Following the release of his eighth studio album Resistencia and his EP with Feid, Manifesting 20-05, Yandel continued to release more singles.
On September 18, 2024, Yandel announced the title of his upcoming ninth studio album, which would be called Elyte.[4] At the beginning of October, the singer revealed the track-list and collaborations for the album.[5]
Singles
The debut single from this album, "Borracho y Loco" featuring compatriot singer-songwriter Myke Towers, was released on September 21, 2023.[6] Its predecessor, "Click" with fellow Puerto Rican Luar la L, was released on November 30.[7]
On January 13, 2024, the third single, "Karma", was released to "celebrate his birthday".[8] Later, the fourth single "Caserío" with Spanish singer Saiko, was released on March 8.[9] On June 6, the fifth single "Con Co" was released.[10] It was followed by "Afro" released a month later on July 18.[11] On September 12, the seventh single "Háblame Claro" was released in collaboration with singer Feid.[12] In addition, they had collaborated on other songs such as "Yandel 150" and on their collaborative EP Manifesting 20-05.
Following the release of the album, more singles have also been released, such as the eighth single, "Capítulo", on October 14,[13] and the ninth single "Máquina" in collaboration with the Puerto Rican singers Brray and Maldy, released just four days later, on October 18.[14]