Songfacts®:

• "Tuya" (meaning "Yours" in Spanish) weaves a hypnotic tapestry, fusing koto, the national instrument of Japan, along with flamenco, slow reggaeton and techno. Collaborating with Puerto Rican producer Chris Jedi, Rosalía embraces diverse sonic influences.
• Rosalía channels her love for Japan into the musical arrangement of "Tuya." The Spanish star holds a deep affinity for the country, often embarking on journeys to the land of the rising sun. She wanted to shine a spotlight on Japan's beautiful culture and distinctive style. "Japan makes me want to move slowly, delicately," Rosalia told Vogue. "It is beautiful no matter where you look at it. I admire the dedication they put into the little things - it inspires me with everything. Absolutely everything is a ritual."
• Rosalia wouldn't say any one sound is more pronounced on the sultry anthem than any other. "Exploring is part of who I am as a musician," she said. "In the case of 'Tuya,' inspirations such as reggaeton, Japanese instruments, flamenco, and gabber techno coexist at the same level."
• Want another song featuring the Japanese instrument? On Queen's 1975 track "The Prophet's Song," the band's guitarist Brian May plays a toy version of a koto.
• Lyrically, "Tuya" paints a vivid portrait of Rosalía's burning desire for her lover. In the verses, she delves into an intimate realm of connection, lust and vulnerability.
  
  The memorable hook lays out Rosalia's hopes for their wild night ahead. Shedding inhibitions, they'll embrace in passionate surrender.
• Colombian director Stillz captures the essence of "Tuya" in the music video, which is set against the backdrop of Tokyo. Rosalía wanders through the bustling streets of the Japanese metropolis, lost in contemplation. The visuals treat us to the delights of the city, from luxuriating in a steaming bath to the thrill of the casino floor.
  
  "The video [is centered around] a foreign girl in Tokyo who is alone all the time." Rosalia told Vogue. "I found that juxtaposition interesting for the visual part. I was having fun creating looks in Tokyo the day before the shoot. The looks represent the playfulness from that moment, and also are part of the visual context of Tuya, where sensuality plays an important role."
  
  Stillz is Bad Bunny's go-to visual collaborator. Among the videos he's directed for the Puerto Rican superstar are "Dakati," "Moscow Mule" and "Yonaguni."