Myke Towers Talks New Album ‘La Pantera Negra’: ‘I Feel Like I’m a Superhero’

Puerto Rican sensation Myke Towers dives deep into the superhero-inspired themes behind his upcoming album, La Pantera Negra , in an interview with Billboard News. He shares his interpretation of embracing his persona akin to suiting up like a black panther.

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“First of all, I feel like I’m a superhero, whenever I’m performing or in the studio. When it’s time to do what I do, it’s like putting on the suit,” he explains. The album is slated for release Friday (Aug. 23).

Towers, known for his reggaetón, rap and trap songs including “Lala,” “La Falda” and “La Curiosidad,” is expanding his musical palette with tracks such as “En el Mar,” a song blending reggae roots with a “Bob Marley flow” and his staple música urbana influences. “I always try to do different things,” he says, hinting at the experimental vibes of the upcoming record.

A long-time collaborator of Bad Bunny’s, Towers also discussed returning to the studio with El Conejo Malo to create the track “Adivino,” a dance banger with a subtle reggaetón beat built over padded synths. On May 11, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 63 and peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, Towers’ highest charting single to date.

The Río Piedras artist (born Michael Anthony Torres Monge) also highlighted how an encounter with Benny Blanco in an L.A. studio led to a fruitful session. “We did three songs that day, and the three songs are fire,” Towers shared, spotlighting the effortless synergy between the artists. His vibe is crazy — whenever I’m around him, he’s like laughing [all] around.”

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The 20-track album features an ensemble of collaborations with artists such as Peso Pluma, Jay Wheeler, Omar Montes, Cosculluela, Yovngchimi and more, promising a multifaceted auditory experience for listeners.

On April 30, Myke Towers graced the cover of Billboard Español , in which he dove into the symbolism of La Pantera Negra and his continued ascent in the music world.

Watch Towers’ new interview with Billboard News above to hear him discuss his new album.

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