La Tormenta (EP)

La Tormenta
EP by
Christina Aguilera
ReleasedMay 30, 2022
Studio
GenreLatin
Length14:13
LanguageSpanish
LabelSony Latin
Producer
Christina Aguilera chronology
La Fuerza
(2022) 		La Tormenta
(2022) 		Aguilera
(2022)
Singles from La Tormenta
  1. "Suéltame"
    Released: May 30, 2022

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

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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.[5] The first part of the album, La Fuerza (transl. "The Strength") which was about strength and womanhood, was released on January 21, 2022.[6][7] 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.[8]

Release and reception

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The release of the EP was postponed for a few days due to the Uvalde school shooting.[9][10] La Tormenta premiered on May 30, 2022, and was released commercially for digital download and on streaming platforms worldwide by Sony Music Latin.[11]

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."[12] 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."[13] He further praised "Brujería", its lyrics and its theme of a toxic relationship, and also called "Traguito" a "catchy anthem".[13] Stephanie Martinez, a journalist for CusicaPlus, opined that La Tormenta was created by "renowned composers and producers" and features an "excellent collaboration" with Tini.[14]

Music and singles

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Main article: Aguilera (album) § Music and content

"Suéltame" with Tini was released as the first single from the EP and as the fourth single from Aguilera on May 30, 2022. It was released simultaneously with its parent EP and one day before Aguilera. A music video has been teased by Aguilera.[15]

Accolades

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A ranchera from the EP, "Cuando Me Dé la Gana", was nominated for Best Regional Song at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards,[16] and has been called a "masterpiece" by Billboard magazine's Sigal Ratner-Arias.[17]

Track listing

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La Tormenta track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Suéltame" (with Tini)
  • Torres
  • Vindver
  • Rengifo
  • Arcaute
2:53
2."Brujería"
  • Aguilera
  • Vindver
  • Gale
  • Miguel Andrés Martinez
  • Pablo Preciado
  • Arcaute
  • Salomón Villada Hoyos
  • Vindver
  • Feid
  • Arcaute
  • Slow
2:45
3."Traguito"
  • Aguilera
  • Andy Clay
  • Daniel Rondón
  • Vindver
  • Dahlia
  • Arcaute
  • Rafael Rodríguez
  • Clay
  • HoneyBoos (Rondón and R. Rodríguez)
  • Vindver
  • Arcaute
3:11
4."Cuando Me Dé la Gana"
  • Aguilera
  • Vindver
  • Jorge Luis Chacín
  • Dahlia
  • Arcaute
  • Yasmil Marrufo
  • Yoel Henríquez
  • Vindver
  • Arcaute
  • Marrufo
3:26
5."Te Deseo lo Mejor"
  • Vindver
  • Linares
  • L. Barrera Jr.
  • Arcaute
  • E. Barrera
2:36
Total length:14:53

Notes

  • All songs co-produced by Afo Verde
  • All songs vocally produced by Jean Rodríguez

Personnel

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Release history

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Release history for La Tormenta
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 30, 2022
Sony Latin [11]

References

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  1. ^ Christina Aguilera on Her Career & How Her Daughter Feels About Her Music | Women in Music 2022, 2 March 2022, retrieved 2022-07-24
  2. ^ "Christina Aguilera Announces New EP 'La Tormenta' & a Collaboration With Tini". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  3. ^ Avila, Daniela (May 24, 2022). "Christina Aguilera Announces New Spanish EP La Tormenta and New Single 'Sueltame'". PEOPLE.com. Archived from the original on 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  4. ^ "Christina Aguilera announced that she will do a song with Tini Stoeseel". Rio Negro Newspaper. 23 May 2022. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  5. ^ Christina Aguilera on Her Career & How Her Daughter Feels About Her Music | Women in Music 2022, 2 March 2022, archived from the original on 2022-05-05, retrieved 2022-05-25
  6. ^ Betancourt, Bianca (October 22, 2021). "Christina Aguilera's New Spanish-Language Track, "Pa' Mis Muchachas," Is So Damn Good". Harper's BAZAAR. Archived from the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  7. ^ "La Fuerza EP – Digital Download". Christina Aguilera official website. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  8. ^ Major, Michael (May 31, 2022). "Christina Aguilera Releases New Album 'Aguilera'". Broadwayworld. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  9. ^ Roiz, Jessica (May 31, 2022). "Christina Aguilera's 'La Tormenta' EP & Sultry Tini Collab Have Arrived: Stream It Now". Yahoo!. Archived from the original on July 21, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  10. ^ Nunes, Caian (May 26, 2022). "Christina Aguilera adia lançamento de músicas após mortes no Texas". POPline (in Portuguese). POPline Produções Artisticas & Comunicação LTDA. Archived from the original on July 21, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  11. ^ a b "La Tormenta – EP by Christina Aguilera". iTunes. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  12. ^ Ruiz, Jessica (May 31, 2022). "Christina Aguilera's 'La Tormenta' EP & Sultry Tini Collab Have Arrived: Stream It Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Nowicki, Albert (May 31, 2022). "Christina Aguilera – 'La Tormenta' (EP Review). The Storm in the Heart We've All Been Waiting For". Prime News. Ex Aequo et Bono. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  14. ^ Martinez, Stephanie (May 31, 2022). "Christina Aguilera lanza su nuevo EP 'La Tormenta'". CusicaPlus (in Spanish). Cusica. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  15. ^ "Suéltame"(video) coming soon. New album #Aguilera out now!". YouTube. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  16. ^ Enos, Morgan (September 20, 2022). "2022 Latin GRAMMYs Nominees Announced: See The Complete List". Grammy Awards. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  17. ^ "Best Latin Albums of 2022". Billboard. December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
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