00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the Bad Bunny tracks that
00:11didn't just top charts, but totally redefined what Latin music could be.
00:25Number 10, Yonaguni.
00:30Number 10, Yonaguni.
00:36Released on June 4th, 2021, as a standalone single, Yonaguni immediately stood out for its dreamy,
00:43melancholic tone, marking a notable shift away from Bad Bunny's more high-energy club staples.
00:49The title references Yonaguni Island in Japan, and in perhaps his boldest stylistic choices,
00:55Benito incorporates Japanese lyrics alongside Spanish, underlining the song's themes of emotional and geographic distance.
01:03Lyrically, it's a bittersweet meditation on longing, regret, and the ache of wanting someone who feels impossibly far away.
01:19The track topped the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and reached number 3 on the Billboard Global 200,
01:25making it one of his most globally impactful solo releases at the time.
01:30Yonaguni helped cement Bad Bunny's ability to turn introspection into international pop resonance.
01:35Number 9, Nueva Yol.
01:46Part of Bad Bunny's 2025 comeback era and the opening track on Debe Tirar Mas Fotos,
01:58Nueva Yol is a ferocious statement piece that fuses Dominican dembo with deep Puerto Rican cultural memory.
02:05The track prominently samples Un Verano en Nueva York by Andy Montañez and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico,
02:13transforming a classic salsa sentiment into a modern, hard-hitting anthem.
02:18More than a club banger, the song reframes New York as both a physical city and a symbolic space for Puerto Rican identity, migration, and resilience.
02:34Its politically charged music video and high-profile live performances, including on Saturday Night Live,
02:40positioned it as a defining track of his 2025 era.
02:48Number 8, La Cancion.
03:01The emotional centerpiece of Bad Bunny and J Balvin's collaborative album Oasis,
03:07La Cancion flips reggaeton's usual party energy into something far more reflective.
03:13Built on a restrained, melancholic beat,
03:15the track captures the ache of hearing a song that instantly brings you back to a failed relationship.
03:27Bad Bunny's raw baritone pairs perfectly with Balvin's smoother delivery,
03:32creating a push and pull between vulnerability and restraint.
03:36The song topped the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and crossed over into mainstream consciousness,
03:41proving that reggaeton could handily carry the emotional weight of a traditional breakup ballad.
03:47Years later, La Cancion remains a go-to soundtrack for heartbreak.
03:51Number 7, El Apagón.
04:01El Apagón from Un Verano Sin Ti is both a dance floor weapon and a sharp piece of political commentary.
04:15While the title refers to Puerto Rico's chronic power outages,
04:20the song goes further, addressing gentrification, displacement, and systemic neglect.
04:26Musically, it blends traditional bomba rhythms with modern house and reggaeton,
04:30creating a fusion that feels both ancestral and futuristic.
04:34The track's extended visual component and lyrical messaging turned it into Bad Bunny's most overt protest statement,
04:47using his trademark energy to spotlight serious social issues.
04:51By pairing electronic intensity with Caribbean percussion,
04:54El Apagón stands as proof that Bad Bunny can make a song that works equally well as a club anthem
05:00and as a rallying cry for Puerto Rican self-determination.
05:08Number 6, Yo Pereo Sola.
05:18Yo Pereo Sola became an instant cultural landmark,
05:22directly challenging reggaeton's long-standing machismo.
05:26The title, which translates to I Twerk Alone,
05:29centers on a woman's right to dance freely without male attention or approval.
05:33Built on a driving dembo rhythm,
05:35the track features the iconic hook associated with Puerto Rican artist Nessie.
05:46The song's legacy was amplified by its music video,
05:50which featured Bad Bunny performing in drag,
05:52a deliberate satire of hyper-masculinity
05:54and a bold statement in support of LGBTQ plus visibility.
05:58At a time when the genre grappled with gender politics,
06:02Yo Pereo Sola pushed reggaeton forward,
06:05turning a club hit into a widely recognized feminist and cultural statement.
06:09Number 5, Daki-T.
06:26Released on October 30th, 2020,
06:29as the lead single for El Ultimo Tor del Mundo,
06:33Daki-T became one of Bad Bunny's most recognizable tracks.
06:36It made history as the first all-Spanish-language song
06:39to debut in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100,
06:42while also topping both the Billboard Global 200
06:45and global exclusive U.S. charts.
06:54Beyond its chart success,
06:56the song's hypnotic melody and effortless chemistry
06:58showcased Bad Bunny's ability to blend underground reggaeton aesthetics
07:03with sleek worldwide pop appeal.
07:06Daki-T proved that language was no longer a barrier
07:08to total global dominance,
07:10reinforcing Bad Bunny's status
07:12as being among the most powerful crossover artists of his generation.
07:15Number 4, Soy Peor.
07:25Soy Peor introduced the world to the sad bunny persona,
07:29defined by emotional rawness, bitterness, and vulnerability.
07:33Built on a sparse Latin trap beat,
07:35the track injected the polished chain of mainstream reggaeton
07:38in favor of a darker, more introspective sound.
07:41The song's themes of heartbreak and emotional withdrawal
07:51struck a nerve,
07:52helping popularize trap en español
07:55and opening doors for a grittier wave of Latin urban music.
07:59With over a billion views on YouTube,
08:01Soy Peor helped demonstrate the massive audience
08:04for emotionally driven Latin trap.
08:07More than a breakout hit,
08:08it laid the foundation for Bad Bunny's rise,
08:11establishing the moody, atmospheric style
08:13that would become central to his public persona.
08:22Number 3, DTMF.
08:24Short for Debi Tirar Mas Fotos,
08:35DTMF emerged as an emotional anchor of Debi Tirar Mas Fotos.
08:40Released in January 2025,
08:43the track blends reggaeton with plena and hip-hop influences,
08:47grounding its modern sound in Puerto Rican musical tradition.
08:50Lyrically, it reflects on memory, regret,
08:54and the realization that life's most meaningful moments
08:56often pass without proper documentation.
09:04Rather than relying on massive beat drops or flashy features,
09:08DTMF thrives on restraint and sincerity.
09:11The song resonated deeply with listeners and critics alike,
09:15quickly becoming a defining track of Bad Bunny's mature era.
09:18It captures an artist increasingly focused on legacy,
09:22memory, and emotional honesty over pure chart spectacle.
09:25Number 2, Titi Me Preguntó.
09:45Titi Me Preguntó turned a familiar Latin family experience
09:48into an explosive hit,
09:50built around the relatable moment of being interrogated
09:53about your love life by concerned relatives.
09:55The song starts with playful humor
09:57before erupting into a high-octane Dominican dembo breakdown.
10:09The two-part structure gives the track
10:11both narrative charm and pure dance floor chaos.
10:14More than just a party anthem,
10:16it serves as a celebration of Latin culture,
10:18neighborhood energy,
10:19and youthful freedom.
10:21Its massive popularity turned it into a staple at parties,
10:25weddings,
10:25and clubs worldwide,
10:27cementing its place as one of Bad Bunny's
10:28most recognizable and enduring hits.
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10:52Number 1, Safaera.
10:54Released on Leap Day in 2020,
11:03Safaera stands as the wildest,
11:05most ambitious track in Bad Bunny's catalog.
11:08Featuring Jowl and Randy and Niengo Flow,
11:11the song unfolds as a multi-section epic,
11:14packed with dramatic beat switches
11:16and throwback references to early 2000s reggaeton.
11:19Mi bicho anda fugao
11:20Y yo quiero que tu me lo esconda
11:22Agarralo como bonga
11:24Se mete una pepa
11:25Que dan pone cachonda
11:26Produced by Taini and DJ Orma,
11:29it samples elements from tracks like
11:31Missy Elliott's Get Your Freak On,
11:33blending nostalgia with modern chaos.
11:35Often dubbed the bohemian rhapsody of reggaeton by fans,
11:39Safaera captures the genre's underground spirit
11:42while pushing its bass elements to new extremes.
11:45It's unapologetic, unpredictable,
11:46and widely regarded as the purest expression
11:49of Bad Bunny's creative risk-taking.
11:56Do you agree with our picks?
11:58Did we miss your favorite?
11:59Let us know in the comments.
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