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SONG MEANING

Pa' Que Retozen is Tego Calderón’s open invitation to a sweaty, no-holding-back night out in Puerto Rico. Over a pounding reggaetón beat, he tells everyone to switch off their phones, splash on some perfume, and hit the dance floor with zero shame. The hook — “esto e' para ustede', pa' que se lo gocen” — means “this is for you, so you can enjoy it,” and the title itself suggests “so you can romp.” From playful word-sound games like pum-pum, sun-sun, and tun-tun to flirtatious lines about grabbing hair and “melaza” (his sweet flavor), the song celebrates sensual dancing, loud bravado, and pure release.

Behind the party vibe, Tego slips in quick winks at responsibility and pride. He big-ups his Afro-Boricua roots (“llegó el Zulú como Shaka”), shows streetwise swagger, yet still warns listeners to “protégeteme la mina” — protect yourself. The result is a track that mixes bold sexuality with a dose of common sense, all wrapped in the gritty poetry of Santurce slang. “Pa' Que Retozen” became a reggaetón staple because it captures exactly what a great night out should feel like: rhythm in your hips, confidence in your chest, and a reminder to enjoy life while staying smart.

ARTIST BIO
Tegui Calderón Rosario (born February 1, 1972) is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer and actor. He began his musical career in 1996 (as Tego Tec) and was supported by the famous Puerto Rican rapper Eddie Dee, who invited him on his second studio album, El Terrorista de la Lírica, released in 2000. Calderón reached international success in 2003 with his first album, El Abayarde, which sold 300,000 copies worldwide and was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award. His importance in reggaeton music led him to participate in Eddie Dee's 12 Discípulos album in 2004. He released three more studio albums between 2006 and 2015, varying in styles.
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