The Spanish singer and rapperQuevedospent some sleepless nights back home in the Canary Islands this fall.

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Its that feeling when youre awake at 3 a.m., staring at your ceiling, he says.

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This is one of my favorite songs Ive ever made.

Throughout the whole album, there are small touches that have a sense of humor.

And he played Total by Sin Nombre.

I was like, This guy from the Dominican Republic who sings.

He has these amazing melodies what were his influences?

He probably grew up listening to dembow and Justin Bieber.

And that fusion of things sounds so good, and hes a pioneer in that.

I was like, This guy has to be on my album.

It was something I felt deeply.