Miami, FL (November 1, 2024) – Colombian reggaetón powerhouses Ryan Castro and Blessd have officially launched their highly anticipated joint U.S. tour, “¡Ay Bendito Ghetto!” with a sold-out show at San Jose Civic in San Jose, California on October 31st. This 16-city arena and theater tour marks a historic moment as two of Colombia’s leading urban artists come together for the first time to co-headline a U.S. tour, setting a prime example of union for the new generation. Click HERE for tickets.
Kicking off with a high-level performance in San Jose, Ryan Castro and Blessd delivered an unforgettable evening for their fans, showcasing a setlist of their chart-topping collabs, including “Envigado,” “Quien Tv Remix,” and “Lejanía”, in addition to their own hits such as Castro’s “El Ritmo Que Nos Une”, and “Quema” and Blessd’s “Mirame”. The artists’ chemistry and friendship on stage has created a unique experience that sets the tone for the rest of the tour.
As the tour progresses, Ryan Castro and Blessd are offering exclusive VIP Meet & Greets in all cities except Las Vegas and San Diego, allowing fans the chance to connect with the artists on a more personal level. Click HERE for info.
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The success of the start of the U.S. tour was significantly boosted by Ryan Castro’s recent sold-out homecoming show at La Macarena in Medellín, where he was joined on stage by surprise guests Karol G, J Balvin, and Carlos Vives. It was a star-studded night that followed his sold-out show at Bogota’s Movistar Arena back in September, that impulsed ticket sales for the U.S. leg of the tour. In parallel, Blessd’s recently sold-out shows at Bogotá’s Movistar Arena and in Medellín’s La Macarena only amplified the anticipation with star-studded surprise appearances from Maluma, Anuel AA, De La Ghetto, Bryant Myers and more. These performances highlighted both artists’ drive to make a significant impact on the U.S. market together. ¡AY BENDITO GHETTO! TOUR 2024 Oct 31 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic Nov 1 – Las Vegas, NV – Area15 Nov 2 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre Nov 3 – Los Angeles, CA – Peacock Theater Nov 7 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre Nov 8 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena Nov 9 – Rosemont, IL – Rosemont Theatre Nov 10 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall Nov 15 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Nov 17 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center Nov 20 – New Jersey, NJ – Prudential Center Nov 21 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre Nov 22 – Washington, DC – EagleBank Arena Nov 29 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live Nov 30 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live Dec 1 – Atlanta, GA – Gas South Arena |
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ABOUT RYAN CASTRO: RYAN CASTRO, dubbed as “El Cantante Del Ghetto” is an artist who has become the definition of overcoming challenges since his upbringing in the Pedregal neighborhood of Medellín, Colombia, where he would rap in public buses in order to help his family economically. Ryan Castro made his break in the music industry with his single “Morena” in 2017, followed by catapulting to international fame in 2021 with his hit single, “Mujeriego,” and later “Jordan,” which both entered the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts in addition to placing on Spotify’s Top 50 Global for several weeks. In 2023, the leader of the new generation of Reggeaton in Colombia, Ryan Castro, kept up a prolific barrage of singles and collaborations that include “Una Noche En Medellín Remix” with Karol G, “Ritmo De Medallo” with Feid, “Ghetto Star,” “X 1 Beso” with De La Ghetto, “14/20” alongside Piso 21, “Corazón Roto (Remix)” with Jhayco and Brray, and his biggest hit thus far being “QUEMA” with Peso Pluma and SOG. This 2024, Ryan Castro continues to cement his status as the leader of the new generation of Reggeaton. Earlier in the year Castro released his platinum certified debut album “EL CANTANTE DEL GHETTO”, a viral anthem titled “El Ritmo Que Nos Une”, made for Colombia’s national soccer team, and was highlighted as one of the artists shaping the future of Latin music by Rolling Stone on their 2024 Future of Music issue. ABOUT BLESSD: Blessd, whose real name is Stiven Mesa Londoño, is a talented Colombian urban genre artist. Since his debut, Blessd has captured the world’s attention with his unique style and lyrics that reflect the realities of the neighborhood he is so proud of. With hits like “Medallo” and “Si Sabe Ferxxo,” he has firmly established himself in the global urban music scene, with two #1 hits on Billboard’s Latin AirPlay chart in 2022 and 2024, respectively, showcasing his tireless work. At 24 years old, Blessd is emerging as a young legend and the future of the urban genre. Throughout his career, Blessd has been recognized with several awards, including the Premios Nuestra Tierra, and has received multiple nominations at the Premios Juventud. |
