Two brothers born in Guantánamo and based in Miami are seeking to make their mark in the growing international Cuban music scene. Miky C & N4N1 released their new single "Traste" this Monday, accompanied by a visually striking music video, with the aim of solidifying a project that stays true to its roots in Cuba while reaching out to audiences beyond the island.
The release comes after years connected to the stage. Although the joint project is more recent, each of the brothers has more than 15 years of individual experience in dance and entertainment, as reported by Agencia NOVA.
It was precisely the decision to combine their experiences that ultimately shaped Miky C & N4N1, a project that starts with Cuban rhythms and seeks to blend them with influences from Latin urban music, electronic beats, and a more contemporary production style.
The intention, they explain, is to "take the Cuban cast beyond its borders without abandoning the identity that characterizes the genre."
«Traste» follows that trend and arrives accompanied by a polished audiovisual production, at a time when TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify have become essential platforms for Cuban artists to reach audiences far beyond the island and Miami.
The duo had previously released songs such as "Tu Trauma," "Mamacita," "Cañón," and "Titular de Cancha," with which they have been building their presence on digital platforms.
Behind the project is the label Akokan Music Bro and producer Yunior Master, with whom the brothers are working on developing new songs while trying to expand the reach of their proposal.
The premiere takes place at a particularly favorable moment for the cast, which in recent years has evolved from being a phenomenon primarily concentrated in Cuba and its diaspora to gaining a foothold in international markets.
One of the most recent examples is “Dichávate”, by Ya Ice Dilan, Rey Tony, and Helabusador, which surpassed 70 million streams on YouTube in July and made it into the Top 50 on Spotify Spain. The song also received support from international figures such as Maluma, Vinicius Jr., and Bad Gyal.
The growth of the genre was also reflected when Billboard included Bebeshito and Wampi among its "26 Latino artists to watch in 2026", another recognition of the reach that a sound originating from the neighborhoods of the island is beginning to have outside of Cuba.
Additionally, the collaboration of Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 with Puerto Rican Ozuna in "Paciente" has been added, a partnership that represents another step forward in the inclusion of artists in broader circuits within Latin urban music.
Amid this phenomenon, Miami has become one of the main centers for the expansion of Cuban music, driven by artists who have emigrated and who find greater opportunities for production, collaboration, and international dissemination from the United States.
It is precisely in that context that Miky C & N4N1 are trying to carve out their space. Based in Miami, but with their roots from Guantánamo as part of their identity, the brothers bet on a formula that combines "rhythm, energy, and modern production" and aims to accompany the evolution of a Cuban genre that increasingly crosses more borders.
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