Enrique Iglesias releases his Final Vol. 2 album—but says he’s “Never going to retire”

Long live the King of Latin Pop.

When you’ve won numerous Grammy and Billboard awards, topped music charts, and become one of the most famous faces in music, it’s understandable to want to retire at the ripe age of 48. So, we can’t exactly blame Latin pop king Enrique Iglesias for announcing that his just-released studio album will be his last. With that said, we’re not going to lie; we join in the dismay of his millions of fans worldwide who shamelessly love the Latin sensation and his feel-good vibes (come on, admit it).

“No, I’m never gonna retire! I’m gonna keep on writing songs but that doesn’t mean I need to be putting out albums every so often,”

Enrique Iglesias said, in an interview with People magazine

But, we’re not ones to dwell on the negative. So, let’s focus on this hot new milestone-marking album. Not only is it his most anticipated, it represents an innovative fusion of genres. And we’re always fans of mixing it up.

Final (Vol. 2), Enrique Iglesias’ twelfth studio album brilliantly fuses elements of pop, cumbia, bachata, ska, dembow and country, in 10 tracks that include collaborations with famed artists like Miranda Lambert (as seen in Hero image), Maria Becerra, Yotuel, Belinda, and El Alfa.

Currently, three of the singles from Final (Vol.2) are dominating the charts in the United States, with millions of streams and views on digital platforms. “Así Es La Vida” remains #1 on Billboard’s Tropical music chart for the eighth consecutive week, and reached the top of the charts as well in Argentina and Mexico and continues to be one of the most streamed songs in Spain since its release. Meanwhile “Fría” is at #5 on the Latin Pop Chart, and “Space In My Heart” is in the Top 25 Hot AC, according to Mediabase.

The new album after the critically acclaimed success of Final (Vol.1), which was released in 2021 received an overwhelming response from Enrique Iglesias fans around the world.

No stranger to collabs with some of the biggest names in the music business, Iglesias has joined forces with powerhouses like the late Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie, Juan Luis Guerra, and Romeo Santos, to name a few.

Whether he’s making even the most jaded hearts want to fall in love again with the emotion-filled ballad “Hero,” or inspiring dance parties that last until the sun comes up with high-energy hits like “Bailamos,” Iglesias has an impressive record of Billboard chart success, with eight #1 hits and 28 top 10 hits on the Tropical Airplay chart; 25 #1 hits and 46 top 10 hits on the Latin Pop Airplay chart; and 32 #1 hits and 41 top 10 hits on the Latin Airplay chart.

He’s sold over 180-million-albums worldwide, released 11-studio-albums, headlined 10-world-tours, and performed in front of more than 10-million-fans.

This remarkable career has established him as the “King of Latin Pop,” and – through this album may be his last – he’ll likely hold that title for years to come, reigning over those inspired to follow his footsteps. In the meantime, we’re holding out for the possibility of a final farewell tour.

Editor's note: All images courtesy of Sony Music Canada. Sony Music Canada is an advertising partner, but did not pre-approve or edit this article before publishing.  Originally published on April 5, 2024.