Singer-songwriter Francisco Javier Álvarez Beret writes songs that revel in a sense of intimacy, even as his catchy choruses are on the lips of legions of adoring fans. Crafting resonant verses that pay homage to lost loves and what’s precious in life, he throws light on thoughts often left unsaid. Sounds such as reggae, pop and rap form the basis of raspy-voiced ballads, syncopated beats and songwriting ventures that are melodic and versatile—boosted by collabs with the likes of Latin pop hitmaker Sebastián Yatra.