Somos De Calle is Daddy Yankee’s booming shout-out to the Puerto Rican barrios that shaped him. Over pounding reggaetón beats, he plants a flag for everyone who grew up on the block, reminding them that street life comes with its own fire, courage, and unwritten rulebook. The chorus declares, “we’re from the street, bred with heart,” while the verses paint vivid scenes of hustles turned businesses, heated stand-offs, and the pride of those who make their own way when society looks the other direction.
At the same time, the song is a cautionary tale. Yankee warns that greed, betrayal, and forgetting your roots can cost you everything—friends, freedom, even your life. Money is tempting, but loyalty is priceless; break the code and the street judges you faster than any courtroom. By mixing swagger with hard-earned wisdom, Daddy Yankee turns Somos De Calle into both an anthem and a lesson: respect your people, honor your word, and carry the fire of the barrio wherever you go.
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.