Children, teenagers and adults, Puerto Rican and even international fans arrived Thursday evening until the event ended Colosseum of Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot so that no one tells them, and to witness an important event for the music industry. Daddy Yankeeone of the greatest pioneers of the urban genre, announced his retirement a little over a year ago and would be performing for the last time where it all began: Puerto Rico.
It was almost time for the clock to strike 10 p.m. when the lights of the Choliseo went out and a video with important moments from the artist’s life was projected on the screens. Fast, in one Hanging platform in the shape of the island of Puerto Rico A strange capsule descended and when it opened, out came Daddy Yankee.
“Puerto Rico is who we are ready? Let’s make this a global nightclub. The music history of undergroundDJ Playero, Daddy Yankee, the creators of the reggaeton movement infant. Let’s go upstairs, 3,2,1″were the first words of Raymond Ayala Rodriguezthe artist’s first name before he sang his first song “Funeral” (1994).
As would be expected with an artistic career spanning just over three decades, the diverse range of fans gathered at the music venue in Hato Reyit was a sign of passing time and classic underground songs “I will never be left behind”, “Yamilett” (2003), “Latigazo” (2002) And “The complete combination” They were danced and sung by people of different generations and nationalities, demonstrating their relevance in the music market.
“Well, my dear people of Puerto Rico, thank you for being part of the return, the destination. How wonderful to be in my home, on my island, in my Puerto Rico, where I was born and raised. There are no better ones shows than making them at home. Love you very much”commented Daddy Yankee, but not before also thanking the presence of supporters “from all over the world” who arrived with flags Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Honduras and Venezuela, among other countries.
To get to the main stage, which “floats” above the audience in the arena area, the artist sang “What happened, happened” (2004) an important topic for him. “It’s a song that shaped Latin music. I want to sing it in the middle of the audience and feel that vibe for the first time in my career and also say goodbye. “I want to live the experience and I’m going to do it at home.”
On the way from the “journey” to the evolution of reggaeton, other classics from 2004 were heard “Your Prince”, “I’m Going”, “Don’t Leave Me Alone”, “Saoko” and “Older Than Me”.
Already on the main stage, which had the figure of a goat, a symbol that the rapper has used in recent years, Daddy Yankee came out dressed all in red and began to sing “Boss” (2007), “Rompe” (2005) And “Machucando” (2005).
“I love these songs that are coming out so much because I enjoy them. What I like most about music is that I can combine reggaeton with instrumental music, which is my favorite area. That’s why I’m going to experience what’s coming now on all levels and I want you to sing it with me,” DY explained before singing “She Lifted Me Up” (2007).
Over its just over 30-year musical history, many of us grew up with many (if not all) of Daddy Yankee’s songs, and now with technology and applications like Tick tock And Instagram The dance “challenges” came, something Puerto Ricans are already very familiar with.
“It’s incredible that songs from more than a decade ago seem new right now. And I’m going to dedicate this song to all the people who made it viral so they can dance to it with me.he commented by way of introduction “Pasarela” (2012).
Although “The boss” Since the genre doesn’t need additional artists to put on a first-class show, the premiere of “La Meta” had several guests. The first was the American hip-hop group The Jabbawockeezwho accompanied Daddy Yankee on stage to recreate the song’s music video “Pose” 2008.
Over the course of the night the… King of Reggaeton In keeping with the theme and the large group of dancers, there were several bright and colorful costume changes.
Other guests included rappers Baby Rasta and Gringo, The ghettoMC Ceja and Guelo Star, WHO They joined Legendaddy to represent that “Old school” of the urban genre “We are from the streets” (2008) And “We have arrived at the disco” (2012).
“Please don’t go. You are a baby. “I know you’re tired, but look at this crowd…” Gringo said to Daddy Yankee to applause from the crowd.
To continue with the “Sandugueo” of the evening, the duo took the stage. Jowell and Randy to sing “Agresivo” (2008) and some verses from “Siente el boom” (2006) and “Safaera” (2020).
Finally the representatives of the “New School” arrived. Omar Court to sing “Beachy” (2023).
A third montage on stage showed a huge gray human silhouette with his chest open, with Daddy Yankee sitting on a gold “throne.”
He sang the catchy songs as part of his latest musical releases “Dura” (2018), “Shaky, shaky” (2019), “Con Calm” (2019), “China” (2020), “Que Tire Pa’ ‘lante” (2020), “Sal y Perrea” (2021 ) and “Remix” (2022).
I ended the evening with just some of Daddy Yankee’s greatest hits, because only two and a half hours doesn’t allow us to sing what we’ve been working on for the last three decades, and I couldn’t ignore that “Slow” (2017). The topic, in collaboration with the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Luis Fonsigave them one Latin Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video, apart from remaining in first place in the category Billboard Hot 100 110 consecutive weeks and is the most viewed video on YouTube by 2020.
With the aim of demonstrating once again why it is viewed as such King of reggaeton, Daddy Yankee went back to 2004. “The song was written in the decade from 2000 to 2010. It changed music history forever.” And It opened the doors to a genre that was unknown to people. “It is the most historic song of the city movement,” he emphasized, celebrating its success. “Petrol”accompanied by a racing car.
And yes, we can conclude from that Daddy Yankee achieved his goal and achieved “La Meta”. his musical career.
Performances at the Puerto Rico Coliseum continue Friday and Saturday and conclude Sunday, December 3rd.