CHUWI CHANNELS NOSTALGIA, HOME, AND DIASPORA LONGING ON NEW SALSA SINGLE “PLEI”

NEW YORK (February 5, 2026) – Puerto Rican quartet Chuwi kicks off 2026 with their first single “Plei,” a powerful salsa record that captures the emotional weight of life away from Puerto Rico and the persistent pull of returning home. Anchored by classic salsa rhythms, the song transforms nostalgia into movement, reflecting how distance from the island intensifies during the colder seasons and turns memory into longing. Drawing from lived experience, the single captures the emotional tension of migration, love, and perseverance through reflective storytelling rooted in tradition. “Plei” is now available on all streaming platforms.

At its core, “Plei” captures the tension between life abroad and the ever-present pull of home, reflecting the Puerto Rican diaspora experience. Set against winter weather, financial limitations, and daily routines, the song conveys the feeling of being physically elsewhere while emotionally anchored to the island. Chuwi explores the reality of leaving the island in search of opportunity, acknowledging both the promise and the pressure that come with it. “Plei” highlights the challenges and resilience required to build a life elsewhere, the constant need to adapt, and the emotional cost of doing so while remaining deeply tied to home.

Following their inclusion on Billboard’s 26 Latin Artists to Watch in 2026, Chuwi continues to solidify their place as a rising force in Latin music. That momentum continues with the recent announcement of their upcoming Primavera 2026 tour, set to span 16 dates across North America. Their first-ever nomination at the 2026 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards for The Perfect Mix of the Year further underscores the group’s growing profile, as they blend deep cultural roots with contemporary sounds that resonate across audiences. Formed in Isabela, Puerto Rico, Chuwi is composed of siblings Lorén, Willy, and Wester Aldarondo, alongside family friend Adrián López. Together, they are reshaping the island’s contemporary sound through a fusion of salsa, plena, and modern Caribbean rhythms, paired with emotionally driven songwriting and layered musicianship. Their breakout arrived with “WELTiTA,” featured on Bad Bunny’s album DtMF and performed during his No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency, catapulting the group onto the international stage. Building on that momentum, Chuwi embarked on their first-ever U.S. headlining tour in 2025, which sold out entirely. The run launched with back-to-back sold-out shows, including a packed night at Antone’s on October 4, followed by a standout appearance at the BMI Stage during Austin City Limits. According to BMI, their set marked the most attended hour of the entire weekend. Following the overwhelming response in Austin, the remaining tour dates sold out rapidly, with stops in New York, Philadelphia, Orlando, and more. The quartet delivered a memorable performance at the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards, kicking off their performance with “Tikiri” before transitioning into “WELTiTA,” as Bad Bunny emerged to join them onstage. They also appeared on Tiny Desk for Latin Music Month, offering an intimate performance that underscored their versatility through songs including “Falta Algo,” “Tikiri,” “Tierra,” “Guerra,” and “Navidades en Cataño.” As the official opening act on Bad Bunny’s DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour, Chuwi completed a standout run across the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Mexico City, Chile, Peru, Colombia and are now carrying that momentum forward with upcoming performances in Argentina, Brazil, and Australia, introducing their distinctive sound to fans around the globe. With over 8.6 million monthly Spotify listeners and growing international recognition, Chuwi continues to evolve as one of Puerto Rico’s most authentic and dynamic contemporary acts, carrying the island’s spirit into a new musical era.