Bad Bunny

With X 100pre (2018), his debut album, he proved he could be both a niche artist and a global reference. The record, recorded in makeshift studios with borrowed equipment, won a Latin Grammy for Best Urban Album and landed on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. But where he truly showcased his versatility was in Oasis (2019), his collaboration with J Balvin: an album that flows between classic reggaeton and modern trap, with tracks like Qué pretendes and La canción becoming playlist staples. Then came YHLQMDLG (2020), an album released without warning, packed with songs like Yo perreo sola and Chambea, where Tainy’s production and his own signature as a songwriter shine on every track.

In 2022, Un verano sin ti cemented him as a phenomenon that transcends music. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200—a rare feat for a Spanish-language artist—and became a streaming and sales juggernaut. But beyond the numbers, what’s fascinating is how each song feels crafted to resonate in any setting: from the darkest trap to ballads that feel like confessions. His El último tour del mundo tour reflected that: stages that transformed, unexpected collaborations, and a connection with fans rarely seen in artists of his scale.

In 2023, with Nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana, he explored a more futuristic sound, as if he wanted to show what his music might sound like a decade from now. The album, released on a Friday the 13th, was his statement of intent: to keep being Bad Bunny, but with the freedom to reinvent himself without losing his essence. And in 2024, his residency at San Juan’s Choliseo—where he built a house onstage and hosted guests like Rauw Alejandro and Myke Towers—was proof that for him, music isn’t just a product; it’s a live experience worth living.