Melissa Otero Announces New Album "Part 1: Corazón Terco"

PARIS - Dec. 4, 2025 - PRLog -- Latin Pop artist Melissa Otero returns with her most personal project to date: Part 1: Corazón Terco, an 11-track album blending Latin Pop, Merengue Pop, Bachata, Tropical rhythms, and Cinematic Pop to be released on January 16, 2026. The album marks the first chapter in a trilogy that chronicles Melissa's transformative emotional journey over the last several years.

Written between 2020 and 2025, Corazón Terco was shaped by major life events — the loss of Melissa's mother to cancer, an ectopic pregnancy that nearly took her life, experiences with narcissistic abuse, a string of disappointing relationships, deep self-reflection, and finally, discovering true love. The album captures heartbreak, cultural roots, humor, healing, empowerment, and self-worth.

"I want listeners to feel joy, empowerment, and freedom," says Otero. "Life is not meant to be lived in fear or trauma. Protect your peace, love yourself, and keep only those who truly appreciate you."

ABOUT MELISSA OTERO

Raised in Yauco, Puerto Rico, Melissa Otero is a classically trained pianist, singer, songwriter, and producer with a genre-blending approach that incorporates Latin rhythms and cinematic elements.

Her music has been featured internationally, including:

• Dance Moms (Lifetime)
• Reina de Corazones (Telemundo)
• Cerro Alegre and Brujas (Chile)

Melissa has received multiple accolades, including the ASCAP Plus Award (2014) and Female Latin Artist of the Year (Premios Fama 2016, NYC). She has surpassed 1 million verified streams, received Gold and Triple Platinum Records by the IRAA for over 230k combined verified global streams and sales, performed recently at Nublu NYC, and appeared on RAW Urban Sessions (CTV Staten Island).

Corazón Terco marks her return with renewed artistic clarity, emotional depth, and a trilogy of albums to follow.

MARKETING & PROMOTION

A global rollout includes:

• YouTube, TikTok, and Meta advertising campaigns
• Radio servicing across Latin America, the U.S. Hispanic market, and Europe
• Official music videos and ongoing visual content
• Press outreach across digital and traditional media
• iTunes pre-add campaign & DSP playlist submissions
• Live performances promoting the album

"Como El Ave" - Official Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3jfCc0SFO0



"J'ai Besoin De Ti" - Official Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb4Kr7GBRcw

Official Website: https://melissaotero.com/