A Fresh Sound for Vallenato: Montaño’s Latest Release

Jorge Montaño, the rising Vallenato star and former contestant on Caracol Televisión’s ‘To Another Level,’ has launched his newest single, I Leave you. Available on all major digital platforms as March 21st, the track, penned by Breiner Gutiérrez, is part of a larger musical project Montaño is currently developing in Valledupar.

The release comes at a time when Vallenato music continues to evolve, blending conventional sounds with modern influences. According to recent industry reports,streaming numbers for Vallenato have increased by 15% in the last year,indicating a growing global audience for the genre.

‘I Leave You’: A Song of Joyful Spite

Montaño expressed his enthusiasm for the new single, stating his desire for listeners to embrace the track’s upbeat energy. It is a song that I wont the public to enjoy…I want everyone to enjoy the first single from this album that I have been building for several weeks, and it is an opening so that everyone continues to accompany me in this dream, Montaño shared in a recent interview.

Collaborations and Future Tracks

I Leave You features the talents of accordionist Óscar Correa, known for his partnership with Farid Ortiz. Montaño’s upcoming album promises a diverse range of sounds, with compositions from renowned songwriters such as Marciano Martínez, Enrique ‘Curry’ Carrascal, Cristian Benjumea, and Javier Durán. Notably, Montaño himself has contributed a song titled Pa ti, pa’ me, a fusion of Vallenato with Caribbean rhythms.

As we explore the album we are different composers and versatility to offer the public a production that is for all tastes. The song I composed is called ‘Pa ti, pa’ me ‘ and it is indeed a fusion of the vallenato with rhythms of the Caribbean. It is indeed a super cool theme.

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Promotional Tour and Production Details

Following the initial promotion of I Leave You in Valledupar, Montaño is scheduled to travel to Bogotá to further promote his music. The track was expertly produced by sound engineer and musician Jossie Mugno, with the music video filmed in the scenic Life Park of Valledupar.

More about Jorge Montaño: From Bacteriologist to Vallenato Star

Before fully embracing his musical career, Jorge Luis Montaño earned a degree in bacteriology from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) in Bucaramanga. It was during his time ther that he formed a lasting friendship with singer José Luis Carrascal, who introduced Montaño to a broader musical audience during their time on ‘To Another Level’.

Montaño’s passion for music was evident even during his rural service in Curumaní, where he often took to the stage to perform for his colleagues. After completing his service, he briefly moved to Bogotá before returning to Valledupar to dedicate himself to his artistic pursuits.

Prior to I Leave You, Montaño has released songs like Chao with you and In case the flies. He also has a live DVD to his credit, featuring tracks such as A new love, Ten reasons to love you, El Comelón, and Your husband.