Colombian pop-rock legend Juanes teams up with Canadian R&B star Alessia Cara in the brand new, one-off single, Querer Mejor. A ballad inspired by lifelong lovers, the title translates to Love Better in Spanish.
The two previously collaborated at the 2017 Latin Grammy Awards, where they performed a bilingual version of Logics suicide awareness campaign-turned-megahit, 1-800-273-8255. Juanes and Cara decided to further test their vocal chemistry two years later in Querer Mejor, and to winning results. Guided by a fluid dembow rhythm, flutters of guitar and a Hammond organ, the pair make a stunning rapport in song as well as in the vibrant new video, which was filmed in various streets, rooftops and theaters throughout Madrid. Together Juanes and Cara sing in Spanish, Maybe tomorrow when were old/And our hearts get a little wrinkled/I will know how to love better.
Querer Mejor is Caras first-ever Spanish-language track. Born in Ontario to Calabrian parents, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter speaks both fluent English and Italian. Ive always loved Latin music, so getting to dabble in that realm with such a legend is pretty amazing, says Cara in a press release. And getting his stamp of approval on my Spanish pronunciation wasnt so bad either.
The joy she finds in music is contagious, adds Juanes. [It] brought even more of a connection in how well our voices naturally fit together on this soulful and uplifting song. I am very proud to be the artist she chose to sing with in Spanish for the first time.