“Nobody knows what’s going to happen tomorrow.” That’s the title of Bad Bunny’s fifth studio album that was released just two days shy of the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. What a way to wrap up such an important month dedicated to showing orgullo!
Growing up inspired by not just reggaetón but also with salsa, merengue, and American hip-hop, it’s no wonder Benito Martínez Ocasio keeps things mixed and diverse with his work. With such an extensive tracklist, Bad Bunny seeks the perspectives from the likes of Bryant Myers, Laur La L, YOVNGCHIM, Feid, Eladio Carrión and many more. This record is the perfect place to start for those of you that are just now introducing Latin artists to your queue.
nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana starts with the profound “NADIE SABE” which is about people’s expectations of you and staying yourself in spite of them. It’s this situation that can make an artist feel alone regardless of how many sold-out stadiums they sing in front of. Sometimes those that claim to be “fans,” are frankly just full of it and want the clout. For those of you that followed the cell phone throwing fiasco, he addresses that very moment as an example of this point.
Bad Bunny continues to evolve his sound in this release while simultaneously sticking to his trap roots in tracks like ”TELEFONO NUEVO,” “LOS PITS,”and “VOU 787” for example, This eclectic project proves his art is something that can reach people from anywhere in the world.
People want to act like they know all about you when they don’t even know the half of it. He’s not the classic reggaetónero like Daddy Yankee or Don Omar, and while that may be upsetting to some, frankly he doesn’t give a damn. Life is way too short to try putting yourself into the mold people want you to be, so just be yourself. Individuality is a superpower. The track wraps up with a beautiful chorale backing El Conejo Malo with this final phrase, “Nobody knows what’s going to happen tomorrow, that’s why I’m doing it today.” Preach it, Conejo, preach!
This is the kind of theme you’ll find throughout nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana with other tracks like “CYBERTRUCK” (another personal favorite of mine) and “MR. OCTOBER.”
Then there’s songs like “HIBIKI” and “BATICANO” that are great club songs or really just great songs that are fitting for any high-energy situation. Next, you’ve got a couple solid break up songs like “BABY NUEVA” and “GRACIAS POR NADA.” To boot, there’s even music like “MERCEDES CAROTA with YOVNGCHIMI” and “VUELVE CANDY B” that’ll fit the spooky vibes from this past week with its haunting melodies backed by heavy bass.
Let’s talk “MONACO.”
Now, I know y’all already know about THIS ONE unless you’ve been living under a rock this past few weeks. This is easily nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana‘s hottest song right now. This album has barely been out for two weeks and “MONACO” has already reached at least top 5 in a few charts including Billboard Hot 100. This song has such a vibe and will have you wanting to treat yourself to a little luxury. Chill out by a pool or hot tub and pop a bottle of champagne while listening to this, and I dare you to try telling me you won’t feel like royalty.
Another one that’s caught a lot of attention from the masses is “FINA.” With her soft yet raspy bars, Young Miko brings in a tender yet smoky texture to “FINA” that gets complimented with an old school hook and very retro sounding beats. This a good song to cruise with or roll a blunt too whenever you need a good way to wind down. Now, the reason this may be getting so much attention is because this track is served with a side of piping hot tea if you’ve been following El Conejo’s love life with a certain famous model sister as of late. If you know, you know…
Close to wrapping his compilation up, Bad Bunny shows love for his island and his people in the penultimate number, “ACHO PR.” “ACHO PR” with Arcángel, De La Ghetto, & Ñengo Flow is a collective tune with classic reggaetonero beats supplied with lyrics showing love for the “gente del barrio.” Puerto Rican fans out there will definitely have a personal connection to this one. nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana comes to a final close with “UN PREVIEW,” which I’d say is just the classic Bad Bunny sound we’ve all become accustomed to, and it’s just plain fun to dance to with that hottie that you’ve been talking to.
All in all, nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana is just all-encompassing of so many tones, voices, and beats that can match a multitude of moods. A common sound I particularly loved because I’m personally a big fan of fixing classical instrumentals with modern ones is the heavy bass mixed with very faint strings in the background. This is an extremely nice touch in my opinion and it gives the whole album a duality of refined tenderness and hard-edged passion.
Alright, y’all, that’s enough reading. Go ahead and listen to this incredible project that will undoubtedly be an unyielding force in not just Latin music, but music across the globe. Are we surprised, though? This just seems to be El Conejo Malo’s MO at this point.
Let us know what you think of the international sensation that is nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana, and come back for more Latin music in the future!
