Mau y⁢ Ricky explore family, music, and roots in “Hotel​ Caracas”

Updated ‍May 31, 2025
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for Mau ⁣y Ricky, family isn’t ‍just ⁤a part ⁢of life; it’s woven into ⁣the fabric of their music. ‍The Venezuelan⁢ singer-songwriters,‌ sons of Latin pop icon Ricardo Montaner, have released “Hotel Caracas,” an album steeped in family⁤ collaboration and a ​return to their Venezuelan heritage. The album features their father, ​Ricardo⁤ Montaner, and brother-in-law, Camilo.

Ricky Montaner expressed pride in his family’s ability to uplift and inspire each ​other.growing up in Caracas, Mau and Ricky witnessed their father’s success‌ firsthand,​ even joining him on ‍stage. This experience,coupled ⁣with observing the sibling duo Servando & Florentino,showed ‌them the​ possibilities of⁢ Latin​ music.

Mau Montaner‌ described his father’s involvement​ in “Muriendo de Miedo”‌ as⁢ a “full circle” moment, expressing gratitude for his support and ⁣influence.Despite their famous connection, ⁤Mau y Ricky‍ worked diligently ‍to​ earn their ⁢place⁤ in the⁢ music industry. Thay⁣ formed ​a songwriting collective with JonTheProducer and ‍Camilo,penning‍ hits for artists like Becky G,Natti Natasha,and‍ Ricky Martin.

The brothers ‍also co-wrote a song on Camilo’s recent album​ “Cuatro,” and their brother-in-law is‍ featured on their⁤ song “Karma.”

Ricky montaner reflected on ⁢their early‍ days ⁣with Mau, camilo, and JonTheProducer, marveling ⁤at their accomplishments. Mau added that these creative moments with loved⁢ ones were beautiful,​ leading to⁤ some of his ⁤favourite music.

“Hotel ⁣Caracas” represents a new chapter for Mau y Ricky, as it’s the‌ first‌ release on their label, Why ‌Club Records,⁢ in partnership‌ with⁤ Warner Music​ Latina. The album follows the expansion of their families; Mau and his wife, Sara Escobar, welcomed​ their ​first ⁣child, Apollo, in 2022, and Ricky ‍married ⁤Argentine⁤ model Stefi Roitman. The album delves into themes⁤ of romance, heartbreak, and sex.

Ricky Montaner‌ noted that marriage and ‍starting families ‌have provided a ‍sense of security,allowing‍ them ⁣to explore personal stories in⁣ their music. To promote “Hotel⁤ Caracas,” ⁢mau y Ricky are ‍performing ​intimate Lobby Bar concerts and plan a tour later in the year.

Mau acknowledged the challenges⁤ of balancing fatherhood ​with his music career but cherishes the idea that his son will grow up‍ with these songs. The‌ album also‍ signifies a reconnection with Venezuela, incorporating ⁤local slang‍ and filming all 15‍ music ⁤videos there‌ with a Venezuelan ⁢crew.

Mau‌ said they needed to reconnect⁢ with their roots, feeling a sense ⁤of⁢ identity⁣ crisis. He described the⁤ experience of filming⁣ in Venezuela as healing and a way to ⁤represent the country’s‍ beauty.

What’s next

Mau ⁢y Ricky‍ plan to tour in ‍support⁢ of “Hotel Caracas,” bringing ‍their⁤ blend​ of family, music, and Venezuelan‍ pride to audiences across the U.S. and Latin⁢ America.