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Why Maluma posted a photo of Beyoncé, and what it has to do with Celia Cruz

From El Comercio · () Spanish

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  • Maluma and Beyoncé released the bilingual song “Cuerpo (Tumbao),” which combines Latin and urban rhythms with a sample from Celia Cruz’s “La negra tiene tumbao.”
  • The track appears on Beyoncé’s “B’Day (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)” and marks the first collaboration between the two artists, according to the article.
  • The expanded album contains 31 remastered songs, including unreleased recordings and Spanish-language tracks, and is available on digital platforms.

Maluma used his social media accounts to reveal a new bilingual collaboration with Beyoncé, “Cuerpo (Tumbao),” released on September 3, 2026. The song appears on the special edition of Beyoncé’s “B’Day” album.

The track blends Latin and urban rhythms with a sample from Celia Cruz’s classic “La negra tiene tumbao.” According to the article, Beyoncé, Edgar Barrera and CASTA produced the song, with Ali “Ali Ali” Álvarez serving as co-producer. The production aims to highlight strength and confidence on the dance floor.

The release marks the first collaboration between Maluma and Beyoncé, the article says. The Colombian singer confirmed the news online by showing his phone screen playing the track after its official release.

The song is part of “B’Day (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition),” which brings together 31 remastered songs, including unreleased recordings and Spanish-language material. Columbia Records, Music World Entertainment and Sony Music Urban released the edition, which also includes contributions from Latin artists such as the late Selena Quintanilla.

The expanded project is available on digital platforms. The article also notes Maluma’s 2026 album “Loco x Volver,” his seventh studio album, which includes 14 songs and collaborations with artists including Ryan Castro, Kany García, Arcángel, Grupo Frontera and Justin Quiles.

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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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