Lamento en Baile
Lamento en Baile is the ninth studio album by Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee, released through DY Records and Zarpazo Records on October 16, 2025. Guest appearances include Alex Zurdo. Production was primarily handled by Yankee, OMB, and Xound, alongside Abel Xanders, JBD JBD, la Companioni, Nando Pro, Nayhlo, Nekxum, Obrinn, Orlan Navarro, Sergio George, and Súbelo Neo.
The title comes from Psalm 30:11, which says, "You have turned my mourning into dancing".
Background
After releasing Legendaddy in March 2022, Yankee announced his retirement from music to close out his three-decade career. In July 2025, he signed to Zarpazo Records, a division of Hybe Latin America, and announced his return to music with the single "Sonríele".Lamento en Baile saw Yankee's attempt to "revolutionize" pop culture with Jesus as a centerpiece.
Release and promotion
The lead single "Sonríele" was released on July 10, 2025. A music video for "El Toque" was released alongside the album.Commercial performance
The lead single from the album, "Sonríele", peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs. With the release of the album, "El Toque", peaked at No. 50 on the chart, and "Jezabel y Judas" later peaked at No. 37. The album itself peaked at No. 15 on the Top Christian Albums.Track listing
All tracks are written by Daddy Yankee and produced by Yankee, OMB, and Xound, except where listed.Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.Musicians
- Daddy Yankee – vocals, vocal arranging
- OMB – vocal arranging
- Xound – vocal arranging
- Graux – guitar
- Diego Camacho – percussion
- José García – trombone
- Herbart Castro – trumpet
- Carlos Orlando Navarro Huertas – guitar
- Abel Xanders – drums, keyboards
- Nekxum – vocal arranging