What Happened
Farruko officially launched his new album “Manda la plena moh” in Panama on Thursday, presenting a project he describes as a debt settled with the country that gave rise to reggae in Spanish. The release is tied to a major concert scheduled for Sunday at the Estadio Rommel Fernández in Panama City.
The album was recorded entirely in Panama and is built around the sound and culture of the urban neighborhood, or ghetto, that shaped the country’s musical identity. Farruko brought together established Panama artists and younger voices to give the project a local stamp and connect different generations of the genre.
A Tribute to Panama’s Musical Roots
The album includes collaborations that highlight several stages of Panama’s music history. Among the standout tracks are “La chica de los ojos café” with Renato, a nod to the sound of the 1980s; “Ay dale” with Eddy Lover; and a feature from Boza, representing the newer wave of Panamanian urban music. K4G handled production, while Louis BPM appears on the track “Oe Oe.”
The project also includes narration by El Chombo, adding a guiding thread through the album’s musical evolution. Omar Alfanno has also expressed support for the cultural connection the album creates between Puerto Rico and Panama.
Concert at Estadio Rommel Fernández
The album launch will culminate in a live show this Sunday, April 12, at Estadio Rommel Fernández. The venue in Juan Díaz is expected to host a large crowd for a performance centered on musical brotherhood and the cultural legacy of the barrio.
Farruko is expected to share the stage with the Panamanian artists who participated in the album, turning the concert into both a celebration of the release and a showcase of Panama’s role in the rise of reggae in Spanish and modern urban music.
Why It Matters
Farruko’s decision to record in Panama and feature local figures places the country at the center of the project, reinforcing its influence on Latin urban music. By linking veteran names with current stars, the album positions Panama not only as an origin point, but as a living scene still shaping the genre today.
For Panamanian music fans, the release adds another high-profile moment of recognition for a scene that has long influenced artists across the region. The concert at Rommel Fernández extends that tribute into a public event designed to highlight the country’s musical heritage.