Bad Bunny finally released a new album this year with everyone talking about how this might be his best. On January 5, 2025, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album called ““DeBÍ TíRAR Más FOTos,” which translates to “I Should’ve Taken More Photos.”
This album marks and demonstrates his powerful return to Puerto Rican roots. Not only that but it talks about love and personal reflection, which is why this album is one of his best. Even if you do not know the language, its beats and tone of this album’s song are clear, making the album just as enjoyable as if you knew the language.
Musically, the album blends reggaetón, a sound in the majority of his music— with traditional Puerto Rican sounds like salsa. For example, the songs “CAFÉ CON RON” and “BAILE INOLVIDABLE” are packed with the island rhythm that these genres of music radiate. Bad Bunny also brought out local Puerto Rican musicians for the album, which brings listeners more into the community and culture that grounds the album. The album brings so much to the table just in the musical aspect alone. Fans really do not need to understand the lyrics to get what Bad Bunny is trying to convey at least halfway.
Speaking of lyrics, even though the music already shows a lot of the story and meanings in the album, the lyrics bring that into a whole other level, diving into love, identity and cultural loss. Songs like “TURiSTA” and “Bokete” dives into those themes the most. Overall, the album balances storytelling and social commentary, presenting a lot more on who Bad Bunny is as a person separate from the artist everyone knows him as.
There is a strong feeling of place that is specific to Puerto Rico but also shares universal topics that everyone can relate to, such as missing home, hating change and wishing to go back in time. The upbeat sounds but deep lyrics give the album a deeper meaning but still stays energetic and exciting to listen to. “He encourages future stars of Latin music to reclaim its roots. That’s where the medicine is,” Tatiana Lee Rodriguez on pitchfork.com said.
“DeBÍ TiRAR Más FOTos” is a lot more than an album. It proves that Bad Bunny is not just a Latin artist. He is a thoughtful artist, which much to say and has a prideful identity that he is not afraid to show. He uses his platform to spotlight his culture, which is not only amazing, but also admirable. Combining art and deep topics is one of the best forms of art, and it is why many think this album may be his best so far. It’s also why the album has reached no. 1 on the top 200 billboard charts.
