Dalex - Reggaetón Sex

Después Del Party opens like a secret door onto a San Juan of the 2000s, where the bass line drags through dust and asphalt before the beat even kicks in. This seven-track EP, released on May 5, 2023, under Rich Music, is not just a compilation: it's a limited manifesto, a sonic architecture where every second counts to rebuild the memory of a genre that changed direction. Nineteen minutes and seventeen seconds—just enough dense material for seven tracks, where you can feel Dalex knows what he wants to say: sometimes you have to go backward to move forward into the future.

The retro aesthetic of reggaeton's early days as the backbone of a concise EP

The album is built on a simple but perfectly executed idea: reactivating the codes of an era when reggaeton wasn't yet saturated with synthesizers and pop. Here, the bass is heavy, the percussion stays true to the drum machine, and the atmosphere remains raw. The production doesn't seek to shine with excessive sound effects or blend into a too-polished universe. Instead, it serves as an invitation to return to the roots, with an approach that prioritizes Latin urban rhythms as they were heard at the turn of the century.

Perreándote: Collaboration with Ryan Castro and Symon Dice to anchor local authenticity

When the track arrives, it's not just a return to stylistic roots that is at play here, but also a precise vocal alliance. Ryan Castro and Symon Dice are there for a reason: each brings their own color to the texture of the song. Ryan Castro's voice recalls his presence on "Estrella" from Unisex (2021), proof of a lasting bond between the two artists, while Symon Dice introduces another dimension to the singing, a timbre that adds to Dalex's without erasing it. The tension between these voices creates a dynamic that only enriches the overall texture of the track, where every line is placed with intention.

Amiga: the conclusion of this sonic journey that closes off the urban Latin cycle before Area 69

The album closes with "Amiga," a track that doesn't seek to make an impression but rather to gently conclude the experience. It aims for neither excess nor spectacle, but rather a sense of intimacy that seems appropriate for what one expects from a conclusion after a detour. It is the final chapter of an EP designed as a parenthesis between two larger projects: Unisex (2021) and Area 69 (F.001) (2024). Reggaetón Sex is primarily a positioning project. It does not aim to broaden the scope of possibilities, but rather to clarify what Dalex wants to say within the context of Latin reggaeton: a retro aesthetic, controlled vocal density, and a willingness to ally with artists who have marked the history of the genre. In seven tracks for under twenty minutes, it offers a concentrated glimpse of an artistic approach conscious of its heritage and its place in the urban Latino landscape.

Technical Details

- Release: May 5, 2023 - Label: Rich Music - Tracks: 7 (19 min 17 s) - Opening / Closing: Después Del Party / Amiga - Guests: Ryan Castro, Symon Dice, Trebol Clan, Dj Joe