Bad Bunny is going back to his roots in the most fresh and innovative way thanks to his sixth solo album, ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.’

‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’ – Bad Bunny

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is finally home.

Known by his stage name Bad Bunny, this Puerto Rican artist returned January 5^th with his sixth solo release, Debí Tirar Más Fotos — blending salsa, plena, jíbara, pop, house, and of course, reggaeton.

Each song, even if not explicitly stated, pays homage to Bad Bunny’s heritage (both musically and culturally), as well as his journey from hometown hero to global phenomenon to symbol of resistance.

The visualizers on YouTube detailed the history of Puerto Rico. A small (but important!) inclusion for Debí Tirar Más Fotos was an adorable animated frog or, more specifically, a coquí — the unofficial symbol of Puerto Rico.

Bad Bunny 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' © Eric Rojas — Bad Bunny ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ © Eric Rojas

“This is an album of Puerto Rican music, and a completely different vibe from what any other artist has done,” Bad Bunny affirms via an interview with Time. “I found what my roots are: the sound that represents me.”

Debí Tirar Más Fotos also contains some of Bad Bunny’s most politically-charged lyrics — especially the anti-statehood track “Lo que le paso a Hawaii,” or “What happened to Hawaii.”

As noted during his New York Times interview, some of Bad Bunny’s best lyrics are almost a secret, reserved for listeners from Puerto Rico. Even if he has a global audience, he doesn’t care about mass appeal. He doesn’t care about pandering to English-speaking award ceremonies. That’s a superstar.

Especially with newer albums, the artist really focused on curating specific aesthetics with the corresponding artwork. The bright, summer-y Un Verano Sin Ti were perfectly reflected with a colorful album cover and frowning cartoon heart.

He traded coolers and palm trees for cowboys and neutral tones with Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.

Debí Tirar Más Fotos - Bad Bunny — DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Bad Bunny

The 2025 album cover is somewhat open for interpretation. It could be seen as Puerto Ricans forced to leave behind their island. It could also be a symbol of what we, as listeners, leave behind and the importance of taking pictures along the way.

Some fans consider it a reference to Bad Bunny’s relationship with his ex-girlfriend. Others (via Reddit) consider it a direct correlation to Caribbean culture — sitting in the shade with loved ones, sharing songs and stories.

The album’s opening song, “NUEVAYoL,” included a sample of “Un Verano en Nueva York” (or “A Summer in New York”) by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. It starts off heavily in salsa before integrating elements of dembow and contemporary reggaeton, offering a glimpse into the new tracks’ genre-bending sound.

A personal favorite, “LA MuDANZA” begins with a narration from Bad Bunny about his parents. The lyrics detail Bad Bunny’s triumphs as a musician, but ultimately, the strength that he finds in his roots in “P f—ing R.” It sounds like one big party and it feels like Bad Bunny is at his best. Salud!

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