When Ryan Castro released Sendé, his second studio album, his goal was to share a glimpse into his life and the island that shaped him — Curaçao.
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How Curaçao Became the Heart & Soul of Ryan Castro’s New Album ‘Sendé’
05/29/2025With its Caribbean charm, Curaçao became the foundation that helped mold the Colombian star’s artistic identity for his sophomore LP. From its rhythmic sounds — dancehall, kizomba, Afrobeats and reggae — to its Dutch colonial architecture and stunning ocean views, the island serves as a constant reminder of his formative years and the cultural influences that continue to inspire his music.
“Being on this island is where I made it in Colombia. I think it was the right time to tell and let people know what I experienced here, because my cultural influences also come from here,” he tells Billboard Español. “I love dancehall, and maybe that’s why I’m making this album. The words I use — like ‘awoo’ — have their origin here, on the island, and many things about who I am as an artist are connected to this place. That’s why I believe this is the perfect moment to share this story with the people.”
If Sendé‘s success is any indication — it landed on Billboard‘s 25 Best Latin Albums of 2025 So Far (Staff Picks) list — Castro’s story is proving as impactful as his sound.
In Billboard‘s 24 Hours with Ryan Castro in Curaçao video, the Colombian artist walks us through his life on the island. From working as a waiter at the seafood restaurant Perla del Mar — where we shared an enormous lobster — to taking viewers inside the humble apartment he once lived in, and introducing us to his family — including his mother, who still works as a nurse in Curaçao — he shows us of the place that shaped him. He even revisited his days as a security guard at a nursing home, remembering the sacrifices he made while chasing his dreams of a music career.
“I worked in many jobs, always with the dream of moving forward with music,” Castro says. “The first thing I bought was a sound system to play the tracks, because I needed to listen to them before heading to work, to motivate myself and to set myself on the right path as well.”
From El Cantante del Ghetto to a rising Latin sensation, Castro can appreciate how far he has come. “Being able to rise to fame, travel the world, and take care of my family — honestly, for us, it’s a source of pride, and this little corner is a part of that,” he shares. “It’s a very special and humble place for us, one that we carry in our hearts.”
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