De Carolina

"De Carolina" (transl. "From Carolina") is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro and Puerto Rican producer DJ Playero for Alejandro's third studio album, Saturno (2022). It was written by Alejandro, while the production was handled by Caleb Calloway, Kenobi, Alejandro, and DJ Playero. The song was released by Sony Music on December 8, 2022, as the fourth single from the album. A homage to Alejandro's hometown, Carolina, Puerto Rico, where reggaeton thrived in the 1990s, the track merges the singer's modern reggaeton vision with Playero's classic style, incorporating rave-ready beats and a sped-up sample of "La Gente Sabe" to pay tribute to the city and the Puerto Rican duo Maicol & Manuel.

"De Carolina" received highly positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its lyrics and fusion of genres. It was awarded Best New Track by Pitchfork. The song reached number one in Central America, and peaked within the top 10 in Honduras, and on Billboard's Latin Digital Song Sales in the United States. It was certified gold in Spain. An accompanying music video, released simultaneously with the song, was directed by Martin Seipel. It depicts Alejandro celebrating his roots with a dynamic tour of his childhood streets, showcasing the local culture and daily life. The song was included on the set list for Alejandro's the Saturno World Tour.