbed as “El Cantante Del Ghetto” is an artist who has become the definition of overcoming challenges since his upbringing in the Pedregal neighborhood of Medellín, Colombia, where he would rap in public buses in order to help his family economically. Ryan Castro made his break in the music industry with his single “Morena” in 2017, followed by catapulting to international fame in 2021 with his hit single, “Mujeriego,” and later “Jordan,” which both entered the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts in addition to placing on Spotify’s Top 50 Global for several weeks. In 2023, the leader of the new generation of Reggeaton in Colombia, Ryan Castro, kept up a prolific barrage of singles and collaborations that include “Una Noche En Medellín Remix” with Karol G, “Ritmo De Medallo” with Feid, “Ghetto Star,” “X 1 Beso” with De La Ghetto, “14/20” alongside Piso 21, “Corazón Roto (Remix)” with Jhayco and Brray, and his biggest hit thus far being “QUEMA” with Peso Pluma and SOG. This 2024, Ryan Castro continues to cement his status as the leader of the new generation of Reggeaton. Earlier in the year Castro released his platinum certified debut album “EL CANTANTE DEL GHETTO”, a viral anthem titled “El Ritmo Que Nos Une”, made for Colombia’s national soccer team, and was highlighted as one of the artists shaping the future of Latin music by Rolling Stone on their 2024 Future of Music issue. ABOUT BLESSD: Blessd, whose real name is Stiven Mesa Londoño, is a talented Colombian urban genre artist. Since his debut, Blessd has captured the world’s attention with his unique style and lyrics that reflect the realities of the neighborhood he is so proud of. With hits like “Medallo” and “Si Sabe Ferxxo,” he has firmly established himself in the global urban music scene, with two #1 hits on Billboard’s Latin AirPlay chart in 2022 and 2024, respectively, showcasing his tireless work. At 24 years old, Blessd is emerging as a young legend and the future of the urban genre. Throughout his career, Blessd has been recognized with several awards, including the Premios Nuestra Tierra, and has received multiple nominations at the Premios Juventud. |
