Following the worldwide success of his sophomore album SENDÉ, Colombian superstar Ryan Castro raises the temperature once again with HOPI SENDÉ, an electrifying 13-track project bursting with dancehall energy, Caribbean flavor, and heavyweight collaborations.
Taking its title from the Papiamento phrase meaning “more Sendé,” the album is a vibrant thank-you to fans who propelled SENDÉ to international acclaim earlier this year.
A Celebration of Caribbean Roots
Hopi Sendé dives deep into Ryan Castro’s Caribbean influences inspired by his time living in Curaçao blending dancehall, reggaetón, and tropical rhythms into a sound that’s uniquely his own.
Produced with a global vision, the album features an impressive lineup of collaborators including:
Major Lazer, Sean Paul, Sech, Kapo, Chris Lebrón, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Rayo & Toby, and DFZM.
Its focus track, “Botapafo,” went viral ahead of release, generating millions of TikTok views through its trending audio. Meanwhile, “Pelinegra” has already sparked a wave of fan creations across social platforms, cementing Ryan’s status as one of Latin music’s most viral hitmakers.
From Medellín to the World: The SENDÉ World Tour
The album arrives as Ryan Castro continues his SENDÉ World Tour, which kicked off in Europe with multiple sold-out shows. The Colombian powerhouse will perform his only concert in Colombia this year on October 31 at Bogotá’s Coliseo Medplus a sold-out event that moved over 19,000 tickets in less than eight hours.
The tour then heads to the United States in November, bringing Ryan’s high-energy performance to some of the nation’s biggest stages:
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | Chicago, IL | Credit Union 1 Arena |
| Nov 5 | Houston, TX | NRG Stadium |
| Nov 9 | Miami, FL | Kaseya Center |
| Nov 15 | New York, NY | Barclays Center |
| Nov 22 | Inglewood, CA | Intuit Dome |
A Record of Global Recognition
Ryan’s previous album, SENDÉ, was hailed by Billboard as one of the 25 Best Latin Albums of 2025 and featured in Rolling Stone’s mid-year roundup as One of the Best Albums of the Year. It debuted in the Top 10 on Spotify’s “Top Albums Global Debut” chart, proving his growing dominance on the world stage.
The Medellín-born artist currently boasts five tracks on Spotify Colombia’s Top Charts“Ba Ba Bad Remix,” “Sanka,” “Dónde,” “Bombastik,” and “Ojalá.”
Adding to his run of international hits, his recent collaboration with Panamanian star Sech on “Novio No” quickly reached #1 on Spotify Panama.
A New Era of Energy and Identity
With Hopi Sendé, Ryan Castro reaffirms his identity as one of the leading voices in the new wave of Latin urban music fusing Afro-Caribbean roots, global soundscapes, and authentic street storytelling.
This project isn’t just a sequel it’s a movement, expanding his Sendé universe into a full-blown cultural phenomenon.