MALAMENTE (Cap.1: Augurio) opens with the sound of shattered glass and flickering hallway lights, instantly setting an atmosphere of bad omens. Throughout the song ROSALÍA repeats the word “malamente” (“badly / this will end badly”), echoing every superstition whispering in her ear: a fortune-telling gypsy warns her, a trembling bridge haunts her dreams, and the night itself feels “rara.” The lyrics paint a cinematic scene of pre-monition where every crack, creak, and shadow seems to predict trouble.
Yet ROSALÍA refuses to hide indoors. She steps into the night anyway, jewels flashing on her hand, coral charms against her skin, determined to face fate with style and swagger. The track becomes a bold mix of flamenco soul and urban beats, turning superstition into empowerment. “Malamente” is both a caution sign and a rallying cry: yes, danger may be waiting, but courage, rhythm, and self-belief shine even brighter.
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.