MUMBAI: Today, GRAMMY nominated and five-time Latin GRAMMY winner, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer Camilo teamed up with Urban Desi artist and Bollywood star Diljit Dosanjh on new song “Palpita,” an original track released for the second season of Coca-Cola’s global music campaign COKE STUDIO. Listen here and watch the key video asset by COKE STUDIO.
“Palpita” represents an incredible coming together of cultures with Camilo singing in Spanish, and Diljit singing in Punjabi. The new single validates the power of bringing people together through music and to create meaningful connections across different languages. This release also comes off the heels of Camilo headlining two music festivals in Japan for the first time to rave reviews and massive crowds.
“I have always felt a fascination for Indian culture and its traditions,” says Camilo. “I had the chance to go once and fell in love with it. Years later, I noticed what’s happening with Punjabi music and how artists like Diljit, are crossing over and sharing their music, culture, and sound worldwide. I’ve admired Diljit for a long time, long before this collaboration came to me, so it was an incredible surprise to see it all come to life. Working with him in the studio was a valuable learning experience because I had the chance to truly see and feel his huge heart, the richness of his melodies, his kindness, and the one of his team. This song makes me very proud, not just because we did it but what it means in my career and what we are building between his country and mine.”
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“Collaborating with the incredibly talented Latin artist Camilo on ‘Palpita’ for Coke Studio has been a truly enriching experience,” says Diljit. “Music has this extraordinary ability to bridge cultures and create an unbreakable bond among people, and this collaboration exemplifies that beautifully. Working on this project has been an absolute joy, and I’m eagerly looking forward to sharing our Latino X Punjabi musical fusion with the world. I hope ‘Palpita’ resonates deeply with listeners and brings a sense of unity and joy to everyone who listens.”
The new single marks Camilo’s second track of the summer for COKE STUDIO, previously featured on Jon Batiste’s song “Be Who You Are (Real Magic)” with other global power house artists including NewJeans, J.I.D, and Cat Burns. “Be Who You Are (Real Magic)” was the first track to officially kick off season two of the worldwide COKE STUDIO campaign. Listen and watch here.
Most recently, Camilo released the deluxe version of his GRAMMY-nominated album De Adentro Pa Afuera. Originally released in September 2022, De Adentro Pa Afuera has accumulated over 1.6 Billion total audio and video streams and is certified platinum in the United States. The album is Camilo’s most personal album in his catalog, which captures and immortalizes the feeling that awoke inside him with the arrival of his firstborn child, Indigo, and includes features from Camila Cabello, Grupo Firme, Evaluna Montaner, Nicki Nicole, Alejandro Sanz y Myke Towers. Listen here.
About Camilo
Five-time Latin GRAMMY winner and three-time GRAMMY nominated Colombian singer-songwriter, musician, and producer Camilo is considered one of the most influential artists of his generation.
His 2019 debut album, ‘Por Primera Vez’, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Album Chart and went platinum in four countries, including the US where the album is currently certified 4X platinum. It was nominated for Best Latin Pop Album at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards. The album includes singles such as “Tutu” (in its original version with Pedro Capó and the remix with Shakira), which is certified 10X platinum by the RIAA, and has accumulated more than 2.3 billion combined streams.
Camilo’s second album, ‘Mis Manos’ was released in 2021 and led him to become the most nominated and awarded artist at the 22nd Latin GRAMMY Awards. The album peaked at #2 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums Chart and is certified 2X platinum in the US.
In September 2022, Camilo released his third studio album ‘De Adentro Pa Afuera’, with features from Camila Cabello, Myke Towers, Grupo Firme, and more. The album has garnered over 1.6 billion audio and video streams to date, is certified platinum in the United States, peaked at #6 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums Chart, and was nominated for Best Latin Pop Album at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Also last year, Camilo was announced as the cover of Billboard’s first ever all-Spanish language digital brand – Billboard Español. He also partnered with Telemundo to produce the network’s official song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Camilo’s documentary, CAMILO: EL PRIMER TOUR DE MI VIDA, was released in November on HBO Max in the U.S. and Latin America. Also in November he took to the stage at Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a special performance of “Índigo”, the highest streaming song from ‘De Adentro Pa Afuera’ at over 707 million total streams.
Earlier this year, Camilo kicked off the second phase and Latin America leg of his “De Adentro Pa Afuera Tour,” performing to huge crowds at venues across Argentina, Colombia, Chile and more. The tour began at the Arena de Monterrey, Mexico last May and has included sold out shows across the world. This summer, Camilo headlined both Summer Sonic and Sonic Mania music festivals in Japan for the first time to rave reviews and massive crowds.
