Mora (real name: Gabriel Armando Mora Quintero) surprised fans with the release of his fifth studio album, Lo Mismo de Siempre, on Sunday (May 18) via Rimas Entertainment.
The 17-track set, which was first produced in Miami and then finished in Puerto Rico, was created during an ultra-personal moment in Mora’s life: fatherhood. Though the songs don’t necessarily delve into his personal life per se, it was important for him to move back home with his family to spark his muse and seek the ideal inspiration.
Lo Mismo de Siempre — named in honor of those who say that the Puerto Rican artist-producer is “always doing the same thing” in his music — is truly an ode to the day-one fans.
“None of this was due to luck/ I’ve had a thousand falls, and although they hurt, they made me stronger/ The people made me, and that’s why I’m here with the same people as always,” he chants in the opening title track, over a dark, dramatic synth melody.
The set then navigates through futuristic reggaetón and perreo sounds (yes, true to Mora’s essence), but also some innovative trap, ballads, tropical and house fusions. He also reeled in potent collaborators, including C.Tangana, Young Miko, Sech, Ryan Castro, and Omar Courtz. Lyrically, he sings about love, heartbreak, the loses, the wins, and other relatable topics.
Lo Mismo De Siempre follows the sets Primer Día de Clases, Microdosis, Paraíso, and Estrella — all of which debuted top 10 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
Below, Mora breaks down five essential tracks from his new album, in his own words:
