Insomnio (Abraham Mateo album): Difference between revisions

== Composition and style ==

”Insomnio” is a collection of hits as resounding as Clavaíto, with [[Chanel]]; Falsos recuerdos, with [[Omar Montes]]; Quiero decirte, with [[Ana Mena]]; and XQ sigues pasando :(, with [[Sebastián Yatra]]. Also included the interpolated track Maníaca, a cover of the 80s classic Maniac, and La Idea, all of them already released and in some cases, turned into real hits. His fans will also find 10 other tracks and collaborations with Danny Ocean and Rorro that not only reveal that interpretive force incompatible with the pillow, but also all the keys to an artist increasingly comfortable as a composer and producer.

“All of this is born in a healthy way, from a passion for love and for music, sometimes so energetic that it prevents me from sleeping,” confesses the singer and composer from Cádiz, who suffers the consequences of having the studio he depicts on the cover in his own home. “It’s inevitable to spend sleepless nights; the desire to create new things is stronger than sleep,” he says.

That facet as a composer and producer is one of The great revelations of Insomnio, the confirmation of a hitmaker who can handle anything that comes his way, whether it’s an album, a boxing match, or a talent show. His nomination for Best Spanish Artist at the MTV EMAs and his four nominations at the 2023 Los 40 Music Awards attest to the maturity of an artist who combines his youth with the experience of more than 14 years of career.

Closer to electronic music than ever, AM experiments with bachata, creates catchy ballads, pays homage to The Weeknd, plays with Holy Week rhythms, and samples María de la O. “Pop is the fundamental essence, and I feel more and more comfortable with electronic music, but from there I like to try everything,” Abraham Mateo’s notes.

On Insomnio—the name that will also be given to the tour he’s preparing—Abraham has experimented more than ever. “I’ve given myself that luxury for the first time. Compared to other albums where I was concerned about achieving a perfect sound, this time I’ve given free rein to ideas that I’ve been letting go and flowing a lot; it’s the most personal of all my albums.”

Many of the songs that make this “Insomnio un razón para estar despierto” (Insomnia a reason to stay awake) speak precisely to that difficulty in falling asleep, perhaps distracted by the girl of his dreams. Abraham transforms his love-filled vigil into romantic, fresh, and contemporary songs, to express what he feels and connect with other people.

The album thus becomes a nocturnal sound record that invites you to spend the night dancing, with songs that blend Latin inspiration, electronica, and the spirit of the eighties. They are resounding reasons to jump out of bed and onto the dance floor.<ref name=”EFEInsomnio”>{{cite web |last=Herrero |first=Javier |title=Abraham Mateo inicia con ‘Insomnio’ una “nueva era” |website=EFE |date=7 April 2024 |access-date=11 July 2025 |url=https://efe.com/cultura/2024-04-07/abraham-mateo-inicia-con-insomnio-nueva-era/}}</ref><ref name=”22minutos” />

“Quiero decirte,” a duet with [[Ana Mena]], blends romantic Latin pop with soft pop-dance rhythms and funk-inspired 1980s textures, evoking a nostalgic feel that echoes the song’s theme of unresolved love.<ref name=”Los40Quiero”>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo y Ana Mena se unen en ‘Quiero decirte’: un tema pop dance cien por cien adictivo |url=https://los40.com/los40/2022/05/12/videoclips/1652374363_704896.html |website=Los40 |language=es |date=12 May 2022}}</ref><ref name=”BillboardNewLatin”>{{cite magazine |last=Flores |first=Griselda |title=New Latin:&nbsp;Chiquis, Trueno & Abraham Mateo’s Latest Tracks |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/new-latin-music-chiquis-trueno-abraham-mateo-1235070555/ |magazine=Billboard |date=18 August 2022 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref>

Songs like “Bailarina” (featuring [[Danny Ocean (singer)|Danny Ocean]]) bring a lively dance rhythm with an urban twist, while “Riendo y llorando” has a distinct ’80s [[dance-pop]] feel with bright electronic beats and melodic hooks. The closing track, “El amanecer”, contrasts with the rest of the album through its minimalist approach and [[techno]]-inspired electronic base.<ref name=”Los40″>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo trae la clave para combatir el insomnio en su nuevo álbum |url=https://los40.com/2024/04/05/abraham-mateo-trae-la-clave-para-combatir-el-insomnio-en-su-nuevo-album/ |website=Los40 |language=es |date=5 April 2024}}</ref><ref name=”Los40Bailarina”>{{cite web |title=Se filtra ‘Bailarina’, el tema de Abraham Mateo con Danny Ocean que incluirá en su nuevo disco |url=https://los40.com/2024/03/18/se-filtra-bailarina-el-tema-de-abraham-mateo-con-danny-ocean-que-incluira-en-su-nuevo-disco/ |website=Los40 |language=es |date=18 March 2024 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref><ref name=”22minutos” />

Mateo’s reinterpretation of [[Michael Sembello]]’s 1983 hit “[[Maniac (Michael Sembello song)|Maniac]]”, retitled “Maníaca”, preserves the original’s energetic tempo pace while adding Spanish lyrics and a modern synth-driven arrangement.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo’s ‘Maníaca’ sample of Michael Sembello’s ‘Maniac’ |website=WhoSampled |url=https://www.whosampled.com/sample/1071034/Abraham-Mateo-Man%C3%ADaca-Michael-Sembello-Maniac/}}</ref>

The album also explores [[Bachata (music)|bachata]] and [[Urbano music|urban-pop]] sounds. “Clavaíto” (with [[Chanel Terrero|Chanel]]) blends Caribbean rhythms with electronic beats, while “Falsos recuerdos” (with [[Omar Montes]]) mixes bachata melodies with urban textures.<ref name=”HappyFM”>{{cite web |title=Insomnio de Abraham Mateo: Una fuerza que quita el sueño |website=Happy FM |date=5 April 2024 |url=https://happyfm.es/musica/insomnio-de-abraham-mateo-una-fuerza-que-quita-el-sueno-245686/ |access-date=11 July 2025}}</ref><ref name=”SonyMusicFalsosRecuerdos”>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo y Omar Montes presentan “Falsos Recuerdos” una bachata tan pegadiza como romántica |url=https://www.sonymusic.es/actualidad/abraham-mateo-y-omar-montes-presentan-falsos-recuerdos-una-bachata-tan-pegadiza-como-romantica/ |website=Sony Music España |language=es |date=26 January 2024}}</ref><ref name=”ElEspanolClavaito”>{{cite web |title=”Clavaíto”, lo nuevo de Chanel y Abraham Mateo: una bachata electrónica de la que no podrás escapar |url=https://www.elespanol.com/sociedad/20230428/clavaito-chanel-abraham-mateo-bachata-electronica-no/759674293_0.html |website=El Español |language=es |date=28 April 2023}}</ref>

[[Ballads]] such as “Incomplete” and “Billete de vuelta” offer a more introspective tone, while songs like “La idea” and “XQ sigues pasando :(” (with [[Sebastian Yatra]]) incorporate pop-rock elements, featuring guitar-driven arrangements and expressive vocals. “La idea” stands out for blending punk-rock energy with heartfelt lyrics about a breakup, expressing the pain of letting go despite dreams of a shared future.<ref name=”BillboardBestNewLatin”>{{cite magazine |last=Flores |first=Griselda |title=First Latin: Alejandro Fernández & Abraham Mateo’s ‘El Olvido’ Is the Latest Best New Latin Song |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/best-new-latin-songs-alejandro-fernandez-abraham-mateo-first-latin-1235195042/ |magazine=Billboard |date=6 January 2023 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=La potente apuesta de temazos de Abraham Mateo en ‘Insomnio’ |website=Megastar.fm |date=5 April 2024 |url=https://www.megastar.fm/musica/noticias/potente-apuesta-temazos-abraham-mateo-insomnio-pop-urbano-toques-electronicos-20240405_3230719 |access-date=11 July 2025}}</ref>

Traditional Spanish influences are also present. The opening track, “Me acuerdo de ti”, includes melodic references to Semana Santa (Holy Week) processional music, while “Desgraciaíta” (featuring Rorro) samples the classic [[Copla (music)|copla]] “María de la O”, blending [[flamenco]] influences with contemporary pop.<ref name=”DiarioCadiz”>{{cite web |title=El cantante de San Fernando Abraham Mateo: “Las mejores canciones que he hecho en mi vida están en este nuevo disco”|url=https://www.diariodecadiz.es/noticias-provincia-cadiz/abraham-mateo-musica-electronica-insomnio-san-fernando-video_0_1885913462.html |website=Diario de Cádiz |language=es |date=6 April 2024}}</ref><ref name=”DiarioNavarra”>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo inicia una nueva etapa con ‘Insomnio’ |url=https://www.diariodenavarra.es/noticias/cultura-ocio/cultura/2024/04/06/nueva-etapa-abraham-mateo-inicia-insomnio-604363-1034.html |website=Diario de Navarra |language=es |date=6 April 2024}}</ref>

== Collaborations ==

The album includes collaborations with notable artists:

* “Quiero decirte” (with [[Ana Mena]])

* “Bailarina” (with [[Danny Ocean (singer)|Danny Ocean]])

* “Falsos recuerdos” (with [[Omar Montes]])

* “Clavaíto” (with [[Chanel Terrero|Chanel]])

* “XQ sigues pasando:(” (with [[Sebastián Yatra]])

* “Desgraciaíta” (with Rorro).<ref name=”SonyES” />

==Release and promotion==

==Release and promotion==

”Insomnio” was officially released on 5 April 2024 through digital platforms.<ref name=”HappyFM” /><ref name=”Los40″/><ref>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo publica su esperado nuevo disco ‘Insomnio’ |website=Popelera |date=5 April 2024 |url=https://www.popelera.net/abraham-mateo-album-insomnio/ |access-date=11 July 2025}}</ref> To celebrate the launch, Mateo hosted a themed “pajama party” in Madrid with fans, friends, and media, an event that reflected the album’s nocturnal and playful spirit.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo celebra el lanzamiento de ‘Insomnio’, su disco electropop, con una icónica ‘pijama party’ |url=https://www.europafm.com/noticias/musica/abraham-mateo-celebra-lanzamiento-insomnio-disco-electropop-iconica-pijama-party_20240405660f35a35e1b1f00012bc121.html |website=Europa FM |date=5 April 2024 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref>

”Insomnio” was officially released on 5 April 2024 through digital platforms.<ref name=”HappyFM” /><ref name=”Los40″/><ref>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo publica su esperado nuevo disco ‘Insomnio’ |website=Popelera |date=5 April 2024 |url=https://www.popelera.net/abraham-mateo-album-insomnio/ |access-date=11 July 2025}}</ref> To celebrate the launch, Mateo hosted a themed in Madrid.<ref>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo celebra el lanzamiento de ‘Insomnio’, su disco electropop, con una icónica ‘pijama party’ |url=https://www.europafm.com/noticias/musica/abraham-mateo-celebra-lanzamiento-insomnio-disco-electropop-iconica-pijama-party_20240405660f35a35e1b1f00012bc121.html |website=Europa FM |date=5 April 2024 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref>

To promote the album, he embarked on the ”Insomnio Tour”, with concerts in Spain and Latin America. Notable performances included shows at the [[Teatro Metropólitan]] in [[Mexico City]]<ref name=”InfobaeMexico”>{{cite web |last=Infobae |title=Abraham Mateo anuncia concierto en México: fecha, precios y sede de la presentación |url=https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2024/04/25/abraham-mateo-anuncia-concierto-en-mexico-fecha-precios-sede-de-la-presentacion/ |website=Infobae México |language=es |date=25 April 2024 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref> and the [[Teatro Opera]] in [[Buenos Aires]],<ref name=”QMusicaOpera”>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo hizo vibrar al Teatro Ópera con su show |url=https://www.qmusica.tv/Noticia/abraham-mateo-hizo-vibrar-al-teatro-%C3%93pera-con-su-show/5968 |website=QMusica |language=es |date=April 2024 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref> and the [[Starlite Festival]] in [[Marbella]].<ref name=”Antena3Starlite”>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo conquista Starlite 2024 con su voz y baile |url=https://www.antena3internacional.com/programas/starlite/noticias/abraham-mateo-conquista-starlite-2024-con-su-voz-y-baile_2024090666daba1a8aee7c0001175ded.html |website=Antena 3 Internacional |language=es |date=September 2024 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref> Mateo also appeared as a guest performer at the final of the [[Benidorm Fest]]. where he presented a tango-inspired version of “Clavaíto”, and at the [[Junior Eurovision Song Contest]] 2024, where he performed a Spanish-language adaptation of “Maniac” live.<ref name=”EuropaFMJuniorEurovision”>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo desata la euforia con increíble actuación en Eurovisión Junior 2024: “Ojalá nos representase en Eurovisión algún día” |url=https://www.europafm.com/eurovision/abraham-mateo-desata-euforia-increible-actuacion-eurovision-junior-2024-ojala-nos-representase-eurovision-algun-dia_20241118673b7af58e90030001ccc2ac.html |website=Europa FM |language=es |date=18 November 2024 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref>

on the ”Insomnio Tour”, with concerts in Spain and Latin America. Notable performances included shows at the [[Teatro Metropólitan]] in [[Mexico City]]<ref name=”InfobaeMexico”>{{cite web |last=Infobae |title=Abraham Mateo anuncia concierto en México: fecha, precios y sede de la presentación |url=https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2024/04/25/abraham-mateo-anuncia-concierto-en-mexico-fecha-precios-sede-de-la-presentacion/ |website=Infobae México |language=es |date=25 April 2024 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref> and the [[Teatro Opera]] in [[Buenos Aires]],<ref name=”QMusicaOpera”>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo hizo vibrar al Teatro Ópera con su show |url=https://www.qmusica.tv/Noticia/abraham-mateo-hizo-vibrar-al-teatro-%C3%93pera-con-su-show/5968 |website=QMusica |language=es |date=April 2024 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref> and the [[Starlite Festival]] in [[Marbella]].<ref name=”Antena3Starlite”>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo conquista Starlite 2024 con su voz y baile |url=https://www.antena3internacional.com/programas/starlite/noticias/abraham-mateo-conquista-starlite-2024-con-su-voz-y-baile_2024090666daba1a8aee7c0001175ded.html |website=Antena 3 Internacional |language=es |date=September 2024 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref> Mateo also appeared as a guest performer at the final of the [[Benidorm Fest]]. where he presented a tango-inspired version of “Clavaíto”, and at the [[Junior Eurovision Song Contest]] 2024, where he performed a Spanish-language adaptation of “Maniac” live.<ref name=”EuropaFMJuniorEurovision”>{{cite web |title=Abraham Mateo desata la euforia con increíble actuación en Eurovisión Junior 2024: “Ojalá nos representase en Eurovisión algún día” |url=https://www.europafm.com/eurovision/abraham-mateo-desata-euforia-increible-actuacion-eurovision-junior-2024-ojala-nos-representase-eurovision-algun-dia_20241118673b7af58e90030001ccc2ac.html |website=Europa FM |language=es |date=18 November 2024 |access-date=14 July 2025}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==

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The album received both critical and commercial recognition. It was awarded “Best Album of the Year” at the LOS40 Music Awards 2024, and received a nomination for “Best Pop Album” at the 2024 Spanish Academy of Music Awards.<ref name=”SonyMX” />

== Track listing ==

== Track listing ==

! 49:50<ref>{{cite web|title=Abraham Mateo – Insomnio|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/30500779-Abraham-Mateo-Insomnio|website=Discogs|date=5 April 2024 |access-date=2025-07-15}}</ref>

! 49:50<ref>{{cite web|title=Abraham Mateo – Insomnio|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/30500779-Abraham-Mateo-Insomnio|website=Discogs|date=5 April 2024 |access-date=2025-07-15}}</ref>

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== Reception ==

”Insomnio” received generally positive reviews from Spanish and Latin American media, with several outlets noting its artistic progression and personal tone.

The Spanish news agency ”EFE” described the album as the beginning of “a new era” for Mateo, highlighting his involvement in writing, performing, producing, and mastering the project. The report also noted the album’s broader appeal, reaching listeners beyond his usual audience.<ref name=”EFEInsomnio” />

The Spanish outlet ”Jenesaispop” called ”Insomnio” the album where Mateo has had the most creative control, pointing to a clear evolution in his sound and artistic direction. While noting that the album is not without flaws, the review considered it a step forward in balancing commercial and personal elements.<ref>{{cite web |last=López |first=Sebas E. |title=Crítica: Abraham Mateo – Insomnio |website=Jenesaispop |date=1 August 2024 |access-date=11 July 2025 |url=https://jenesaispop.com/2024/08/01/479909/abraham-mateo-insomnio/}}</ref>

The Argentine news site ”TN” (Todo Noticias) referred to the album as a “musical diary of his insomnia,” and highlighted Mateo’s ability to shift between genres while maintaining a pop foundation. The article also noted “Maníaca”, a Spanish-language version of “Maniac”, as an example of his stylistic range.<ref>{{cite web |title=El “insomnio” de Abraham Mateo: “A veces, lo que más amas es lo que menos te deja dormir” |website=TN |date=8 May 2024 |access-date=11 July 2025 |url=https://tn.com.ar/musica/noticias/2024/05/08/mano-a-mano-con-abraham-mateo-siempre-prefiero-la-noche-para-componer/}}</ref>

The magazine ”22minutoscon” described ”Insomnio” as a “rebirth” for Mateo, underlining its personal tone and genre diversity, and referring to it as a reflection of the artist’s more mature stage.<ref name=”22minutos” />

== Chart performance ==

In Spain, ”Insomnio” debuted at number 13 on the official albums chart ([[PROMUSICAE]]), and remained on the charts for 22 weeks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Spain Albums Top 100 – Week 40, 2024 |website=A-Charts |date=6 October 2024 |access-date=11 July 2025 |url=https://acharts.co/spain_albums_top_100/2024/40}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Spain Albums Top 100 – Week 43, 2024 |website=A-Charts |date=27 October 2024 |access-date=11 July 2025 |url=https://acharts.co/spain_albums_top_100/2024/43}}</ref>

== References ==

== References ==

2024 studio album by Abraham Mateo

Insomnio
Released	5 April 2024
Recorded	2023–2024
Studio	La Nave (Madrid, Spain)
Genre	Latin pop, electronic, bachata
Label	Sony Music Spain
Producer	Abraham Mateo, Dani Ruiz, Garabatto, Max Borghetti, Rebbel, David Cuello, Came, Kickbombo, Tunvao, Sherman & Fine
Sigo a lo mío (2020) Insomnio (2024)