El Nene Vol. 1
| El Nene, Vol. 1 | |
|---|---|
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| EP by | |
| Released | October 24, 2024 |
| Genre | Latin Urban • Reggaeton |
| Length | 14:26 |
El Nene, Vol. 1 is the first EP by Venezuelan singer, La Cruz.[1] It was released on October 24, 2024 by Warner Music Latina.[2]
Background and development
[edit]When La Cruz began working on El Nene, he stated he "knew it was a tribute to my inner-child". He also said it was a thank you and dedicated to his fans who have been with him since the beginning.[3][4]
With this album, La Cruz manages to bring his first collaboration with Puerto Rican rapper, Villano Antillano — on Privado.[5]
Tour and promotion
[edit]La Cruz embarked on a 5-city tour aptly named "El Nene Tour" beginning in 2024 in Madrid, Spain.[6] The tour continued on to small clubs[7] in the United States, Venezuela and ending in Costa Rica in 2025. On December 31, 2024, La Cruz performed “Easy Boy” on Spanish TV program, “Sabor a Uva”.[8]
Singles and music videos
[edit]| Single | Release date | Music video location | Director & staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara | July 18, 2024 | Director: Victor Marin
Stylist: Nacho Florit / Arrypaul Choreographer: Kevin Velez | |
| Fancy | September 26, 2024 | Director: Victor Marin
Stylist: Nacho Florit / Arrypaul Choreographer: Kevin Velez | |
| Privado ft. Villano Antillano | October 24, 2024 | Director: Daniel Eguren
Stylist: Jordan Perez (La Cruz) / Vladimir Alvira (Antillano) Choreographer: Shadiel Reyes |
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "El Nene" | Alfonso La Cruz • Geovanny Javier Shasiloa Caza • Luis Alejandro Goncalves Landa | 2:09 |
| 2. | "Sahara" | La Cruz • Gio • Jorge Esteban Serrano Lobri • Joseph Suárez • Manuel Casares | 2:26 |
| 3. | "Besties" | La Cruz | 2:39 |
| 4. | "Fancy" | La Cruz • Gio • Landa | 2:23 |
| 5. | "Privado ft. Villano Antillano" | La Cruz | 2:19 |
| 6. | "Frío" | La Cruz | 2:30 |
| Total length: | 14:26 | ||
Charts and listings
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Albums (ABPD)[9] | 77 |
- Privado is listed on Apple Music’s “Amor Queer” playlist as part of their Apple Music Pride playlists.[10]
- Sahara is listed on Remezcla’s “10 Best Reggaeton & El Movimiento Songs of 2024” at #8.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ El Nene, Vol. 1 - EP by La Cruz on Apple Music, 2024-10-24, retrieved 2025-08-03
- ^ Pérez, Eliza (2024-10-25). "La Cruz lanza su EP 'El Nene, Vol. 1'". CusicaPlus (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Style, Chilango (2024-10-31). "Chilango Style – La Cruz lanza su segundo EP "El Nene, Vol. 1" y redefine la escena del reggaetón". Chilango Style (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ "LA CRUZ LANZA SU NUEVO EP "EL NENE, VOL 1"". Exa tv (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Nava, Mauricio (February 18, 2025). "La Cruz nos cuenta todo sobre El Nene Vol. 1 "estoy orgulloso de lo que soy"". TimeOut Mexico.
- ^ "Threads". www.threads.com. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ Hernandez, Jeanette (2024-10-22). "Here Are All the Tours You Can't Miss in 2025". Remezcla. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ^ RTVE Música (2023-12-31). La Cruz – "Easy boy" (Sabor a uva). Retrieved 2025-08-10 – via YouTube.
- ^ "El Nene Vol.1 Album Charts".
- ^ "Amor queer on Apple Music". Apple Music - Web Player. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Lopez, Sandra (2024-12-03). "10 Best Reggaeton & El Movimiento Songs of 2024". Remezcla. Retrieved 2025-09-24.