Hey music lovers! Get ready because our fave Bad Bunny just turned his São Paulo concert into a touching celebration of salsa legend Willie Colón, who sadly passed away recently at 75.
In a heartfelt moment, Bunny paused his high-energy Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour show to honor Colón, someone who's shaped the soundtrack of Caribbean life. 'This music is special. It’s the soul of those of us who grew up surrounded by salsa,' he shared, right before kicking off his vibrant track “NUEVAYoL”—a song that gives a shout-out to the salsa singer himself!
But here’s the twist that gets even juicier: Despite Colón’s later right-wing views and social media critiques of Bad Bunny, he reacted positively to being name-checked. Colón said in a video, 'When I heard it, I was really surprised. The push it gave to salsa and to Boricuas, it’s something we all needed.'
Talk about a cool exchange! “NUEVAYoL” isn’t just any track; it’s a groovy homage to New York’s dynamic Puerto Rican icons like Colón, featuring Puerto Rico’s 'Godfather of Salsa' Andy Montañez Rodríguez’ vibes over an irresistible dembow beat.
So, from his explosive performance to honoring music legends, Bunny proves once again why he’s beyond just a reggaeton star. He’s a connector of cultures, beats, and generations. Let’s send vibes to Willie Colón’s family and groove on with Bad Bunny’s unstoppable Caribbean spirit!