Hailing from Barranquilla, Colombia, two-time Grammy-nominated artist-writer-producer Golden shares his debut album Saoko Vol. 1 out today via Global 7 Entertainment & Platoon. In celebration, Golden teamed up with Colombian stars Kevin Florez and Yelex for his cinematic “Eso No Va” video out now. This visual is a stunning portrait of Medellin and “a song to let go of the pain, to recognize your worth, and to move forward with style — no hard feelings, just a lesson learned,” says Golden.
Saoko Vol. 1 is a vibrant tribute to Golden’s Afro-Latino roots, blending Afrobeats, Dancehall, and Latin rhythms to celebrate the rich musical heritage of Colombia. Featuring Colombian and Colombian-American artists Venesti, Kevin Florez, ¿Téo?, Yelex, and more, the album reimagines “Saoco” — a Salsa term for flavor, rhythm, and joy rooted in African culture — through a bold, contemporary Colombian lens. A colorful homage to culture and Afro-Caribbean sounds, Golden is a testament to the vibrancy and spirit of Colombia. Saoko Vol. 1 is a bold statement of cultural pride and rhythm-driven storytelling, set to position Golden as the powerful new voice at the intersection of Afro-Caribbean and Latin music.
Golden has collaborated with renowned artists such as Coco Jones, Beéle, Shenseea, JustinQuiles, LennyTavárez, MariaBecerra, and Zaider, among others. He has been Grammy-nominated for his work on Coco Jones’ What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) and Shenseea’s album Never Gets Late Here. The multi-hyphenate artist is now stepping into the spotlight to share his music, unveiling his unique sound and vision. He’s also been praised by J Balvin, Remezcla, HolaEnEspañol, LaMezcla, and AudiomackLatin. With massive cosigns and collaborations, Golden’s ever-evolving musical journey is redefining the sound of a new generation and cementing his place as a trailblazer in Latin music.
SAOKO VOL. 1 TRACKLIST:
“La Esencia”
“Shakira”
“Otra Nota” ft. Venesti
“A Juicio” ft. Slow Mike
“Quién La Mató”
“Colombiana” ft. ¿Téo? & Safa Gaw
“All In” ft. Tavo & Dahili
“La Sensación Del Internet” ft. Jossman & XCLU$IVE
“La Salsa” ft. Jesda
“Eso No Va” ft. Kevin Flores & Yelex