The Best Albums of the Decade, Ranked
37. Rosalía, El Mal Querer, (2018)
At a time when female Latin stars seem to have become a rare commodity, up stepped Rosalía. This Spanish born artist has gifted fans with a colorful fusion consisting of traditional Flamenco music modern pop and Latin R&B, as could be experienced throughout her second studio album.
With popular tracks such as Malamente and Pienso en tu mirá, this experimental album showcased the best of Rosalía’s songwriting ability. While rhythmic hip hop beats were present throughout the album, El Mal Querer remained rooted in Flamenco music. This explosive album reached the number one spot on Billboard’s US Latin Albums chart, while clinching the top spot on Billboard’s US Latin Pop Albums chart. Ultimately, El Mal Querer delivers a vivid reimagining of Flamenca, the 13th century romance novella from which it draws its inspiration.
