Tokischa is back to dembow, that rhythm beating in the veins of Dominican urban music. The Latin GRAMMY-nominated artist, fresh off her success at Premio Lo Nuestro with her reggaeton “Ridin”, presents a sneak peek of “Tú no ere’ de na’”, a collaboration with the up-and-coming Ezzy R. This release from Santo Domingo marks her unwavering support for local talents bursting onto the scene with force.
Tokischa‘s impact on the urban scene
Tokischa, originally from Los Mina in Santo Domingo, has climbed global charts since her debut in 2020. Her raw and provocative style earned her nominations at the 2022 Latin GRAMMYs for “Lala” with Bad Gyal and collaborations with Rosalía and J Balvin. Now, with “Tú no ere’ de na’”, she returns to her Dominican roots, fusing pure dembow with street lyrics that defy norms.
Ezzy R, a 22-year-old young voice from the capital, is gaining visibility thanks to this union. Her aggressive flow on the track foreshadows a hit that could replicate the fury of Tokischa‘s previous productions, such as “Perro Negro” with El Alfa, which accumulated millions of streams on Spotify.
Supporting emerging talents: Tokischa‘s formula for success
Context of current Dominican dembow
Dembow, born in the 90s with El Prodigio Palmieri and popularized by El Alfa, is experiencing a renaissance. 2025 statistics show that Dominican urban genres account for 35% of local streams on platforms like Spotify, with an annual growth of 22%. Tokischa is driving this wave by choosing collaborators like Ezzy R, who already boasts 500 thousand followers on Instagram following independent singles.
- Tokischa stands out for her mentorships: in 2024 she teamed up with Rochy RD on tracks that blew up the charts.
- Ezzy R brings freshness: her lyrics reflect neighborhood life, echoing those of Tokischa.
- The single critiques urban falsehoods, a recurring theme in authentic dembow.
Reactions and projections
Experts like producers from RaiNao Music praise this move: “Tokischa elevates the local game”. Fans on social media anticipate top positions on Billboard Latin U.S. Airplay, similar to her previous peaks. This return to dembow reaffirms her role as a bridge between emerging acts and the mainstream.
With over 10 million monthly listeners, Tokischa solidifies her legacy. “Tú no ere’ de na’” arrives at a key moment, post-European tour, promising to dominate playlists. Tokischa continues to support emerging talents, propelling Dominican dembow to the world.
