Ryan Castro, the self-proclaimed king of dancehall and one of the most influential Colombian artists in the urban genre, has kicked off 2026 with the release of the official music video for "La Villa," his explosive collaboration with Kapo. The visual arrives as the track continues its rapid climb across streaming platforms, entering Spotify's Global Chart and hitting #1 across key markets, solidifying "La Villa" as one of the most viral Latin anthems right now.

"La Villa" marks the second collaboration between Ryan Castro and Kapo, following their previous fan-favorite release "Donde." The song takes its name from La Villa, the nickname Ryan gave his farmhouse on the outskirts of Medellín, the very place where the record was created and where the newly released music video was filmed.

The Video and Its Setting

Shot on-site at Ryan's farmhouse, the visual brings to life the carefree, sun-soaked energy of a pool party at La Villa. The setting is authentic to the track's origins, giving fans a glimpse into the environment where the song was born while capturing the relaxed but high-energy vibe that defines the record.

Viral Performance and Chart Success

The track has become a viral force on TikTok, generating over 1 million user-created videos using the "La Villa" sound. Beyond social media, the song has achieved significant streaming success, reaching #1 on Spotify in Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Panama, as well as #1 on Apple Music Colombia.

The track has also earned Top 10 and Top 20 placements across multiple territories including Ecuador (#6), Nicaragua (#8), Peru (#12), Argentina (#22), Bolivia (#24), El Salvador (#26), Venezuela (#21), España (#32), and Guatemala (#35), among others.

Part of a Larger Project

The dancehall anthem is featured on Ryan Castro's latest album, Hopi Sendé, released in October 2025, which followed his sophomore album Sendé. Together, both projects spotlight Castro's Caribbean essence, drawing heavily from the dancehall and reggae sounds that shaped his artistry during his time living in Curaçao. "La Villa" represents a core part of that sonic identity.

Sold-Out Stadium Show Coming

At the close of 2025, Ryan Castro wrapped the first phase of his Sendé World Tour, supporting Sendé and Hopi Sendé with explosive, sold-out shows across Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States. Now, in 2026, Castro is gearing up for what he's calling the biggest moment of his career: his only Colombia show of the year, set for April 25, 2026, at Medellín's iconic Estadio Atanasio Girardot.

The 45,000-capacity stadium sold out in just two hours, marking a significant milestone for the global Colombian star. The show represents not just commercial success but validation of Castro's position within Colombian urban music and his ability to draw massive crowds in his home country.

For an artist who's built his identity around dancehall and Caribbean sounds rather than traditional reggaeton, the stadium sellout and the viral success of "La Villa" confirm that Ryan Castro has carved out his own lane within Latin urban music and found an audience that connects with his specific sound.

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