Ever sent a last text when your phone was at 1 %? ALV begins right there. Arcángel and Grupo Frontera picture a couple whose signal suddenly drops; the love battery is empty. The narrator looks back at promises, missed calls, and lies, realizing he has burned through every backup plan. The once-sweet nickname 'bebé' no longer melts his heart; it only reminds him of the moment the relationship short-circuited.
Instead of drowning in sorrow, he flips the script. The four letters of 'LOVE' are swapped for the three letters 'ALV', Spanish slang for 'to hell with it'. With tequila in hand and music blasting, he announces a stress-free comeback, ready to spend his cash on the dance floor and keep Cupid at arm's length. This lively Regional Mexican–Puerto Rican fusion becomes a breakup anthem that celebrates self-respect, fresh starts, and the turbocharged freedom that comes from shouting 'ALV' and moving on.
Austin Agustín Santos, better known as Arcángel, is an American rapper and singer born in New York City in 1985 to Dominican parents and raised mostly in Puerto Rico. Known as a pioneer of Latin trap and a major figure in Latin urban music, Arcángel first gained fame as part of the duo Arcángel & De la Ghetto before embarking on a successful solo career starting in 2007.
With hit singles like Pa' Que la Pases Bien, Por Amar a Ciegas, and albums such as Sentimiento, Elegancia & Maldad topping the US Top Latin Albums chart, Arcángel has solidified his place as one of the most influential voices in the genre. His blend of reggaeton, Latin trap, hip-hop, and R&B showcases his versatile artistry and enduring impact on Latin music worldwide.