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La Tormenta (transl. The Storm) is the second solo and Spanish-language extended-play (EP) by American singer Christina Aguilera. It was released through Sony Music Latin on May 30, 2022 as the second part of her ninth studio and second Spanish-language album Aguilera (2022), following up La Fuerza. Aguilera decided to release the album in an unconventional way, one part at a time. While La Fuerza focused on strength and female empowerment, the content on La Tormenta is centered around vulnerability and heartbreak.[1] Argentine singer Tini provides guest vocals on the EP's lead single "Suéltame".[2][3][4]
La Tormenta was released as an EP on May 30, 2022, featuring five original songs. The version of La Tormenta featured on Aguilera features an additional version of "Cuando Me Dé la Gana" with Mexican singer Christian Nodal as the closing track. La Tormenta was followed by the third and final EP of Aguilera, titled La Luz.
Background and recording[]
While recording her second Spanish album in Miami, Aguilera thought about a way to combat the fact that she takes "a long time between records", wanting to find a new way to release music. She developed the concept of a three part album, with each part reflecting a different theme: strength, vulnerability and healing. The first part of the album, La Fuerza which was about strength and womanhood, was released on January 21, 2022. The full Spanish album, Aguilera was released on May 31, 2022, and features all of the songs from the EP La Tormenta as well as its predecessor La Fuerza, and a new version of "Cuando Me Dé la Gana" featuring Christian Nodal.
Singles[]
Release and reception[]
The release of the EP was postponed for a few days due to the Uvalde school shooting. La Tormenta premiered on May 30, 2022, and was released commercially for digital download and on streaming platforms worldwide by Sony Music Latin.
Billboard's Jessica Ruiz commented that "La Tormenta is home to five tracks that not only continue to showcase Xtina’s powerful vocals singing in Spanish, but also her experimental ability to tap into reggaeton and other Latin rhythmic melodies while keeping her pop essence." Reviewing La Tormenta for Prime News, Albert Nowicki noted: "The extended play consists of five songs, each characterized by high-quality production and sure to leave no one indifferent. In her new tracks, Aguilera sings about the storm raging in her heart, about those whom she loves and what she regrets, about relationships and forbidden feelings. She confronts the past and celebrates the present. This is an album for every occasion, every emotional tone." He further praised "Brujería", its lyrics and its theme of a toxic relationship, and also called "Traguito" a "catchy anthem". Stephanie Martinez, a journalist for CusicaPlus, opined that La Tormenta was created by "renowned composers and producers" and features an "excellent collaboration" with Tini.
Accolades[]
A ranchera from the EP, "Cuando Me Dé la Gana", was nominated for Best Regional Song at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, and has been called a "masterpiece" by Billboard magazine's Sigal Ratner-Arias.
Track listing[]
| Digital EP | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "Suéltame" (with Tini) | Christina Aguilera, Martina Stoessel, Andrés Torres, Federico Vindver, Mauricio Rengifo, Rafael Arcaute, Kat Dahlia | Andrés Torres, Federico Vindver, Mauricio Rengifo, Rafael Arcaute | 2:53 | ||||||
| 2. | "Brujería" | Christina Aguilera, Federico Vindver, Gale, Miguel Andrés Martinez, Pablo Preciado, Rafael Arcaute, Salomón Villada Hoyos | Federico Vindver, Feid, Rafael Arcaute, Slow | 2:45 | ||||||
| 3. | "Traguito" | Christina Aguilera, Andy Clay, Daniel Rondón, Federico Vindver, Kat Dahlia, Rafael Arcaute, Rafael Rodríguez | Andy Clay, HoneyBoos (Daniel Rondón and Rafael Rodríguez), Federico Vindver, Rafael Arcaute | 3:11 | ||||||
| 4. | "Cuando Me Dé La Gana" | Christina Aguilera, Jorge Luis Chacín, Kat Dahlia, Rafael Arcaute, Yasmil Marrufo, Yoel Henríquez | Federico Vindver, Rafa Arcaute, Marrufo | 3:26 | ||||||
| 5. | "Te Deseo lo Mejor" | Christina Aguilera, Elena Rose, Federico Vindver, Juan Diego Linares, Luis Barrera Jr., Rafael Arcaute, Edgar Barrera | Federico Vindver, Juan Diego Linares, Luis Barrera Jr., Rafael Arcaute, Edgar Barrera | 2:36 | ||||||
Total length: |
14:13 | |||||||||
References[]
- ↑ Christina Aguilera on Her Career & How Her Daughter Feels About Her Music - @WomeninMusic2022
- ↑ Christina Aguilera Announces New EP 'La Tormenta' & a Collaboration With Tini
- ↑ Christina Aguilera Announces New Spanish EP La Tormenta and New Single "Sueltame"
- ↑ Christina Aguilera announced that she will do a song with Tini Stoeseel
| Aguilera | |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2022 • 43:03 • Sony Music Latin | |
| Extended-plays in parts | La Fuerza • La Luz • La Tormenta |
| Songs | |
| Released | Brujería • Como Yo • Cuando Me Dé la Gana • Intro (La Luz) • La Reina • No Es Que Te Extrañe • Pa Mis Muchachas • Santo • Somos Nada • Suéltame • Te Deseo lo Mejor • Traguito • Ya Llegué |
| Unreleased | La Loca • Lolita • Lloras Por Na' • Santo (Demo) • Sueños • Te Quiero, Me Quiero |
| Artists | |
| Ariana Grande • Becky G • C. Tangana • Christian Nodal • Christina Aguilera • Jarina De Marco • Kat Dahlia • Karol G • Nathy Peluso • Nicki Nicole • Ozuna • Tini • Sofia Reyes | |