For me, this album is simply perfect. It is a wonderful body of work, full of identity, that speaks directly about Latin heritage, belonging, and culture. You can feel the pride in its roots throughout every track, especially the influence of Colombia, which shapes the sound, the aesthetic, and the overall energy of the project. The record works like a big cultural celebration. It blends Latin rhythms, references, and sounds in a very natural way, never feeling forced or generic. Even with collaborations from artists across Latin America, everything feels connected and aligned with the idea of celebrating a vibrant, warm, and popular culture. Nothing feels random. On top of that, the songs are simply amazing. It is one of those albums you get addicted to easily, where you listen once and suddenly find yourself playing it again and again. It is one of the albums I have listened to the most in my life, because it delivers emotion, fun, and identity at the same time. It is not just a good album, it is one that truly leaves a mark.
Notable tracks: Ivonny Bonita, Papasito, Dile Luna, Coleccionando Heridas, Un Gatito Me Llamó, Amiga Mía, Bandida Entrenada, Verano Rosa, Tu Perfume, FKN Movie, Se Puso Linda, Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido and Tropicoqueta
This EP is pure Brazilian summer juice. No one knows how to represent the rhythms here like Marina Sena, what an incredible and complete artist. Volume 1 of Marinada works very well because it has authenticity, Marina always explores this in everything she launches. Nothing is the same, everything transforms, everything reinvents itself within her eras. The songs have that mixture of lightness and malice that only she knows how to do. It's dancing, it's fun, it has identity, it has Brazil in every detail. It makes you want to listen to it on the beach, in the bath, on the phone going somewhere, it matches any moment when we want to feel more alive.
My only criticism is the recycling of songs. Three of the six tracks of the EP are rereadings of things she has done before. They are not bad (apart from Carnival with Psirico), in fact, they are great, but they leave that feeling that a little more was missing. Having only three unpublished gives a certain sadness, because when Marina brings something new, it seems that the universe expands a little. We know what she's capable of, so she always wants more.
Even so, the EP shows why she is one of the most interesting artists in Brazil today. She understands rhythm, understands aesthetics, understands her own sound and delivers all this with a lot of personality.
Artist with a capital A!!
Notable tracks: que delícia o verão, Saí para ver o mar e Lua Cheia (Remix).
I really liked this album! It delivers a pleasant Latin pop to listen to, with very good tracks and well-fitted collaborations, which enrich the sound experience. The project has a strong cultural identity and mixes in an interesting way electronic elements with reggaeton, with touches that even resemble Mexican rhythms in some moments. Transitions are generally clean, and the album works both when heard in full and in isolated tracks. Despite this, not all the songs won me over: some don't stand out so much and, at certain times, the album doesn't reach an impact that would lead it to a 5/5. There are tracks that I probably wouldn't revisit.
Overall, it is a well-built album, with great highs and weaker points, justifying an intermediate but positive evaluation.
Notable songs: Inglês En Miami, Bendito, Bienvenidos a La Tierra, Naguará, Amor de Contrabando, El Amor Se Ve, 30K e Cimarrón
Anitta here brings the roots of funk in its various subgenres, from funk melody to mandelão funk, Anitta explores the diversity and richness of her culture in an extremely cohesive work - which is new in her career, since she has always used and abused discontinuity in her albums. One of the best elaborated and executed works of his career. Anitta and Funk Generation deserved, and a lot, more recognition for this beautiful work.
Notable Tracks: Puta Cara, Cria de Favela, Lose Ya Breath, Fria, Double Team, Sabana, Mil Veces e Savage Funk.
