Bad Bunny’s new album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS makes a powerful statement about Puerto Rican heritage and Latin music’s future direction. Bad Bunny has honed himself into a perfectionist at blending reggaetón, trap, and Latin pop. With DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, he raises it the bar, blending new and older sounds to make a statement.
A tribute to Puerto Rico
Instead of riding trends, Bad Bunny’s new album stays in his backyard and digs deep into Puerto Rican heritage, trials, and traditions through sound. I Should Have Taken More Pictures (translated) evokes a sense of nostalgia and reflection. It’s not a party album but a reflective and emotive journey through Puerto Rican identity
Right off with “NUEVAYoL,” Bad Bunny blends dembow and salsa, offering a glimpse into the island state’s diversity of sound. He samples 1975’s “Un Verano en Nueva York” and then transforms it into a modern urban beat.
Powerful Narration
One of the most memorable tunes in Bad Bunny’s new album is “BAILE INoLVIDABLE.” Salsa-infused, “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” is a sad tune about memories and loss and about a kind of love that one clings to forever. “No, no te puedo olvidar / No, no te puedo borrar” (No, I can’t forget about you / No, I can’t erase you) is a tender refrain. Nostalgia and hope combine in a perfect blend of emotion and beat in the tune.
“TURiSTA,” considers tourism in Puerto Rico through a critical lens. As visitors enjoy its heritage and its beaches, many native Puerto Rican citizens struggle with living and gentrification expenses. There is a subdued wistfulness in this song, a reminder of realities that lay below its beauty.
“BOKeTE” is a strong record, utilizing bachata rhythms to narrate about betrayal and deceitfulness. The name of the record is a metaphor for potholes, an allegory for life’s obstacles and hardships. It’s a brilliant act to merge political and individualistic messages in a catchy record.
A Connection to the Past
Bad Bunny is a scholar of reggaetón, and “EoO” proves it. The single is a nod to the 1990s’ reggaetón’s underbelly when the genre was considered too rebellious for commercial radio waves. Bad Bunny samples 2002’s “Perreo Baby” by Héctor y Tito, sending older reggaetón heads on a trip down memory lane. “EoO” is a nod to women over 30, a theme not present enough in an age-conscious era.
Another standout single from Bad Bunny’s new album is “CAFé CON RON. ” It packs a hundred years’ worth of political and social criticism in one track. “CAFE CON RON” merges two eras and proves that traditional sound can sound new and timely.
Final Thoughts
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS is one of Bad Bunny’s most important works. It’s not simply about sound but about heritage and identity. By blending traditional beats with new ones, he creates an album that both youth and elders can enjoy.
This isn’t a reggaetón record. It’s simply a love letter to Puerto Rico, an encouragement to remember its heritage, and a challenge to a new generation to pass it down. Bad Bunny reminds everyone that he’s not a pop sensation—he’s a cultural icon.
If you’re looking for an album with deep messages, excellent production, and a strong impact in terms of emotion, then tune in to this Bad Bunny’s new album. DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS will likely stay popular for many years to come.