Cuco announces his new album Ridin will arrive May 9th via Interscope Records. Along with the news, Cuco has shared “My 45” feat Jean Carter, a tribute to the bygone era of soul music that shaped his musical consciousness. This modern soul excursion reunites Cuco with fellow Angeleno Jean Carter, marking their first collaboration since “Bossa No Sé,” off his album Para Mi. “My 45” is accompanied by a music video featuring actor Xóchitl Gomez (Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Dancing With The Stars winner) as well as pro-skater Louie Lopez.

The upcoming album features production from producer-musician Tom Brenneck (Bruno Mars, Amy Winehouse). Together, he and Cuco explore an organic sound. He lifts his already dreamy vocal range a full octave higher to maintain a rich neo-falsetto, and his lyrics move towards interpersonal relationships. Brenneck, known for his legendary guitar work with Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Menahan Street Band and contributions to Grammy-winning albums like Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black.

Cuco takes to heart the car culturalism that steers the entire record. “Everybody listens to music when they’re driving. Music is part of your commute, whether you’re in a good or bad mood. You’re ridin’ through the motion of your life where nothing is linear. All of my songs here are romantic, whether that’s in a super-animated way or sad and heartbroken.”

Pre-order Ridin by Cuco HERE