I believe the push for Bad Bunny not to make any political statements backfired ROYALLY.
There were so many statements and so much symbolism that resonated louder than his initial “Ice out” cry at the Grammys.
This was more than a party or celebration display.
That man told a story with each visual.
Honestly, I'm not a big follower of his music and I did not comprehend one word (at least not with my ears.) But I understood exactly what he set out to communicate.
I may not create a specific playlist in his name. I may still be on the fence about whether I’m keen to most of his music but I definitely see him in a much more positive light as an artist and a human being.
By the way, for the longest time I was thrown off by him. He seemed so aloof and stoic in every photo and every interview I've seen.
I just recently noticed that he appears to struggle with the right words to say in English. It was when I saw a few interviews of him speaking his language that he was animated and alive. He actually would smile and laugh even.
I say to PR: Get that man a translator and just let him do his thing.