In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we want to introduce you to upcoming Latina Pop and R&B singer-songwriter Gracie Laboy and her brand new single titled “Boricua”.
Soon after releasing her debut EP Valencia, singer-songwriter Gracie Laboy returns with a new, empowering and sensual bilingual single that combines a reggaetón beat with the unique sounds of Puerto Rico’s beloved native frog, the ‘coqui,’ and Gracie’s honey-dipped vocals. The pump-up lyrics and sultry vibes make you feel somewhere between a crowded nightclub and an isolated romantic beach.
“Boricua” comes from the Taíno word, boriken, and is a colloquial name for a person of Puerto Rican heritage.
“I love connecting with my Puerto Rican heritage, and am proud of being Boricua, so having an original song to show just how much pride I have means the world to me. Puerto Ricans have gone through a lot lately, with the devastation of Hurricane Maria and challenges to the economy, so I hope this song can be an anthem for Boricua pride and reflect the joys of being on the island,” says Laboy.
Listen below:
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November 18, 2019 at 09:02AM via ThePurpleSnakeEra
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