Dominican superstar Kiko el Crazy is making waves in the global music scene with his unique brand of dembow. Signed to the record label Rimas, Kiko el Crazy has been pushing the boundaries of the genre and is being recognized for his efforts. His debut album "Llegó el Domi" received critical acclaim, being named as part of Rolling Stone's "The Best 100 Albums of 2022" and "The 50 Best Spanish-Language Albums of 2022." In addition, he was nominated for "Premios Heat 2022" and "Premios Tú Música Urbano 2022" in the categories of "Best Dominican Urban Artist" and "Top Dembow Artist," respectively.

Kiko el Crazy's success has not gone unnoticed, as he has been named by both Tidal and Pandora as a "Latin Artist to Watch." The artist continues to reach new heights with his sophomore album, "Pila e' Teteo," released on April 13. The album is a celebration of the dembow genre, featuring collaborations with El Alfa, La Mala Rodriguez, Chimbala, CJ, Jon Z, Yomel el Meloso, Angel Dior, Braulio el Fogón, El Yala, Treintisiete 3730, EL Fother, and Flow 28.

Described by Kiko as an "experience," "Pila e' Teteo" takes listeners on a journey through the vibrant world of dembow. The album features Dominican slang and double entendres, with creative fusions of dance and afrobeats rhythms. Kiko el Crazy worked with some of the top producers in the genre, such as Chael Produciendo, Leo RD, DJ Kiko de lo Alka, Imperio, and B One.

The album is full of bangers, with a song for every mood, all within the dembow genre. The release is in tandem with the premiere of the video for "Pa Ti Ya," featuring Angel Dior, directed by frequent collaborator Anyelo Santiago. The video was shot on location in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Kiko el Crazy celebrated the launch of his new album with a star-studded release party in Santo Domingo. "Pila e' Teteo" is an album that exalts Kiko el Crazy's Dominican roots and the dembow genre. The album has a very Dominican flavor, with collaborations from some of the top dembow artists in the Dominican Republic.

Kiko el Crazy's sophomore album is a testament to his dedication to elevating dembow to the global stage. It is an album that fans of the genre and newcomers alike will enjoy. "Pila e' Teteo" is a party album that embodies the playful, high-energy nature of dembow, and showcases Kiko el Crazy's unique sound and creativity. With this new release, Kiko el Crazy continues to cement his status as a driving force in the global dembow movement.

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Cover Credits:

Photography: Vomba

Labels: White Lion Records & Rimas

PR: Stefan CMU Group

Curated by: Alex Quin

Post Production Creative: UADV