Santa Fe Klan is bringing Saweetie to his barrio. On Friday, the Mexican star released his new single, “Locos,” which features a sexy verse from the Bay Area rap queen.
“I really loved working with Saweetie—she’s super cool, great vibe… I feel like we connected, and honestly, I don’t think it’ll be the last time we record together,” Santa Fe Klan tells Rolling Stone “I’d love to do more tracks with her and with other artists from over there too. I’m super motivated about everything that’s coming… this is just the beginning.”
The laid-back song features Santa Fe singing to a lover with whom he “has everything” before Saweetie swings in to describe their sexual chemistry and how much he spoils her. (Santa and Saweetie try on jewelry and pose in front of a racecar in the music video.)
“I’ve been a fan of Santa Fe Klan’s music for a minute, and we’ve been looking for the right way to collaborate,” says Saweetie. “‘Locos’ is one of those magnetic records that pulls you in — it’s passionate, and it captures the chaos of a real ride-or-die romance.”
Santa Fe gushes about his time in the studio with Saweetie, saying “everything flowed” even if they didn’t speak the same language. “We had translators helping us communicate, but more than words, it was the energy that connected us,” says Santa Fe. “We had a great time, laughing, sharing ideas, and in the end something really special came out of it.”
For Santa Fe, the Saweetie collaboration is just the latest collaboration in English for the Mexican star, who tapped Rick Ross for his last single, “Diamonds.”
“I think these collaborations are going to help me reach different markets and continue to expand my fanbase,” admits Santa Fe. “Most of my fans are Latinos, from Mexico, but it’s cool to open that door with people who speak English. I’m excited that more folks from other places can get to know me too.”
He adds cheekily: “Now the mission is to really learn English so I can start writing and singing in the langauage. I want to keep growing, break boundaries with my music, and connect with more people no matter the language.”
