Ana Mena
High-gloss Mediterranean pop that bridges the gap between Spanish passion and Italian disco. Euphoric, danceable, and occasionally bittersweet.
High-gloss Mediterranean pop that bridges the gap between Spanish passion and Italian disco. Euphoric, danceable, and occasionally bittersweet.
Ana Mena creates the kind of music that feels like a permanent European summer. It is bright, polished, and relentlessly catchy, blending the rhythmic pulse of modern Latin pop with the melodic sensibilities of classic Italian radio hits. Her voice is clear and versatile, often layered into shimmering harmonies that float over driving synth-pop beats and crisp electronic percussion.
What truly sets her apart is her unique cross-cultural appeal. She has mastered the art of the 'Italo-Spanish' crossover, often releasing tracks that work perfectly in both languages. There is a specific brand of 'happy-sad' energy in her work; even her most upbeat dance tracks often carry a faint streak of romantic longing or nostalgic melancholy, making them feel more substantial than standard club fare.
Start with 'A un paso de la luna' for the ultimate summer anthem experience, or 'Música ligera' to hear her transform a modern Italian classic into a sweeping, cinematic Spanish pop moment. Her 2023 album 'Bellodrama' is the definitive statement of her 'sad-girl-at-the-disco' aesthetic.
Ana Mena Rojas (born 25 February 1997) is a Spanish singer and actress. Mena began her career as an actress in the 2009 TV series Marisol, la película, followed in 2010 by Disney's musical reality show My Camp Rock 2, ending up as the winner. Her musical career began in 2016, when she released her debut single "No soy como tú crees". Mena has also collaborated with many international artists. In 2018, she gained popularity in Italy with the song "D'estate non vale" with Fred De Palma. The unexpected Italian success was a game changer in her career. Since then, she managed to deliver several hit songs both in Italy and Spain, becoming one of the most listened Spanish artists of the streaming era and taking part in the Sanremo Music Festival 2022 with "Duecentomila ore". She has also covered Italian pop songs by other artists, such as "Música ligera" ("Musica leggerissima" by Colapesce and Dimartino) and "Un clásico" ("Superclassico" by Ernia). Mena released her debut album, Índex, on 11 May 2018, and her second studio album, Bellodrama, on 24 March 2023. Hugely popular in her native Spain, Ana Mena has also gained a significant fanbase in France, Italy, Switzerland, Mexico, Argentina and Chile. According to her record label, Sony Music, as of 2025, she had achieved sales equivalent to 1 Diamond certification in France, as well as 70 Platinum and 16 Gold certifications mainly in Spain and Italy, but also in Switzerland, Mexico and Argentina.
Shares studio polished, digital clarity, maximalist (production style); electropop, latin pop, dance-pop (subgenres)
Shares electropop, latin pop, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, compressed loud (production style)
Shares electropop, latin pop, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, maximalist (production style)
Shares electropop, latin pop, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, maximalist (production style)
Shares electropop, latin pop, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, compressed loud (production style)
Shares studio polished, digital clarity, maximalist (production style); summer, urban night, rooftop (atmosphere)
Shares studio polished, digital clarity, maximalist (production style); electropop, latin pop, dance-pop (subgenres)
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