Myke Towers Taps Into His Caribbean Roots With 'Island Boyz'

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Island Boyz, the ninth studio album by Puerto Rican artistMyke Towers, dropped on July 18. A declaration of the artist's Caribbean roots, the 23-track record traverses the rhythms of reggaetón, dancehall, dembow, Latin R&B and afrobeats. Charged with the vibrant energy of notable collaborators Quevedo, De La Ghetto, Gabito Ballesteros, Manuel Turizo and more, the album pays homage to the islands that have shaped the contemporary landscape of Latin music and its fluid, multicultural pulse.
The anticipated follow-up toLyke Miike,Island Boyzembraces a global urban soundscape, blending Latin rhythms that highlight the rapper-singer's ability to navigate infectious beats with vulnerable songwriting. Album opener 'La Despedida' taps Colombian rapper and producerDFZMto set the tone, showcasing Towers' maturation as a lyricist and his penchant for sonic exploration. 'Surferita,' an energized, summer-ready anthem mixing bombastic ska rhythms and Mexican tuba, features Puerto Rican singeriZaak. Other radio-friendly tracks appear with the album's lead single 'Tengo Celos,' which dropped alongside a music video directed by Daniel Eguren. Moments of introspection arrive on 'Expectativas' with collaborator Quevedo; the Latin single has maintained a number-one status on Spanish radio.
For the second year in a row, Towers appeared at the 2025 All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Truist Park in Atlanta to tease the album and top of the official MLB All-Star Weekend. Fans were treated to live performances by the artist and others, including Puerto Rican rapperYoung Miko, Eladio Carrión, Jordan Chiles and Wisin.
Myke Towers'Island Boyzis out now on major streaming platforms.