On September 4th, 2020 the Puerto Rican Reggaetón & Latin Trap global sensation, Ozuna (@ozuna), released his fourth studio album titled “ENOC,” which stands for El Negrito de Ojos Claros. ENOC came packed with several features. These include superstars like J Balvin, up-and-coming artists like Myke Towers, and living legend Daddy Yankee. There is even a track featuring Doja Cat!
ENOC: Old-School Ozuna?
Ozuna stated the following in a recent press release:
“ENOC is an album that means a lot to me, as it is a reflection of the musical essence that marked the beginning of my career”
In a way, ENOC as a whole is a throwback to Ozuna’s old-school self. The name of the record, for instance, is an acronym that references his trademark catchphrase: El Negrito de Ojos Claros. Then, the dreadlocks he’s been growing out recently resemble the classic Ozuna look. But most importantly, OG fans are able to recognize this essence he speaks of within the music itself…
What makes ENOC unique is the modern twist given to an older sound. The genre has collectively evolved since the beginning of Ozuna’s career so accomplishing this was essential. He and his team were able to find a good midpoint between the sound that put him on the map and the sound that is popular right now.
First, Ozuna brings back his characteristic high-pitched, perreo voice for tracks like “Mala” and “Una Locura.”
Then, he pays homage to Reggaetón culture in the tracks “Enemigos Ocultos” and “El Reggaetón.” Enemigos Ocultos is a malianteo, which is the hardcore subgenre within Reggaetón music that touches on street life themes and usually includes an entourage of artists. El Reggaetón is a nod to the genre and its movement. This is a trend that other artists like Bad Bunny, Anuel AA, and J Balvin have hopped on too.
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