Leyenda Viva (English: Living Legend) is the third studio album by American rapper 6ix9ine. It was released on June 16, 2023, through La Corporación. Production was handled by Mauro "El Código Secreto", Boris Arencibia, J Prod, El Keretumba, Angel Sandoval, Isael Gutierrez & Evert Gutierrez. The album features guest appearances by Lenier, Secreto "El Famoso Biberón", Ángel Dior, Yailin La Más Viral & Grupo Firme. It is his first reggaeton release and serves as the follow-up to his previous album, TattleTales (2020).

Leyenda Viva
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 16, 2023 (2023-06-16)
GenreReggaeton, Latin Ballad, Dembow, Latin Trap
Length30:57
LanguageSpanish
LabelLa Corporación
Producer
  • Angel Sandoval
  • Boris Arencibia
  • El Keretumba
  • Evert Gutierrez
  • Isael Gutierrez
  • J Prod
  • Mauro "El Código Secreto"
6ix9ine chronology
TattleTales
(2020)
Leyenda Viva
(2023)
Blackballed
(2024)
Singles from Leyenda Viva
  1. "Bori"
    Released: March 31, 2023
  2. "Wapae"
    Released: April 15, 2023
  3. "Y Ahora"
    Released: April 28, 2023
  4. "Pa Ti"
    Released: June 16, 2023
  5. "Dueño"
    Released: June 23, 2023

Background

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On June 16, 2023, 6ix9ine released his first full reggaeton album without previous announcement.[1]

Singles

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On March 31, 2023, 6ix9ine released the first single "Bori", which features Lenier. The single was announced and released after 6ix9ine was assaulted by three suspects in an LA Fitness gym in Lake Worth Beach, Florida.[2] On April 15, 2023, he released the second single "Wapae", which features Lenier, Ángel Dior and Bulin 47.[3] On April 28, 2023, he released the third single entitled "Y Ahora" which features the regional Mexican band Grupo Firme.[4] On June 16, 2023, he released the fourth single "Pa Ti" which features Yailin La Más Viral, in addition to the release of the album.[5] On June 23, 2023, he released the fifth and final single "Dueño", alongside a music video, which features Lenier.

Track listing

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Leyenda Viva track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bori" (with Lenier)
  • Mauro "El Código Secreto"
  • Boris Arencibia
3:04
2."Papa" (with Lenier and Secreto "El Famoso Biberón")
  • Hernandez
  • Mesa
  • Bertran
  • Odalis Perez
  • Mauro "El Código Secreto"
  • Boris Arencibia
2:50
3."Wapae" (with Ángel Dior and Lenier featuring Bulin 47)
  • Hernandez
  • Mesa
  • Ángel Dior
  • José María Ávila
  • Bertran
  • J Prod
  • Mauro "El Código Secreto"
  • Boris Arencibia
2:55
4."Mata"
  • Hernandez
  • Mesa
  • Bertran
  • Mauro "El Código Secreto"
  • Boris Arencibia
2:20
5."Dueño" (with Lenier)
  • Hernandez
  • Mesa
  • Bertran
  • Mauro "El Código Secreto"
  • El Keretumba
  • Boris Arencibia
2:55
6."Pa Ti" (with Yailin La Más Viral)
  • Mauro "El Código Secreto"
  • Boris Arencibia
2:50
7."Perra" (with Lenier)
  • Hernandez
  • Mesa
  • Bertran
  • Mauro "El Código Secreto"
  • Boris Arencibia
2:48
8."Nota" (with Grupo Firme and Lenier)
  • Hernandez
  • Mesa
  • Bertran
  • Mauro "El Código Secreto"
  • Boris Arencibia
3:01
9."Sola" (with Lenier)
  • Hernandez
  • Mesa
  • Bertran
  • Mauro "El Código Secreto"
  • Boris Arencibia
3:19
10."Y Ahora" (with Grupo Firme)
  • Hernandez
  • Mesa
  • Angel Sandoval
  • Bertran
  • Isael Gutierrez
  • Evert Gutierrez
  • Zaire Tasean Rivera
  • Mauro "El Código Secreto"
  • Angel Sanvodal
  • Isael Gutierrez
  • Evert Gutierrez
2:42
11."MX PR"
  • Hernandez
  • Mesa
  • Bertran
  • Mauro "El Código Secreto"
  • Boris Arencibia
2:13
Total length:30:57

Charts

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Chart performance for Leyenda Viva
Chart (2023) Peak
position
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[6] 19
US Latin Rhythm Albums (Billboard)[7] 11

References

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  1. ^ "6ix9ine Drops Surprise Reggaeton Album, "Leyenda Viva"". HotNewHipHop. June 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "6ix9ine Breaks His Silence After Gym Attack With New Song 'Bori'". Rap-Up. March 31, 2023.
  3. ^ "6ix9ine Debuts "Wapae" Video Filmed In Africa & DR On His iPhone". urbanislandz.com. April 15, 2023.
  4. ^ "6ix9ine Sings Himself Back to Health After Crashing His Car in 'Y Ahora' Video". HipHopDX. April 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "6ix9ine Drops Surprise Reggaeton Album, "Leyenda Viva"". HotNewHipHop. June 16, 2023.
  6. ^ "6ix9ine Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  7. ^ "6ix9ine Chart History (Latin Rhythm Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 14, 2023.