Palabras Con Sentido is Daddy Yankee’s fiery open letter to anyone who ever dismissed reggaetón as a crime rather than a culture. Drawing on memories of police raids and social prejudice, the Puerto Rican icon flips the script: how can a rhythm be guilty while the real causes of violence remain unchecked? He proudly reminds listeners that perreo built a global company, created jobs, and lifted him out of the projects. With punchy lines he exposes the hypocrisy of blaming music for society’s ills, asking why history’s real villains were not defined by their playlists.
Far from a self-centered rant, the track is a rallying cry for collective action. Daddy Yankee and Pinto urge journalists, artists, families, churches, the rich, and the poor to join forces and heal problems at the root. The chorus repeats a simple challenge: stop pointing fingers, look in the mirror, and help improve the country and the barrio. In short, the song is both a defense of urban music and a call for unity, dignity, and social responsibility—wrapped in a beat that proves words with purpose can still make you dance.
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.