“CHIRI” is ROSALÍA’s swagger-filled love letter to la calle—the vibrant street culture that shaped her. Over a hard-hitting beat spiced with flamenco riffs, she presents herself as an almost addictive substance: “ya estás enganchao’, soy heroína… soy cocaína.” The lyrics paint a picture of magnetic confidence: everyone chases money and freedom, yet what she really seeks is a deeper connection that destiny keeps hinting at. She moves through the world “a mi manera,” sleeping in a custom hoodie and turning everyday life into high-fashion legend, all while the streets fall head-over-heels for her fearless energy.
At its core the song celebrates power, seduction, and artistic fusion. ROSALÍA blends old-school rumba and tanguillo with modern swagger, nodding to flamenco icons (Canelita, Jalillo) while staking her own claim in today’s urban soundscape. “CHIRI” pulses with the thrill of independence: the artist is both enamored with the street and the object of its obsession, proving that her voice, style, and chains shine brightest when she walks her own path.
Rosalía Vila Tobella, known simply as Rosalía, is a groundbreaking Spanish singer and songwriter born in 1992 in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia. Trained at the prestigious Catalonia College of Music, she skillfully blends traditional flamenco with modern genres like pop, hip hop, and urbano, creating a fresh and genre-defying sound.
Her 2018 album El mal querer earned critical acclaim and won the Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year, solidifying her place as a transformative artist. Rosalía has continued to innovate with hits like "Con altura" and her experimental 2022 album Motomami, which received universal praise and international attention. With multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy wins, she is celebrated as one of Spain’s most influential contemporary musicians, known for pushing musical boundaries and captivating audiences worldwide.