Carlos Luis Arroyo Cruz is a Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico-based singer/songwriter and Latin Pop artist, best known as Kris Cari. HIs work simultaneously reflects his Puerto Rican heritage and a diverse range of influences, from Miles Davis to Bad Bunny. Back in 2020, Cruz began working with the production crew at 1Face Music, which paved the way for his debut EP, 2022’s Platinum Waves, an effort that was praised for its unique sound, while helping him gain a devoted following.

“A Donde Fue,” a collaboration with Tunon received airplay from SiriusXM’s Viva Channel.

Last year was a big year for the Puerto Rican artist. “Ojos Tristes” was featured at the San Antonio Film Festival and received praise for its emotional depth. Summertime hits “Invoca” and “Un Verano Mas” managed to captivate audiences with catchy hooks and infectious energy. While “Una Carta Pa Ti” addressed driving under the influence, aiming to raise awareness within the Hispanic/Latino community about a serious issue through powerful lyrics and visuals. His sophomore EP, Arca touched upon love, heartbreak and resilience while drawing parallels with the biblical flood allegory.

The rising Puerto Rican artist’s latest single “No Pasa Na,” is a breakneck and free-wheeling merengue banger featuring a looping, twinkling keyboard figure paired with a chugging rhythm, skittering beats, a remarkably catchy hook and Kris Cari’s swaggering and punchy delivery. It’s the sort of song that would turn a small family gathering into a sweaty dance party that has your neighbors coming to join in.

Directed by Maico Jimenez, the accompanying video for “No Pasa Na,” begins a prototypical Latin family gathering: Some of the women are playing with a baby. Grandma is serving plates of food. Others are playing dominoes. The TV is on, featuring a video within a video. Suddenly, the staid gathering becomes a sweaty party.