I just feel connected with the past, Rauw tellsRolling Stone.

I feel like Im an old soul with a young spirit.

Im moving to New York.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 20: Rauw Alejandro performs during the “Cosa Nuestra” album release show at Brooklyn Paramount on November 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

Rauw Alejandro at the ‘Cosa Nuestra’ album release at Brooklyn Paramount on Nov. 20, 2024 in NYC.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images

Once there, he dove right into research.

That whole idea informed his show on Wednesday.

The whole thing was streamed on YouTube for about 6.8 million viewers, who were watching back home.

(Interestingly, along the process, he found out he and Ruiz are distant cousins.)

Throughout the night, fans sang to every word ofCosa Nuestraand left feeling like theyd time-traveled a bit.

Im really close with my family right now, my friends, my new management team.

My career has been different this year weve been blessed, he shares.

Im just having fun and enjoying being 31.

Im going to be 32 in January, so still a baby.

Life is quick, so you have to enjoy every moment.