Bad Gyal reveals story behind Mas Cara and the album’s essential songs

A bold new chapter for Bad Gyal

Spanish star Bad Gyal is stepping into an exciting moment with her album Más Cara, a project that captures her growing confidence and creative ambition while showing fans how her sound continues evolving.

The 19-track album blends reggaeton, dancehall, and club-inspired rhythms, creating a vibrant mix that reflects her love for Caribbean music while still carrying the perspective of an artist raised in Barcelona.

From Barcelona roots to rising fame

Bad Gyal, born Alba Farelo, grew up in Spain, where music and dancing were always part of her daily life, shaping her identity and inspiring the path that would eventually lead her into the urban music scene.

As she discovered hip hop, reggaeton, and other global sounds around Barcelona, she began experimenting with her own style, releasing early songs online that slowly built a loyal fan base.

The story behind the album title

The title Más Cara translates to something like “more expensive,” but for Bad Gyal, it represents a new stage in her life where she feels stronger, more confident, and equipped with better tools to create music.

She says the album reflects personal growth and creative freedom, capturing a moment when she feels elevated and ready to explore bigger ideas while still staying connected to her original artistic energy.

A new way of creating songs

For this project, Bad Gyal approached the studio very differently compared to her earlier work, choosing to build a dedicated team of producers and writers who helped shape the album together from the beginning.

That collaborative environment made the process smoother and more exciting, allowing ideas to grow naturally during sessions and helping each track develop with a shared creative energy in the room.

Fun fact: Bad Gyal dropped out of college to pursue music and released her mixtape Slow Wine in November 2016.

Blending familiar and fresh sounds

Fans will still hear the reggaeton and dancehall rhythms that helped define Bad Gyal’s career, but the album also introduces new influences that expand her sound in fun and unexpected directions.

Styles like merengue, guaracha, and Haitian kompa appear across the project, creating a colorful musical mix that feels adventurous while still honoring the Caribbean genres that inspire her most.

Why the title track stands out

The song “Más Cara” opens the album and quickly sets the mood for everything that follows, combining modern urban beats with synth touches inspired by classic Jamaican dancehall sounds.

Bad Gyal says the track explains the entire concept of the project, reflecting the point she has reached in her career and showing how her identity as an artist continues growing stronger.

Fun fact: Spanish singer-songwriter Alba Farelo, better known as Bad Gyal, was born in March 1997 in Vilassar de Mar in Catalonia, an autonomous community in Spain. 

A nostalgic R&B-inspired favorite

One track that Bad Gyal especially loves is “Un Coro y Ya :).” The song channels the smooth sound of late 1990s and early 2000s R&B while still carrying her signature confident energy.

The lyrics highlight independence and self-assurance, capturing the feeling many women share today as they recognize their own power and refuse to be underestimated.

A dream reggaeton collaboration

“Choque,” featuring Chencho Corleone, marks a personal milestone for Bad Gyal, as she has long admired his work and the legendary reggaeton duo Plan B, which helped shape the genre.

When the collaboration finally happened, she felt thrilled to work with one of her musical heroes, especially with production from the iconic Luny Tunes duo, who influenced her early love for reggaeton.

A lively mix of house and merengue

Another standout track on the album is “Noticia de Ayer,” a song that blends energetic house beats with lively merengue rhythms, creating a playful sound that feels perfect for dance floors.

Bad Gyal worked with musicians connected to Dominican star Omega, who recorded live percussion and horns, giving the track an authentic feel that adds depth and excitement.

A tribute to 2010s reggaeton

“La Iniciativa,” featuring J Álvarez, pays tribute to the reggaeton era that filled Bad Gyal’s early teenage years with unforgettable songs and club anthems that shaped her musical taste.

Producer Montana the Producer even searched an old computer from that time to find the perfect beat, helping recreate the sound and atmosphere of classic reggaeton.

Music designed to lift your mood

Bad Gyal often explains that her music is meant to create a vibe rather than deliver heavy messages, focusing on energy that helps listeners relax and enjoy the moment.

She hopes people listening to Más Cara feel encouraged to dance, celebrate with friends, and forget daily stress for a while when the music fills the room.

Growing as a songwriter

Working on Más Cara also helped Bad Gyal grow in the studio because it was the first time she collaborated regularly with professional songwriters who helped develop ideas during recording sessions.

She says the experience felt comfortable because the writers respected her voice, supporting her creativity while helping bring new perspectives that strengthened the songs across the album.

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Looking ahead with confidence

After completing Más Cara, Bad Gyal feels proud of the journey that led to this album, which reflects years of experimentation, learning, and dedication to the music she loves.

While she cannot predict how the project will perform, she says the experiences gained while creating it already feel like a meaningful reward and a strong step forward.

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