Maluma returns to Houston for an intimate show at White Oak Music Hall

It was A month ago When Maluma sang the Toyota Center along with "Mala mia" and "HP", he returned on Saturday night in a much more intimate place with the same night passion.

A fan line wraps around a white oak music hall with everything from jeans to barely dresses. But none of them bought a ticket. As part of the partnership between Michelob Ultra and Maluma, the show was provided free to contest winners who participated via social media.

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They immediately filled the room downstairs. It's been a long time since the Colombian singer played this small venue. Even his 2018 appearance was at the Smart Financial Center in Sugar Land.

The one-hour show on Saturday is a summary version of the 90-minute tour stop last month. There were no dancers, but Maluma was supported by a full band. Intimacy with the crowd made me feel intimate. And this time I played a new duet "Que pena" with J Balvin.

He staged in sneakers that matched with designer neon sportswear. When he went down to the white tank top, the screams started as if in a queue. They hardly subsided.

All songs such as "Vente paca", "11 PM" and "HP" also led to the lungs' top songs. Even after he finished the signature song "Felices los 4", energy was pouring out of the building and fans threw free commemorative shirts and posters.

Joey Gera Houston Chronicle is a music critic. Follow him Twitter. Get professional recommendations by subscribing to concerts, children's products, art, movies and more. Entertainment Newsletter Preview.