The Spanish artist Quevedo, born in Madrid, Spain, draws on genres and stylistic influences from Latin American music in his newest album “El Baifo,” released on April 23. Its album cover, filled with blues, reds, oranges and greens, immediately captures attention. The album has drawn a wide audience, reaching 2.5 million streams on Spotify as of April 29.
The album carries an array of sensations fit for the summer just around the corner, evoking a feeling similar to Bad Bunny’s 2022 album “Un Verano Sin Ti,” which arrived at that same threshold of entering summer.
After hearing the first song, “Está en Casa,” prospective student Leila Marie said, “It reminds me of summer. I feel nostalgic for summer even though it hasn’t come yet.”
Her response captures the album’s warm atmosphere and Quevedo’s intentional way of connecting listeners to his sense of individuality.
The album’s significance lies in how it connects listeners to the artist’s identity. “Baifo,” a term used in the Canary Islands for a baby goat, playfully references how “goated” the album is while grounding the project in Quevedo’s roots.
Throughout the album’s title and songs, there is a strong sense of place and voice, making clear that the record is shaped by the ambience of where Quevedo comes from.
As Quevedo told Billboard Español, “I believe the Canary Islands are a key point and that anyone who understands where I come from also understands my career’s processes and stages much better.”
“La Graciosa,” the 12th track on the album, resonates with many listeners. Jennifer Martinez ’27 said, “I like the transition from reggaeton to merengue and the classic beats.” The song features Elvis Crespo, who is known for his hit “Suavemente.”
The album is set to carry the summer forward, bringing energy into the summer of 2026.