Ronaldinho launches debut album 'Camisa 10' with Pitbull, Juan Magán

Football icon Ronaldinho, a 2002 World Cup winner and FC Barcelona legend, has officially stepped into the music world with the release of his first album, "Camisa 10," on June 9. The project marks the debut of Tu Música as an international record label and fulfills a long-held aspiration for the Brazilian star.

Developed by producers Allan Jesus and Roni Maltz Bin, alongside Ronaldinho's brother and manager Roberto de Assis, "Camisa 10" is described as a global collaboration. "This album brings together a team of global stars, and for me, it's a dream come true because music has always been a part of my life," Ronaldinho stated in a press release.

The expansive album is divided into two discs, featuring a total of 60 songs. It showcases artists from 18 different countries, blending diverse musical influences from Jamaican dancehall and African afrobeats to urban pop, trap, and Latin reggaeton. Ronaldinho himself lends his voice to three tracks: "Perfil" with Mexican artist Luis R. Conriquez, "Vamos celebrar" with Pitbull, and "La verde" featuring Tony Aguirre.

Notable collaborators on the album include Justin Quiles, Lenny Tavárez, Dalex, Ke Personajes, and L-Gante, alongside artists from South Korea, Cuba, France, Nigeria, and Turkey. Spanish contributions come from electro-Latin artist Juan Magán and DJ Kiko Rivera. The album opens with "Lead" by Sean Paul, a collaboration Ronaldinho described as a privilege, given his long-time admiration for the artist's hit songs.

Guatemalan artist Fer Villanueva also features on "Camisa 10." Residing in Miami, Villanueva, who began his musical journey at 14, expressed pride in representing Guatemala on such a significant project. He sees the album as a celebration of the sport that brought him global recognition.