Jhayco Channels Rock-Star Life With New Album 'Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X)': 'It's A New Step In My Career'

Embodying a rock star spirit with the itinerary of a jet-setter, Jhayco begins a new chapter with the release of his fourth studio album, Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X)which is expected to be released on Friday, September 6th. Wearing rockstar staples — leather pants, sleek black boots, a fitted white T-shirt and shades — Jhayco reveals how his extensive travels and personal development have profoundly shaped this ambitious new endeavor.

His most involved work to date, he not only co-wrote but also took a hands-on approach to co-producing the album with industry heavyweights like Tainy, Haze and El Arma Secreta, among others, and shared that “Le Clique” incorporates a larger , more personal idea. “I have a saying: 'Vida Rockstar is the movement and Le Clique is my family, my people, my company,'” he explains to Bulletin board. “It's a new step in my career, a new chapter. I felt it was vital to present it to the world and what better way than to name the album after that.”

After a three-year hiatus following the 2021 album Timelezzthe 31-year-old Puerto Rican ventured to record worldwide, making stops in Paris, Madrid, Puerto Rico, Miami and Los Angeles. The essence of these different cultural capitals is captured in the album's 29 tracks. “The album has a lot of influence from a lot of places,” he notes. “It was very important because in other parts of the world, you can see other types of music and other things that people listen to. That's why it has a great diversity of sound. Obviously, all my music has always been [been] it was more focused on the sound of Puerto Rico, but traveling to other places I was inspired by different things, different moments and for me it was something very special.”

Ranging from skater-driven pop-punk to reggaetón and trap, the album features a mix of collaborations with both legendary figures and exciting newcomers such as Yandel, Kapo, Dei V, Omar Courtz, DJ Khaled, Eladio Carrión, Peso Pluma, Bryant Myers. , Luar La L and Yovngchimi.

Reflecting on his artistic journey, Jhayco expressed his personal connection and satisfaction with the final product. “I've gotten to the place where I feel comfortable in every area of ​​my art: from composition, production, projection, energy and everything I do. That's why I've worked so hard,” he says. “I felt that one year was not enough time to really fill every space. You go through so much and I love it [the process of making] This album has been through so much with me, emotionally, ups and downs. I've put my heart into it and it will show in the creativity.”

Formerly known as Jhay Cortez, the artist has released and featured on some of the most successful singles in pop, including Bad Bunny's “Dakiti” and his own hit “No Me Conoce (Remix)” featuring J Balvin and Bunny.

Check out Jhayco's interview with Bulletin board in the video above and learn about his quest to define his rock star persona and his new soundscapes with Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X).