Puerto Rican rapper/vocalist/pop star
Eladio Carrion had a busy 2021, releasing both the stylistically diverse
Monarca and the harder-edged, trap-focused
Sen2 KBRN, Vol. 1 mixtape before returning with the collaboration-heavy
Sauce Boyz 2, the sequel to his 2020 debut long-player. Where
Sen2 KBRN, Vol. 1 was completely solo and leaned into
Carrion's gifts for freestyling,
Sauce Boyz 2 is a more refined collection featuring an array of guest stars. Along with plenty of Latin trap bangers, the 22-track release also includes breezy pop tracks like the
Karol G-assisted "No Te Deseo el Mal," smooth selections like the
Nicky Jam-featuring "Primera Vez," and even rock-tinged crossover moments like the driving beat and indie guitars of "Alejarme de Ti," featuring
Jay Wheeler. ~ Fred Thomas