Basque. Playlist. #21 – La Furia

November 2024 saw the release of ‘Ultra’, the latest album by Basque rapper La Furia. The rapper´s fourth album, both bilingual and eclectic, strengthens her connection to the Basque language while expanding the boundaries of her sound. With over a decade of experience, Nerea Lorón Díaz, from Cascante, Navarra, has emerged as one of the most powerful voices in feminist rap, notable for her raw direct style that captivates everyone. As Lorón has stated several times, her music is a weapon to raise her voice, express her anger, and challenge capitalism, heteropatriarchy, and other systems of oppression.

With ‘Ultra’, La Furia not only reasserts her commitment to social criticism, but also demonstrates an artistic maturity that distances her from the commercial formulas of the genre. The album fuses rap with trap, reggaeton and rock, and strikes a balance between experimentation and her unmistakable musical identity. Her lyrics, infused with a critical and combative perspective, explore identity, female empowerment, and the struggle for equality with a depth that goes beyond mere advocacy.

This album is a demonstration of Lorón’s ability to reinvent herself without losing her essence, consolidating her position as one of the most influential artists on the Spanish music scene. La Furia is not just a role model for women in music but also for those who view art as a tool for resistance and a reflection of social injustices. With ‘Ultra,’ she reaffirms that her voice remains vital in the current music scene.