Close your eyes and picture it: turquoise water, a blazing sun, and Manuel Turizo with Saiko steering a Jeep Rubicón straight onto the sand. “Bahamas” is a postcard of pure desire where the island getaway becomes the perfect backdrop for a romance that feels larger than life. From the very first verse, Turizo confesses he’s hipnotiza’o — completely spell-bound — by a lover who shines brighter than any Caribbean star. Every lyric drips with sensual images: clothes tossed aside, skin glistening with sea-spray, and two bodies moving to the rhythm of the waves.
Beneath the glossy vacation fantasy, the song tells a story of addiction to love. The couple try to let go, yet they’re branded on each other’s hearts “como una cicatriz.” When distance creeps in, the only cure is a late-night call and a dropped location pin so they can collide once more. In short, “Bahamas” is sunlight, sweat, and a promise: if it isn’t with you, nothing else feels alive.
Manuel Turizo Zapata, known simply as Manuel Turizo or MTZ, is a Colombian singer and songwriter born in Montería, Córdoba in 2000. He began his musical journey at age 13 and quickly rose to fame with his 2016 hit single "Una Lady Como Tú", which has amassed over a billion views on YouTube. Manuel's music is a vibrant blend of Latin pop, reggaeton, trap, and vallenato, showcasing his distinctive baritone voice.
His debut album ADN was released in 2019 and features collaborations with prominent Latin artists such as Ozuna and Nicky Jam. Manuel is celebrated for hits like "La Bachata" (2022), which mark his growing influence in Latin urban music. Drawing inspiration from artists like Carlos Vives and Bruno Mars, Manuel Turizo continues to enchant audiences worldwide with his sultry vocals and heartfelt lyrics.