Altibajos is a fantastic word that literally combines alti (from altos, highs) and bajos (lows) to mean "ups and downs". It's a poetic way to describe the fluctuations and challenges of life.
In this raw and honest track, Morad shares a piece of wisdom, stating, "La vida son altibajos" (Life is full of ups and downs). He uses this single, powerful word to reflect on the constant struggles and successes he's faced, framing them as a natural and unavoidable part of his journey.
Spanish drill star Morad doesn't mince his words in "Lo Niego", and right out of the gate, he sets the record straight: "No soy malo, lo niego" ("I'm not bad, I deny it"). People love to brand him as a villain, but he insists that putting up walls is just survival. He raps bluntly about trust issues, saying "Prefiero caminar solo a estar con gente que nunca quiere ver nada" ("I'd rather walk alone than be with people who never want to see anything"). In his world, fair-weather friends ask for handouts, but vanish the second things get tough: "Que esta gente te piden, pero a las malas nadie me ayudaba" ("These people ask you for things, but in bad times nobody helped me"). He even drops a biting warning about betrayal: "Cuidado si das comida porque hay gente que coge y te la escupe" ("Be careful if you feed people, because some will take it and spit it out").
What makes this track hit so hard is how matter-of-fact he stays about heavy realities. He talks about loyalty, facing trouble without flinching, and even brushes off being locked up: "La cárcel no es un sitio bonito, pero es real" ("Prison is not a nice place, but it's real"). Notice how he drops letters like a true street-level Spanish speaker, turning detenido (arrested) into deteni'o and toda into to'íta. He finishes on a gritty, self-reliant note, reminding us that good luck isn't coming to save anyone: "Tiempos mejores no nacen, se hacen" ("Better times aren't born, they're made"). You have to respect how direct he is.
Morad El Khattouti El Horami, known simply as Morad, is a Moroccan-Spanish rapper and singer from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, born in 1999. Rising from the streets of La Florida neighborhood, he began his music career at age 14 and quickly gained prominence with his raw and honest lyrics focused on street life and personal struggle.
Morad's music primarily blends hip-hop, drill, and afrobeats, popularizing the abbreviation "M.D.L.R" (Mec de la Rue) in Spain. He shot to national fame with hits like "Bzrp Music Sessions Vol. 47" and "Pelele," topping Spanish charts. His albums, including "M.D.L.R" (2019) and the critically acclaimed "Reinsertado" (2023), showcase his authentic voice as the most streamed emerging drill artist in Spain. Known for his iconic tracksuits and vibrant street style, Morad continues to break barriers and connect communities through his music.