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Former Voice contestant Valerie Ponzio releaed a new single Friday.

The first of those — “Órale” — landed Friday.

“It’s what #Mexicans say when we’re excited and I’m freaking excited!” Valerie explains on Instagram.

Valerie grew up in the west Texas town of El Paso and, according to a press release, the son was inspired by her memory of Mexican summer block parties.

“Hopefully, it will give you a little taste of what a fun west Texas party night is like,” she adds.

Valerie was a four-chair turn recipient back on Season 12 of The Voice.

While “Orale” is her first single of 2019, she released a single called “My America” and an EP called “Timeless” last year.

Here’s a snippet of “Órale” (pronounced “Oh-raw-leh”).