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.