Sebastián Yatra, the Colombian singer and songwriter, surprised his nearly 30 million followers on social media when he appeared in a video alongside Hollywood actor Tom Hanks. The short clip, posted on Wednesday (March 12) with the caption “hey @tomhanks”, shows Yatra and Hanks having a conversation. “Hey, Tom. What song do you think would go well with these videos?” Yatra asks. “That’s not even a question… ‘La Pelirroja’,” Hanks responds, as a snippet of Yatra’s upcoming single with the same name plays in the background.
The promotional video includes some of the most iconic scenes from Hanks’ movies – Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Toy Story, Cast Away, The Terminal, Saving Private Ryan, and A Man Called Otto, among others – while a preview of Yatra’s emotional ballad about an unattainable love plays in the background. “It’s a story that took me a long time to finish,” Yatra previously told Billboard. “The song never mentions ‘la pelirroja’ (the redhead); it has a bit of ‘Tacones rojos’ (Red Heels) in terms of the lyrics, that romanticism with those slightly mischievous lyrics.”
The Colombian singer pointed out that no specific woman inspired the song, but it is very sentimental. “It’s one of those songs that you put on and it becomes the soundtrack of your life,” he said. “It’s one of those songs that you play and you feel like life is passing before your eyes. The pelirroja represents that person that we’ve all had in our lives, the one we like but is with someone else.”
“La pelirroja”, which is set to be released on March 20, is part of Yatra’s upcoming studio album, which he confirmed to Billboard will be very pop and a “heavenly experience.” Check out the teaser with Hanks below:
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The collaboration between Yatra and Hanks has caused a stir among fans, who are eagerly anticipating the release of “La pelirroja”. Many have expressed their excitement and admiration for the unexpected duo on social media, with some even jokingly suggesting that Hanks should feature in the music video for the song.
Yatra’s upcoming album has been highly anticipated by fans, who have been eagerly waiting for new music from the singer since the release of his hit single “TBT” with Rauw Alejandro and Manuel Turizo. The Colombian artist has been teasing his fans with snippets of his new music on social media, building up the anticipation for his upcoming album.
In an interview with Billboard, Yatra revealed that his new album will be a mix of different genres, including pop, reggaeton, and ballads. He also shared that the album will have a “heavenly” theme, with songs that will make listeners feel like they are in a dream.
Yatra’s collaboration with Hanks is just one of the many surprises that fans can expect from his upcoming album. With his unique sound and heartfelt lyrics, Yatra has become one of the most popular Latin artists in recent years, and his new album is sure to be a hit among fans.
In the meantime, fans can enjoy the teaser for “La pelirroja” and look forward to its release on March 20. With the unexpected collaboration between Yatra and Hanks, this song is sure to be a hit and will further solidify Yatra’s place in the Latin music industry. Stay tuned for more updates on Yatra’s upcoming album and the release of “La pelirroja”.