Bad Bunny’s sixth album, ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’, marks a triumphant homecoming for the global superstar. The record takes listeners on a journey through Puerto Rico’s rich musical landscape, showcasing Benito’s growth as an artist and his pride in his homeland.
The album begins with a nod to New York City, where Bad Bunny invokes his Puerto Rican heritage and credits legends like Willie Colon and Big Pun for paving his way. He then makes a stop in Miami before finally landing back in Puerto Rico, declaring it both his birthplace and the birthplace of reggaeton.
The title track, ‘DTMF’, sets the tone with lively plena and Nintendo-inspired beats, capturing Bad Bunny’s joy of being back home. The lyrics reflect a new life philosophy: prioritizing loved ones and his beloved archipelago over material possessions.
Bad Bunny collaborates with rising artists from Puerto Rico, including RaiNao, Chuwi, Dei V, and Los Pleneros de la Cresta, resulting in some of the album’s most memorable tracks. “Café Con Ron” is a standout, blending folky plena with congos for a fun and buoyant trek.
The album also explores Bad Bunny’s musical roots, particularly salsa. His take on the classic genre is marked by soaring trombones and clapping claves in the upbeat track “Baile Inolvidable”.
As the yearning at the center of Bad Bunny’s music takes hold, tracks like “Bokete” and “Turista” showcase his most vulnerable side – a sad and heartbroken persona. However, these tracks are offset by spirited odes to Puerto Rico, showcasing Benito’s love for his homeland.
Bad Bunny’s political side also shines through on the album, particularly in “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii”, which fuses poetic folk music with taunting hip-hop percussion. The closing track “La Mudanza” is a defiant statement of loyalty to Puerto Rico, moving between rumba rhythms and raucous reggaeton sirens.
With ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’, Bad Bunny finally finds his prime, solidifying his status as one of the greatest artists of his generation.
Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/bad-bunny-debi-tirar-mas-fotos-review-1235226562