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Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’: A Love Letter and Rallying Cry for Puerto Rico

  • January 10, 2025
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Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’: A Love Letter and Rallying Cry for Puerto Rico
Bad Bunny, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Puerto Rico, reggaeton, new music 2025, activism, RaiNao, Pleneros de la Cresta, Caribbean music, sociopolitical issues, independence, live recording, Boricua, Latin music, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana

Bad Bunny’s unshakable pride in his Puerto Rican roots takes center stage in his latest release, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. A bold follow-up to 2023’s Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, this album sees the global reggaeton superstar doubling down as both a musical innovator and a vocal advocate for his home island. Across 17 meticulously crafted tracks—all recorded live in Puerto Rico—Bad Bunny weaves a sonic tapestry that’s as much a love letter to his homeland as it is a rallying cry for its future.

Collaborating with generation-spanning artists like RaiNao and Pleneros de la Cresta, Debí Tirar Más Fotos embodies Puerto Rico’s rich musical legacy while pushing its sound forward. The album merges traditional Caribbean rhythms with Bad Bunny’s signature sunny reggaeton beats, creating a lush, celebratory soundscape that feels deeply authentic. From the infectious hooks to the layered live instrumentation, every detail pays homage to the island’s cultural vibrancy.

But Debí Tirar Más Fotos isn’t just an auditory celebration—it’s a statement. Bad Bunny uses his platform to delve into the pressing sociopolitical issues facing Puerto Rico today, from economic inequality to the ongoing debate over its independence. Tracks like “Boricua Pa’l Mundo” and “Sin Nombre” grapple with themes of resilience and resistance, reflecting the collective struggles and hopes of Puerto Ricans. This balance of activism and artistry underscores his commitment to not just representing Puerto Rico in his music, but fighting for its future.

True to its title, Debí Tirar Más Fotos feels like a snapshot of Puerto Rico in all its beauty and complexity. It’s an album that bridges nostalgia with progress, tradition with experimentation, and joy with defiance. With this release, Bad Bunny reaffirms not only his status as a global icon but as a cultural force for his island—a voice as unyielding as the waves that surround it.

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Chris Ryan is an accomplished promoter, event planner, producer, activist, counselor, poet and blogger. Within the course of two and a half years Chris Ryan has worked with some of NYC's most established promoters/event planners, been named 2007′s GaySocialite of the year, granted a promoter of the year award from NYC's most famous gay establishment, Splash. He's worked in some of NYC's top venues including; Avalon, Capitale, Cipriani, Cielo, Pacha, Element, Le Poisson Rouge, XL, G Lounge, Plumm, Hilton Hotel, Indigo Hotel, Spirit, Myst/Quo, Splash, The Ritz, Vlada, Roseland Ballroom, Heaven, etc.In 2008, Chris Ryan has begun to unveil some of the most innovative & unique parties New York City has ever seen. The Fusion events "fuse" together all disciplines of art into an event that remains diverse yet cohesive at the same time. ChrisRyanNYC.com won best gay promotions website from NYC Event Patrons in 2008 & he was granted an award from the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, Gov. Patterson & Michelle Clunie (QAF) saluting him for his hard work in nightlife. Chris Ryan has also begun working with many renown companies, including; doctors, lawyers, physicians, modeling agencies & more. Chris Ryan has been responsible for wide-scale promotions for all these companies & generating tremendous business. Chris Ryan has even started to become National with events taking place in LA & Miami this year.In May of 2009 Chris Ryan received the very prestigious honor of being named a "40 Under 40″ Gays in America by the Advocate Magazine. He also created three successful parties that generated over 1,500 patrons each. In January of 2010 Chris Ryan was featured as one of the top promoters to look out for in Noize Magazine Chris Ryan joined forces with legendary promoter/event producer, Lee Chappell and created one of the most talked about events of all 2010, Desire @ Capitale. Chris Ryan and Lee featured one of the most outstanding artists NYC has ever seen, "Oh Land." Her performance coupled with an exquisite and unforgettable set design added to this extravagant event that held over 1,000 patrons in one of NYC's most successful PRIDE events! Chris Ryan then joined forces with legendary Pacha promoter, Rob Fernandez in addition to Jake Resnicow and Tommy Marinelli to bring one of the largest and most successful parties worldwide to NYC, MATINEE. The event on Governor's Island saw over 2,000+ attendees and one of the most ambitious productions ever.In 2011 Chris Ryan started Emerge Music Promotions with business partner Darren Melchiorre. Emerge Music promotions began signing artists with plans to develop and market the artists to the community at large. Emerge Music promotions has big events planned for 2012 and 2013. Chris Ryan debuted the IMAGE events which took place on top of two of NYC's most beautiful rooftop venues, Rare View and Indigo Hotel. The events were blogged everywhere and featured the fashion designs of several clothing designers, artists and photographers. Chris Ryan felt that fashion and art should be displayed at every event and attracted the likes of Malan Breton, Calvin Klein and even Katy Perry. Chris Ryan began an extremely successful event which incorporated the concept of a house party into a nightclub atmosphere. The event Twist'D at G Lounge has been one of the most talked about events in NYC and allows it's audience to play nearly-naked Twister, beer pong, flip cup & more with other attendees. Chris Ryan was granted an excellence in volunteering award from AVP (Anti-Violence Project) for all his efforts in supporting the organization.2013 has a very promising landscape on the horizon and Chris Ryan is complacent in saying "you haven't seen anything yet!"

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