“BULERÍAS” is Rosalía’s power-packed declaration of self-worth and artistic freedom. Over the beat of a flamenco bulería, she looks back on her rise and proudly states she never betrayed herself to get here. Whether she is in a glittering dancer’s dress or a Versace tracksuit, her voice carries the same fire. Every whispered criticism or “puñalá” behind her back only fuels her rage-turned-art, proving that hard work 24/7 and staying true to one’s roots can coexist with bold experimentation.
The song is also a love letter to the icons who shaped her: flamenco greats like Pastori, El Cigala’s partner José Mercé, and trailblazing rappers such as Lil’ Kim, Tego Calderón, and M.I.A. By name-checking them alongside her own family and “la libertad,” Rosalía shows how tradition, hip hop swagger, and personal rebellion weave together in her music. “BULERÍAS” reminds listeners that even without money or backing, the urge to sing—the pure need to express—can light up a stage and silence every doubter.
Rosalía Vila Tobella, known simply as Rosalía, is a groundbreaking Spanish singer and songwriter born in 1992 in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia. Trained at the prestigious Catalonia College of Music, she skillfully blends traditional flamenco with modern genres like pop, hip hop, and urbano, creating a fresh and genre-defying sound.
Her 2018 album El mal querer earned critical acclaim and won the Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year, solidifying her place as a transformative artist. Rosalía has continued to innovate with hits like "Con altura" and her experimental 2022 album Motomami, which received universal praise and international attention. With multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy wins, she is celebrated as one of Spain’s most influential contemporary musicians, known for pushing musical boundaries and captivating audiences worldwide.