Puerto Rican-born, London-based artist Ivelisse Del Carmen has released her most personal work so far with her new single “Sin Filtro.” The song mixes reggaeton rhythms with orchestral strings, Spanish guitar and operatic vocals, turning a genre often seen as commercial into something emotional and honest.
Ivelisse has a background in classical music, and her voice carries both technical precision and Caribbean rhythm. Her music often deals with themes like identity, honesty and personal struggle, while also celebrating her cultural roots.
“Sin Filtro” is driven by self-doubt, fear of rejection and a search for self-acceptance. The song takes inspiration from both Residente’s track “René” and classical music. One of its key lines, “My ego, the spider, afraid to get hurt,” reflects the central idea of vulnerability.
“This is not club music, it is reflection music,” Ivelisse says. “It is reggaeton as I hear it, shaped by my voice, my training and my need to be real. In the 90s in Puerto Rico, reggaeton was often censored or criticized. This song is about reclaiming it on my own terms.”
The production of “Sin Filtro” was handled by Paul Stanborough, who has worked with Tina Turner, Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams. He has collaborated with Ivelisse before on An Ocean In Between and Las Mariposas. His production helps shape the track’s cinematic sound. Reggaeton drums keep the music grounded, while the strings and guitar add emotional depth. The song feels detailed and carefully built, with room for both movement and reflection.
“Sin Filtro” continues Ivelisse’s path of mixing languages, styles and personal storytelling. She is currently working on her second album. Listeners can expect music that expresses anger, healing and joy, while combining Latin and Puerto Rican influences with English songwriting.
