Maluma is gearing up for the release of his seventh studio album, Loco x Volver, dropping May 15.

Loosely translated to “dying to return,” the album will be home to 14 songs, including four previously released tracks: “1+1” with Kany García, “Botero” with Arcángel and NTG, “Con el Corazón” with the late Regional Colombian singer Yeison Jimenez, and the Ryan Castro-assisted “Pa’ La Seca.” The former of the four hit No. 1 on the Billboard Tropical Airplay and Latin Airplay charts this week.

“I’ve been working on this for two years, and I simply can’t wait to let you all know that a new album is on the way,” he said. “You have no idea — the sheer happiness, the excitement I feel right now — to finally be able to share this news with you regarding a project I’ve been working on for years. At long last, you will get to see it; you will witness this new shell of mine—who I am now, and the mindset I currently hold.” 

The set’s title is an ode to his very beginnings, with Maluma adding: “It’s titled ‘Loco x Volver’ because I missed Juan Luis (his real name); I missed my true essence, that dreamer of a boy, and now, I’m back. I’m doing well now; I feel strong, happy, and excited. This is an album that helped me heal, and without a doubt, it is the most personal project I have ever created. This is a very special moment for me—one that I hope resonates with you all—an album that truly represents my roots and my culture.” 

According to a press statement, the project goes beyond the evolution of his more than decadelong career, forming “a deeply personal musical journey that blends genres, emotions and high-caliber collaborations.” 

Loco x Volver — whose album cover shows the artist when he was a young boy — is Maluma’s first album in three years, following Don Juan (2023), Papi Juancho (2020), 11:11 (2019), F.A.M.E. (2018), Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy (2015) and Magia (2012).