Bad Bunny's Social Activism and Philanthropy
Bad Bunny: The Rise of a Latin Trap Star
Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and occasional professional wrestler. His musical style is primarily defined as Latin trap and reggaeton, although his music also incorporates various other elements from other genres. He rose to prominence in 2016 with his song "Diles", which led to a deal with Hear This Music. He continued gaining traction with songs such as "Soy Peor" and collaborations with Farruko, Karol G, Ozuna, J Balvin, Cardi B, Drake, and more during the next few years. His major breakthrough came in 2018 with his feature on Cardi B's number-one song "I Like It" alongside J Balvin, and his top-10 song "Mia" featuring Drake. His debut album X 100pre was released in December 2018 by Rimas Entertainment. He then released his collaborative album Oasis with J Balvin in June 2019. Bad Bunny's second album YHLQMDLG was released on February 29, 2020. It was followed up with the compilation album Las que no iban a salir in May. In November 2020, Bad Bunny released his third album El Último Tour Del Mundo. The album became the first all-Spanish-language album to reach number one on the Billboard 200. In May 2021, he released his fourth album Un Verano Sin Ti. The album spent 13 weeks atop the Billboard 200. It was also the first Spanish-language album to earn a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year.
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Bad Bunny is credited with helping Spanish-language music achieve mainstream popularity in the worldwide market. In 2020, he became the first non-English language act to be Spotify's most streamed artist of the year. He then had the biggest streaming year for any artist on Spotify in 2021. He has earned three Grammy Awards, four Latin Grammy Awards, eight Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, thirteen Premios Lo Nuestro Awards among other accolades.
In this article, we will take a closer look at Bad Bunny's life story, musical career, style choices, social activism, and other ventures.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Bad Bunny was born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio on March 10, 1994, in Almirante Sur, a barrio of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. He is the son of Tito Martínez, a truck driver, and Lysaurie Ocasio, a schoolteacher. He has two younger brothers, Bernie and Bysael. He grew up in a humble and religious household, attending a Catholic school. He was interested in music from an early age, singing in the church choir and listening to salsa, merengue, and rock music. He also developed a passion for skateboarding and wrestling.
Bad Bunny studied audiovisual communication at the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo. He worked as a bagger at a supermarket while studying. He started making music as a hobby in 2013, using the stage name Bad Bunny. He chose the name because of a childhood photo where he was wearing a bunny costume and looked unhappy. He uploaded his songs to SoundCloud, where he gained popularity with tracks such as "Diles", "Tu No Metes Cabra", and "Soy Peor". He caught the attention of DJ Luian, who signed him to his label Hear This Music in 2016. He also collaborated with Mambo Kingz, who produced some of his early hits.
Breakthrough and Collaborations
Bad Bunny's career took off in 2017, when he released several successful singles and featured on songs by other artists. Some of his notable songs from that year include "Pa Ti" with Bryant Myers, "Tu No Vive Asi" with Arcangel, "Caile" with De La Ghetto and Zion & Lennox, "Ahora Me Llama" with Karol G, "Krippy Kush" with Farruko and Rvssian, "Sensualidad" with Prince Royce and J Balvin, and "Vuelve" with Daddy Yankee. He also collaborated with Becky G on "Mayores", Nicki Minaj and 21 Savage on the remix of "Krippy Kush", and Enrique Iglesias on "El Baño".
In 2018, Bad Bunny continued to release hit songs and collaborate with prominent artists. He released "Amorfoda", a ballad that showcased his emotional side. He also released "Chambea", which featured an appearance by former professional wrestler Ric Flair in the music video. He teamed up with J Balvin on "I Like It", a song by Cardi B that sampled Pete Rodriguez's 1967 hit "I Like It Like That". The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 2018, becoming Bad Bunny's first number-one single in the US. He also achieved another top-10 hit with "Mia", a song featuring Drake that was sung entirely in Spanish. He signed a distribution deal with Sony Music Latin in July 2018.
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X 100PRE and OASIS
Bad Bunny released his debut studio album X 100pre (short for Por Siempre, meaning Forever) on December 24, 2018. The album was produced by Tainy, La Paciencia, DJ Luian, and Mambo Kingz. It featured guest appearances by Diplo, El Alfa, and Drake. The album received critical acclaim for its musical diversity and experimentation, as well as its personal and social commentary. It debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Latin Albums chart. It won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album in 2019.
In June 2019, Bad Bunny released his collaborative album Oasis with J Balvin. The album was recorded in two weeks during their joint tour in the US. It featured eight tracks that blended reggaeton, dancehall, trap, and pop influences. It also included guest vocals by Mr Eazi and Marciano Cantero of Enanitos Verdes. The album debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Latin Albums chart. It spawned the singles "Qué Pretendes", "Yo Le Llego", "La Canción", and "Un Peso". The album was nominated for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
YHLQMDLG and Las que no iban a salir
Bad Bunny's second studio album YHLQMDLG (short for Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana, meaning I Do Whatever I Want) was released on February 29, 2020. The album was produced by Tainy, Subelo NEO, La Paciencia , and DJ Luian. It featured guest appearances by Daddy Yankee, Anuel AA, Sech, Jowell & Randy, Kendo Kaponi, Yaviah, and more. The album was a tribute to the perreo style of reggaeton, which is characterized by fast and explicit lyrics, heavy bass, and danceable beats. The album received widespread praise for its creativity, authenticity, and cultural relevance. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Latin Albums chart. It became the highest-charting all-Spanish-language album ever on the Billboard 200. It also broke several streaming records, including the most-streamed album in a week by a Latin artist on Spotify. It won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Reggaeton Performance for the song "Yo Perreo Sola" in 2020.
In May 2020, Bad Bunny surprised his fans by releasing a compilation album titled Las que no iban a salir (meaning The Ones That Were Not Going to Come Out). The album consisted of 10 songs that were either unreleased, unfinished, or discarded from his previous projects. It featured collaborations with Don Omar, Yandel, Zion & Lennox, Nicky Jam, and Jhay Cortez. The album debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Latin Albums chart. It was praised for its spontaneity and diversity.
El Último Tour Del Mundo and Un Verano Sin Ti
Bad Bunny's third studio album El Último Tour Del Mundo (meaning The Last Tour of the World) was released on November 27, 2020. The album was produced by Tainy, Subelo NEO, La Paciencia, Mag, and DJ Luian. It featured guest appearances by Jhay Cortez, Rosalía, ABRA, and Mora. The album marked a departure from Bad Bunny's usual reggaeton and trap sound, as it incorporated elements of rock, pop, indie, and alternative music. The album received positive reviews for its experimentation and innovation. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Latin Albums chart. It became the first all-Spanish-language album to reach number one on the Billboard 200. It also became the first non-English-language album to be nominated for Album of the Year at the 2022 Grammy Awards.
In May 2021, Bad Bunny released his fourth studio album Un Verano Sin Ti (meaning A Summer Without You). The album was produced by Tainy, Subelo NEO, La Paciencia, Mag, and DJ Luian. It featured guest appearances by J Balvin, Karol G, Ozuna, Sech, Myke Towers, and more. The album was a return to Bad Bunny's reggaeton roots, as it featured upbeat and catchy songs that were perfect for the summer season. The album received acclaim for its fun and energetic vibe. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 c