A hand flew to his face, memories surging like the Atlantic waves off Puerto Nuevo. With thoughts of the 56,858 people in his hometown of Vega Baja, he set out to represent his beginnings, unaware he’d end up representing all 10 million of his Puerto Rican brothers and sisters—and over 100 million more who connect with his story.
All that weight.
Another hand rose to his face, tears threatening to spill, his heart pounding—el corazón a punto de salirse del pecho. A decade had passed since that first day. Pride, pain, joy, loneliness, all swirling together, with the entire world watching.
He likely remembered Field Days at La Quiri, his first talent show, the acceptance letter from CUA, and the moment he declared, “I’m doing this, mi vida es la música.”
All while the world watched and waited.
He wasn’t lounging on a beach, penning rhymes in the sun. He was hearing his name called at the Grammys for Album of the Year.
Best. Album. Of. The. FKN. YEAR.
For an album entirely in Spanish, and not at the Latin Grammys, but at *The* Grammys. Por un álbum en español—a language that, for some, could lead to arrest, abuse, or even death.
Debí Tirar Más Fotos is Benito’s love letter to Borikén, more commonly known as Puerto Rico, and to the 4,632 people who’ve been forced to leave his hometown due to colonialism since he first picked up a microphone. An estimated 400,000 Boricuas have been displaced over the last decade, all within an archipelago just 100 x 35 miles in size.
That’s what we witnessed when his name was called. Yes, Bad Bunny won the Grammy, but Benito felt the love of his ancestors and his people.
…Bad Bunny.
De Pe FKN Érre.
Before the “Benito Bowl” (as Sunday’s Super Bowl event is known), here are 10 Bad Bunny tracks to get you familiar with El Conejo. All tracks are perfect for dancing and good times.
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“Tu No Vives Así” with Arcangel, Dj Luian, and Mambo Kingz (2016)
Are you a day one fan? While “Diles” came first, “Tu No Vives Así” was his breakout hit. Bad Bunny and Arcángel are a perfect pairing, like pastelillos y playa.
“Soy Peor” (2016)
Over a billion views. These are massive numbers.
“Chambea” (2017)
Still pre-debut album, but already crushing it in the streets and clubs of BQN and beyond.
“Estamos Bien” (2018)
From his debut album era. Hoy sí que el conejo está bien. At the 2:58 mark, you can hear them beginning to expand beyond trap and reggaeton.
“La Romana” feat. El Alfa (2019)
Pass me the hookah, manín! “La Romana” featuring El Alfa. Notice the bachata sample and the beat change.
“P FKN R” feat. Arcangel and Kendo Kaponi (2020)
Sophomore slump? Not a chance. This track from his YHLQMDLG era is a reminder to be aware of your surroundings when visiting Puerto Rico. Benito lets everyone know where he’s from.
“Yo Perreo Sola” (2020)
Sometimes people just want to dance alone, and that’s okay. “Yo Perreo Sola” is another female empowerment anthem from El Conejo. Let’s go!
“Dákiti” (2020)
From El Ultimo Tour del Mundo. Could he go 3 for 3? Spoiler: He did. Talk your talk, Benito. Jhay Cortez rides this one like he’s skateboarding in Las Marías. Pure flyness. And yes, we’re still dancing.
“Cantares De Navidad” (2020)
After YHLQMDLG, Benito continued to do whatever he wanted, closing El Último Tour Del Mundo with “Cantares De Navidad,” a medley of traditional Boricua Christmas songs performed by the legendary Trio Vegabajeño and Benito. A glimpse of what was to come. Want to make abuelita happy? Play this every Christmas from November 1st to January 14th.
We’re already at 10, and that’s leaving out plenty of bangers to keep this list concise. But let’s keep the party going…
…oh sh*t, Un Verano Sin ti era Bad Bunny. After dropping two albums in one year, Bad Bunny took a year off to release two albums worth of music: “Moscow Mule,” “Titi Me Pregunto,” “Me Porto Bonito,” “Party.” You can’t go wrong, and here are three more from that album.
“Después de la Playa” (2022)
Before making a new classic salsa record, Benito dropped a merengue classic. If you were outside, you broke a sweat to this one. We can always figure things out.
“Callaíta” (2022)
She keeps her private life private, as it should. Porque es Callaíta. Grab your partner and get your dance on. A perrear se a dicho…
“Aquí Vive Gente” (2022)
From Plena to Dance, while letting you know how much he loves and appreciates Boricua women and how lovely our archipelago is. Ugh. Maldita sea, otro Apagón.
“Monaco” (2023)
Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Era; let’s take a trip to Monaco for the weekend.
“Where She Goes” (2023)
Did you forget about me?
“NUEVAYol” (2025)
This is a deep album for the most part, but we’ll keep it light. As usual, Benito keeps it balanced. His Debí Tirar Más Fotos era. Benito comes home. Well, we gotta stop at home first, then we go home home. Knawmen? Y este frío cuando se acaba!?
“WELTiTA” (2025)
Back in Borinquén now. You know we took the early flight to the beach. Vente vamo’ a dar una weltita.
“LA MuDANZA” (2025)
Again, what don’t you get? Yo soy de P Fkn R. We’re not leaving. A new Salsa anthem for the ages.
“La Jumpa” with Arcángel (2023)
Welp, it’s last call. We gotta wrap it up before they turn on the lights. Here’s a bonus track, let’s go full circle and back to where we started, practicing our jump shot with another collaboration between cousins. Arcángel featuring Bad Bunny – “La Jumpa.”
Enjoy this Sunday’s Benito Bowl, aka Super Bowl LX.
