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Fariana, Música Para Bailar (La Commission LLC)

In summer 2024, Fariana (formerly Farina) had a change of heart. She introduced a new stage name and a new musical era that transitioned her from rap and reggaetón to merengue. Her first experiment? “El Caballito” in collaboration with merengue giants Oro Sólido. The song’s virality on social media immediately struck a chord, resulting in her 10-track album Música para Bailar.

Produced by Gangsta, Oscarcito, and other hitmakers, the all-merengue album — packed with flirty, confident, and empowering lyrics — goes beyond just party music, it’s “a gift to my inner child,” Fariana pr

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