Atlanta-born, Los Angeles-based artist Mateo Arias (stage name ¿Téo?) has released a new single titled "In the Essence." Arias is of Colombian and American descent. The sensual track, produced by John Blanda and co-written by Arias and Maesu, is another example of Arias' signature style, which fuses elements of bossa nova, hip hop, and alternative music to create what he and his fans call "Neo-American" music. The single follows Arias' critically acclaimed and independently released sophomore album, Sol, which included the singles "Buzzed (feat. Willow Smith)" and "Rrrrico," as well as a 40-plus date international tour in support of Justin Bieber.

On February 22, in Phoenix, Arizona, ¿Téo? will kick off his "Sol & Luna" headline tour of North America. Dates end on March 29 in San Francisco, but not before visiting markets like Miami, Brooklyn, and Montreal. Show dates are listed below, and tickets can be purchased here right now. Prior to that, on February 11 in Medellin, Colombia, ¿Téo? will perform at the La Solar festival alongside an eclectic international lineup that also includes Sean Paul, Bomba Estéreo, Black Coffee, and Tokimonsta. Because of his Colombian ancestry, this celebration holds extra meaning for ¿Téo?

As a bilingual artist who experienced early life in two cultures, ¿Téo? released his first single, "Uno Dos," in 2017. Jaden Smith, a close friend and frequent musical collaborator, appears on the track. You can also find them working together under the MsftsRep label, which they co-founded with Willow Smith and ¿Téo?'s brother 's Moises.

“The inspiration for this song really comes from the ability to get lost in the presence of life, whether in love or creativity,” says ¿Téo?. “Creativity, for me, really stems from being in touch with that essence. I always liked the idea of making an all-English record inspired by reggaetón. I was happy that this song naturally fulfilled that concept, especially within the world I’m creating for this next album."- explains ¿Téo?.

Since the beginning of his career, ¿Téo? has amassed millions of followers on streaming services and has expanded his fan base with sold-out performances on both coasts.