Dalex - Unisex

This sonic rigor is far from neutral; it steers the entire listening experience toward a form of cold perfection where every element is placed with surgical precision.

Oh Ma: The Electronic Backdrop of an Album Too Perfect

The album opens with "Oh Ma," a track that immediately sets the tone for the project with a dubby aesthetic and strong EDM influences. This opening track is not merely an introduction; it functions as a sonic road map, announcing from the very first second that we are about to navigate waters where the boundaries between reggaeton, contemporary R&B, and electronic production have been erased. The artistic direction chosen here is one of evolution: the Puerto Rican genre shifts toward more danceable and electronic sounds—a trajectory that Dalex follows without hesitation. This choice of opening track is not accidental; it positions the album from its first seconds as a modern object, conscious of its codes while seeking to distinguish itself through formal cohesion.

Máquina del Tiempo: The Collaboration with Rauw Alejandro Between Prestige and Security

At the heart of the project lies a succession of tracks where the prestigious cast becomes the structural element of the listening experience. One of the most significant moments is "Máquina del Tiempo," a track that simultaneously welcomes Rauw Alejandro and Lyanno onto the same single mixtape. This collaboration is not without precedent: it extends a dynamic established in 2019, when Dalex himself invited Rauw Alejandro to "Vuelva a ver" (remix) on his Climaxxx album. The presence of Lyanno, who was already associated with Dalex in 2019 on the same collaboration with Rauw Alejandro, confirms here the artist's status as a figure capable of hosting the biggest names in the genre. But this repetition of alliances is far from mere chance; it draws out a strategy: it transforms each featuring into a validation of legitimacy rather than an artistic surprise. The sonic cohesion of the album allows these prestigious voices to coexist without ever creating genuine tension or a unique moment of brilliance that would mark posterity.

The conclusion and verdict: between technical perfection and the absence of something unforgettable

The album closes with "Jockey," a track that seals the sonic experience with the same technical mastery that has characterized every song since Oh Ma. This central paradox is Unisex: it is a work where production is flawless, mixing impeccable, and cohesion absolute, but where the absence of particularly memorable songs or moments of artistic rupture makes the project difficult to forget. Dalex built an album that functions like elegant architecture, yet whose every piece seems perfectly placed never to surprise nor truly move. The artistic coherence of Unisex is explained by the rigor with which Dalex orchestrated his collaborations, transforming each feature into a link in a narrative chain rather than a simple commercial opportunity. This latter configuration is particularly revealing: if Ryan Castro had already been invited by Dalex on Perreándote during the album Reggaetón Sex in 2023, here he shares the track with Totoy El Frio, creating an internal dynamic within the project that goes beyond simple cross-promotion. The closing of the album by "Jockey," featuring Lenny Tavárez, iZaak and Dímelo Flow, seals this logic of progressive construction: each guest is chosen not only for their notoriety but also for how they insert themselves into the already established sonic ecosystem. This methodical approach explains why the album functions as an indivisible unit despite the diversity of voices that traverse it. Every collaboration, whether previous or new, is treated with the same attention to detail, which reinforces the impression of a project thought out to its last second. The result is an album where technical perfection takes precedence over artistic risk-taking, turning every song into a piece perfectly fitted to an ensemble whose coherence sometimes exceeds the need for surprise or raw emotion. Unisex remains a demonstration of competence rather than a work that would mark Latin American reggaeton culture durably.

Technical Details

- Release: November 3, 2021 - Label: RichMusic Inc - Tracks: 18 (1 hour 1 minute) - Opening / Closing: Oh Ma / Jockey - Guests: Rauw Alejandro, Lyanno, Jay Wheeler, Zion & Lennox, Totoy El Frio, Ryan Castro, Wisin, Yandel, Favela, Trey Songz, Lenny Tavárez, iZaak …