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Bad Bunny Honors Puerto Rican Roots in Genre-Blending Album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos'

The artist's sixth album fuses traditional Puerto Rican sounds with modern influences, delivering a deeply personal and political homage to his homeland.

  • Bad Bunny's new album, released on January 5, 2025, explores Puerto Rico's musical heritage by blending genres like plena, salsa, and música jíbara with reggaeton and house music.
  • The album features collaborations with Puerto Rican artists such as RaiNao, Dei V, Omar Courtz, and Los Pleneros de la Cresta, spotlighting local talent and culture.
  • Tracks like 'Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii' and 'La Mudanza' address political and social issues, including Puerto Rico's colonial status and the effects of gentrification on the island.
  • Debí Tirar Más Fotos marks a shift from Bad Bunny's previous work, showcasing a reflective and vulnerable side while celebrating his identity as a proud Puerto Rican.
  • The album has been widely praised as one of Bad Bunny's most vibrant and eclectic projects, solidifying his ability to innovate and pay homage to his roots simultaneously.
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