“Es Complicado” is a heartfelt confession wrapped in smooth reggaetón and R&B grooves. Arcángel, Ken-Y, and Chris Lebrón step into the shoes of a lover who comes armed with flowers, tenderness, and grand plans, only to crash against the wall of someone still bruised by a past relationship. Every gesture of affection is met with suspicion, yet the narrator refuses to quit; he is convinced he can be the cure for her lingering heartbreak.
Bouncing between swagger and vulnerability, the singers admit their own flaws—successful in life, but serially unlucky in love—while promising a different ending this time. The chorus drives home the contradiction: being with you is complicated, even though I’m on your side. It is an anthem for anyone who has tried to love someone afraid of being hurt again, urging listeners to release yesterday’s ghosts and risk believing in new beginnings.
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.