KRIS R DOMINATES THE CHARTS AS EL TRAP DE KOLOMBIA DELIVERS EXPLOSIVE GLOBAL DEBUT

The Colombian-American star lands at #3 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut Global chart and #4 on Top Album Debuts USA, reclaims the #1 song in Colombia with “GANAS,” and announces his biggest concert yet at Bogotá’s Movistar Arena

Colombian-American star Kris R continues his surging momentum with the release of his new album EL TRAP DE KOLOMBIA, which has quickly emerged as the biggest Latin music release of the week worldwide.

The project made an immediate impact upon release, debuting at #3 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut Global chart and #4 on the Top Albums Debut USA, delivering one of the strongest opening weeks for a Latin urban project in 2026. In Colombia, Kris R simultaneously reclaimed the #1 position with his hit single “GANAS,” while every song from EL TRAP DE KOLOMBIA entered Spotify’s Top 50 chart in the country, underscoring the album’s sweeping reception.

The momentum extends across platforms. EL TRAP DE KOLOMBIA dominated Apple Music’s charts in Colombia and several Latin American markets, while Kris R swept with five videos simultaneously inside YouTube Colombia’s Top 10. His music videos also trended globally on YouTube and across multiple countries throughout Latin America and Spain during release weekend. At the same time, the artist climbed to #2 on Spotify’s Top Artists chart in Colombia, second only to Bad Bunny.

The remarkable debut marks another milestone in Kris R’s extraordinary rise over the past year, during which he has generated more than 1 Billion streams, sold out shows across Latin America, the United States, and Spain, and earned multiple RIAA Platinum and Gold certifications. With EL TRAP DE KOLOMBIA, he continues to position himself among the most compelling new voices shaping Latin urban music.

EL TRAP DE KOLOMBIA presents Kris R at a defining moment in his career. The 14-track project blends hard-hitting trap with more rhythmic records and rap while exploring themes of ambition, struggle, love, perseverance, and everyday life within Latin urban culture. The album features collaborations with Myke Towers, ROA, Darell, Noriel, Neutro Shorty, GeezyDee, Hanzel La H, and Tury, along with a special appearance by Doble Porción and the late Métricas Frías, a respected voice in Colombia’s rap scene.

Beyond the charts, the artist also used the day of the album’s release to reconnect with communities across Colombia. On Friday, the day EL TRAP DE KOLOMBIA arrived, Kris R visited Bellavista Prison in Medellín, where he spent time speaking with inmates and hosted a special listening session and performance for the album. During the visit, he donated a recording studio for the prison, allowing inmates exploring their talents in music to record songs and learn how to operate recording equipment, helping expand the facility’s programs aimed at giving inmates the opportunity to develop skills and learn a trade through music production or engineering.

For Kris R, the gesture reflects a sense of gratitude and a belief that music can offer transformation and opportunity for those seeking a new chance.

The Medellín visit follows a similar initiative the artist carried out today at the Distrital Prison in Bogotá, following the album’s release weekend, where he spent time with inmates, performed and hosted a release event, and donated another recording studio to support creative programs inside the facility.

At a press conference held today at Movistar Arena in Bogotá, Kris R met with key media outlets and influencers to discuss the release of EL TRAP DE KOLOMBIA, its explosive debut on the charts, and the community initiatives he carried out in Medellín and Bogotá following the album’s release. During the event, he also addressed speculation surrounding what many consider to be the most important show of his career, confirming his first headline concert at Bogotá’s Movistar Arena on October 23 as part of his upcoming international tour in support of the album.

During the press conference, the artist was also presented with Platinum single awards for “GANAS” and “LOS CACORROS USAN KLEIMOND,” recognizing the songs’ strong commercial performance and high sales.

The Movistar Arena Fan Presale begins March 18, with fan registration available now at www.KRISR.co. General on-sale begins March 20.

This announcement marks another major milestone in Kris R’s rapidly expanding career as he prepares to bring EL TRAP DE KOLOMBIA to audiences around the world.

As the album continues to gain traction across streaming platforms and charts, Kris R’s explosive start to the EL TRAP DE KOLOMBIA era signals a defining moment for one of Latin music’s fastest-rising stars.