The year is just beginning, yet El Chacal has already got his fans eagerly counting down the days. The Cuban artist has announced his first release of 2026: "Alive and Kicking," a collaboration with Ronkalunga that promises to be one of the season's most powerful hits.
The artist himself shared a sneak peek on Instagram, accompanied by a message that heightened anticipation: "If you're alive and kicking in 2026, don't miss this debut on January 9." Within hours, the post was ablaze with flames and applause. Notable figures like Jacob Forever and Yuliet Cruz reacted with emojis and supportive messages.
Fans quickly filled social media with comments: "The collaboration we didn't know we needed," "2026 is ours," and "Now it's getting good," were some of the most repeated sentiments. Many highlighted the chemistry between the two artists and the fresh sound of the teaser.
Meanwhile, Ronkalunga expressed gratitude for the project, stating that working with El Chacal was "an incredible experience" and that the song represents "the union of two Cuban artists continuing to make music with soul."
"Alive and Kicking" will officially launch on January 9, but it's already achieved what few songs do before their release: getting everyone talking. If 2026 has begun this way, it looks set to be a year of remarkable collaborations and plenty of Cuban music making waves.