Latin music has a rare ability to preserve moments in time, and with “Con El Corazón,” Maluma does exactly that.
The Colombian global star unveils a deeply personal collaboration with Yeison Jiménez, a release that now carries historic and emotional weight. Recorded on December 10 in Medellín, the track became Yeison Jiménez’s final official musical recording before his passing on January 10, 2026.
What began as a dream collaboration between two Colombian artists from different sonic worlds has transformed into a farewell sealed in melody.
A Studio Session That Became History
The Medellín recording session was never intended to be a goodbye.
According to those present, the day was marked by laughter, mutual admiration, and the playful authenticity that defined Yeison Jiménez’s presence. Known as one of the most beloved voices in Colombian música popular and regional music, Yeison approached the collaboration as a lifelong artistic goal fulfilled, joining forces with Maluma on a record that speaks without filters.
For Maluma born Juan Luis Londoño the moment represented something equally meaningful: connecting with an artist he described as humble, sincere, and grounded in real-life stories.
That energy is embedded into “Con El Corazón.”
A Song Rooted in Truth
“Con El Corazón” is not structured as a sentimental ballad. Instead, it delivers a direct and visceral narrative.
The lyrics introduce a protagonist who refuses to rewrite his history:
“Did you forget that when you met me I was already a troublemaker,
drunk, spending all my money at the bar…
don’t come trying to change me now.”
The record opens with Yeison’s voice declaring:
“Straight from Colombia… Yours truly, Yeison Jiménez and his brother Maluma BaBaby.”
It’s a declaration of pride and identity two artists standing firmly in who they are.
The song’s storyline embracing flaws, owning one’s past, and loving without apology aligns closely with Yeison Jiménez’s artistic ethos. His music consistently championed raw storytelling and emotional honesty within Colombia’s regional landscape.
Now, those themes take on deeper resonance.
The Cultural Weight of a Final Recording
With Yeison’s passing on January 10, 2026, “Con El Corazón” becomes more than a collaboration.
It becomes legacy.
Final recordings hold a sacred place in Latin music history, moments where an artist’s last performance crystallizes their essence forever. For Colombian regional music, Yeison Jiménez’s final studio session stands as both celebration and remembrance.
Maluma’s decision to release the track as an act of respect and admiration underscores a broader truth within Latin music culture: genre lines dissolve when authenticity leads.
This collaboration bridges Colombian música popular and global Latin pop, uniting audiences who may not traditionally overlap. It reflects an industry increasingly driven by cross-genre storytelling while honoring local roots.
Maluma’s Tribute Through Music
Maluma has framed the release not as a goodbye, but as an eternal symbol of who Yeison was truth, passion, and heart without reservations.
There is no dramatic orchestration added to manufacture emotion. The weight comes naturally. Yeison’s voice carries strength, character, and presence alive and unfiltered.
And in that sense, “Con El Corazón” fulfills what Latin music has always done best: preserving a voice beyond time.
The Lasting Impact
In a streaming era where songs move quickly through algorithms, “Con El Corazón” stands apart. It invites listeners to sit with it not just as a new release, but as a document of friendship, fulfillment, and finality.
For Maluma, the track expands his narrative beyond global pop stardom into something deeply human. For Yeison Jiménez, it ensures that his final official recording reaches audiences worldwide.
Artists may leave, but their voices do not.
“Con El Corazón” is now available on all digital platforms.
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