Atardecer translates to "sunset." While seemingly simple, it's a beautiful and evocative word that carries a sense of peace, reflection, and the close of a day.
In the context of the song, Rels B sings, "No hay dinero que nos pague un nuevo atardecer" (There's no money that can pay us for a new sunset). This line elevates the word beyond its literal meaning, suggesting that moments of natural beauty and tranquility, especially when shared with a loved one, are priceless and more valuable than any material wealth. It highlights a profound appreciation for life's simple, yet most precious, experiences.
Rels B's "A New Star (2 0 2 4)" is all about personal growth and embracing change! He reflects on learning to be himself and to love, to live and smile, and to value what's important. He acknowledges that "Gente que se fue, gente viene y va" [People who left, people come and go] and that "El pasado es el pasado, ya no vuelve más" [The past is the past, it's not coming back]. It's a powerful message about moving forward and not dwelling on what's gone.
He talks about having a mission to disappear from old ways and how "No hay dinero que nos pague un nuevo atardecer / Junto a ti, mi amor, todo puede ser" [There's no money that can buy us a new sunset / With you, my love, anything is possible]. It really feels like he's reborn, saying "A new star is born, he vuelto a nacer" [A new star is born, I've been born again]. He's also distancing himself from people who try to tell him what to do, stating "Veo en ellos todo lo que yo no quiero ser" [I see in them everything I don't want to be]. He's found himself again, free from old dependencies, and is excited about new plans, even if someone isn't there. He's traveling and starting over, understanding that it's normal for people to feel like they don't know him anymore because he's changed so much. It's a beautiful anthem for self-discovery and transformation!
Rels B is the stage name of Daniel Heredia Vidal, a Spanish singer and producer born in 1993 in Palma de Mallorca. He left home at 15 to work as a waiter and bricklayer, and concentrated on production before his official debut, the EP Change or Die, in 2014.
His mix of Latin R&B, dancehall, reggaeton and pop broke through with A Mí in 2019, still his most-streamed song. Since then he has released albums such as La Isla LP, Smile Bix :), AfroLOVA' 23 and A New Star (1993), with Spanish top ten hits including Mi Amor with Aitana and La Vida Sin Ti. He has also recorded with Alejandro Sanz, Kali Uchis and Duki.