Miami, FL (October 19, 2024) –Colombian reggaeton sensation Ryan Castro lit up the stage at a sold-out La Macarena in Medellín for a historic night that solidified his standing as one of the top performers in Latin music today. The show, held at the city’s legendary La Macarena arena—a venue that has hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment—was a monumental homecoming for Castro, who continues to dominate the urban music scene.
Performing at La Macarena, a venue deeply embedded in Medellín’s cultural and musical history, marked a significant milestone in Castro’s career. The arena, which has seen countless iconic performances over the years, provided the perfect backdrop for Castro to deliver a high-energy, unforgettable show, featuring surprise appearances by Latin music superstars Karol G, J Balvin, and Carlos Vives, in addition to Akapellah, Maisak, Hamilton, Juan Duque, Brray, and more!
With Karol G, Castro performed their viral hit “Una Noche en Medellín Remix,” while J Balvin joined him on stage for their collaboration “Nivel De Perreo,” followed by an epic 15-minute set where they performed some of Balvin’s biggest classics. Another unforgettable moment unfolded when Carlos Vives took the stage to perform “Los Sabanales” with Castro, and “La Gota Fria”.
The concert also serves as a launchpad for Ryan Castro’s highly anticipated U.S. tour, “¡Ay Bendito Ghetto!,” co-headlined with fellow Colombian artist Blessd. The tour, which kicks off on October 31, 2024 is San Jose, CA, will bring Castro’s electrifying performances to major cities across the U.S., before wrapping on December 1st in Atlanta, GA. Tickets and more info HERE.
In addition to his musical success, Ryan Castro has made waves in the fashion world with his exclusive collaboration with Nike. The Nike by Ryan Castro collaboration, first introduced in September before his sold-out concert at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá, showcases Castro’s bold and unique creative vision. Fans in Medellín had another opportunity to connect with the artist’s fashion-forward approach as the capsule was reintroduced at Nike’s flagship store in the city, further cementing Castro’s influence beyond music.
This year, Castro’s impact was further validated when he was named to Rolling Stone’s prestigious Future 25 list for 2024, recognizing him as one of the top artists shaping the future of the music industry. As he gears up for his U.S. tour, Castro continues his momentum with hits like “Fan De Su Relación” with Maisak, which debuted #23 on Spotify Colombia’s Top Songs chart, “A Poca Luz” featuring Hamilton and “El Ritmo Que Nos Une,” a global hit with soccer stars Juan Fernando Quintero and Luis Diaz. His sold-out show at La Macarena only further cements his place among the genre’s elite and stands as a defining moment in his career—one that not only honors his roots but also sets the stage for his continued rise on a global scale.
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.
