In a world where streaming numbers often overshadow substance, Jesse & Joy have done something refreshingly rare: they’ve created an album that doesn’t chase trends — it commands attention. Lo Que Nos Faltó Decir (“What We Forgot to Say”) is not just a new release from the celebrated Mexican duo — it’s a deliberate, emotional manifesto wrapped in sound. An album recorded across five cities — London, New York, Los Angeles, Bogotá, and Mexico City — it’s as global as their upbringing and as intimate as a late-night confession.
Produced by Jesse himself and Grammy-winning producer Martin Terefe (Shawn Mendes, Jason Mraz, Train), the album is rooted in the duo’s dual heritage — a sonic narrative that lives between languages and identities. Known for seamlessly blending rancheras with pop, and soul with boleros, Jesse & Joy push further here, daring to blur genre lines without losing their core: emotion.
The heartbeat of the project is “Empinar el Codo,” an unlikely yet deeply affecting collaboration with Colombian icon Carlos Vives. It’s a melancholy toast to shared heartbreak — festively sad, emotionally sharp, and lyrically rich. It’s not a glorification of pain, but a recognition of it — told through irony, tenderness, and emotional honesty. A masterclass in storytelling wrapped in melody.
Collaborations throughout the album are as strategic as they are powerful, uniting top Latin talents like Banda MS, Elsa y Elmar, Eden Muñoz, and even U.S. hitmaker Poo Bear. Each brings a distinct texture to the record, adding dimension to an already expansive soundscape. These aren’t features — they’re co-authors in a story about love, loss, growth, and cultural duality.
Far beyond a musical offering, Lo Que Nos Faltó Decir also connects with the visual world. It features the central song for ¿Quieres Ser Mi Novia?, JuanPa Zurita’s latest film, and the theme for the upcoming telenovela Papás por Conveniencia. One standout track, “Cuando Estamos Solas,” was released in solidarity with Coming Out Day — a powerful reflection of Jesse & Joy’s long-standing advocacy for inclusion and LGBTQ+ visibility.
This isn’t just an album — it’s a movement. It’s the soundtrack to an upcoming HBO documentary about the duo’s life and career. It’s a collection that spans 34 million Spotify streams (before the full release), yet still feels handcrafted and personal.
With over 12 billion global streams, a GRAMMY, six Latin GRAMMYs, and sold-out tours across continents — including a staggering 21 performances at Mexico City’s Auditorio Nacional — Jesse & Joy have nothing left to prove. And yet, with Lo Que Nos Faltó Decir, they prove something profound: that longevity in the music industry doesn’t require reinvention — it requires intention.
Fans can experience this raw new chapter live during the upcoming El Despecho Tour 2025, a sprawling concert series that will see Jesse & Joy perform across Latin America and the U.S. Notably, they will land in Argentina this September for five highly anticipated shows across major cities — a fitting stage for an album that dares to say everything left unsaid.
