Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Debí Tirar Más Fotos | ||||
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Released | January 5, 2025 | |||
Recorded | 2024[1] | |||
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Length | 62:01 | |||
Language | Spanish | |||
Label | Rimas | |||
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Bad Bunny chronology | ||||
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Singles from Debí Tirar Más Fotos | ||||
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Debí Tirar Más Fotos (stylized as DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS; transl. I Should Have Taken More Photos) is the sixth solo studio album (seventh overall) by Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny. It was released on January 5, 2025, through Rimas Entertainment and follows his previous record Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana (2023). The album features collaborations with Chuwi, Omar Courtz, Los Pleneros de la Cresta, Dei V, and RaiNao.
Background and promotion
[edit]On October 13, 2023, Bad Bunny released his fifth solo studio album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with 184,000 units and reached the top 10 in five more countries.[5] The album release was followed up by his fifth concert tour titled the Most Wanted Tour, spanning dates from February to June 2024, all of which sold out and broke multiple records.[6] Outside of touring, Bad Bunny released collaborations with Myke Towers[7] and Rauw Alejandro[8] as well as the standalone single "Una Velita", co-produced by long-time collaborator Tainy.[9]
On December 5, 2024, the artist released the lead single "El Clúb", an "ethereal" track that fuses "pulse-quickening house beats" with a "nostalgic" feel.[10] Bad Bunny announced the album three weeks later on December 26.[11] Accompanied by the announcement was the release of the second single "Pitorro de Coco".[12] The album cover and tracklist were revealed on January 3, 2025, along with an accompanying short film on YouTube, co-directed by Bad Bunny and starring actor, filmmaker and playwright Jacobo Morales.[13][14] The visualizers for each track on YouTube displayed the history of Puerto Rico as a slide presentation, with the content being compilated by Puerto Rican professor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Jorell Meléndez Badillo.[15] In further promotion of the album, he will perform and serve as a co-host on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 13.[16]
Critical reception
[edit]Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Clash | 8/10[17] |
NME | [18] |
Rolling Stone | [4] |
Hearing Things | "Must Hear"[19] |
Debí Tirar Más Fotos has received positive reviews from music critics. In a five-star review, Maya Georgi of Rolling Stone called it a "homegrown, jubilant, and fresh" album and concluded their review by stating, "In Nadie Sabe, he claimed he was in his prime. Now, on Debí Tirar Más Fotos, it’s clear he finally is."[4] In a positive review, Robin Murray of Clash considered the album to be "a love letter to [Bad Bunny's] heritage" and additionally stated that it is "potent and personal".[17]
On social media sites such as X (formerly Twitter), the album has gained significant attention on Puerto Rican political discussions; particularly the song “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii” (What Happened to Hawaii), which expresses concern over the potential negative impact of Puerto Rican statehood in the context of Hawaii. The song has been denounced by pro-statehood advocates (estadistas), some of who continue to see Hawaii as a successful model for Puerto Rican statehood [20]. Statehood advocates have occasionally accused Bad Bunny of supporting independence for Puerto Rico particularly after his support for candidates linked to the Puerto Rican Independence Party such as Juan Dalmau for governor [21]. The album’s 17 visualizers discuss moments such as the acquirement of Puerto Rico by the United States, the Puerto Rican diaspora, repression and surveillance from the 1960’s through the 80’s and the killing of student activist Antonia Martínez, and the creation of the Puerto Rican flag. However, as of now, Bad Bunny has yet to publicly and directly advocate for independence.
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Benito Martínez, except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Nuevayol" |
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| 3:03 |
2. | "Voy a Llevarte Pa' PR" |
| 2:36 | |
3. | "Baile Inolvidable" |
| 6:07 | |
4. | "Perfumito Nuevo" (with RaiNao) |
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| 3:20 |
5. | "Weltita" (with Chuwi) |
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| 3:07 |
6. | "Veldá" (with Omar Courtz and Dei V) |
| 3:55 | |
7. | "El Clúb" |
| 3:42 | |
8. | "Ketu Tecré" |
| 4:10 | |
9. | "Bokete" |
| 3:35 | |
10. | "Kloufrens" |
| 3:19 | |
11. | "Turista" |
| 3:10 | |
12. | "Café con Ron" (with Los Pleneros de la Cresta) |
| 3:48 | |
13. | "Pitorro de Coco" |
| 3:26 | |
14. | "Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii" |
| 3:49 | |
15. | "Eoo" |
| Tainy | 3:24 |
16. | "DTMF" | MAG | 3:57 | |
17. | "La Mudanza" |
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| 3:33 |
Total length: | 62:01 |
Notes
[edit]- All track titles are stylized in a form of text notation similar to alternating caps.
- "Nuevayol" contains a sample of "Un Verano en Nueva York", written by Justi Barreto and performed by Andy Montañez and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.[4]
- "Baile Inolvidable" features additional vocals by Jacobo Morales.
- "Veldá" features additional vocals by Wisin and contains a sample of "No Voy a Esperar por Ti", as performed by Plan B.[22]
- "Eoo" contains samples of "Perreo Baby", written and performed by Héctor & Tito, and "Solo de Mí", written by Martínez and Ismael Flores, and performed by Bad Bunny.
- "La Mudanza" contains an interpolation of "P FKN R", written by Martínez, Charles Ocansey, Frederik Thrane, Jose Rivera, and Austin Santos, and performed by Bad Bunny featuring Kendo Kaponi and Arcángel.
References
[edit]- ^ "Bad Bunny anuncia disco Debí Tirar Más Fotos". Warp. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ Alvarez, Lauren. "4 Key Takeaways From Bad Bunny's New Album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos'". Forbes. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
- ^ Breihan, Tom. "Stream Bad Bunny's New Album Debí Tirar Más Fotos". Stereogum. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Georgi, Maya (January 6, 2024). "Review: Bad Bunny Makes a Triumphant Homecoming on Debí Tirar Más Fotos". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith (October 22, 2023). "Bad Bunny's Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ Henderson, Lisa (May 31, 2024). "Bad Bunny closes record-shattering US tour". IQ. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ Ellwoord-Hughes, Pip (April 27, 2024). "Myke Towers teams up with Bad Bunny for new single "Adivino"". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ "Rauw Alejandro anuncia Cosa nuestra, su cuarto álbum de estudio en el que colaboran Laura Pausini y Bad Bunny". 20 minutos (in Spanish). November 11, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ Monroe, Jazz (September 20, 2024). "Bad Bunny Shares New Song "Una Velita": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ Raygoza, Isabela (December 5, 2024). "Bad Bunny Drops Ethereal EDM-Fusion Track "El Clúb": Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (December 26, 2024). "Bad Bunny teases new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ Riménez, María (December 26, 2024). "Debí Tirar Más Fotos lo nuevo de Bad Bunny para el 2025". El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ Nevares, Gabriel Bras (January 3, 2025). "Bad Bunny Drops Tracklist & Short Film For New Album, "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (January 3, 2025). "Watch Bad Bunny's New Self-Directed Short Film Debí Tirar Más Fotos". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ Flores, Andrea (January 8, 2025). "Bad Bunny's 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' is a love letter to Puerto Rico. This professor helped him tell the island's history". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ Raygoza, Isabela (January 7, 2025). "Bad Bunny to Perform & Co-Host on 'Tonight Show' Alongside Jimmy Fallon". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (January 6, 2024). "Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS". Clash. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Villa, Lucas (January 8, 2025). "Bad Bunny – 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' review: ode to homeland is a new high for the Puerto Rican star". NME. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ Escobedo Shepherd, Julianne (January 8, 2024). "Review: Bad Bunny loves PR". Hearing Things. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ @PicardTheCapt (January 7, 2025). "YO QUIERO QUE A PUERTO RICO LE PASE LO MISMO QUE A HAWAII. El estado de la nación con uno de los Estándares de Vida (GDP Per Cápita PPP) y Human Development Index más altos" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Villa, Lucas (November 6, 2024). "Bad Bunny Responds to Puerto Rico Election Results — 'I Still Have Hope'". Remezcla. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Hernandez, Jeanette (January 7, 2025). "Did You Catch These Samples & References on Bad Bunny's 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS'?". Remezcla. Retrieved January 8, 2025.