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Rauw Alejandro Pays Homage to New York at Gov Ball Headlining Set, Talks ‘New Single, New Era’ in Pre-Show Interview


In his headlining debut at Governors Ball, Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro connected cultures and generations with a dynamic show.

Dressed in a striped suit that harked back to the late 1960s, a tribute to West Side Story, Rauw unleashed a performance charged with boundless energy and impeccable dance moves. A subway train replica served as his stage backdrop, setting the scene for a powerhouse dance performance that pulled from his admiration of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” and Chris Brown moves, assuring all of his superstar caliber. Moments before his dynamic act, Billboard Español caught up with the Puerto Rican artist to discuss his upcoming album, and the personal stories that shape his public persona and electrifying performances.

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