''Aura'' is the second studio album by Puerto Rican

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artist,

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. It was released on August 24, 2018, through VP Records, Dimelo VI Distribution and

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. It features collaborations with

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, R.K.M & Ken-Y,

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, and

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. The album was preceded by the singles " La Modelo" and "Única", the latter of which is also remixed on the album in a version featuring

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and

. In support of the album, Ozuna went on the 29-day Aura Tour across the United States, which began on September 7 in

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Critical reception

Writing for ''

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'', Elias Leight called ''Aura'' "a step beyond the reggaeton and trap that Ozuna is known for" and highlighted several tracks that compare to the "insta-classics" from ''Odisea'', saying "'Besos Mojados,' a collaboration with veterans RKM & Ken-Y on which Ken-Y threatens to out-sing Ozuna, and 'Ibiza,' which appears to get prettier every time it gets played. .. And tap-heads will be pleased with 'Pasado y Presente,' a magnetic collaboration with Latin trap forefather Anuel AA". In conclusion, Leight stated that "''Aura'' has just one weakness — at 20 songs, it's more drawn out than it needs to be. But with an inventive singer like Ozuna at the helm, even when ''Aura'' drags, it never loses its buoyancy for long." The song was nominated for a

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, in Favorite Urban Song category.

Commercial performance

''Aura'' debuted at number seven on the US ''Billboard'' 200 with 49,000

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s (including 7,000 pure album sales). It is the biggest sales week of 2018 for a Latin album.

Critical reception

Commercial performance

Track listing

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