Afrodisíaco

Rauw Alejandro began his musical career in 2014, uploading R&B songs to SoundCloud. In 2016, he released his mixtape, Punto de Equilibrio, which led him a contract with Duars Entertainment. Three years later, he launched his debut extended play, Trap Cake, Vol. 1, on which he fused R&B with Latin trap. After releasing several projects and many singles, he finally announced that he was working on his debut studio album in February 2020, revealing its title as Afrodisíaco, which translates to Aphrodisiac in English.{{cite news|url=https://billboard.com.ar/rauw-alejandro-anticipa-su-segundo-disco-con-un-nuevo-single-romantico-tattoo/|title=Rauw Alejandro anticipa su segundo disco con un nuevo single romántico: 'Tattoo'|work=Billboard Argentina|language=es|date=February 13, 2020|access-date=September 13, 2022|archive-date=September 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913220524/https://billboard.com.ar/rauw-alejandro-anticipa-su-segundo-disco-con-un-nuevo-single-romantico-tattoo/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/5bohce/rauw-alejandro-interview-afrodisiaco-latin-grammys|title=How Rauw Alejandro Blends R&B And Reggaetón As An 'Afrodisíaco'|publisher=MTV News|date=November 19, 2020|access-date=January 31, 2023|archive-date=January 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131212101/https://www.mtv.com/news/5bohce/rauw-alejandro-interview-afrodisiaco-latin-grammys|url-status=dead}} During an interview with MTV News, he talked about the album's title:

{{blockquote| My music is porn for your ears. My music is pleasure for you. That's the vision of the album. Rauw Alejandro is the aphrodisiac. The album makes you feel good. It makes you feel better. It puts you in every mood. We got a lot of reggaetón and sexy songs, too.}}

On November 5, 2020, Alejandro deleted all of his posts on social media and left only one photo, with the caption "AFRODISIACO comes out in a few days, while I go to rest a bit. I love you."{{cite news|url=https://los40.com/los40/2020/11/05/los40urban/1604585347_081120.html|title=Rauw Alejandro: Todo lo que sabemos sobre 'Afrodisíaco', su nuevo álbum|last=Murcia|first=Alberto Palao|publisher=Los 40|language=es|date=November 5, 2020|access-date=February 28, 2023|archive-date=February 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228100206/https://los40.com/los40/2020/11/05/los40urban/1604585347_081120.html|url-status=live}} Four days later, he revealed the album's release date, cover art, and track list, confirming that it would be released on November 13, 2020.{{cite news|url=http://los40.co.cr/los40/2020/11/10/actualidad/1604971112_105590.html|title=Rauw Alejandro anuncia su álbum 'Afrodisíaco'|last=Miller|first=Jermaine Miller|publisher=Los 40|language=es|date=November 9, 2020|access-date=January 31, 2023|archive-date=January 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131205024/http://los40.co.cr/los40/2020/11/10/actualidad/1604971112_105590.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://okdiario.com/happyfm/rauw-alejandro-comparte-portada-lista-canciones-fecha-estreno-album-6415698|title=Rauw Alejandro comparte portada, lista de canciones y fecha de estreno de su álbum|last=Murcia|first=Alberto Palao|work=Okdiario|language=es|date=November 11, 2020|access-date=February 28, 2023|archive-date=February 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228110305/https://okdiario.com/happyfm/rauw-alejandro-comparte-portada-lista-canciones-fecha-estreno-album-6415698|url-status=live}} In an interview with Los 40, he described the album as "a very complete and versatile album" and stated that he had been able to find himself "musically as an artist". He worked on Afrodisíaco with the assistance of several producers, including Caleb Calloway, Mr. Naisgai, Dímelo Flow, Eydren, and Tainy, and recorded it in studios across Miami and Carolina.

Afrodisíaco is a Spanish language album composed of 16 songs,{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/9483183/20-questions-with-rauw-alejandro |title=20 Questions With Rauw Alejandro: On Braids, Michael Jackson, His Mom & Debut Album 'Afrodisiaco'|last=Cobo |first=Leila| author-link=Leila Cobo|magazine=Billboard|date=November 12, 2020|access-date=December 4, 2020|archive-date=November 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115113609/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/9483183/20-questions-with-rauw-alejandro/|url-status=live}} consisting traditional reggaeton tracks, Latin trap songs, R&B numbers, electronic elements, and perreo rhythms.{{cite news|url=https://www.vice.com/es/article/dyvxzz/rauw-alejandro-es-el-nuevo-principe-del-pop-latino|title=Rauw Alejandro es el nuevo príncipe del pop latino|last=Salazar|first=Cynthia|work=Vice|language=es|date=May 15, 2022|access-date=September 10, 2022|archive-date=September 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910100509/https://www.vice.com/es/article/dyvxzz/rauw-alejandro-es-el-nuevo-principe-del-pop-latino|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-11-17/rauw-alejandro-todo-de-ti-rosalia|title=Disco, dembow and discarded bras: Backstage with Latin music's next global superstar|work=Los Angeles Times|last=Exposito|first=Suzy|date=November 17, 2021|access-date=September 3, 2022|archive-date=June 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607012611/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-11-17/rauw-alejandro-todo-de-ti-rosalia|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/best-musica-urbana-album-nominees-2022-grammys-bad-bunny-j-balvin-karol-g|title=Get Familiar With The Inaugural Best Música Urbana Album Nominees - 2022 Grammys|publisher=Grammy.com|last=Caraballo|first=Ecleen Luzmila|date=December 2, 2021|access-date=February 18, 2023|archive-date=February 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218171220/https://www.grammy.com/news/best-musica-urbana-album-nominees-2022-grammys-bad-bunny-j-balvin-karol-g|url-status=live}} Lyrically, "about 90%" of it is about Alejandro himself, and he tries to "be in everyone's shoes" when he is writing, adding his own experience.{{cite news|url=https://people.com/music/rauw-alejandro-talks-afrodisiaco/|title=Puerto Rican Star Rauw Alejandro Dishes on New Album Afrodisíaco: It's 'Porn for Your Ears'|work=People|last=Mier|first=Tomás|date=November 13, 2020|access-date=February 7, 2023|archive-date=February 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207205005/https://people.com/music/rauw-alejandro-talks-afrodisiaco/|url-status=live}} The album's opener "Dile a Él" ({{trans|"Tell Him"}}) is a mid-tempo "dark" reggaeton ballad,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/rauw-alejandro-afrodisiaco-interview-1126311/|title=Rauw Alejandro Is Ready to Take on the World|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Lopez|first=Julyssa|date=February 11, 2021|access-date=February 7, 2023|archive-date=February 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207141522/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/rauw-alejandro-afrodisiaco-interview-1126311/|url-status=live}} with a down-tempo "slightly darker" outro,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/rauw-alejandro-essential-songs-1286357/|title=Rauw Alejandro: 10 Essential Songs|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Lopez|first=Julyssa|date=January 24, 2022|access-date=September 4, 2022|archive-date=September 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904090353/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/rauw-alejandro-essential-songs-1286357/|url-status=live}} that addresses the singer's ex-girlfriend who has broken up with him to be with another man. It features uncredited background vocals by Spanish singer Rosalía.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/the-50-best-rauw-alejandro-songs-1234621320/|title=The 50 Best Rauw Alejandro Songs|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Lechner|first=Ernesto|date=November 8, 2022|access-date=November 11, 2022|archive-date=November 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108152530/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/the-50-best-rauw-alejandro-songs-1234621320/|url-status=live}} "Strawberry Kiwi" has a "summery, tropical atmosphere", while "Mood" is an urban song and a collaboration with Panamanian singer Sech.{{cite news|url=https://www.rtve.es/playz/20201113/rauw-alejandro-nuev-album-afrodisiaco-coros-rosalia-balvin/2055760.shtml|title=Rauw Alejandro presenta 'Afrodisíaco': de los coros de Rosalía a su colaboración con J Balvin y Sech|last=Martin|first=Miriam|publisher=RTVE|language=es|date=November 13, 2020|access-date=February 28, 2023|archive-date=February 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228124358/https://www.rtve.es/playz/20201113/rauw-alejandro-nuev-album-afrodisiaco-coros-rosalia-balvin/2055760.shtml|url-status=live}} The fourth track off Afrodisíaco, "Química" ({{trans|"Chemistry"}}) begins as an upbeat reggaeton featuring Puerto Rican duo Zion & Lennox. However, it shifts into a house track with sudden flashes of high-definition house with the assistance of the Martinez Brothers.

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"Enchule" was noted by the media for being different with Alejandro's usual reggaeton aesthetic and is a pop song, in which Alejandro expresses the feelings of the person on the stage where he know he has fallen in love. The word "Enchule" is a Puerto Rican slang for a romantic obsession.{{cite news|url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20200917/483526650683/el-puertorriqueno-rauw-alejandro-lanza-su-nueva-cancion-enchule.html|title=El puertorriqueño Rauw Alejandro lanza su nueva canción, 'Enchule'|work=La Vanguardia|language=es|date=September 17, 2020|access-date=January 26, 2023|archive-date=January 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126224414/https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20200917/483526650683/el-puertorriqueno-rauw-alejandro-lanza-su-nueva-cancion-enchule.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://remezcla.com/music/rauw-alejandro-enchule-video/|title=Rauw Alejandro Debuts His Dance-Heavy 'Enchule' Music Video|last=Villa|first=Lucas|publisher=Remezcla|date=September 18, 2020|access-date=January 26, 2023|archive-date=January 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126164223/https://remezcla.com/music/rauw-alejandro-enchule-video/|url-status=live}} A collaboration with Colombian singer J Balvin, "De Cora <3" ({{trans|"From Heart"}}) is an urbano romantic song about living with a young woman in a beautiful home,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/rauw-alejandro-j-balvin-de-cora-video-1089590/|title=Rauw Alejandro, J Balvin Pine for a Lover in 'De Cora' Video|last=Shaffer|first=Claire|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=November 12, 2020|access-date=January 31, 2023|archive-date=January 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131192146/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/rauw-alejandro-j-balvin-de-cora-video-1089590/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.rtve.es/playz/20201112/rauw-alejandro-balvin-estrenan-cora/2055545.shtml|title=Rauw Alejandro y J Balvin, más románticos que nunca en 'De Cora <3'|publisher=RTVE|language=es|date=November 12, 2020|access-date=January 31, 2023|archive-date=January 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131212133/https://www.rtve.es/playz/20201112/rauw-alejandro-balvin-estrenan-cora/2055545.shtml|url-status=live}} expressing the feelings of someone who still misses his partner.{{cite news|url=https://los40.com/los40/2020/11/13/videoclips/1605256765_728501.html|title=Rauw Alejandro y J Balvin se suben a las nubes en 'De Cora <3': ¡Mira la letra y el vídeo!|last=Murcia|first=Alberto Palao|publisher=Los 40|language=es|date=November 13, 2020|access-date=January 31, 2023|archive-date=January 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131212018/https://los40.com/los40/2020/11/13/videoclips/1605256765_728501.html|url-status=live}} It talks about how you can wish your ex-partner the best, even if you are no longer with her.{{cite news|url=https://monitorlatino.com/top/hot-song-monitorlatino-32/|title=Hot Song|last=Mendez|first=Josh|publisher=Monitor Latino|language=es|date=November 23, 2020|access-date=January 31, 2023|archive-date=January 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131221613/https://monitorlatino.com/top/hot-song-monitorlatino-32/|url-status=live}} The hip hop crossover "Un Sueño" ({{trans|"A Dream"}}) features vocals by American rapper Trippie Redd and has a dancehall vibe. A collaboration with Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA, "Reloj" ({{trans|"Clock"}}) is a melodic reggaeton song with urban rhythms,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/rauw-alejandro-kali-uchis-reggaeton-1190717/|title=Rauw Alejandro Moves Beyond Reggaeton on 'Vice Versa'. Will Other Latin Stars Do the Same?|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Leight|first=Elias|date=July 2, 2021|access-date=September 2, 2022|archive-date=September 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902165826/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/rauw-alejandro-kali-uchis-reggaeton-1190717/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://los40.com/los40/2020/10/23/musica/1603440494_503425.html|title=Ariana Grande, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, Alizzz Y Amaia Protagonizan La Semana Con Sus Nuevas Canciones|publisher=Los 40|last=Coca|first=Laura|language=es|date=October 23, 2020|access-date=October 28, 2022|archive-date=October 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028161449/https://los40.com/los40/2020/10/23/musica/1603440494_503425.html|url-status=live}} about the sexual desire they feel towards a girl, describing everything they would do to her if the clock had more hours.{{cite news|url=https://los40.com/los40/2020/10/23/los40urban/1603450096_133976.html|title=Rauw Alejandro Y Anuel Aa Le Piden Más Horas Al 'Reloj': ¡Mira El Vídeo!|publisher=Los 40|language=es|last=Coca|first=Laura|date=October 23, 2020|access-date=October 29, 2022|archive-date=October 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221029155238/https://los40.com/los40/2020/10/23/los40urban/1603450096_133976.html|url-status=live}} On "No Te Creo" ({{trans|"I Don't Believe You"}}), Alejandro collaborated with Puerto Rican duo Wisin & Yandel, while "Soy una Gárgola" ({{trans|"I Am a Gargoyle"}}) is a re-make of Randy's 2006 reggaeton hit track. The new version features Randy himself and American rapper Arcángel, and has been described as an "electronic update". Arcángel labels himself an "original gargoyle" on the song and Alejandro has added a new R&B verse about "making women around the world move to the song".{{cite news|url=https://remezcla.com/music/reggaeton-classic-soy-una-gargola-gets-a-refresh-by-rauw-alejandro/?amp|title=Reggaeton Classic "Soy Una Gárgola" Gets A Refresh By Rauw Alejandro|last=Villa|first=Lucas|publisher=Remezcla|date=November 16, 2020|access-date=March 1, 2023|archive-date=March 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301133525/https://remezcla.com/music/reggaeton-classic-soy-una-gargola-gets-a-refresh-by-rauw-alejandro/?amp|url-status=live}}

"Pensándote" ({{trans|"Thinking of You"}}) is a mid-tempo track with the assistance of Tainy, while "Perreo Pesau'" is a mid-tempo reggaeton song, and a tribute to early-2000s reggaeton.{{cite news|url=https://los40.cl/2021/no-para-rauw-alejandro-lanza-el-videoclip-de-perreo-pesau-70908.html|title=¡No para! Rauw Alejandro lanza el videoclip de 'Perreo Pesau'|publisher=Los 40|last=Videla|first=Ignacio|language=es|date=March 10, 2021|access-date=February 21, 2023|archive-date=February 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221093916/https://los40.cl/2021/no-para-rauw-alejandro-lanza-el-videoclip-de-perreo-pesau-70908.html|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/rauw-alejandro-el-choli-concert-review-1243963/|title=Rauw Alejandro Earns His Coliseo Crown With a Celebratory Show in Puerto Rico|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Jackson|first=Jhoni|date=October 22, 2021|access-date=February 21, 2023|archive-date=February 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221093851/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/rauw-alejandro-el-choli-concert-review-1243963/|url-status=live}} A contemporary pop and electronic house song,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/first-stream-latin-rauw-alejandro-gaby-moreno-more-9410089/|title=First Stream Latin: New Music by Rauw Alejandro, Gaby Moreno & More|magazine=Billboard|date=June 26, 2020|access-date=February 17, 2023|archive-date=February 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209201425/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/first-stream-latin-rauw-alejandro-gaby-moreno-more-9410089/|url-status=live}} "Algo Mágico" ({{trans|"Something Magical"}}) features elements of trap, reggaeton, dance, pop-R&B, synth-pop,{{cite news|url=https://www.sonica.mx/musica/2021/12/27/canciones-con-las-que-rauw-alejandro-domino-el-2021-9084.html|title=5 canciones con las que Rauw Alejandro dominó el 2021|last=Tovar|first=Armando|publisher=Sónica.mx|language=es|date=December 27, 2021|access-date=September 9, 2022|archive-date=September 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909084633/https://www.sonica.mx/musica/2021/12/27/canciones-con-las-que-rauw-alejandro-domino-el-2021-9084.html|url-status=live}} house, and urbano music.{{cite news|url=https://www.europafm.com/noticias/musica/rauw-alejandro-declara-amor-publicamente-algo-magico_202006275ef714937940060001976362.html|title=Rauw Alejandro declara su amor públicamente con 'Algo Mágico'|publisher=Europa FM|language=es|date=June 27, 2020|access-date=February 17, 2023|archive-date=February 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209201436/https://www.europafm.com/noticias/musica/rauw-alejandro-declara-amor-publicamente-algo-magico_202006275ef714937940060001976362.html|url-status=live}} "Ponte Pa' Mí" ({{trans|"Put on for Me"}}) is a sensual dancehall and modern reggaeton song that hints at an intimate and romantic situation. It express the feelings of someone who is anticipating "a return that may never happen".{{cite news|url=https://estacion40.com.py/rauw-alejandro-y-myke-towers-presentan-ponte-pa-mi/|title=Rauw Alejandro y Myke Towers presentan 'Ponte Pa' Mi'|publisher=Estación 40|language=es|date=April 21, 2020|access-date=February 9, 2023|archive-date=February 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209143340/https://estacion40.com.py/rauw-alejandro-y-myke-towers-presentan-ponte-pa-mi/|url-status=live}} The two last tracks off the album "Elegí (remix)" and "Tattoo (remix)" are remix versions of Alejandro's non-album hit singles. The former is a reggaeton song, with elements of R&B and electronic music,{{cite news|url=https://happyfm.es/musica/lenny-tavarez-5-colaboraciones-con-las-que-el-artista-ha-hecho-historia-204663/|title=Lenny Tavárez: 5 colaboraciones con las que el artista ha hecho historia|language=es|publisher=Happy FM|date=March 12, 2022|access-date=January 23, 2023|archive-date=January 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123204056/https://happyfm.es/musica/lenny-tavarez-5-colaboraciones-con-las-que-el-artista-ha-hecho-historia-204663/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://revistayoung.es/2020/03/30/musica/videoclips/rauw-alejandro-estrena-elegi-con-dalex-lenny-tavarez-y-dimelo-flow/|title=Rauw Alejandro Estrena Elegí Con Dalex, Lenny Tavárez Y Dímelo Flow|language=es|work=Revista Young España|last=Serradell|first=Man Hoh Tang|date=March 30, 2020|access-date=January 24, 2023|archive-date=January 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124213524/https://revistayoung.es/2020/03/30/musica/videoclips/rauw-alejandro-estrena-elegi-con-dalex-lenny-tavarez-y-dimelo-flow/|url-status=live}} about two people who have intense sexual chemistry and reconnect after having the "best night ever". The original version of "Elegí" is a collaboration between Alejandro, Dalex and Lenny Tavárez featuring Dímelo Flow, and the remix version also features Farruko, Anuel AA, Sech, and Justin Quiles. Anuel AA's verse references his 2018 song "Amanece".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/latin-remix-of-the-week-rauw-alejandro-elegi-watch-9444544/|title=Latin Remix of the Week: Rauw Alejandro's 'Elegi' With Anuel, Farruko, Dalex, Lenny, Sech, Dímelo, & J Quiles|last=Roiz|first=Jessica|magazine=Billboard|date=September 3, 2020|access-date=January 23, 2023|archive-date=January 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123204344/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/latin-remix-of-the-week-rauw-alejandro-elegi-watch-9444544/|url-status=live}} "Tattoo" is a reggaeton and pop urban song, with a danceable rhythm that portrays the full happiness of falling in love with a person.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/media/lists/best-latin-songs-2020-top-25-9500865/|title=The 25 Best Latin Songs of 2020: Staff Picks|magazine=Billboard|date=December 16, 2020|access-date=October 23, 2022|archive-date=October 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023164731/https://www.billboard.com/media/lists/best-latin-songs-2020-top-25-9500865/|url-status=live}} Colombian singer Camilo joined Alejandro on the remix, which features elements of pop and urban.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/tattoo-rauw-alejandro-camilo-no-1-latin-airplay-chart/|title='Tattoo' Grants Rauw Alejandro & Camilo Second No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart|magazine=Billboard|last=Bustios|first=Pamela|date=September 11, 2020|access-date=October 23, 2022|archive-date=October 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023153810/https://www.billboard.com/pro/tattoo-rauw-alejandro-camilo-no-1-latin-airplay-chart/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.europafm.com/noticias/musica/camilo-rauw-alejandro-pasean-triciclo-miami-remix-tattoo-letra-cancion_202007105f084d2b8fbe650001b4277e.html|title=Camilo y Rauw Alejandro se pasean en triciclo por Miami en el remix de 'Tattoo'|publisher=Europa FM|date=July 10, 2020|access-date=October 23, 2022|archive-date=October 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023174058/https://www.europafm.com/noticias/musica/camilo-rauw-alejandro-pasean-triciclo-miami-remix-tattoo-letra-cancion_202007105f084d2b8fbe650001b4277e.html|url-status=live}} It is about falling in love with a girl who has the singers "wrapped around her finger", the way "Camilo is willing to get her name tattooed".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/rauw-alejandros-tattoo-remix-camilo-9416545/|title=Latin Remix of the Week: Rauw Alejandro's 'Tattoo' With Camilo|magazine=Billboard|last=Flores|first=Griselda|date=July 10, 2020|access-date=October 23, 2022|archive-date=October 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023151950/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/rauw-alejandros-tattoo-remix-camilo-9416545/|url-status=live}}

"Tattoo (remix)" serves as the lead single of Afrodisíaco. It was accompanied by a music video posted to YouTube, directed by Gustavo Camacho. Both were released on July 9, 2020.{{cite news|url=https://billboard.com.ar/rauw-alejando-se-une-a-camilo-en-la-nueva-version-remix-de-tattoo/|title=Rauw Alejando se une a Camilo en la nueva versión remix de 'Tattoo'|work=Billboard Argentina|last=Mauro|first=Florence|language=es|date=July 13, 2020|access-date=October 23, 2022|archive-date=October 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023165617/https://billboard.com.ar/rauw-alejando-se-une-a-camilo-en-la-nueva-version-remix-de-tattoo/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://los40.com.ar/los40/2020/07/30/musica/1596129637_795986.html|title=Rauw Alejandro y Camilo hicieron un versión acústica de Tattoo Remix|publisher=Los 40|date=July 30, 2020|access-date=October 23, 2022|archive-date=October 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023165206/https://los40.com.ar/los40/2020/07/30/musica/1596129637_795986.html|url-status=live}} It became a global hit,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/billboard-latin-power-players-list-2020-9463924/|title=Revealed: Billboard's 2020 Latin Power Players|magazine=Billboard|date=October 15, 2020|access-date=October 26, 2022|archive-date=October 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026163337/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/billboard-latin-power-players-list-2020-9463924/|url-status=live}} reaching number one in Argentina,{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/Rauw-Alejandro/chart-history/ARG|title=Rauw Alejandro – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)|publisher=Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles|access-date=December 7, 2022|archive-date=December 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207220851/https://www.billboard.com/artist/rauw-alejandro/chart-history/arg/|url-status=live}} Colombia,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/colombia/general/20200713|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – Colombia – Del 13 al 19 de Julio, 2020|access-date=October 24, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024180215/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/colombia/general/20200713|archive-date=October 24, 2022|url-status=live}} Costa Rica,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/costa%20rica/general/20200817|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – Costa Rica – Del 17 al 23 de Agosto, 2020|access-date=October 24, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024180218/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/costa%20rica/general/20200817|archive-date=October 24, 2022|url-status=live}} El Salvador,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/el%20salvador/general/20200720|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – El Salvador – Del 20 al 26 de Julio, 2020|access-date=October 24, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024203500/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/el%20salvador/general/20200720|archive-date=October 24, 2022|url-status=live}} Guatemala,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/guatemala/general/20200720|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – Guatemala – Del 20 al 26 de Julio, 2020|access-date=October 24, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024203505/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/guatemala/general/20200720|archive-date=October 24, 2022|url-status=live}} Honduras,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/honduras/general/20200720|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – Honduras – Del 20 al 26 de Julio, 2020|access-date=October 24, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024203930/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/honduras/general/20200720|archive-date=October 24, 2022|url-status=live}} Latin America,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/internacional/latino/20200720|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 Latino – America Latina – Del 20 al 26 de Julio, 2020|access-date=October 24, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024203930/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/internacional/latino/20200720|archive-date=October 24, 2022|url-status=live}} Panama,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/panama/general/20200831|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – Panama – Del 31 de Agosto al 6 de Septiembre, 2020|access-date=October 24, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024204504/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/panama/general/20200831|archive-date=October 24, 2022|url-status=live}} Peru,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/peru/general/20200713|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – Peru – Del 13 al 19 de Julio, 2020|access-date=October 24, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024204703/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/peru/general/20200713|archive-date=October 24, 2022|url-status=live}} and Puerto Rico,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/puerto%20rico/general/20200831|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – Puerto Rico – Del 31 de Agosto al 6 de Septiembre, 2020|access-date=August 13, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813104142/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/puerto%20rico/general/20200831|archive-date=August 13, 2022|url-status=live}} as well as the top five in several other countries such as Mexico and Spain.{{Cite web|title=Top streaming semanal|url=https://amprofon.com.mx/es/pages/rankings/top-streaming.php|language=es|access-date=October 25, 2022|publisher=AMPROFON|archive-date=September 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200917060057/https://amprofon.com.mx/es/pages/rankings/top-streaming.php|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://spanishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Rauw+Alejandro+x+Camilo&titel=Tattoo+(Remix)&cat=s|title=Rauw Alejandro x Camilo – Tattoo (Remix)|publisher=Canciones Top 50|access-date=December 7, 2022|archive-date=December 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207220901/https://spanishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Rauw+Alejandro+x+Camilo&titel=Tattoo+%28Remix%29&cat=s|url-status=live}} On Billboard{{'}}s Hot Latin Songs in the United States, the song peaked at number seven, giving Alejandro his first ever top-10 hit on the chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/Rauw-Alejandro/chart-history/HTL|title=Rauw Alejandro Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 7, 2022|archive-date=December 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207220859/https://www.billboard.com/artist/rauw-alejandro/chart-history/htl/|url-status=live}} It also reached the summit of the Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/Rauw-Alejandro/chart-history/HTA|title=Rauw Alejandro Chart History (Latin Airplay)|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 7, 2022|archive-date=December 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207221026/https://www.billboard.com/artist/rauw-alejandro/chart-history/hta/|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/Rauw-Alejandro/chart-history/LRA|title=Rauw Alejandro Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 7, 2022|archive-date=December 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207221034/https://www.billboard.com/artist/rauw-alejandro/chart-history/lra/|url-status=live}} and won the award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/2021-latin-grammys-winners-list-1234999583/|title=Camilo Is Top Winner, Cuban Anthem 'Patria y Vida' Wins Song of the Year at 2021 Latin Grammys: Winners List|magazine=Billboard|date=November 18, 2021|access-date=October 24, 2022|archive-date=October 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024082327/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/2021-latin-grammys-winners-list-1234999583/|url-status=live}} The second single from Afrodisíaco, "Elegí (Remix)" was released on August 27, 2020, accompanied by a Camacho directed music video.{{cite news|url=https://elcomercio.pe/luces/musica/rauw-alejandro-estrena-nuevo-remix-de-su-exito-elegi-junto-a-dalex-y-lenny-tavarez-nndc-noticia/?ref=ecr|title=Rauw Alejandro estrena nuevo remix de su éxito 'Elegí' junto a Dalex y Lenny Tavarez|language=es|work=El Comercio|date=August 29, 2020|access-date=January 24, 2023|archive-date=January 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124223255/https://elcomercio.pe/luces/musica/rauw-alejandro-estrena-nuevo-remix-de-su-exito-elegi-junto-a-dalex-y-lenny-tavarez-nndc-noticia/?ref=ecr|url-status=live}}

"Enchule" was released for digital download and streaming on September 17, 2020, as the third single from the album, while its music video was directed by Camacho. The song reached the top 10 in Dominican Republic and Spain, and was certified platinum in the latter.{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/rd/general/20201019|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – República Dominicana – Del 19 al 25 de Octubre, 2020|access-date=January 29, 2023|language=Spanish|url-status=live|archive-date=January 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129194538/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/rd/general/20201019}} "Reloj" was launched on October 22, 2020, as the fourth single off the album, accompanied by a Camacho directed music video.{{cite news|url=https://www.europafm.com/noticias/musica/rauw-alejandro-anuel-rodean-bailarinas-poledance-reloj-letra-cancion_202010265f96bafa24081b0001c7ddec.html|title=Rauw Alejandro y Anuel AA se rodean de bailarinas de pole-dance en 'Reloj'|publisher=Europa FM|date=October 26, 2020|access-date=October 29, 2022|archive-date=October 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221029162536/https://www.europafm.com/noticias/musica/rauw-alejandro-anuel-rodean-bailarinas-poledance-reloj-letra-cancion_202010265f96bafa24081b0001c7ddec.html|url-status=live}} The track reached the top 10 in Colombia,{{cite web|title=Top 100 Colombia – Semana 5 del 2021|language=Spanish|publisher=National-Report|url=https://national-report.com/top-colombia/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211060133/https://national-report.com/top-colombia/|archive-date=February 11, 2021|access-date=October 30, 2022|url-status=dead}} Dominican Republic,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/rd/general/20210104|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – República Dominicana – Del 4 al 10 de Enero, 2021|access-date=October 29, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221029202327/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/rd/general/20210104|archive-date=October 29, 2022|url-status=live}} El Salvador,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/el%20salvador/general/20210208|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – El Salvador – Del 8 al 14 de Febrero, 2021|access-date=October 29, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911090947/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/el%20salvador/general/20210208|archive-date=September 11, 2022|url-status=live}} Guatemala,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/guatemala/general/20210301|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – Guatemala – Del 1 al 7 de Marzo, 2021|access-date=October 29, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911115239/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/guatemala/general/20210301|archive-date=September 11, 2022|url-status=live}} Honduras,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/honduras/general/20210215|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – Honduras – Del 15 al 21 de Febrero, 2021|access-date=October 29, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911115218/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/honduras/general/20210215|archive-date=September 11, 2022|url-status=live}} Mexico,{{Cite web|title=Top streaming semanal|url=https://amprofon.com.mx/es/pages/rankings/top-streaming.php|language=es|access-date=September 5, 2022|publisher=AMPROFON|archive-date=January 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121061133/https://amprofon.com.mx/es/pages/rankings/top-streaming.php|url-status=dead}} and Peru,{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/peru/general/20210301|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – Peru – Del 1 al 7 de Marzo, 2021|access-date=October 29, 2022|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912114423/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/peru/general/20210301|archive-date=September 12, 2022|url-status=live}} and on US Hot Latin Songs. The fifth single from Afrodisíaco, "De Cora <3" was released on November 12, 2020, accompanied by a Camacho directed music video. It peaked number one in El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, and Puerto Rico.{{cite web|url=http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/honduras/general/20201221|publisher=Monitor Latino|title=Top 20 General – Honduras – Del 21 al 27 de Diciembre, 2020|access-date=January 31, 2023|language=Spanish|url-status=live|archive-date=January 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131225532/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/honduras/general/20201221}} The album's final single, "Dile a Él" was issued to radio stations on February 3, 2021, while its music video was directed by Alfred Marroquín.{{cite news|url=https://okdiario.com/happyfm/rauw-alejandro-sorprende-estreno-del-videoclip-dile-6791898|title=Rauw Alejandro sorprende con el estreno del videoclip de 'Dile a Él'|work=Okdiario|language=es|date=February 5, 2021|access-date=February 7, 2023|archive-date=February 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207210822/https://okdiario.com/happyfm/rauw-alejandro-sorprende-estreno-del-videoclip-dile-6791898|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.que.es/2021/02/05/rauw-alejandro-dile-a-el/|title=Rauw Alejandro triunfa con 'Dile a Él'|work=Qué!|last=López|first=Juanix|language=es|date=February 5, 2021|access-date=February 7, 2023|archive-date=February 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207141629/https://www.que.es/2021/02/05/rauw-alejandro-dile-a-el/|url-status=live}}

The album was also supported by three promotional singles; "Ponte Pa' Mí", "Algo Mágico", and "Perreo Pesau'" were released on April 16, 2020, June 25, 2020, and March 5, 2021, respectively.{{cite news|url=https://lomasrankiao.net/rauw-alejandro-expresa-todo-su-arte-en-ponte-pa-mi-al-lado-de-myke-towers-y-sky-rompiendo/|title=Rauw Alejandro expresa todo su arte en 'Ponte Pa' Mi' al lado de Myke Towers y Sky Rompiendo|last=Castillo|first=Angel|publisher=LoMasRankiaO|language=es|date=April 17, 2020|access-date=February 9, 2023|archive-date=February 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209143340/https://estacion40.com.py/rauw-alejandro-y-myke-towers-presentan-ponte-pa-mi/|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/first-stream-latin-rauw-alejandro-gaby-moreno-more-9410089/|title=First Stream Latin: New Music by Rauw Alejandro, Gaby Moreno & More|magazine=Billboard|date=June 26, 2020|access-date=February 17, 2023|archive-date=February 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209201425/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/first-stream-latin-rauw-alejandro-gaby-moreno-more-9410089/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://billboard.com.ar/perreo-pesau-de-rauw-alejandro-ahora-cuenta-con-videoclip/|title='Perreo Pesau{{'}}' de Rauw Alejandro ahora cuenta con videoclip|work=Billboard Argentina|language=es|date=March 9, 2021|access-date=February 21, 2023|archive-date=February 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221093855/https://billboard.com.ar/perreo-pesau-de-rauw-alejandro-ahora-cuenta-con-videoclip/|url-status=live}}

Following the release of Afrodisíaco, "Soy una Gárgola" and "Química" debuted at numbers 66 and 88 in Spain, respectively.{{cite news|url=https://spanishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Rauw+Alejandro%2C+Arc%E1ngel+%26+Randy&titel=Soy+una+gargola&cat=s|title=Rauw Alejandro, Arcángel & Randy – Soy Una Gárgola|publisher=Canciones Top 50|access-date=December 7, 2022|archive-date=December 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207220902/https://spanishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Rauw+Alejandro%2C+Arc%E1ngel+%26+Randy&titel=Soy+una+gargola&cat=s|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://spanishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Rauw+Alejandro%2C+Zion+%26+Lennox+%26+Mr%2E+Naisgai+feat%2E+The+Martinez+Brothers&titel=Qu%EDmica&cat=s|title=Rauw Alejandro, Zion & Lennox & Mr. Naisgai feat. The Martinez Brothers – Química|publisher=Canciones Top 50|access-date=December 7, 2022|archive-date=December 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207221246/https://spanishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Rauw+Alejandro%2C+Zion+%26+Lennox+%26+Mr%2E+Naisgai+feat%2E+The+Martinez+Brothers&titel=Qu%EDmica&cat=s|url-status=live}} In 2022, both "Soy una Gárgola" and "Mood" were certified platinum in Colombia.{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/rauwalejandrocertificationcolombia|title=Rauw Alejandro receiving certifications in Colombia|publisher=Sony Music Latin|date=February 27, 2022|access-date=February 1, 2023}} In 2024, "Pensándote" was certified gold by the Productores de Música de España (PROMUSICAE), for track-equivalent sales of over 30,000 units in Spain.{{cite certification|region=Spain|title=Pensándote|access-date=2024-11-29}}

Afrodisíaco was released for digital download and streaming by Sony Music Latin and Duars Entertainment on November 13, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/album/afrodis%C3%ADaco/1536861742|title=Afrodisíaco by Rauw Alejandro|publisher=Apple Music (global)|access-date=September 2, 2022|archive-date=September 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902165713/https://music.apple.com/album/afrodis%C3%ADaco/1536861742|url-status=live}} CDs of the album were released to retail on December 18, 2020.{{cite news|url=https://recordstoreday.com/UPC/194398387420|title=Rauw Alejandro - Afrodisiaco|publisher=Record Store Day|access-date=March 2, 2023|archive-date=March 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302195914/https://recordstoreday.com/UPC/194398387420|url-status=live}}

{{See also|Rauw Alejandro World Tour}}

To further promote Afrodisíaco and Vice Versa (2021), Alejandro embarked on the Rauw Alejandro World Tour.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rauw-alejandro-announces-world-tour-2023-1234642459/|title=Rauw Alejandro Brings 'Saturno' Around the Globe: See the Tour Dates|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Mier|first=Tomás|date=November 17, 2022|access-date=December 8, 2022|archive-date=December 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208232107/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rauw-alejandro-announces-world-tour-2023-1234642459/|url-status=live}} It began on July 15, 2021 at the Enigma Night Club in Raleigh, North Carolina, and concluded on December 18, 2021, at the Fair Expo Center in Miami, with concerts throughout the United States, Mexico, Spain, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic.{{cite news|url=https://billboard.com.ar/rauw-alejandro-comenzara-su-gira-mundial/|title=Rauw Alejandro comenzará su gira mundial|work=Billboard Argentina|language=es|date=June 10, 2021|access-date=December 8, 2022|archive-date=December 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208230307/https://billboard.com.ar/rauw-alejandro-comenzara-su-gira-mundial/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://listindiario.com/entretenimiento/2021/10/08/691524/concierto-de-rauw-alejandro-despierta-criticas-por-precios-de-las-boletas|title=Concierto de Rauw Alejandro despierta críticas por precios de las boletas|work=Listín Diario|language=es|date=October 8, 2021|access-date=February 25, 2022|archive-date=February 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225111329/https://listindiario.com/entretenimiento/2021/10/08/691524/concierto-de-rauw-alejandro-despierta-criticas-por-precios-de-las-boletas|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/p-rico-m%C3%BAsica_rauw-alejandro-da-primer-gran-concierto-en-puerto-rico-como-parte-de-su-gira/47048770|title=Rauw Alejandro da primer gran concierto en Puerto Rico como parte de su gira|last= Ortiz|first=Jorge J. Muñiz|publisher=Swissinfo|language=es|date=October 22, 2021|access-date=January 24, 2023|archive-date=January 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124211438/https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/p-rico-m%C3%BAsica_rauw-alejandro-da-primer-gran-concierto-en-puerto-rico-como-parte-de-su-gira/47048770|url-status=live}} In addition to his tour, Alejandro and Balvin performed "De Cora <3" on The Late Late Show with James Corden on November 23, 2020.{{cite news|url=https://theglobalherald.com/entertainment/rauw-alejandro-j-balvin-de-cora-%E1%90%B83/|title=Rauw Alejandro & J Balvin: De Cora ᐸ3|work=The Global Herald|date=November 26, 2020|access-date=February 1, 2023|archive-date=February 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201141252/https://theglobalherald.com/entertainment/rauw-alejandro-j-balvin-de-cora-%E1%90%B83/|url-status=live}}

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Afrodisíaco received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Thom Jurek from AllMusic noted "a pronounced and consistent vibe" on the album that "juxtaposes elegantly layered atmospherics and innovative beats against catchy melodies set in middling tempos". He praised the production that is "carefully articulated to underscore the painstaking detail applied to the sequencing of exceptionally well-written songs" and thought the album delivers "a rich and seamless listening experience". He also highlighted multiple tracks, including "Soy una Gárgola" as the "biggest surprise" of the album, writing that is "complete with an array of imaginative 21st century beats and sonics", while describing both "Mood" and "Un Sueño" as seductive and "Tattoo (remix)" as steamy.

In her review of the album for Grammy.com, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo named Alejandro "one of the most promising well-rounded acts of his generation", saying his fusion of genres sets him "apart from his peers". She described the album as "valiant" and "versatile", highlighting "Química", and "Algo Mágico" as the standouts from the album. Los Angeles Times critic Suzy Exposito labeled the album "a sensuous night cruise" for its use of multiple genres, and Isabela Raygoza of Rolling Stone called the set "salacious and club-ready".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/latin-grammys-ivy-queen-rauw-alejandro-1092822/|title=Rauw Alejandro, Ivy Queen Lead Invigorating Latin Grammys Opening|last=Raygoza|first=Isabela|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=November 19, 2020|access-date=March 3, 2023|archive-date=March 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303163842/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/latin-grammys-ivy-queen-rauw-alejandro-1092822/|url-status=live}} People{{'}}s Tomás Mier thought Afrodisíaco is "everything an artist just two years into his career could ask for" and named Alejandro "the future of reggaetón". Writing for MTV News, Lucas Villa stated that the singer's "talent is easy to spot"

on the album, while praising its "impressive roster of guests".

Afrodisíaco was nominated for Latin Album at the 2020 Premios Lo Más Escuchado,{{cite tweet|user=LoMasEscuchadoo|author=Lo Mas Escuchado|number=1353121786859237376|date=January 24, 2021|title=🏆Premios Virtuales #LoMas2020 con lo mejor del año en Lo Mas Escuchado 📢Categoría: Disco Latino Vota en http://bit.ly/LME20-discourban ✅ Seguinos para validar tu voto.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217113507/https://twitter.com/LoMasEscuchadoo/status/1353121786859237376|archive-date=December 17, 2021|access-date=December 17, 2021}} and Favorite Album – Latin at the 2021 American Music Awards.{{cite web|last=Respers France|first=Lisa|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2021/10/28/entertainment/american-music-awards-2021-nominees/index.html|title=American Music Awards 2021: See who got nominated|website=CNN|date=October 28, 2021|access-date=November 19, 2021|archive-date=November 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122084550/https://edition.cnn.com/2021/10/28/entertainment/american-music-awards-2021-nominees/index.html|url-status=live}} The album was also nominated for Best Música Urbana Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, earning Alejandro his first Grammy nomination.{{cite news|url=https://www.grammy.com/artists/Rauw-Alejandro/37876|title=Rauw Alejandro|publisher=Grammy Awards|access-date=March 4, 2023|archive-date=March 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304074209/https://www.grammy.com/artists/Rauw-Alejandro/37876|url-status=live}}

Afrodisiaco debuted at number three on both the US Top Latin Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums charts with first-week sales of 12,000 units, according to data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan for the chart dated November 28, 2020. It became Alejandro's second top-10 project on Top Latin Albums and his highest peak in his career, surpassing his live album Concierto Virtual en Tiempos de COVID-19 Desde el Coliseo de Puerto Rico (Vivo) (2020), which peaked at number 10 on September 12, 2020. Afrodisiaco has since become the singer's longest-charting album on the Top Latin Albums, spending 120 weeks on the chart as of March 2023.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/afrodisiaco-no-3-top-latin-albums-chart-rauw-alejandro/|title=Rauw Alejandro's 'Afrodisiaco' Debuts in Top 5 of Top Latin Albums Chart|magazine=Billboard|last=Zellner|first=Xander|date=November 24, 2021|access-date=March 4, 2023|archive-date=March 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304075101/https://www.billboard.com/pro/afrodisiaco-no-3-top-latin-albums-chart-rauw-alejandro/|url-status=live}} The album also debuted at number 75 on the US Billboard 200, becoming the Alejandro's second entry on the chart. On Rolling Stone Top 200, the set debuted and peaked at number 77. It was certified sextuple platinum (Latin) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for sales of over 360,000 units in the United States. In Spain, the album debuted at number one on November 22, 2020, becoming Alejandro's first entry on the country's albums chart. It was later certified platinum by the Productores de Música de España (PROMUSICAE), for selling over 40,000 units in the country.

Track listing adapted from Tidal.{{cite web|url=https://tidal.com/browse/album/161670868|title=Afrodisíaco / Rauw Alejandro|date=December 4, 2020 |publisher=Tidal|access-date=March 4, 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230304141227/https://tidal.com/browse/album/161670868|archive-date=March 4, 2023|url-status=live|url-access=registration}}

{{Track listing

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| extra_column = Producer(s)

| total_length = 61:04

| title_width = 32%

| writing_width = 45%

| extra_width = 23%

| title1 = Dile a Él

| writer1 = Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz "Rauw Alejandro"

| extra1 = {{flatlist|

• Eydren con el Ritmo
• Raúl Ocasio "El Zorro"
• Rosalía
• Caleb Calloway

}}

| length1 = 3:29

| title2 = Strawberry Kiwi

| writer2 = {{flatlist|

• Alejandro
• Rosalía Vila Tobella
• Alejandro Ramírez "Sky"
• José M. Collazo
• Jorge E. Pizarro "Kenobi"
• Eric Pérez Rovira "Eric Duras"

}}

| extra2 = {{flatlist|

• Sky Rompiendo
• El Zorro

}}

| length2 = 3:32

| title3 = Mood

| note3 = with Sech

| writer3 = {{flatlist|

• Alejandro
• Carlos Isaías Morales Williams "Sech"
• Collazo
• Jorge Valdés Vásquez "Dímelo Flow"
• Hector C. López "Caleb Calloway"
• Kenobi
• Duars
• David Alberto Díaz Roja

}}

| extra3 = {{flatlist|

• Dímelo Flow
• El Zorro
• Caleb Calloway

}}

| length3 = 2:56

| title4 = Química

| note4 = with Zion & Lennox and Mr. NaisGai featuring the Martinez Brothers

| writer4 = {{flatlist|

• Gabriel Pizarro "Lennox"
• Calloway
• Kenobi
• Colla
• Duars
• Christian Martinez "The Martinez Brothers"
• Steve Martinez Jr. "The Martinez Brothers"
• Alejandro
• Luis J. González "Mr. NaisGai"
• Christian Mojica "Cauty"
• Félix Ortiz Torres "Zion"

}}

| extra4 = {{flatlist|

• Kenobi
• El Zorro
• Calloway
• Mr. Naisgai
• The Martinez Brothers

}}

| length4 = 4:55

| title5 = Enchule

| writer5 = Alejandro

| extra5 = {{flatlist|

• Mr. NaisGai
• Eydren con el Ritmo

}}

| length5 = 3:05

| title6 = De Cora <3

| note6 = with J Balvin

| writer6 = {{flatlist|

• Alejandro
• Calloway
• Colla
• Duars
• Angel Ruben Díaz "D'Alexis"
• José Álvaro Osorio Balvin "J Balvin"

}}

| extra6 = {{flatlist|

• Calloway
• El Zorro

}}

| length6 = 3:10

| title7 = Un Sueño

| note7 = featuring Trippie Redd

| writer7 = {{flatlist|

• Michael Lamar White II "Trippie Redd"
• Alejandro
• Jean Pierre Soto "Yampi"
• Kenobi
• Colla
• Duars
• Mr. Naisgai

}}

| extra7 = {{flatlist|

• Mr. Naisgai
• Yampi

}}

| length7 = 3:42

| title8 = Reloj

| note8 = with Anuel AA

| writer8 = {{flatlist|

• Alejandro
• Yampi
• Ernesto Padilla "Nesty"
• Emmanuel Gazmey "Anuel AA"
• Calloway
• Kenobi
• Colla
• Duars

}}

| extra8 = {{flatlist|

• Calloway
• Nesty

}}

| length8 = 3:51

| title9 = No Te Creo

| note9 = with Wisin & Yandel and Mr. NaisGai

| writer9 = {{flatlist|

• Alejandro
• Juan Luis Morera Luna "Wisin"
• Llandel Veguilla Malavé "Yandel"
• Kenobi
• Colla
• Duars
• Mr. NaisGai

}}

| extra9 = {{flatlist|

• Mr. NaisGai
• El Zorro

}}

| length9 = 3:49

| title10 = Soy una Gárgola

| note10 = with Arcángel and Randy

| writer10 = {{flatlist|

• Calloway
• Austin Santos "Arcángel"
• David Torres Castro
• Mervin Maldonado Arce
• Kenobi
• Colla
• Duars
• Randy Ortiz Acevedo "Randy"
• Giann Arias Colón "DJ Giann"
• Miguel Antonio de Jesús Cruz "Guelo Star"
• Rafael Quiles Hernández "Álex Gárgolas"
• Alejandro

}}

| extra10 = {{flatlist|

• El Zorro
• Calloway
• Álex Gárgolas

}}

| length10 = 4:09

| title11 = Pensándote

| note11 = with Tainy

| writer11 = {{flatlist|

• Alejandro
• Marco Masis "Tainy"
• Colla
• Duars
• Jorge Álvaro Díaz "Álvarito"

}}

| extra11 = Tainy

| length11 = 3:36

| title12 = Perreo Pesau'

| writer12 = {{flatlist|

• Alejandro
• Ramón Ayala
• Kenobi
• Colla
• Duars
• Mr. Naisgai
• Roberto Rafael Rivera Elias "Yensanjuan"
• Díaz

}}

| extra12 = {{flatlist|

• Mr. NaisGai
• El Zorro
• Calloway

}}

| length12 = 4:20

| title13 = Algo Mágico

| writer13 = {{flatlist|

• Mr. NaisGai
• Alejandro
• Jesus D. Valencia
• Stiven Rojas "Miky"
• Juan Luis Cardona "Maiky"
• Michael Sánchez "Elektrik"
• Julian Yepez "Maya"
• Juan José Duque "Sinatra"
• Colla
• Duars

}}

| extra13 = {{flatlist|

• Elektrik
• Mr. Naisgai
• Maya
• Sinatra
• Miky
• Maiky
• Calloway

}}

| length13 = 4:21

| title14 = Ponte Pa' Mí

| note14 = with Myke Towers and Sky Rompiendo

| writer14 = {{flatlist|

• Alejandro
• Sky
• Orlando J. Cepeda
• José M. Reyes Díaz
• Michael Torres "Myke Towers"
• Colla
• Duars

}}

| extra14 = Sky Rompiendo

| length14 = 3:04

| title15 = Elegí (remix)

| note15 = with Dalex and Lenny Tavárez featuring Farruko, Anuel AA, Sech, Dímelo Flow and Justin Quiles

| writer15 = {{flatlist|

• Duars
• Joshua Javier Méndez
• Pedro David Daleccio Jr. "Dalex"
• Ramses Iván Herrera Soto "BCA"
• Jorge Valdés Vázquez "Dímelo Flow"
• Anuel AA
• Julio Manuel González Tavares "Lenny Tavárez"
• Miguel Andres Martínez Perea "Slow Mike"
• Andy Bauza
• Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado "Farruko"
• Cristian Andrés Salazar
• Franklin Jovani Martinez
• Isac Ortiz
• Justin Rafael Quiles
• Alejandro
• Sech

}}

| extra15 = Dímelo Flow

| length15 = 5:23

| title16 = Tattoo (remix)

| note16 = with Camilo

| writer16 = {{flatlist|

• Alejandro
• Rafa Rodriguez "Honeyboos"
• Evaluna Montaner
• Camilo Echeverry
• Andrea Mangiamarchi "Elena Rose"
• Daniel Rondon "Honeyboos"
• Colla
• Duars
• Mr. NaisGai

}}

| extra16 = {{flatlist|

• Honeyboos
• Mr. NaisGai

}}

| length16 = 3:42

}}

• "Dile a Él" includes uncredited vocals by Rosalía.

Credits for Afrodisíaco adapted from Tidal and AllMusic.

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• Arthouse, Miami, Florida
• Criteria Studios, Miami, Florida
• Duars Music Studio, Miami, Florida
• Sensei Sound, Carolina, Puerto Rico

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• Eric Pérez Rovira "Eric Duars"{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(all tracks except 1, 5, 16)}}, executive producer {{small|(all tracks)}}
• Héctor C. López "Caleb Calloway"{{spaced en dash}} production {{small|(tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12)}}, songwriting {{small|(tracks 3, 4, 6, 8, 10)}}
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• David Alberto Díaz Rojas{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 3)}}
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• The Martinez Brothers{{spaced en dash}} production {{small|(track 4)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 4)}}
• Christian Mojica "Cauty"{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 4)}}
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• Angel Ruben Díaz "D'Alexis"{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 6)}}
• J Balvin{{spaced en dash}} vocals {{small|(track 6)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 6)}}
• Jean Pierre Soto "Yampi"{{spaced en dash}} production {{small|(track 7)}}, songwriting {{small|(tracks 7, 8)}}
• Trippie Redd{{spaced en dash}} vocals {{small|(track 7)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 7)}}
• Anuel AA{{spaced en dash}} vocals {{small|(tracks 8, 15)}}, songwriting {{small|(tracks 8, 15)}}
• Ernesto Padilla "Nesty"{{spaced en dash}} production {{small|(track 8)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 8)}}
• Luis Guillermo Marval Camero{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 8)}}
• Wisin & Yandel{{spaced en dash}} vocals {{small|(track 9)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 9)}}
• Victor Torres{{spaced en dash}} recording engineer {{small|(track 9)}}
• Arcángel{{spaced en dash}} vocals {{small|(track 10)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 10)}}
• Miguel Antonio de Jesús Cruz "Guelo Star"{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 10)}}
• Randy Ortiz Acevedo "Randy"{{spaced en dash}} vocals {{small|(track 10)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 10)}}
• Rafael Quiles Hernández "Álex Gárgolas"{{spaced en dash}} production {{small|(track 10)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 10)}}
• Giann Arias Colón "DJ Giann"{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 10)}}
• David Torres Castro{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 10)}}
• Mervin Maldonado Arce{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 10)}}
• Jorge Álvaro Díaz "Álvarito"{{spaced en dash}} songwriter {{small|(tracks 11, 12)}}
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• Roberto Rafael Rivera Elias "Yensanjuan"{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 12)}}
• Jesús D. Valencia{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 13)}}
• Juan José Duque "Sinatra"{{spaced en dash}} production {{small|(track 13)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 13)}}
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• Orlando J. Cepeda{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 14)}}
• José M. Reyes Díaz{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 14)}}
• Andy Bauza{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 15)}}
• Farruko{{spaced en dash}} vocals {{small|(track 15)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 15)}}
• Franklin Jovani Martinez{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 15)}}
• Lenny Tavárez{{spaced en dash}} vocals {{small|(track 15)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 15)}}
• Justin Quiles{{spaced en dash}} vocals {{small|(track 15)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 15)}}
• Miguel Andres Martínez Perea "Slow Mike"{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 15)}}
• Dalex{{spaced en dash}} vocals {{small|(track 15)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 15)}}
• Ramses Iván Herrera Soto "BAC"{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 15)}}
• Isaac Ortiz{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 15)}}
• Cristián Andrés Salazar{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 15)}}
• Joshua Javier Méndez{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 15)}}
• Mike Fuller{{spaced en dash}} mastering engineer {{small|(track 15)}}
• Andrea Elena Mangiamarchi "Elena Rose"{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 16)}}
• Camilo Echeverry{{spaced en dash}} vocals {{small|(track 16)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 16)}}
• Evaluna Montaner{{spaced en dash}} songwriting {{small|(track 16)}}
• Honeyboos{{spaced en dash}} production {{small|(track 16)}}, songwriting {{small|(track 16)}}
• Nicolas Ramirez{{spaced en dash}} recording engineer {{small|(track 16)}}

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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Mexico|artist=Rauw Alejandro|title=Afrodisíaco|award=Platinum|number=2|type=album|relyear=2020|certyear=2024|relmonth=11|certmonth=1|access-date=January 25, 2024}}

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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Spain|artist=Rauw Alejandro|title=Afrodisiaco|award=Platinum|type=album|relyear=2020|certyear=2021|id=rauw-alejandro-j-balvin-afrodisiaco|access-date=January 4, 2022|refname=ES certification}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|artist=Rauw Alejandro|title=Afrodisíaco|award=Platinum|number=11|type=album|certyear=2024|Spanish=true|access-date=April 30, 2024|refname=RIAA}}

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