ChanchĂş is a colloquial and somewhat playful term, particularly used in Puerto Rico, that refers to trickery, shenanigans, or a shady deal. It's not a word you hear every day, making it quite memorable.
In the song, Residente uses it to dismiss his opponents' outdated tactics, saying, "a ese truco hace mucho chanchĂş" (that trick has a lot of trickery/shenanigans). He implies that their moves are old news and full of deceit, highlighting his own authenticity and superior flow.
Residente teams up with two rap legends from different generations — Puerto Rico's own Vico C and Brooklyn's Big Daddy Kane — for a freestyle built entirely around bragging rights, with no real story beyond who still has the sharpest bars. Residente opens by casting himself as "el rey escupiendo spray" ("the king spitting spray"), a graffiti writer tagging "todo el highway" ("the whole highway") with his verses. Big Daddy Kane arrives mid-song for a full guest verse in English, warning any rival that "Real hitters keep the strap for any type of beef or spat" — old-school swagger dropped straight into the middle of a Spanish track. Vico C closes it out with the relentless hook "Soy el matatán, matatrack" ("I'm the top dog, the top-dog-track"), repeating "Matadero en mi área cuando tiro boom bap" ("Slaughterhouse in my area when I fire off boom bap") until the beat runs out. It's less a song about anything than three rappers, in two languages, taking turns proving it.
René Pérez Joglar, known professionally as Residente, is a critically acclaimed Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker. Born in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, in 1978, he first gained fame as one of the founders of the alternative rap band Calle 13, releasing five albums with the group before embarking on a solo career in 2015.
Residente's music is notable for its poetic lyrics and fusion of diverse genres, from reggaeton and Latin trap to world music. His 2017 self-titled solo album was inspired by a genealogical DNA test, recorded across several countries to celebrate his multicultural roots. With an impressive collection of four Grammy Awards and 29 Latin Grammy Awards, Residente is recognized as one of the most awarded Latin artists of all time. Beyond music, he is also known for his social activism, supporting indigenous rights and education across Latin America.