The lineup alone was stacked: Elena Rose, Hamilton, Rawayana, and Beéle all took the stage, with Myke Towers headlining fresh off the release of his new album Island Boyz.
As VIPs, we got access to a glam section where hair and makeup touch-ups were offered, along with gift bags filled with makeup, fans, stickers, and glittery keepsakes. The open bar didn’t disappoint either — serving everything from espresso martinis to “Golden Hour” cocktails and more. Everywhere you turned, there were photo ops, interviews, and food stations serving up pizza, sliders, chicken tenders, and even lobster. Spotify leaned in to make it feel more like an experience than just a showcase.
When we arrived, Hamilton was rocking the stage with tracks from his freshly dropped project. Elena Rose followed with a heartfelt set, performing hits like her Grammy-nominated “Caracas en el 2000.” Then came Rawayana, who had the crowd dancing to their signature blend of Venezuelan grooves, while playing tracks like “Veneka” and “Hora Loca.”
Beéle brought his Afrobeat-inspired Colombian wave that electrified the entire venue. He was one of the night's highlights, bringing the crowd in with his Ovy on the Drums collab, “La Plena,” to the forefront.
Rawayana had the crowd dancing to their signature blend of Venezuelan grooves.
Photo by Osvaldo Espino
Verano Forever was a celebration of Latin music and community in Miami. Everyone was in good spirits, no drama, just pure vibes. Spotify set the standard with this one — reminding us how powerful these moments can be in bringing people together. If this is the energy they’re bringing to the summer, we can only hope it continues.
