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A magnetic return that bridges cultures, genres, and emotional clarity.
Dominican-American artist María Isabel returns with her latest single “Bien Bien,” a vibrant and emotionally charged track produced by Grammy-winning visionary El Guincho (Rosalía, FKA twigs, Charli XCX). Following last week’s teaser “Sunset Tower,” the new release marks the beginning of a bold creative chapter rooted in María’s bicultural identity and her upbringing in New York City. The single arrives alongside a cinematic music video directed by 91 Rules, shot along the Brooklyn waterfront with sweeping views of the city that shaped her.
“Bien Bien” translates María’s signature intimacy to the dancefloor, blending her satiny vocals with El Guincho’s textured production. The result is a commanding evolution from the soul-baring R&B of her debut EP Stuck in the Sky and its follow-up i hope you’re very unhappy without me. Both projects earned praise from outlets like Vogue, NYLON, and Pigeons & Planes for their bilingual lyricism and emotional clarity.
The track also reflects a period of deep creative refinement. María spent time honing her sound with El Guincho, crafting music that speaks directly to her experience as a Dominican-American woman navigating two cultural worlds. “Bien Bien” captures that duality, its rhythm pulses with the energy of New York, while its warmth and cadence nod to her Caribbean heritage.
As María steps into this new era, “Bien Bien” feels like both a homecoming and a launchpad. It’s a statement of artistic intent: confident, magnetic, and unmistakably hers. With more music on the horizon, María Isabel is poised to expand her reach while staying rooted in the stories that shaped her.
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