“De Cora” is Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro’s heartfelt voice note to an ex who seems to be thriving while he nurses a bruised heart. Scrolling through her dazzling Instagram posts, he tries to convince himself he is happy for her, yet every picture feels like salt on a wound. The chorus repeats the painful confession “Me duele el cora” (my heart hurts) and the slangy title itself comes from “de corazón,” meaning “from the heart.” Rauw lists all the tiny daily rituals he misses: her coffee in his cup, her perfume in the air, even the breeze when she opened the windows. With each memory he wonders who is now “devouring” her kisses and sharing the hours that once belonged to them.
Colombian star J Balvin jumps in to echo the same emptiness, comparing her body to a Picasso and admitting he has to call a neighbor just to get coffee because mornings feel hollow without her. Together, the pair wrap raw feelings of loss inside an infectious reggaeton beat, creating that classic bittersweet mix: you can dance, but you might tear up while doing it. “De Cora” is ultimately a smooth, melodic reminder that even global superstars get ghosted, scroll socials in secret, and struggle to accept that someone else is opening the windows they used to open.
Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz, known professionally as Rauw Alejandro, is a dynamic Puerto Rican singer and songwriter born on January 10, 1993, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. With roots in a musically inclined family, his sound blends reggaeton, Latin R&B, urbano, and Latin trap, setting him apart in the Latin music scene. Rising to fame with hits like "Toda" and "Fantasías," Rauw has earned multiple awards including two Latin Grammys and Billboard Latin Music Awards.
His versatile artistry shines through albums like Afrodisíaco and Vice Versa, and he continues to innovate with his latest 2024 release, Cosa Nuestra, which features collaborations with major artists and fuses salsa, reggaeton, and more. Recognized as one of Latin music’s greatest showmen, Rauw Alejandro’s electrifying performances captivate audiences worldwide, making him a true standout in contemporary Latin music.