MORA @ THE YOUTUBE THEATER

Mora brought his Lo Mismo De La Otra Vez tour to Inglewood, California at the iconic YouTube Theater, where fans filled the venue and danced all night to his biggest hits. The Puerto Rican artist is a massive and recognizable name in the Latin music industry, with countless collaborations and hit songs such as his most notable ones: “Volando,” “Una Vez,” “MEMORIAS,” “DROGA,” “Tuyo,” “512,” and many more. Over the years, Mora has cemented his legacy in the new era of reggaeton with his electronic sound and rhythmic beats. With his newest album release this year, LO MISMO DE SIEMPRE, Mora stayed true to his sound while also experimenting with tracks like “DROGA,” which featured a heavy salsa fusion. Still, he gave fans what they wanted—trap-reggaeton beats and heartbreak anthems. The YouTube Theater was the perfect stop for Mora, as he hasn’t toured in a while aside from a few festivals. Fans were ready to sing the night away.

As the night began, fans packed the YouTube Theater early, and the venue’s layout made for a unique setup with a massive pit in front of the stage. Where there are usually seats, Mora opened the space for fans to dance, sing, and jump the entire night, creating a music festival-like atmosphere. The crowd kept pouring in, and as the time got later, anticipation grew to hear both his new hits and older tracks. When the moment finally arrived, the lights dimmed and the music began to fade in. The stage design was futuristic, filled with LED panels and bright lights. Suddenly, Mora’s voice echoed through the speakers as he sang the intro of his newest album, with everyone joining in on the opening track, “LO MISMO DE SIEMPRE.” Fans searched the stage, chanting his name, though he stayed hidden for the entire first song, building anticipation. Finally, for the second song—my personal favorite—he emerged from the darkness on the right side of the stage to perform “BANDIDA.”

Once “BANDIDA” began and fans saw Mora step out, the night instantly took off. Phones went up as fans recorded and sang along to the hit off his new album. Mora’s voice is not only special but distinct, with a tone fans can recognize anywhere. Another highlight of the night was “MODELITO,” which sent the crowd into a frenzy, jumping and even forming mosh pits. The high-energy track showed Mora’s versatility, seamlessly transitioning from slower love songs to deep Latin trap beats.

Mora continued performing through the night, delivering all his biggest hits for Los Angeles. Fans truly got what they came for from the Puerto Rican superstar. Mora’s legacy in Latin music will always be celebrated—not only as one of the artists who helped revive reggaeton but also as a supporter of the new generation of artists emerging from Puerto Rico. He even paid homage to rising Puerto Rican talent, performing songs alongside collaborators like De La Rose and Omar Courtz. Mora’s energy and essence filled the night with emotion, and what better venue to experience that than the YouTube Theater.

Photos shot + edited by Joseph Hernandez Written by Joseph Hernandez