Sr. Santos Explained

Sr. Santos
Type:studio
Cover:Arcángel - Sr. Santos.jpg
Alt:A shirtless man with tattoos and wristwatches is seen smoking.
Artist:Arcángel
Genre:
Length:58:01
Language:Spanish
Label:Rimas
Prev Title:Los Favoritos 2.5
Prev Year:2021
Year:2022
Next Title:Sentimiento, Elegancia y Más Maldad
Next Year:2023

Sr. Santos is the seventh studio album by American rapper and singer Arcángel. It was released on December 1, 2022, through Rimas Entertainment. It contains collaborations with Bad Bunny, Duki, Bizarrap, Myke Towers, Bryant Myers, Eladio Carrión, Young Miko, De la Ghetto and Almighty, among others. A Latin trap album, it is dedicated to the rapper's brother, Justin Santos, who died in 2021, with its lead single "JS4E" being its main tribute track. It was also supported by its second single "La Jumpa", with the album debuting at number 37 on the US Billboard 200.

Background and singles

Arcángel told Billboard Español that he had plans release an EP in November 2021, but would eventually be scrapped after hearing about the death of his brother, Justin Santos, who died in a car accident at the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge.[1] A year after his death, Arcángel and his mother, Carmen Rosas, visited the bridge and designated it a new name, the Justin Santos Bridge.[2] He released "JS4E" as a tribute, on November 21, 2022, along with its accompanying music video.[3] He announced Sr. Santos in late November 2022, with the addition of the single "La Jumpa" with fellow collaborator Bad Bunny; the former was stated to be dedicated to his brother.[4] [5] [6]

Release and promotion

In the United States, Sr. Santos debuted at number 37 on the Billboard 200 with 19,000 album-equivalent units. In addition, it also debuted at number three on the Top Latin Albums and number two on the Latin Rhythm Albums chart.[7] It was also named as one of the best Latin music albums of 2022 by Billboard.[8] He also embarked the Just in Time Tour to support the album, which began on August 26, 2023, in Chicago, and ended on October 1, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.[9]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10] 37
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[11] 4
US Latin Rhythm Albums (Billboard)[12] 2
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[13] 3

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
US Latin Rhythm Albums (Billboard)[14] 18
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[15] 31

Notes and References

  1. Ratner-Arias. Sigal. Arcángel lanza nuevo álbum Sr. Santos, en memoria de su hermano. December 2, 2022. August 23, 2024. Billboard Español. es.
  2. Web site: Arcángel lanza su séptimo álbum de estudio titulado Sr. Santos; 'honor, lealtad y respeto'. December 2, 2022. August 23, 2024. Infobae. es.
  3. Web site: Arcángel lanza 'Justin Santos For Ever' en honor a su hermano. November 22, 2022. August 23, 2024. Listin Diario.
  4. Ratner-Arias. Sigal. Bad Bunny, Arcangel to Release New Collab Single 'La Jumpa': Exclusive. November 30, 2022. September 12, 2024. Billboard.
  5. Web site: Arcángel Has An Epic Reunion With Bad Bunny On His New Album 'Sr. Santos'. Villa. Lucas. December 2, 2022. August 23, 2024. Uproxx.
  6. Roiz. Jessica. Arcángel on Reggaeton, Songs That Changed His Career, Rimas & More. September 12, 2024. September 12, 2024. Billboard.
  7. Bustios. Pamela. Arcangel's 'Sr. Santos' Debuts in Top 10 on Top Latin Albums Chart. December 30, 2024. August 23, 2024. Billboard.
  8. Roiz. Jessica. Best Latin Albums of 2022 (Arcángel, Sr. Santos). December 19, 2022. September 12, 2024. Billboard.
  9. Flores. Griselda. Arcángel Announces 'Just In Time' World Tour. April 11, 2023. September 12, 2024. Billboard.
  10. Billboard 200: Week of December 17, 2022. August 23, 2024. Billboard.
  11. Independent Albums: Week of December 17, 2022. August 23, 2024. Billboard.
  12. Latin Rhythm Albums: Week of December 17, 2022. August 23, 2024. Billboard.
  13. Top Latin Albums: Week of December 17, 2022. August 23, 2024. Billboard.
  14. Latin Rhythm Albums – Year-End 2023. Billboard. January 15, 2024.
  15. Top Latin Albums – Year-End 2023. Billboard. January 15, 2024.