Bad Bunny’s Ode to Puerto Rico and How it Became an Internet Phenomenon in Latin America
!!!
–Researched and Written by Maureen Poe—Issue Jan 08-14 2025: On January 5th Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny released his 6th studio album “Debí Tirar más Fotos.” The album’s music features a mix of styles including salsa, bomba, plena, electro, and reggaeton. The disc is a love letter to Puerto Rico and its culture; it analyzes the threat of gentrification and the toll it has taken on its citizens. This is not Bad Bunny’s first time using his music to make social commentary. His last album, “Un Verano sin Ti,” also featured songs that discussed gentrification and blackouts suffered by the island. However, what makes this album particularly special is the short film published by Bad Bunny two days before the album’s release and the album’s impact on social media. The film deals with the same themes as the album and shortly after the album and film’s release the album took social media by storm, even resulting in the creation of a new trend.
To read the full content subscribe today!