Spanish superstar Pablo Alborán and rising Filipino-Cuban artist RIZA have officially premiered their dreamy, soulful new single, "Deditos Cruzados." The release brings full circle a creative journey that began nearly a year ago in front of a live audience during the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week.
The ethereal track, which introduces subtle Middle Eastern rhythms and deeply heartfelt lyrics centered on longing and missing someone special, became available to listeners worldwide on Thursday, October 1. Backed by Alborán and RIZA’s powerhouse vocals and intricate, enchanting harmonies, the song stands as a testament to spontaneous artistic chemistry captured in real time.
The story of "Deditos Cruzados" traces back to October of last year during Latin Music Week’s acclaimed interactive session titled "Making the Hit, Live!" Over the course of a nearly one-hour live panel, the renowned Spanish crooner and the emerging talent joined forces with celebrated producer Julio Reyes Copello and sound engineer Natalia Schlesinger. Together, they laid down the foundational elements of the track before a captivated audience, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous architecture of modern Latin music production.
Reflecting on the collaborative process during last year’s music event, Alborán opened up about the profound impact that working alongside Reyes Copello had on his artistic approach. He shared that from Reyes Copello, he learned not to settle for convention and to constantly pursue genuine emotion in every single choice made inside the recording studio. Alborán noted that he rarely feels truly understood in the creative sphere, making the producer’s deep comprehension of an artist’s roots and background a rare and cherished luxury.
Reyes Copello echoed that mutual admiration, highlighting the profound artistic alignment he felt with Alborán during their time together on stage and in the studio. The producer noted that they shared an identical vision of beauty, searching for an idealized version of art that surpassed ordinary expectations. Describing Alborán as an artist from another planet, Reyes Copello pointed to that shared emotional wavelength as the core catalyst that brought them together and fueled their creative output.
With its official release, "Deditos Cruzados" claims its place as the fourth song to be successfully conceptualized and created during the prestigious "Making the Hit, Live!" panel at Latin Music Week. It joins a growing lineage of notable collaborative works born from the live session format, following Blessd and Ovy on the Drums’ track "Billboard," Pedro Capó and Carín León’s powerful collaboration "Existo," and Grupo Frontera’s resonant hit "Ya No."
As the release of "Deditos Cruzados" introduces this unique collaboration to the global listening public, anticipation continues to build for future industry gatherings and live creation panels. Music enthusiasts and industry professionals looking to experience upcoming iterations of these unique sessions can find further programming and ticket details by visiting the official Billboard Latin Music Week website. The official music video for "Deditos Cruzados" is currently available for viewing across major streaming and video platforms.
