History
Morat
Morat is a Colombian band formed in Bogotá, comprising Juan Pablo Isaza (guitars and vocals), Juan Pablo Villamil (banjo and vocals), and brothers Simón Vargas (bass and choruses) and Martín Vargas (percussion and choirs). The band's lineup was previously completed by drummer Alejandro Posada until late 2016, when he was replaced by Martín Vargas.
International Breakthrough
The band gained international recognition in 2015 with the release of their single "Mi Nuevo Vicio." A collaboration with Paulina Rubio, the song earned Morat a digital platinum record, topped digital sales charts in Spain, and reached number 1 in airplay in Mexico. During the same period, they released "Cómo Te Atreves" (initially titled "How Much It Hurts Me" with production by Mauricio Rengifo, also known as Dandee), which was included in the EP "Grabado en Madera." "Cómo Te Atreves" achieved number 1 on iTunes and propelled their fame in Spain.
¿A Dónde Vamos? Era (2019-Present)
Morat continued releasing new music leading up to their third album. On December 13, 2019, they released "Enamórate de Alguien Más." This was followed by "No Termino" on March 6, 2020, the third preview and first single of 2020 from their upcoming album. On April 2, "Nunca Te Olvidé" was released as the fourth single, with its music video premiering on May 1, featuring fan participation. May 22 saw the release of "Bajo la Mesa," a collaboration with Sebastián Yatra, which became the fifth single from the album and their first to feature a guest artist. On June 11, their collaboration with Reik on the song "La Bella y la Bestia" was released. Further collaborations followed, including "Más de lo que Aposté" with Aitana on July 30, and "Labios Rotos" on August 6, a tribute to the Mexican band Zoé.
On November 7, after a significant break from live performances, Morat held a virtual concert titled "Echando un Cuento" on the Rappi Live Events platform. The event was reported as the best-selling virtual concert on the continent in 2020. The sixth single from their third album, "Al Aire," was released on November 13, accompanied by a music video filmed in Guasca, Cundinamarca.
The year 2021 saw the release of new singles, including "No Hay Más Que Hablar" on March 11 and "De Cero" a week later. On April 15, they collaborated with Beret on the track "Porfa No Te Vayas." A collaboration with Danna Paola was released on June 3, 2021. On July 15, 2021, Morat released their third studio album, "¿A Dónde Vamos?", and on the same day, they released the single "Simplemente Pasan" featuring Cami.
