music
April 9, 2026
Puerto Rico According to Bad Bunny: Unmissable Places to Get to Know the Island
Much has been said about Bad Bunny this year, partly due to his Super Bowl halftime performance, his Grammy wins (taking home three awards, including the historic Album of the Year award), and having nearly 30 songs with over 1 billion streams on Spotify. In short, a lot has been said. But when all lights point to Bad Bunny, he points to Puerto Rico, wanting the island to shine and for people to know it, not just for its beaches, but for its culture, its people, and its history of struggle and resistance. This is precisely what 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' is about. The album is a dedication to the island: 'This project is dedicated to all Puerto Ricans around the world,' it reads on the album. 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' is a journey that starts in the United States with 'NUEVAYoL,' the first track (which begins with a sample of 'Un Verano en Nueva York' by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico), and travels through the island and its dynamics across the other 16 songs. It is an album full of details, nods, and tributes, an album that elevates Puerto Rico. An act of resistance, but also a guide to exploring the island. Here are some of the places Bad Bunny takes us.
TL;DR
- Bad Bunny's album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' is a tribute to Puerto Rico.
- The album highlights the island's culture, people, and history of struggle and resistance.
- It mentions various locations across Puerto Rico, including beaches like Playa Flamenco and specific legends like the Pozo de Jacinto.
- The album touches upon Puerto Rico's colonial status and its resulting problems, such as debt, migration, and corruption.
- It references historical figures like Eugenio María de Hostos and symbols of independence like the original blue flag.