Bad Bunny Puts New Album on Hold & Commits to Continuing the Fight Against Ricardo Rosselló

 

Introduction of Bad Bunny Merch

In Puerto Rico, folk genres like bomba, sung and danced by enslaved Africans as a form of rebellion against slave-owners and  plena, a traditional musical styling impoverished jibaros sung to bring attention to their social ills indicate that music has always been a part of the island’s centuries-long resistance movements. Today as the Puerto Rican people Bad Bunny Merch upraised a corrupt local governments. specifically calling for the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló the biggest names in Puerto Rican music are similarly using modern genres as a form of political expression, unity and refuge.

Residente and Bad Bunny Reunite for Explosive Reggaeton Anthem “Bellacoso”

Coming off the surprisehip hop anthem  comes what could possibly be the most awaited reggaeton junte we’ve seen in urbano in years  a perreo collaboration between Residente and Bad Bunny. “Bellacosa” is the first single from René Perez Joglar’s better known as Residente upcoming yet-to-be-titled sophomore album. “This is the first reggaeton that I’m doing since a long time ago. It’s not because I don’t like reggaeton but because I like a lot of different types of music and I never wanted to be part of a wave. I wanted to become an artist myself, by my own achievements Residente tells Remezcla. Bellacoso brings back memories of early Calle 13 with nonstop bar spitting, dwelling debaucherously in lyrics that are catchy, fun and foot-thumping

A Mind-Driven Collaboration: Residente and Bad Bunny Fuse Brain Waves and Vibes in Bellacoso

Both artists bring more than their share of rhymes to the table. The song was developed using the frequencies of their brain waves. “Everything is part of a concept. I’m working with scientists on this project,” shares Residente, “I’m working with the brain, and working with everything that’s inside my brain.” René explains how by using the frequencies captured by the rapper’s brain waves, they were able to develop the base of the song, which they later added additional melodic elements to the beat to produce not only “Bellacoso” but the rest of the songs on the album. For Residente, there needs to be a connection in collaboration. “I have to feel vibe before I collaborate with anyone…” he explains about the work with Benito, “…he’s a cool kid and we have things in common

Residente Embraces Creative Freedom with Conceptual, Brain-Inspired Album

I started to look for a concept that it can be a conceptual album and I can write about whatever I want,” Residente says about his inspiration to explore what the human brain can encode. “That’s why I’m doing it about everything that I have in my head. It’s more of a way of expressing myself freely, being honest, and having a complete concept. In general, it’s part of the creative process, and trying to do something different and new every time that I make an album. It has to be fun for me, otherwise I was not going to do it. I don’t do this shit because I want to be top 10. I’m not looking for that,” he adds.

 Bellacoso” Music Video Celebrates Diversity in Puerto Rico

The video features a widely-inclusive cast comprising of Afro-Latinas people from the LGBTQI community and even an extended shot of Benito singing next to a woman with unshaven armpits. It was directed by cinematographer Gregory Ohrel and takes place in Puerto Rico. It follows “los gallos del nido Residente and Bad Bunny throughout the beaches and stre ets of Puerto Rico accompanied by the wide-array of dancers, throughout an almost psychedelic and pulsating experience that even Puerto Rican boxing champion Tito Trinidad takes part of.

Bad Bunny Returns to Spain to Fulfill Final Shows

 The song’s title alludes to Gov. Rosselló’s remarks against Puerto Rico born former New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, who he called a “whore.” But PJ Sin Suela a doctor-turned-urban artist,Bad Bunny explained to his followers that he had to go back to Spain to finish his last 4 contractually-obligated shows before getting back to the anti-Ricardo Rossello protese he originally paused his time in Spain to attend. In the 3-minute clip, Benito told his followers about how the world is watching Puerto Rico, and how the island’s energy serves as a beacon for the rest of the world.

Bad Bunny Pauses Album Recording to Prioritize Puerto Rico Protests

He also committed to putting recording sessions for his next album on hold to continue the fight against Puerto Rico’s immensely-hated governor. “I had planned on my agenda after finishing these last 4 shows, going back to Miami to record my new album,” he began. “But I’m going to cancel that. I’m going to cancel everything. I’m going to put a pause on my career because I don’t have the heart or the mind to make music. 

Bad Bunny iLe and Puerto Rican Artists Rally with Protest Anthem Amid Political Uprising

Just as the anti-Ricardo Rosselló protests in Puerto Rico (and across the world for that matter) reach a critical massBadBunny and iLe have dropped a scalding hip-hop number calling for the people of Puerto Rico to figuratively sharpen their knives, ahead of the planned protest by various celebrities including Benito who left his tour in Europe to join Ricky Martin and others calling for the disgraced governor’s resignation.

Old San Juan Against Corruption and Injustice

tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered on the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan in the crusade’s fifth and largest protest. Among them, artists likeBadBunny Merch Residente Ricky Martin La India PJ Sin Suela and more used their celebrity and talent to urge their país to stay resolute in their fight and to create unity on an island in distress. Through music these artists are helping shape and propel a people-led movement against the governor political corruption and injustice.

Residente and Bad Bunny Channel Public Outrage into Music Amid Rosselló Scandal

As we’ve seen over the last few days protest against Rossello in light of a leaked set of chats in which the governor and members of his cabinet ridiculed everything from the LGBTQI community, to the fallen victims of Hurricane Maria. In response, Residente and Benito have taken to the studio to point out the governor’s multiple scandals and help fan the flames of Borinken’s discontent.

Bad Bunny Tells Residente To Take a Seat

As in any  these two seem to do a good job of putting each other in their place when need be. René tells Benito when he’s gone too far and Bad Bunny T Shirt tells René when he needs to relax. The first question the two took was “Why’d you decide to make a and not a trap song to which they both rightfully scoffed, but Residente took it a step further responding with a sarcastic “It’s like asking you why you asked this question. Benito on the other hand, perhaps remembering that it’s because of fans like that that he’s now sporting Gucci shirts like the one in the casual vid, told his friend to take the questions seriously before explaining that the cultural significance of perreo made the choice a no brainer when it comes to what people in PR and the diaspora needed.