Hermoso (Spanish for Beautiful) is the second solo studio album by the American producer and songwriter Benny Blanco. It was released on August 14, 2026, through Friends Keep Secrets, Blanco's imprint of Interscope Records. It is his first solo album since Friends Keep Secrets (2018), and also follows up his collaborative album with wife Selena Gomez, I Said I Love You First (2025). Guests on the album include Gomez, Becky G, the Marías, and BB Trickz.
Hermoso generated controversy due to its title, concept, and cover art, spurring accusations of cultural appropriation. Criticism of the cover art centered on Blanco's exaggerated, caricature-like mask, which some deemed to be racist. Others defended the concept, noting Blanco's longstanding appreciation for Latino music, and his outspokenness on political issues affecting the community.
Track listing
Notes "Degenere" is stylized in all caps. signifies a vocal producer
Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal. Musicians
Benny Blanco – keyboards, programming (all tracks); bass (track 8) Cashmere Cat – keyboards, programming (all tracks); bass (8) Ismael Pineda – percussion (1, 2, 6) Joey Calderón – trombone (1, 2, 6) Hector Perez Jarquin – accordion (1) Leonardo Gama – guitar (1) Jose A. Leyva – upright bass (1) Netón Vega – vocals (1) Ricardo Barajas – electric guitar (2) Guillermo Alexi Medina Poblano – upright bass (2) Selena Gomez – vocals (2) Becky G – vocals (2) BB Trickz – vocals (3) Josh Conway – drums, guitar, keyboards, programming (4) María Zardoya – vocals, programming (4) Jesse Perlman – guitar (4) Dylan Day – guitar (6) Ovy on the Drums – programming (6) Mora – vocals (6) Blake Slatkin – keyboards, programming (8) Myke Towers – vocals (8) Suzanne Vega – vocals (8)
Technical
Benny Blanco – engineering (all tracks), mixing (1, 3–7), recording arrangement (1, 6) Cashmere Cat – engineering (all tracks), mixing (1, 3–7), recording arrangement (1) Edgar Rodriguez – engineering (1, 2, 6), recording arrangement (1, 2, 6) Carlos A. Molina – engineering (2) Bryce Bordone – engineering (2) Josh Conway – engineering (4) Julio Batista – engineering, mixing (8) Blake Slatkin – engineering (8) José Francisco – engineering assistance (1, 6) David Herrera – engineering assistance (1) Jackson Dale – engineering assistance (4) Ryan Tharayil – engineering assistance (4) Serban Ghenea – mixing (2) Josh Gudwin – mixing (8) Chris Gehringer – mastering (1–7) Roberto "Mr Earcandy" Vazquez – mastering (8) Ashlyn Banner – production coordination
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