LEARN LYRICS

El Ritmo No Perdona is Daddy Yankee’s turbo-charged invitation to the dance floor. From the opening chant “A que te pego” (roughly “I bet I’ll stick this on you”), the Puerto Rican icon dares everyone to chase the beat, feel the drums explode, and surrender to reggaeton’s magnetic pull. The repeated line “el ritmo no perdona” (“the rhythm doesn’t forgive”) reminds us that once the percussion hits, there is no escape—your body will move whether you want it to or not.

Behind the party atmosphere lies a celebration of reggaeton’s global reach and Caribbean fire. Daddy Yankee brags that even NASA has taken notice of the song’s “súper contagioso” groove, while he plays “Doctor Daddy” prescribing the rhythm as a cure-all. The message is simple: light up the night (“prende ese mahón”), grind to the floor (“hasta abajo”), and let the bass keep you alive 24/7. It is a joyful reminder that music unites, energizes, and—true to its title—never forgives those who try to stand still.

Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, known professionally as Daddy Yankee, is a pioneering Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter born on February 3, 1976, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Often hailed as the King of Reggaeton, he brought the genre to global prominence with his 2004 international hit "Gasolina," which played a crucial role in making reggaeton a worldwide phenomenon.

With a career spanning over three decades, Daddy Yankee has sold around 30 million records and earned numerous awards, including five Latin Grammy Awards. His 2017 collaboration on the record-breaking single "Despacito" further cemented his place as a global Latin music icon. Known for his powerful influence on Hispanic urban music, Daddy Yankee officially retired in December 2023 after his final tour in Puerto Rico, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Latin music.