Ozuna and Tokischa met for the primary time final yr at an afterparty within the Dominican Republic and “we immediately clicked,” the city artist stated throughout an Instagram Stay interview with Billboard Latin on Wednesday (Aug. 10).
Their chemistry is now cemented in a brand new single and music video “Somos Iguales,” which except for its party-starting rhythms, sends a message of equality and inclusion. “On the dance flooring something goes; right here we’re all the identical,” says a part of the lyric.
“I needed to generalize that we’re all the identical,” Ozuna notes. “Issues will not be as difficult as earlier than. There are numerous open-minded folks these days.”
“Somos Iguales,” produced by DJ Luian, Mambo Kingz, Jowny and Hydro, is a dembow and reggaeton fusion that Ozuna has been engaged on for 2 years, even earlier than he met Tokischa. He explains he was challenged with the track’s idea however instantly linked with the monitor when Tokischa despatched her verse.
“Her mission is contemporary and one thing completely new for the music business,” he explains. “In individual, she’s very good, respectful, chill and inventive.”
The monitor additionally samples the 1993 reggae dancehall “Wealthy Lady” by British duo Louchie Lou and Michie One. “This track is so particular for me as a result of it samples a really iconic monitor that types a part of our childhood,” Tokischa says.
The music video, helmed by Venezuelan director Nuno Gomes, brings the lyrics to life, exhibiting the 2 artists breaking right into a room the place a gathering with leaders of various nations is held. Ultimately, the leaders, legislation enforcement and artists all find yourself dancing to the identical rhythm.
Presently, every artist is able to kick off their particular person excursions. Ozuna’s trek begins Sept. 30 in New York, and Toki plans to go to followers in Mexico and return to the U.S. after her profitable debut Popola Tour.
“It felt good,” she expresses of touring exterior of her nation for the primary time. “I missed my home, my household and meals, however I liked connecting with so many individuals, particularly the Dominican who’s chasing a dream overseas. It was a lovely expertise.”
Under, watch the music video for “Somos Iguales,” adopted by the complete Billboard interview.
