ROA‘s keeping the confessions raw with Private Suite (Vol. 4), his fourth drop in this stripped-back series that’s all about late-night regrets and tangled hearts, and EL MALO… Coming soon hits like that one text you shouldn’t send but do anyway.
Clocking in at just over two minutes, EL MALO… Coming soon is pure reggaeton simmer—think moody trap snares layered under a pulsing dembow beat at around 95 BPM, courtesy of producer Botlok’s touch that keeps it intimate without losing the street edge. The vibe’s got that classic urban Latin pull: hazy synths that build tension like a storm rolling in, dropping into a chorus that’s equal parts ache and defiance.
Lyrically, it’s ROA owning the mess of love gone sideways—themes of cycling back to the same fights, the fear of letting go, and turning into “el malo” just to protect your heart. That verso spills out the frustration, “Otra ve’ la misma mierda,” capturing how we keep chasing what hurts, while the coro flips it into this brutal honesty: “Por tu culpa es que yo soy el malo que te ama.” It’s not polished redemption; it’s the gritty truth of becoming worse for someone, and it lands hard if you’ve ever ghosted your own better judgment.
This one’s slotted as track three on Private Suite (Vol. 4), an EP that ROA surprise-dropped on Christmas Day via his independent setup, no big label fanfare. The full lineup keeps the series’ blueprint: six tracks total, blending solo vents with a quick feature—Baby Hoy opens with breezy flirtation, Mi Peor Error dives deeper into trust falls gone wrong, then El Malo, Tu Y Yo gets playful-toxic, Mi Chimbita rolls with GeezyDee for some cheeky energy, and Tate Quieta closes on a simmering demand.
No sprawling concept album here; it’s more like eavesdropping on ROA’s voice notes from a breakup bender, all wrapped in that Puerto Rican romantic trap he owns. Fans on his Instagram were buzzing pre-drop, with teasers hinting at this “coming soon” rawness, and Genius already has the pages up for annotations if you want to geek out on the Spanglish nuances.
ROA—Gilberto Figueroa to his birth certificate—is in full stride right now, turning 29 this year and cementing his spot as Puerto Rico’s go-to for heartbreak you can dance through. What started with Vol. 1’s breakout in 2023, scraping charts and packing local spots, has evolved into this suite of EPs that feel personal, like he’s workshopping his scars in real time. He’s dodged the major-label trap, building buzz through TikTok clips and collabs that nod to bad bunny-era vulnerability without copying the blueprint. Vol. 4 feels like peak ROA: less about global crossover, more about holding space for the loves that leave you fluent in both Spanish swears and sweet nothings. In a scene full of flex, he’s betting on the feels, and it’s paying off—one replay at a time.
Dive into the EL MALO… Coming soon lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other Private Suite (Vol. 4) tracks for more of ROA’s tangled-heart confessions.
| Lead Vocals | ROA |
| Songwriter | ROA, Botlok & Dirrty |
| Music Producer | Botlok |
| Label | Universal Music Latino & Universal Music Group |
| Distributor | Universal Music Group |
| Release Date | December 26, 2025 |
| Song Language | Spanish |
| Copyright © | Universal Music Latino & Universal Music Group |
| Translation | EL MALO… Coming soon (English Translation) by ROA |
Lyrics of EL MALO… Coming soon by ROA
[Verso]
Otra Ve’ La Misma Mierda
Otra Ve’ Me Estás Llamando, Diciéndome A Mí Que Me Extraña’
Yo No Sé Ni Cuánto Tiempo Ya Desde Que No Hablamo’
Siempre Que Decimo’: “Vete Pa’l Carajo”, Volvemo’ A Extrañarno’
Tú Sabe’ Que Vamo’ A Chingar, Otra Ve’
Ya Lo Intenté Y Soltarte, No Sé
Ya No Quiero Saber De Ti Más Na’
[Coro]
Desde Que Llegaste A Mi Vida, Te Juro Que Ahora Soy Peor
Por Tu Culpa Es Que Yo Soy El Malo Que Te Ama
El Que Miente, Lástima Y Engaña
Por Miedo A Querer, Termina El Mal
Desde Que Llegaste A Mi Vida, Te Juro Que Ahora Soy Peor
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