Bad Bunny’s “El Apagón” is a vibrant love-letter and a loud protest rolled into one. Over a contagious reggaeton beat, he shouts out hometown heroes, legendary musicians and basketball champs while bragging that “Puerto Rico está bien cabrón” – Puerto Rico is freaking amazing. The chorus praises the island’s beaches, sun and wild nightlife, yet the title (The Blackout) hints at the darker reality: constant power outages, gentrification and outside investors pushing locals out. By repeating “¡Que se vayan ellos!” (Let them leave), Bad Bunny flips the script and defends the right of Puerto Ricans to stay on their own land and keep their culture alive.
The track jumps from playful lines like “me gusta la chocha de Puerto Rico” to sharp social commentary, mirroring the island’s mix of joy and frustration. It celebrates reggaeton’s birthplace, taíno sunshine and unbreakable community spirit while calling out those who “want to ride the wave” without truly understanding its roots. In short, “El Apagón” is both a party anthem and a rallying cry: dance, sing, light up a blunt in the bleachers – but never forget who the island belongs to and why its people keep fighting to protect it.
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known professionally as Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter who has significantly shaped Latin trap and reggaeton music. Born in 1994 in Bayamón and raised in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny rose to fame with his breakout 2016 single "Diles" and soon became a leading figure in Spanish-language rap globally.
Celebrated for blending diverse musical styles with bold lyrics, he has released multiple chart-topping albums like X 100pre, YHLQMDLG, and El Último Tour Del Mundo. Bad Bunny is not only a musical innovator but also a cultural icon, making history as the first non-English-speaking artist to be Spotify’s most streamed artist for three consecutive years. Beyond music, he has also ventured into professional wrestling, showcasing his multifaceted talents and broad appeal.