Fonseca and Juanes conquer Dominican radio with Antes que el tiempo se vaya
Colombian artist Fonseca continues to reap success in Dominican lands. His most recent single, Antes que el tiempo se vaya, a stellar collaboration with his compatriot Juanes, has managed to position itself at number one on the Pop chart in the Dominican Republic, according to Monitor Latino records. This track, which gives its title to his eleventh studio album, has become one of the radio audience’s favorites.
This achievement on the popularity charts coincides with a stellar moment in the singer-songwriter’s career, who has been nominated for a Latin GRAMMY in the Best Contemporary Tropical Album category. With this new nomination, Fonseca accumulates a total of 32 nominations throughout his career, having already won nine of these prestigious awards.
I receive this nomination with all the emotion and all the gratitude. This album means a lot in my career. It describes me just as I am at this moment in my life. I had the privilege of sharing with great masters who have been a great influence on my music and with a tremendous team of musicians.
Fonseca
An album with a personal and reflective stamp
Fonseca’s new album is described by the artist himself as an intimate work, focused on reflection regarding the value of time and life. During his recent visit to the country to promote this material, the performer highlighted that the main song is a reminder of the importance of seizing every moment. The production stands out for its sound quality, fusing the characteristic styles of two of the most important exponents of Colombian pop.
The album features an impressive list of collaborations that enrich its musical proposal, including heavyweights such as Rubén Blades, Rawayana, Río Roma, Nampa Básico, and Manuel Medrano. Regarding his work with music legends, Fonseca confessed his admiration for Blades’ narrative ability, an influence present since his childhood.
Unbreakable bond with the Dominican Republic
- Fonseca maintains a special affection for the Dominican public, a country that awarded him the prestigious Soberano Award.
- The singer-songwriter declared himself an enthusiast of merengue, a rhythm that has deeply marked his musical identity.
- Regarding technology in the industry, the artist maintains that artificial intelligence should be seen solely as a production tool and not as a replacement for human inspiration.
The next Latin GRAMMY installment is scheduled to be held on November 12, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where Fonseca hopes to continue celebrating an album that, in his own words, reflects the essence of his artistic and personal maturity.
