Miami, FL (May 8, 2025) – Following the explosive debut of the album’s first track, “Un Trío” featuring Peso Pluma, Colombian reggaeton star Ryan Castro now shifts gears with “Ojalá”—a raw and emotional urban afrobeat that reveals his more vulnerable side.
Over melancholic melodies, Ryan Castro reflects on the emptiness left by a breakup and the longing to be reunited with his lost love in “Ojalá”. Listen HERE.
The track also offers a glimpse into the Caribbean essence of his upcoming album, a bold fusion of dancehall, reggae, and reggaetón inspired by Ryan’s personal journey of reconnection and self-discovery while living in Curaçao. The video was filmed on location in Curaçao and features Spanish social media sensation and model, Tatiana Kaer. Click HERE to watch
This past weekend, Ryan Castro joined Maluma on stage at the historic Bogotá en el Mapa concert, performing their hit “+57” and Castro’s global anthem “El Ritmo Que Nos Une” in front of more than 30,000 fans at Estadio El Campín. While in Bogotá, he also surprised a select group of fans with an exclusive first listen of his upcoming album.
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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, street busking in order to help his family economically. Before making his breakthrough in the music industry with his single “Morena” in 2017, Ryan lived in Curaçao for several years, where he immersed himself in the sounds of Reggae and Dancehall, further shaping his musical identity. He catapulted 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, Castro maintained a prolific streak of singles and collaborations, including “Una Noche En Medellín Remix” with Karol G, “Ritmo De Medallo” with Feid, “Ghetto Star”, “X 1 Beso” with De La Ghetto, “Corazón Roto (Remix)” with Jhayco and Brray, and his biggest hit to date, “QUEMA” with Peso Pluma and SOG. In 2024, he released his platinum-certified debut album, EL CANTANTE DEL GHETTO, along with the viral anthem “El Ritmo Que Nos Une”, created for Colombia’s national soccer team. That same year, Rolling Stone recognized him as one of the artists shaping the future of Latin music in their 2024 Future of Music issue. He also embarked on the ¡Ay Bendito Ghetto! U.S. Tour alongside Blessd, marking a milestone as the first time two Colombian urban artists co-headlined a tour of arenas and theatres with multiple sold-out dates.
Now, in 2025, Ryan Castro continues expanding his influence beyond music, becoming the first Colombian artist to acquire an equity stake in a professional basketball team, Paisas Basketball Club, rooted in his hometown of Medellín.
