After releasing several projects including a mixtape, an extended play, and many singles since 2016, Alejandro finally announced recording his debut studio album in early 2020.

Musically, Afrodisíaco consists of traditional reggaeton tracks, Latin trap songs, R&B numbers, electronic elements, and perreo rhythms.

After releasing several projects and many singles, he finally announced that he was working on his debut studio album in February 2020, revealing its title as Afrodisíaco, which translates to Aphrodisiac in English.

[2]On November 5, 2020, Alejandro deleted all of his posts on social media and left only one photo, with the caption "AFRODISIACO comes out in a few days, while I go to rest a bit.

[3] He worked on Afrodisíaco with the assistance of several producers, including Caleb Calloway, Mr. Naisgai, Dímelo Flow, Eydren, and Tainy,[6] and recorded it in studios across Miami and Carolina.

"Tell Him") is a mid-tempo "dark" reggaeton ballad,[13][7] with a down-tempo "slightly darker" outro,[14] that addresses the singer's ex-girlfriend who has broken up with him to be with another man.

[15] "Strawberry Kiwi" has a "summery, tropical atmosphere",[15] while "Mood" is an urban song and a collaboration with Panamanian singer Sech.

"From Heart") is an urbano romantic song about living with a young woman in a beautiful home,[20][21] expressing the feelings of someone who still misses his partner.

"I Don't Believe You"), Alejandro collaborated with Puerto Rican duo Wisin & Yandel,[5] while "Soy una Gárgola" (transl.

[35] "Tattoo" is a reggaeton and pop urban song, with a danceable rhythm that portrays the full happiness of falling in love with a person.

[40][41] It became a global hit,[42] reaching number one in Argentina,[43] Colombia,[44] Costa Rica,[45] El Salvador,[46] Guatemala,[47] Honduras,[48] Latin America,[49] Panama,[50] Peru,[51] and Puerto Rico,[52] as well as the top five in several other countries such as Mexico and Spain.

[59] "Enchule" was released for digital download and streaming on September 17, 2020, as the third single from the album, while its music video was directed by Camacho.

[62] The track reached the top 10 in Colombia,[63] Dominican Republic,[64] El Salvador,[65] Guatemala,[66] Honduras,[67] Mexico,[68] and Peru,[69] and on US Hot Latin Songs.

[23][70] The album's final single, "Dile a Él" was issued to radio stations on February 3, 2021, while its music video was directed by Alfred Marroquín.

[71][72] The album was also supported by three promotional singles; "Ponte Pa' Mí", "Algo Mágico", and "Perreo Pesau'" were released on April 16, 2020, June 25, 2020, and March 5, 2021, respectively.

[82] It began on July 15, 2021 at the Enigma Night Club in Raleigh, North Carolina, and concluded on December 18, 2021, at the Fair Expo Center in Miami, with concerts throughout the United States, Mexico, Spain, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic.

Thom Jurek from AllMusic noted "a pronounced and consistent vibe" on the album that "juxtaposes elegantly layered atmospherics and innovative beats against catchy melodies set in middling tempos".

He praised the production that is "carefully articulated to underscore the painstaking detail applied to the sequencing of exceptionally well-written songs" and thought the album delivers "a rich and seamless listening experience".

He also highlighted multiple tracks, including "Soy una Gárgola" as the "biggest surprise" of the album, writing that is "complete with an array of imaginative 21st century beats and sonics", while describing both "Mood" and "Un Sueño" as seductive and "Tattoo (remix)" as steamy.

[7] In her review of the album for Grammy.com, Ecleen Luzmila Caraballo named Alejandro "one of the most promising well-rounded acts of his generation", saying his fusion of genres sets him "apart from his peers".

[11] Los Angeles Times critic Suzy Exposito labeled the album "a sensuous night cruise" for its use of multiple genres,[10] and Isabela Raygoza of Rolling Stone called the set "salacious and club-ready".

[87] People's Tomás Mier thought Afrodisíaco is "everything an artist just two years into his career could ask for" and named Alejandro "the future of reggaetón".

[12] Writing for MTV News, Lucas Villa stated that the singer's "talent is easy to spot" on the album, while praising its "impressive roster of guests".