Review: "Tell Me Why (Remix)" - Rafael Montecruz

Rafael Montecruz is back with a new take on one of his biggest hits. "Tell Me Why (Remix)," is a revamped version of Montecruz's first song in English, with vocals provided by Abraham Armell. The original track tells the tale of a love lost, and all the heartbreak and regret that comes with it; the song was a massive success, accumulating over 125,000 downloads on Spotify. Now in this updated version, Montecruz takes all of that emotion and vocal prowess and places them against a new backdrop. The remix features a dynamic, EDM-style production, making the song sound all the grander and the emotions hit all the harder. It's the same dynamic performance from Armell, now paired with a glimmery, futuristic electro-pop beat. On "Tell Me Why (Remix)," Rafael Montecruz proves that he can continually outdo himself.

Rafael Montecruz masterfully balances a strong emotional core with an exciting and high-paced production. "Tell Me Why (Remix)," is a track that is equally perfect for dancing or when you need to just feel that heartbreak again. Montecruz's songwriting hones in on creating a story. He really paints a picture, adding in details like "together we would stroll on by through the neighborhood where I was raised, without a dollar to our names." The lyrics are distinct with a singular voice, yet carry an earnestness that maintains a universal quality. Montecruz combines his sharp writing with Armell's fiery vocals to make a truly heartfelt track. The newly added electropop elements only contribute to the emotional rollercoaster the song already was, giving the track a high-tempo grandiosity. "Tell Me Why (Remix)," is equal parts catchy and candid, with sentimental lyrics and an irresistibly melodic beat.

Rafael Montecruz is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter-producer. He began officially releasing music in 2017 with Pendiente, a four-track Latin pop EP. In 2023, Montecruz released his first collaboration with Abraham Armell, the original "Tell Me Why (Alternative Version)," beginning a partnership that will continue until this very day. With over 700,000 streams on Spotify and 15,000 subscribers on YouTube, Montecruz has connected with a strong audience base through his exceptional musical knowledge and candid songwriting. Since "Tell Me Why (Remix)", Montecruz has released "We'd Be," once again featuring Armell. The song has already accumulated 15,000 streams on Spotify alone in the few weeks of its release and looks to be yet another promising hit for Montecruz and Armell. Rafael Montecruz has an exciting career that's just getting started, and you can listen to his discography, including "Tell Me Why (Remix)", on all major streaming platforms now.

Written By Lauren Nolan

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