Mañana Será Bonito

by Karol G

Overview

2022's "Provenza" marked somewhat of a clean slate for Karol G. Far from the gloss of reggaeton's typical fare, the Medellin, Colombia superstar instead dedicated her first solo release of the year to simple, salt-of-the-earth joy, celebrating the rekindling of old flames amid the light laughter of the summer. "¿Que de malo puede pasar? ¿Que nos vaya mal? Estoy afuera, sal," she croons from the window of a saffron-yellow Fiat 600, friends splashing blissfully in the shallows; both are electrified by the possibilities of new beginnings. "Provenza" also serves as an apt microcosm of the singer's fourth studio album, Manana Sera Bonito. While KG0516 -- with two-year-old hits peppered throughout -- felt a little like a victory lap, MSB has been entirely made to order, a determined roll-out of new ideas, styles, and collaborations. With her place atop the charts concretized, this is the sound of Karol carving out her identity in the limelight -- and it proves her most authentic work to date. What's most immediately noticeable is how in control of her vocals Karol is here -- she flicks between perreo smooth-talker and harmonic seductress on "Gatubela," breathes sly inflections and layers deep harmonies, slurs into the "beber y beber" loops of "Ojos Ferrari," then lances venom through the sinister "TQG." Her vocals sit naturally and authentically on top of open-air production, a constant presence, subdued when needed but never unremarkable: she is every part the anchor of this album. From this core blooms a range of reggaeton. Karol captures a joyous night on the town on "Besties," coyly crosses lines on "Danamos la Amistad," and conjures blue skies on the project's arcing title track. The genre bends of fan favorites like "La Vida Continuo" find new avenues in dancehall "Karmika," Regional Mexican "Gucci los Panos" and road-trip cruiser "Tus Gafitas," while opener "Mientras Me Curo del Cora" joins Bad Bunny's "Si Te Veo" as an instant karaoke classic, weaving Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry Be Happy" into an easygoing self-healing anthem. Collaborations form organically with contemporaries, too. Romeo Santos and Quevedo deliver crisp and deep melodies, respectively, Maldy and Sean Paul hammer out calls to the dancefloor, and longtime collaborator Ovy on the Drums adds a sun-washed touch to 11 of the project's tracks. The Shakira-assisted duet "TQG" -- undoubtedly one of the genre's biggest moments of 2023 -- sees both stars standing triumphant in singlehood, fanning their feathers atop a throne of their own making. This is an album of wanderlust, of new opportunities, of the here and now. It's vital and authentic, confident yet emotive, and refined in its simplicity. Karol G has produced her best work yet. ~ David Crone

Product Details

Release Date:	02/24/2023
Label:	Universal Latino / Universal Music Latino
UPC:	0602455209108

Tracks

1. Mientras Me Curo Del Cora
2. X Si Volvemos
3. Pero Tú
4. Besties
5. Gucci Los Paños
6. Tqg
7. Tus Gafitas
8. Ojos Ferrari
9. Mercurio
10. Gatúbela
11. Kármika
12. Provenza
13. Carolina
14. Dañamos La Amistad
15. Amargura
16. Cairo
17. Mañana Será Bonito

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Karol G   Primary Artist,Voices
Justin Quiles   Primary Artist,Voices,Featured Artist
Sean Paul   Primary Artist,Voices,Featured Artist
Quevedo   Primary Artist,Voices,Featured Artist
Sech   Primary Artist,Voices,Featured Artist
Shakira   Primary Artist,Voices,Featured Artist
Romeo Santos   Primary Artist,Voices,Featured Artist
Carla Morrison   Primary Artist,Voices,Featured Artist
Bad Gyal   Primary Artist,Voices,Featured Artist
Ovy on the Drums   Primary Artist,Voices,Featured Artist
Angel Dior   Primary Artist,Voices,Featured Artist
Maldy   Primary Artist,Voices,Featured Artist
Juan Andres Ospina   Choir/Chorus

Technical Credits

Pedro Luis Dominguez Quevedo   Composer
Dave Kutch   Mastering Engineer
Angel Dior   Composer
Juan Andres Ospina   Producer,Vocal Arrangement,Engineer
Marcos Masis   Composer
Tainy   Producer
Edwin Vazquez Vega   Composer
Álvaro Díaz   Composer
Ryan Francis Henriques   Composer
Alejandro Jimenez   Composer,Producer
Justin Quiles   Composer
Dan Valbusa   Composer
Alonso Catalino Curet   Composer
Carolina Giraldo Navarro   Composer,Producer
Finneas O'Connell   Composer,Producer
Andres David Restrepo Echavarria   Composer
Pedro Luiz Garcia Caropreso   Composer
Sean Paul   Composer
Linda Goldstein   Producer,Vocal Arrangement
Rob Kinelski   Mixing
Bobby McFerrin   Composer
Shakira   Composer
Wisin   Composer
Josias De La Cruz   Composer
Luis Miguel Gonzalez Bose   Composer
Aldo Gonzalez   A&R
Jowan   Producer
Ernesto Fidel Padilla   Composer
Anthony "Romeo" Santos   Composer
Julio Tavarez Gonzalez   Composer
Edgar Barrera   Composer,Producer
Carla Morrison   Composer
Llandel Veguilla   Composer
Salomon Villada Hoyos   Composer
Esteban Higuita Estrada   Composer
Daniel Echavarria Oviedo   Composer
Dimelo Flow   Producer
Ovy on the Drums   Engineer,Producer
Marcelo De Araujo Ferraz   Composer
Alba Farelo   Composer
Kevyn Mauricio Cruz   Composer
Sech   Composer,Producer
Los Brasileros   Producer
Jorge Valdes Vazquez   Composer
Eli Heisler   Mixing Assistant
DJ Maff   Producer
Marvin Rodriguez   Composer
Wain   Producer
Rodolfo Ramos   A&R