Desacato means "defiance" or "disobedience," often describing a bold refusal to follow rules or authority. It comes from the verb acatar, meaning "to obey," with the prefix des- reversing the meaning.
In the song, the phrase "que le guste el desacato" presents a rebellious party attitude: someone who enjoys breaking the rules and living without restraint. Its connection to desacata makes it especially memorable and offers learners a useful example of how related Spanish words are formed.
“Sustancias” is a loud, late-night party song by Puerto Rican artist J Alvarez featuring Montana the Producer. The narrator announces, “Hoy yo voy a salir” [Today I’m going out], and plans to drink, smoke, order expensive bottles, and push the party to its highest level. In this context, “coger una nota” means getting high or drunk, while “una nota cabrona” means an intense, powerful buzz. The word “bellaquera” refers to strong sexual desire, so the song mixes club excess with flirtation and sexual energy.
The lyrics keep the scene moving from the street to the club: “La calle me llamó y yo le respondí” [The street called me and I answered]. He wants women who are already in their own party mood, and the blunt phrase “un buffet de mujer y sustancias” [a buffet of women and substances] makes the song’s attitude clear: everything is available, excessive, and meant for the night. Then the clock reaches five in the morning, the sun comes up, and “aquí nadie se va a dormir” [nobody here is going to sleep]. It is a reckless celebration with bottles, smoke, money, music, and nonstop club energy, ending with a playful shout-out to the crew and the boast, “siete mujeres pa’ cada uno” [seven women for each one].
J Alvarez, from Puerto Rico, is a solo artist who has been a steady presence in reggaeton for over a decade. He started making music in the late 2000s, building a strong following with his distinct flow.
He is well-known for tracks like "La Pregunta" and "Junto Al Amanecer." His album "Otro Nivel De Música" helped define his early sound, and he continues to release popular songs such as "Se Acabó El Amor."