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Indio, CA (April 19, 2026) – Global superstar Ryan Castro was brought out by Karol G as a surprise guest during her Weekend 2 set at Coachella Music Festival, delivering one of the night’s defining moments. During a dedicated segment, Castro took over the stage with a high-energy, Caribbean-driven three-song medley, performing “Sanka”, “Ba Ba Bad Remix.” and “Tonto,” with J Balvin joining him on stage for a standout surprise moment. Set in a water-filled rock pit in the middle of the crowd, the performance pulled fans directly into the action, amplifying Castro’s Caribbean-rooted sound in one of the festival’s most immersive moments. The appearance spotlighted key records from Sendé and Hopi Sendé, while also featuring music from his upcoming joint album with J Balvin, Omertà, releasing on May 7. Ryan Castro now builds on this momentum as he prepares for his largest hometown stadium show to date at Medellín’s Atanasio Girardot on April 25, where he sold out 45,000 tickets in under two hours. |
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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—peaking #31 on Spotify’s global chart and reaching #1 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. |
