Eladio Carrión sits down with Billboard for Cafecito Con and brings up Kai Cenat—including the Mafiatón moment—before diving into his album CORSA and revealing he “nearly died” filming one of the videos.
In the interview, Eladio explains why he chose a spot filled with cars, coffee and guitars, what it was like collaborating with Coi Leray and why his music connects with an athlete mindset (he was a professional swimmer).
He also talks about his favorite video from the project with Cazzu (shot in Argentina), his anime references (including Naruto), and the nostalgia behind tracks like “Body” and “Polaroid.” Plus, he opens up about the last time he truly felt lost, how he got through it, and what changed in his life after becoming a father.
Watch the full episode and tell us: what’s your favorite track from CORSA?
Eladio Carrión
I can’t tell you much, but I can say that I almost died in the video.
Jessica Roiz
Okay.
Eladio Carrión
I mean, I almost died. Physically I almost died in the video shoot.
Jessica Roiz
Eladio Carrión can rap in English and in Spanish, but did you know he was also a professional swimmer? We talk about that, about Cazzu, about Naruto and about the last time he really felt lost here on Cafecito Con. So we’re here at Walt Grace Vintage. I want to know why did you bring us here.
Eladio Carrión
Um, you know, I just dropped an album called CORSA, very, you know, car related. Best of the both worlds. You got cars, you got coffees, you got guitars, so it’s a super dope place.
Jessica Roiz
No, it’s incredible. Thanks for bringing us here.
Eladio Carrión
Of course.
Jessica Roiz
Come on, let’s go– place our order. I’m curious to know what Eladio Carrión has when it comes to a little coffee break.
Eladio Carrión
Of course, of course.
Jessica Roiz
Hi. Hi. I’m thinking of the Luthier latte.
Barista
Okay. Sure thing.
Jessica Roiz
It brings almond milk- Oh, yeah . . . honey and what else?
Barista
And vanilla.
Jessica Roiz
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah. And vanilla.
Eladio Carrión
So, so, yeah.
Jessica Roiz
Simple. Simple ingredients. Yeah, simple, yeah.
Baritsa
Did you want it iced or hot? I feel like it’s really hot outside. I would do iced, right?
Eladio Carrión
Yeah, iced. Let’s do iced. Yeah, yeah, let’s
Jessica Roiz
Yeah, yeah, let’s do iced.
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