Spanish artist Aitana just wrapped two historic nights at Madrid's Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano, closing her Metamorfosis Tour in Spain in front of more than 110,000 fans. Over two evenings, she lit up the stage with choreography, giant LED towers, and the full force of her voice. It was a career-defining moment for Spain's biggest pop star.
But one morning before it all, Aitana was up at 4 a.m. doing an interview, still running on little sleep. "I haven't had time to sleep," she said. "But thank you for being up so early too."
The Metropolitano shows were the final bow of her Metamorfosis Tour, a show home in Barcelona, and a viral performance at La Velada del Año, a Twitch-streamed event watched by millions. Spanish fans even called it her "Super Bowl moment."
A Cuarto Azul moment
Her fourth studio album, which came out on May 30, is more personal, slower in tempo, and rich in songwriting. Created largely in Miami, Cuarto Azul is full of intimate collaborations with Latin American producers and artists who have become part of her inner circle.
"This is my most personal album," she said. "It's the bravest I've ever felt."
Songs like Hoy es tu cumpleaños, featuring Danny Ocean, reflect a deeper emotional register. "That one is really special. Danny means a lot to me, as a person and an artist," she said. The two teamed up again on Anoche, released this week on his new album. She called it one of her favorite songs of the year.
When asked how she looks back on the past few years, Aitana admitted she's still processing. "I've never really taken a break. I've always been touring or making a record." After the stadiums, she's finally taking a short vacation to rest and reflect.
Still, her creative mind is already drifting back to Miami.
Aitana doesn't live in Miami full-time, but it has become her second creative home. It's where she recorded most of Cuarto Azul, and where she works with a close circle of Latin American songwriters and producers. She mentioned Gale, SpreadLof, Nico Cotton, Manu Lorente, and Andrés Torres among others. "They're not just collaborators. They've become family."
Her Miami trips are not about nightlife or celebrity sightings. "I wasn't going out. I was in the studio, working," she said. "But it's easier for me to have a normal life there. In Spain I'm known. In Miami, I can focus."
That focus is paying off. Gale, now one of her closest friends, opened for her in Madrid. Nico flew in from Argentina to watch the show. "We've created something real. Not just musically, but personally."
Aitana says she plans to return to Miami soon to start writing again. She's also preparing for what comes next: her biggest international tour yet.
Right after closing her Spain shows, she announced the first wave of dates for the Cuarto Azul Tour across Latin America and the U.S. The Latin American leg kicks off in early 2026, with confirmed stops in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Peru. The U.S. dates will follow later that year. While venues are still under wraps, her team confirmed plans for performances in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and Houston.
"I would love to bring this music to the U.S. and connect with the Latino community there," she said. "It feels like the right moment."
Aitana's American momentum has been building steadily. Her Spotify numbers have grown across cities like Los Angeles and Chicago. She has been featured on global playlists, and Los Ángeles was named one of the top Spanish-language tracks of the year by several Latin music critics.
What makes Aitana stand out is how comfortable she is being herself. She's not trying to sound American or jump on trends. She sings in Spanish, works with Latin producers, and is vocal about mental health, identity, and personal growth. Her documentary, released earlier this year, includes scenes of vulnerability that resonated with young fans across the Spanish-speaking world.
"This album is about honesty. I didn't want to hide anything."
With two back-to-back albums, a sold-out tour and an upcoming global run, Aitana is entering a new phase. She's no longer just Spain's sweetheart. She's a fully global pop artist.
And if her Miami sessions are any indication, she's just getting started.
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