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Rauw Alejandro Invokes ‘West Side Story’ With a Sizzling Medley for His VMAs Debut
Rauw Alejandro performed a medley of "Touching the Sky," "Diluvio" and "Dejame Entrar" at the 2024 VMAs.
Rauw Alejandro made a memorable debut at the 40th MTV VMAs on Wednesday (Sept. 11), dazzling with a performance rich in cultural homage and electric energy, channeling the vintage Broadway glitz and grit of West Side Story. The performance then transitioned to highlight a troupe of Caribbean drummers and dancers dressed in traditional white garb, their chants filling the air as Rauw introduced a more stripped down rendition “Diluvio” from his 2023 album, Playa Saturno. The West Side Stor y atmosphere truly came alive as performers danced atop oversized props mimicking New York’s iconic buildings, turning his segment into an exhilarating spectacle.
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