Boogaloo refers to a genre of Latin music and dance that emerged in the 1960s, blending Latin rhythms with soul and R&B.
In the context of Akapellah's song, it's used metaphorically to signify a certain energy, a unique style, or perhaps the 'flavor' needed to succeed or 'win' in a challenge. When he says, "Se necesita boogaloo" (You need boogaloo), he implies that more than just drama or talk, you need that special, vibrant essence to truly make an impact.
Akapellah, with Gera MX and Slow Mike, takes us on a journey through his come-up in "Boogaloo." He starts by reflecting on his childhood, where he had little but was content. He wasn't chasing fame until he "la conocí" [met it]. He used to watch from his window, seeing the smoke from weed, wishing he was out there with his friends.
He tells us how he started rapping around age 14, moving from freestyling to making songs. He went from being a "joven con skills" [young man with skills] to a "G" [gangster/respected figure] with "'llones pa' invertir, jones por stream" [millions to invest, streams for days]. Akapellah is confident, even a bit arrogant, challenging anyone to try and compete with him. He's got "tres anillo' como Jordan en el 93" [three rings like Jordan in '93], showing his dominance. The chorus is a blunt message to his detractors: "Ustedes son puro drama nada más / Menos chisme y más acción, para de hablar / Si quieres beef, para ganar / Se necesita boogaloo" [You all are just drama / Less gossip and more action, stop talking / If you want beef, to win / You need boogaloo]. He's basically saying, if you want to challenge him, you need to bring more than just talk. He's too busy making money and enjoying his success to worry about petty drama.