As he had previously said, the artist Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, known worldwide as Daddy Yankee (San Juan, Puerto Rico, 46 years old), announced in the early hours of this Monday in his home country the completion of his work fifth (and last) concert of his tour that put an end to his artistic career: “A story has ended and a new story will begin, a new beginning,” that of living one’s life for Christ.
“My people, this day is the most important day of my life. And I want to share it with you because a life of success is not the same as a life of meaning,” the reggaeton singer said in a nearly three-minute message after finishing the show in front of thousands of people at the Puerto Coliseum. Rico, in the city of San Juan. “For a long time I tried to fill a gap in my life that no one could fill. I tried to fill my life and find meaning in it. At times I seemed very happy, but something was missing to complete me. And I must confess that those times are over,” continued the artist, who said that “someone was able to fill this void that I felt for a long time” and realized “that I was someone for everyone, but without nothing. “Him.” He was referring to Jesus Christ.
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“I was able to travel around the world for years, winning many awards, applause and praise, but I realized something the Bible says: ‘What does it profit a man to gain the whole world if he loses his soul?'” he said continuing in preacher mode. . “Therefore, tonight I recognize and am not ashamed to tell the whole world that Jesus lives in me and that I will live for him.” “The Bible says that whoever publicly acknowledges Him here on earth also acknowledges Him will recognize my father. Now, whoever knows me from Daddy Yankee, let them say, “Daddy Yankee believes in Christ, Raymond Ayala in Puerto Rico.” “A story has ended and a new story will begin, a new beginning,” he said.
The creator of hits like “Where the Cats Are” or the much more iconic song “Gasolina” said: “A story is over and a new story will begin.” He also assured that “all the tools I have in my power, like music, social networks, platforms, a microphone, everything that Jesus gave me, are now intended for the Kingdom.” Finally, he thanked his audience and encouraged them to “walk” with him: “I hope something very much Important things for her are recorded.” Don’t follow a man. I am a human. To all the people who have followed me, follow Jesus Christ because he is the way, the truth and the life.” He concluded his message with an emphasis: “I have finally reached the goal! I am free. Amen”.
It was in March 2022 when the Puerto Rican announced his retirement. The self-proclaimed “The Boss” of reggaeton used the release of his latest album “Legendaddy” and his concert tour to spread the news: “This race that was a marathon, I finally see the finish line.” Now I’m going to enjoy with you all , what you gave me, what you gave me,” explained the singer in a video that he shared on his social networks. At that moment, he sent a message of gratitude to his followers and talked about the genre of music with which he achieved success, but he did not talk about his faith: “In this genre, people say that I made it global, but that was it. “You who made me “You opened the key to open the doors and make this genre the biggest in the world.” He dedicated a few farewell words to his fans: “I have always worked not to let them down “Not to look for problems, with a lot of discipline to be able to inspire all the little ones.” [jóvenes] To be leaders, to dream of growth, not to think about limitations and to work for family and loved ones,” he reflected.
The artist’s musical career began with the album Playero 34 by music producer DJ Playero, on which the word reggaeton was heard for the first time. Later, with his vision to take the genre to another level, he continued to participate in other productions and also joined a duet with Nicky Jam and released their album Hazando escante. However, the duo split up and Yankee released Barrio Fino in 2004, which included the song Gasolina, which catapulted him to worldwide fame.
Daddy Yankee continued to release several albums including El Cartel: The Big Boss, Mundial and Prestige. At the end of 2017 he released “Despacito”, one of the most listened to songs of recent years, with singer-songwriter Luis Fonsi.