Hermoso (album)
| Hermoso | ||||
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| Released | August 14, 2026 | |||
| Genre | Latin[1] | |||
| Length | 16:55 | |||
| Language | Spanish[2] | |||
| Label | Friends Keep Secrets | |||
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| Benny Blanco chronology | ||||
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Hermoso (Spanish for Beautiful) is the second solo studio album by the American producer and songwriter Benny Blanco. It was released on August 14, 2026, through Friends Keep Secrets, Blanco's imprint of Interscope Records. It is his first solo album since Friends Keep Secrets (2018), and also follows up his collaborative album with wife Selena Gomez, I Said I Love You First (2025). Guests on the album include Gomez, Becky G, the Marías, and BB Trickz.[3]
Hermoso generated controversy due to its title, concept, and cover art, spurring accusations of cultural appropriation.[4] Criticism of the cover art centered on Blanco's exaggerated, caricature-like mask, which some deemed to be racist. Others defended the concept, noting Blanco's longstanding appreciation for Latino music, and his outspokenness on political issues affecting the community.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Un Poco Perdido" (with Netón Vega) | 2:51 | ||
| 2. | "Te Olvido (La La)" (with Selena Gomez and Becky G) |
| 2:30 | |
| 3. | "Joven y Salvaje" (with BB Trickz) |
|
| 2:02 |
| 4. | "Memoria de Paz" (featuring the Marías) |
|
| 3:42 |
| 5. | "Te Amo" |
|
| 0:41 |
| 6. | "Ay Bendito" (with Mora and Ovy on the Drums) |
|
| 2:54 |
| 7. | "Cinco" |
|
| 0:05 |
| 8. | "Degenere" (Myke Towers featuring Benny Blanco) |
|
| 2:10 |
| Total length: | 16:55 | |||
Notes
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]
Musicians
- Benny Blanco – keyboards, programming (all tracks); bass (track 8)
- Cashmere Cat – keyboards, programming (all tracks); bass (8)
- Ismael Pineda – percussion (1, 2, 6)
- Joey Calderón – trombone (1, 2, 6)
- Hector Perez Jarquin – accordion (1)
- Leonardo Gama – guitar (1)
- Jose A. Leyva – upright bass (1)
- Netón Vega – vocals (1)
- Ricardo Barajas – electric guitar (2)
- Guillermo Alexi Medina Poblano – upright bass (2)
- Selena Gomez – vocals (2)
- Becky G – vocals (2)
- BB Trickz – vocals (3)
- Josh Conway – drums, guitar, keyboards, programming (4)
- María Zardoya – vocals, programming (4)
- Jesse Perlman – guitar (4)
- Dylan Day – guitar (6)
- Ovy on the Drums – programming (6)
- Mora – vocals (6)
- Blake Slatkin – keyboards, programming (8)
- Myke Towers – vocals (8)
- Suzanne Vega – vocals (8)
Technical
- Benny Blanco – engineering (all tracks), mixing (1, 3–7), recording arrangement (1, 6)
- Cashmere Cat – engineering (all tracks), mixing (1, 3–7), recording arrangement (1)
- Edgar Rodriguez – engineering (1, 2, 6), recording arrangement (1, 2, 6)
- Carlos A. Molina – engineering (2)
- Bryce Bordone – engineering (2)
- Josh Conway – engineering (4)
- Julio Batista – engineering, mixing (8)
- Blake Slatkin – engineering (8)
- José Francisco – engineering assistance (1, 6)
- David Herrera – engineering assistance (1)
- Jackson Dale – engineering assistance (4)
- Ryan Tharayil – engineering assistance (4)
- Serban Ghenea – mixing (2)
- Josh Gudwin – mixing (8)
- Chris Gehringer – mastering (1–7)
- Roberto "Mr Earcandy" Vazquez – mastering (8)
- Ashlyn Banner – production coordination
References
- ↑ Raygoza, Isabela (August 14, 2026). "Benny Blanco's 'Hermoso' Album All 8 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- ↑ Raygoza, Isabela (August 14, 2026). "Benny Blanco's First Spanish-Language Album, 'Hermoso': All 8 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ Murray, Robin (August 14, 2026). "Benny Blanco Gathers The Marías, Bb trickz, Selena Gomez For New Album 'Hermoso'". Clash. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- 1 2 Georgi, Maya (August 15, 2026). "Why Is Everyone So Mad About Benny Blanco's Latin Album?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Hermoso / benny blanco / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved August 21, 2026.