Argentine singer, songwriter, rapper and provocateur Nathy Peluso has released the new single “EROTIKA.” The song is inspired by the early 1990s salsa erotica scene in New York City.
“Erotika” dropped hours before Nathy kicked off her first US tour at The Fillmore in Miami, following her successful GRASA tour in the UK and Europe. “From the moment she steps onto the stage at London’s Roundhouse,” PAPER writes “Nathy Peluso has the crowd in the palm of her hands as she effortlessly commands the stage with her infectious energy and flawless vocals. As a performer, the Latin superstar is an all-encompassing force of nature that radiates confidence and supreme talent.
Nathy will bring the GRASA experience to North American audiences including New York, Chicago, DC, and Los Angeles. Later, she will continue her tour of Latin America's biggest festivals, including Lollapalooza Argentina, Lollapalooza Chile and Estéreo Picnic.
“EROTIKA” is co-written by Nathy with Manu Lara, Servando Primera and Danicrazytown. The bass sets the stage for a vibrant track, while the percussion—timbales, congas, and bongos—creates a powerful rhythmic foundation. The fire of the brass section (trumpet and trombone) ignites every note, making the track an undeniable invitation to dance. To bring this explosive sound to life, Nathy has assembled an exceptional lineup of musicians: Grupo Niche, Daniel Márquez, Sergio Múnera, Anderson Quintero, Roinel Vega, and Johan Escalante.
Since the beginning of her career, Nathy Peluso has seamlessly incorporated salsa into her sonic universe with authenticity and mastery. In MAFIOSA, she channeled the commanding trombones of Willie Colón; in LA PRESA, she co-wrote a tale of crime and passion with Servando Primera, echoing the narrative style of Rubén Blades, supported by musicians from El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. In PURO VENENO, she embraced an electrifying mambo with a distinctive '80s essence, and in Sugga, she infused elements of salsa pop reminiscent of Miami Sound Machine.
With EROTIKA, Nathy delves deeper into the sensuality of salsa erótica, reaffirming its power and relevance in today’s music scene. At the same time, she presents a provocative and empowering narrative. Traditionally, salsa has depicted femininity from a romantic, melancholic, or dreamy perspective, but with her approach, Nathy aims to reclaim the strength and defiant attitude that have historically shaped the male-driven narrative—making it entirely her own.
The track is accompanied by a music video directed by Iris Valles and Alex Olten (Garra) and produced by Roma. In a minimalist, early 2000s-inspired aesthetic, Nathy exudes unstoppable energy in a visually striking production, intense and vibrant like the dominant red that colors each frame. She dances frenetically, alone and with others, in a declaration of power and sensuality that reinforces the essence of EROTIKA.
Nathy is on tour in support of her acclaimed album 'GRASA' which won 3 Latin GRAMMY awards last fall. She won “Best Alternative Song” for “El Dia Que Perdi Mi Juventud (Feat. Blood Orange),”“Best Rap/Hip-Hop Song” for “Aprender A Amar” and “Best Long Form Video” for the GRASA film.
At 30 years old, Nathy has won 5-career Latin GRAMMYs, tied with Mercedes Sosa for the most awards for an Argentine female artist. She is also the first woman to ever win “Best Rap/Hip-Hop Song.”
In December, Nathy made her U.S. late night TV debut last night on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She performed a medley including “El Dia Que Perdi Mi Juventud,” with special guest Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), and “Corleone” – watch here!
‘GRASA’ reveals a more mature and emboldened Nathy who asserts her unique capabilities as a songwriter and performer, seamlessly navigating rap, ballads, and tropical genres. For the first time, the Argentine-born, Spain-based artist reveals a more intimate and personal side in her lyrics, unafraid to open up about the growing pains and creative crises that come with fame, success and the pressures of modern stardom.
Nathy co-produced and co-wrote the 16 tracks in the album. Most tracks are the result of a close collaboration with Venezuelan musician and producer Manuel Lara (Kali Uchis, Bad Bunny) who also serves as executive producer with Nathy. ‘GRASA’ draws visual and stylistic inspiration from a diverse array of references - the cinematic grandeur of mafia lore, 1970s NYC salsa, current icons like Kendrick Lamar - but grounded in a contemporary sound. The album feels like the soundtrack of Nathy’s current moment as she pushes boundaries and defies expectations in her craft. It’s also the triumphant result of a deeply personal journey.
In an industry often characterized by superficiality, Nathy's authenticity shines through, reminding us that you can be an ambitious powerful woman while also showing vulnerability and being open about navigating life’s challenges. Nathy's critically acclaimed 2020 debut album ‘Calambre’ catapulted her to fame and success, winning “Best Alternative Album” at the 2021 Latin GRAMMYs, scoring hits with Bizarrap, C. Tangana and Tiago PZK, playing Coachella, selling out two Movistar Arenas in Buenos Aires and touring all over Spain. But her signature zeal and grueling work ethic came at a personal cost. In between performing, brand deals and releasing new music, in 2022 and 2023 she quickly got to work in the writing and production of new material that would serve as a follow up album. “It’s rooted in me, I’m a strong woman, but I lost track of my own humanity,” she says of her self-imposed high standards, which coupled with the pressures of the industry, and a series of romantic heartbreaks, compromised her mental health and left her emotionally unfulfilled. “I was like a robot telling myself, ‘I’m a gladiator’. But I had to relearn how to enjoy simple things in life that were not work.’
NATHY PELUSO - GRASA TOUR DATES
5 March - Miami, FL - Fillmore Miami Beach
7 March - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
8 March - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Paramount
12 March - Chicago, IL - The Vic
15 March - Los Angeles, CA - The Novo
SOUTH AMERICAN FESTIVALS
20 March - Chile, CL - Basel
22 March - Chile, CL - Lollapalooza Chile
23 March - Buenos Aires, AR - Lollapalooza Argentina
25 March - Montevideo, UY - Teatro de Verano
27 March - Córdoba, AR - Plaza de la Música
29 March - Bogota, CO - Festival Estéreo Picnic
4 April - Monterrey, MX - Tecate Pa'l Norte
6 April - Mexico City, MX - Festival Axe Ceremonia
EUROPEAN FESTIVALS
12 June - Mallorca, Spain - Mallorca Live
14 June - Barcelona, Spain - Sonar
20 June - Marbella, Spain - Starlite
4 July - Gran Canaria, Spain - Granca Live Fest
12 July - Bilbao, Spain - BBK
17 July - Bern, Switzerland - Gurten Festival
20 July - Paris, France - Lollapalooza Paris
30 July - Cadiz, Spain - Concert Music Festival
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