María Becerra’s new album is a beast. She titled it Quimera — the Spanish translation of “chimera,” the mythic fire-breather with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a serpent’s tail — but the name also reflects the four alter egos whose stories she weaves together to form her own musical Frankenstein.
Each alter ego gets its own trilogy of tracks: There’s Jojo, who kicks off the album with high energy and a touch of Brazilian funk; then Shanina, who follows with collabs alongside Tini and Paulo Londra . Maite comes third with darker vibes and the hit “Corazón Vacío.” Then come the cumbias — Becerra’s favorite genre — including a collab with Karina. Finally, the closing five tracks, including a yet-to-be-released bonus cut with Jay Wheeler, find Becerra stepping out of character to t

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