Colombian music icon J Balvin gave his fans a delightful surprise on his birthday by releasing a brand-new collaborative album titled Omerta, as reported by PEOPLE magazine. The album, created alongside fellow Colombian singer Ryan Castro, was released on Thursday, May 7, making the day even more special for the artist.
Balvin's Excitement About the Dual Celebration
During the launch of the KidSuper x Jameson Capsule Collection, Balvin spoke to PEOPLE about the release and expressed his enthusiasm for celebrating both his birthday and the new music simultaneously. "We're dropping our new collaborative album with Ryan Castro, with huge artists from Colombia, which I love, admire, and respect. And we can't wait to drop this album tomorrow, especially on my birthday. It's two reasons to celebrate," Balvin said.
Although the 41-year-old singer plans to celebrate his birthday properly in June due to his packed schedule, he shared that he is still looking forward to enjoying the album release with fans and friends.
The Connection Between Music, Fashion, and Sports
Balvin also spoke about how music, fashion, and sports are deeply interconnected. During the event, he explained why he enjoys blending these worlds through his projects. "Well, you know, what's music without sports? And what's sports without fashion? Everything is connected... That's what we call culture," he told the publication.
Collaboration with KidSuper
Balvin opened up about teaming up with KidSuper for the capsule collection after years of friendship and creative collaboration. "It's beautiful. It's the first time we're working together. We're more mature. And we're really close. So it's great. It's just like having fun, you know? It's with a brother," he said.
Global Success of Latin Music
The singer also shared his thoughts on the growing global success of Latin music and praised fellow artists like Karol G, Bad Bunny, Maluma, Rauw Alejandro, and Anitta for taking the culture worldwide. "I think as a movement, we're doing more than amazing. I think it's just getting started," Balvin stated.
Fans can now stream Omerta on all major platforms, celebrating both Balvin's birthday and the vibrant sounds of Colombian music.
