Rosalía and Travis Scott turn their collab into a high-energy oath of loyalty. In TKN the Spanish star crowns herself “la mamá,” the matriarch who keeps her crew tight and silent. References to “capos,” “omertá,” and the video-game-like title (a wink at Tekken) set a cinematic, mafia-meets-street-fighter mood: no outsiders, no loose lips, just family. Rosalía’s rapid-fire Spanish lines lay down the rules, while Travis glides in with English verses that echo the same message—he wants the thrill, the luxury, even the romance, but only if secrecy is guaranteed.
The lyrics paint a world of diamond-bright swagger and strict codes: VVS chains, all-black outfits, tattoos up to the neck, and Gaspar Noé-style close-ups. Under the flash, though, is a warning: break the circle and you’re out. By the end, the chant “Ni un amigo nuevo, ni una hería” (“No new friends, no new wounds”) becomes a mantra that blends family pride, street power, and fierce independence—a beat-driven reminder that trust is priceless, and protection can sound this catchy.
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.