Madrid didn’t just dress up last night—it caught fire with an energy rarely seen even in a city famed for its vibrant nights. Florida Park, that iconic venue nestled in the heart of El Retiro, transformed into a cultural epicenter where urban rhythms, relentless camera flashes, and a crowd hungry for musical evolution collided. It was there that Ozuna and Beélechose to unveil Stendhal to the world—a collaborative album that doesn’t simply sound like a new chapter for them, but like an artistic statement for contemporary Latin music.
From the very first note, the venue felt alive, almost breathing. The audience—an electric mix of celebrities, creatives, artists, and sharp-eared music lovers—responded as if each song were already a classic. “Enemigos” opened the night with magnetic pull. Then came “Pikito,” a track that balances melodic sweetness and street energy with surgical precision. But the most explosive moment arrived at the finale, when “Te Culié” erupted through the speakers. The shockwave hit when Las Ketchup, the indisputable queens of Aserejé, stormed the stage as if no time had passed at all. The audience roared. It wasn’t mere nostalgia—it was a shared cultural thrill.
Among the crowd, familiar faces like Rocío Flores, Gloria Camila, and Jessica Bueno mingled with influencers, designers, actors, and producers. Everyone seemed acutely aware that they were witnessing one of those nights people talk about for weeks. The kind of night that makes you forget your phone and just watch, listen, feel.
Stendhal, the album Ozuna and Beéle debuted there, features 14 tracks and a clear ambition: to expand the boundaries of Latin urban music without losing its roots. The project blends afrobeat, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, world-music influences, and modern urban sensibilities into a sound that demands more than one listen. Its concept is inspired by Stendhal Syndrome, that emotional vertigo triggered when art overwhelms the senses. And honestly, it’s no empty metaphor—there’s something sensory, expansive, almost cinematic in the way the songs flow into each other.
The album is also rich with subtle nods to Latin music history. “Ale” channels the spirit of Fernando Villalona’s iconic merengue. “Enemigos” reinterprets the DNA of Aventura. “Antes de Irme” borrows melodic charm from Xuxa’s ’90s classic. These homages aren’t nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake; they’re woven in as textures—adding depth, identity, and cultural resonance without sacrificing modernity or originality.
Recorded between February and April 2025, Stendhal is anything but improvised. It’s the result of a creative constellation. Producers like Ovy on the Drums, Flambo, and Dynell shape the sonic palette, while a powerhouse engineering team—including the Grammy-winning DJ Swivel—polishes every frequency so the tracks breathe and hit in perfect measure. Nothing here feels accidental, yet everything sounds fresh, alive, immediate.
Perhaps the most intriguing part of the project is how it began. Not through industry strategy or forced formulas, but—as they both admit—through a genuine connection in the studio. Ozuna put it simply, and honestly: “With Beéle, it was easy to build something different. Stendhal is a journey we made together to give people music they can feel.” That line, straightforward yet potent, captures the album’s entire spirit.
Because Stendhal doesn’t aim to be just a collection of hits (though it very likely will be). Its purpose feels broader: to explore, to blend, to converse with musical history without repeating it, and to offer a sound that, while global, remains intimate. Music you don’t just listen to—you experience.
Last night in Madrid wasn’t just a premiere. It was a reminder that art, when created with freedom and true collaboration, can generate exactly what the album’s title evokes: an emotional impact that overwhelms, accelerates, and suspends you. And under the lights of Florida Park, everyone felt it.Beéle added:
“Working with Ozuna was a natural and creative experience. Every track came from the vibe of the moment, mixing our influences and what we wanted to express. We want everyone to feel the energy and heart we put into this album.”
