Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’: All Tracks Ranked

Inspired by the Close Friends option on Instagram Stories, Bad Bunny delivers a certified anthem for a new generation of reggaetón fans. Here, he sings about not being able to get over an ex because she still has him on Close Friends on Instagram — giving him almost false hope. “How am I supposed to be doing well if you won’t remove me from Close Friends,” he sings, clearly heartbroken over riveting reggaetón drums. “I spend my time stalking you to see what you’re doing. Hooked until I get over you.”

It’s the tenebrous opening to this song — accompanied by the captivating güiro (a folk instrument) — that instantly pulls you in. But it’s the poignant lyrics that really make this a special track. Bad Bunny sings evocatively about protecting Puerto Rico at all costs fearing it can become a U.S. state, just like Hawaii did. “They want to take away the river and also the beach, they want my neighborhood and grandma to leave, don’t let go of the flag … I don’t want them to do with you what happened to Hawaii,” a somber Bad Bunny sings.

With an ethereal, shoegaze-y essence, “Bokete” casts a captivating spell on listeners through its slow tempo, meticulously produced by MAG and La Paciencia, while Mick Coogan’s guitar work weaves a celestial melody reminiscent of “Trellas” from El Último Tour del Mundo. Halfway through, the song shifts with a quirky beat, maintaining its haunting allure. Reflecting on unchanging seasons, the lyric, “Although in PR it’s always summer, but I get cold listening to these songs,” underscores the chilly emotional landscape explored in this introspective track.

In true Benito fashion, he delivers a classic reggaetón track featuring an infectious beat that captures the essence of heartbreak. In this song, Bad Bunny vividly narrates the transformation of a woman he once knew, who has now embraced a vibrant nightlife filled with parties and excitement at the club. The rhythm pulsates as the rapper reflects on how she has moved on, fully immersing herself in the party atmosphere. He acknowledges his nostalgia and sense of longing, knowing she doesn’t deserve him.

“Pitorro de Coco” invokes the holiday spirit with its name drawn from a traditional Puerto Rican rum drink, wrapped in the infectious beats of jíbara music, a genre steeped in Afro-Caribbean tradition. The track delves into feelings of loneliness and nostalgia that often accompany the festive season, featuring an interpolation from Chuíto el de Bayamón’s “Música Jíbara Para Las Navidades.” In a verse, Bad Bunny captures the emotional dichotomy of the holidays: “It’s 12:04 and I’m already going crazy/ Crying and drinking pitorro de coco/ Which my grandfather brought me so I could have fun/ Not so I could cry over a girl at 12,” he sings.

A homage to el reggaetón de marquesina, “EoO” takes listeners back to the early ‘90s when the genre emerged at informal gatherings — mainly heard at caserios (the hood). The full-fledged perreo track, produced by Tainy, is raw and unpolished, giving that authentic throwback feel. “You’re listening to music from Puerto Rico, cabrón/ We were raised listening to this and singing it […] from the nineties to two-thousand for ever,” Bunny says as we wrap the hard-hitting track.

“EL CLúB” marked the first single off of DTMF, it also set the tone for the set. With lyrics that are clearly about his ex girlfriend (“what is my ex doing?”), the track artfully merges pulse-quickening house beats with the guitar tones of traditional Afro-Puerto Rican plena. The song encapsulates “the longing for a life chapter that still holds a special place in memory,” according to a press release. The music video, directed by STILLZ and featuring a narrative crafted by Benito himself, captures the artist as he enters an elevator on his way to “the club,” surrounded by a swirl of psychedelic imagery amid a huge crowd.

This album mainly thrives on Afro-Puerto Rican folk music, so the few hardcore reggaetón songs on here really stand out. “VeLDÁ” is among them thanks to a pulsating perreo beat that serves as a riveting canvas to cheeky lyrics about a flirtatious exchange online. “You followed me and I followed you back. You gave me a like and I gave you two,” Dei V sings at the top of the track. Reggaetón OG Wisin makes a nice surprise appearance toward the end of the song to almost give his stamp of approval to the new generation. “Who are they? The ones that command a new generation,” Wisin raps.

You’ll find yourself swaying from side-to-side when listening to this airy, slow-paced salsa song featuring emerging Puerto Rican group Chuwi. The sweet lyrics find Bad Bunny and the band singing about going for a “vueltita” or spin at the beach. “One day with me is what you need, smiling you look prettier,” Benito sings. “With you I feel different, there’s something when we look at each other,” Chuwi’s Lóren adds to this bright and uplifting song. Oh, and the ode to Jarabe de Palo’s “La Flaca” is chef’s kiss.

On the closing track, Bad Bunny briefly narrates the story of his parents: how they met and gave birth to the now living legend, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny’s real name). “A round of applause for mom and dad because they truly kicked ass,” he says before transitioning into a fast-paced salsa song fused with urban and bomba melodies. In “LA MuDANZA,” the rapper tells his success story, but overall, how he will always be from Puerto Rico no matter how famous he gets. “No one is getting me out of here/ I’m not moving from here/ Tell them this is my house/ Where my grandfather was born/ I’m from P f—ing R,” he proudly sings.

In this vibrant party that has come to life through music, Bad Bunny collaborates with Los Pleneros de la Cresta (established in 2013 by Joseph Ocasio Rivera, Joshuan Ocasio Rivera, Jeyluix Ocasio Rivera and Josue Roman Figueroa) to deliver a lively celebration of Puerto Rican plena, infused with contemporary elements. The lyrics, “In the morning coffee, in the afternoon rum/ We’re already on the street, get off your balcony,” evoke a rich tapestry of local culture and tradition. The song brims with an irresistible rhythm, showcasing an array of instrumental sounds that embody the essence of Puerto Rican spirit, culminating in a percussion solo that resonates with energy.

The song that gives name to the album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, which loosely translates to “I Should’ve Taken More Photos,” beautifully marries the lively rhythms of modern plena with the pulsating beats of reggaetón. Its verses resonate with a deep sense of nostalgia. At the conclusion of the song, Benito poignantly articulates a shift in perspective. “We are no longer for the movie and the chains/ We look for things that are worth it.” This message captures the essence of what it means to value the meaningful aspects of life over superficial distractions.

A soft bolero with weeping guitar riffs accompanies “TURiSTA” — Bad Bunny’s most vulnerable track on the album. “In my life you were a tourist/ You only saw the best of me and not what I suffered,” the Puerto Rican passionately chants. The lyrics compare a lost love (or the one who got away) with the characteristic of a tourist, someone who’s only visiting and enjoying the beautiful things for a short period of time. “You came to have a good time, and we did,” he sings, reminiscing on the good times and what it could’ve been.

Bad Bunny teams up with Puerto Rican singer RaiNao to create an electrifying blend of perreo and alternative pop. RaiNao’s unique soft high vocals soar effortlessly above Benito’s rhythmic tones, resulting in a captivating melody that pulses with energetic beats. Together, they craft a narrative of intense flirtation set against the vibrant atmosphere of a dance floor, describing a deep connection between two people.

“I thought I was going to get old with you,” a melancholic Bunny begins the track with deep vocals. After a minute and ten seconds of a dramatic synth intro, and a gentleman saying, “while one is alive, one should love the most they can,”  the song transitions into a saucy salsa tune. Backed by live instrumentations — congas, piano, trumpets and all that jazz — the song is about a man who can’t forget the woman he loved, especially the one who taught him how to dance.

Kicking off with a captivating tribute to the legendary El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, the album opens up blending old and modern Caribbean rhythms, touching on cultural references like Big Pun, the Yankees, and Dominican Mets player Juan Soto. “NuevaYol” explores the Nuyorican connection, setting the stage for a potential classic with the godfather de la salsa Andy Montañez and Bad Bunny opening with a strong first verse. The melody carries the zest of “Tití Me Preguntó,” driven by unstoppable dembow and reggaeton rhythms, ensuring an infectious listen from start to finish.

“I was born here and so was reggaetón,” Bad Bunny spits with gut-wrenching conviction. Backed by a hard reggaetón thump, courtesy of Tainy and Dysbit, the track delivers the raw and pulsating essence of the genre’s beginnings. “Voy a Llevarte Pa PR” surges as a celebration of roots and the unbridled nightlife of Puerto Rico. This is El Conejo Malo at his raunchiest and finest, rekindling the fiery spirit and freewheeling enjoyment that first made the world fall in love with him and reggaetón.