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Ever found yourself wide-awake in the small hours, replaying a stolen kiss you should probably forget? That is the electric vibe of “2:12 AM”, where Puerto Rican hit-maker Rauw Alejandro teams up with Mexican duo Latin Mafia to paint the picture of a secret rendezvous that refuses to stay in the past. The clock hits 2:12, the party is still thumping, and two people slip away to a hidden corner. They know the fling is risky—she is not exactly single, tongues will wag, and hearts might break—but the chemistry between “my mouth and your skin” is stronger than common sense.

What follows is a tug-of-war between desire and caution. Rauw keeps telling himself to move on, yet memories of that night pop up when he least expects it. Was it the alcohol, the winter cold, or pure destiny? Whatever the excuse, he cannot shake the urge to recreate a “perfect world” where time is short and their lips are exactly where they belong. The song captures that bittersweet thrill of forbidden love: intoxicating in the moment, haunting long after the clock slips past 2:12 AM.

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.