Bad Bunny just turned 31, and instead of throwing a wild party, he gave his people the gift of a brand-new music video for "La Mudanza." The final track on his album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" is already packed with nostalgia. Still, the visuals take things to a whole new level, celebrating his Puerto Rican roots in the most Benito way possible.
From the jump, "La Mudanza" is personal. The song tells the story of a hardworking man named Benito, who grew up in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, as the eldest of six siblings. His father and grandfather were truck drivers, and despite dreaming of becoming an engineer, he followed in their footsteps before music changed his life.
© WWD via Getty ImagesThe video opens with a montage of old family photos, setting the scene for a deeply sentimental journey. Then, baby Benito makes his grand entrance, and in a surreal yet adorable moment, we see him in a car seat, singing the song's salsa-infused chorus.
"Calle Sol, Calle Luna, estoy en la noche oscura / Yo no canto reggae, pero soy cultura"
That line? A nod to legendary Puerto Rican reggae group Cultura Profética. The references don't stop there.
Benito Goes Full Puerto Rico Mode
Midway through, we get a scene that's peak Bad Bunny. Him sprinting across an open field, proudly waving the Puerto Rican flag. Then, the bars hit: "A mí me quieren como a Tito y soy serio como Cotto / Lugia, Ho-Oh."
© Bad BunnyFor the uninitiated, that's a triple threat of Puerto Rican pride. He compares his popularity to boxing icon Tito Trinidad, his intensity to Miguel Cotto, and then casually drops in Lugia and Ho-Oh—two of the most legendary Pokémon. Because why not?
An Album for the Culture
"Debí Tirar Más Fotos" has been crushing the charts, hitting No. 1 on multiple Billboard rankings, including the Billboard 200 and Top Streaming Albums. But Benito has made it clear this album isn't just about the numbers.
© Bad Bunny"This project is not mine. It belongs to many people. It belongs to all the people who worked with me, to Puerto Rico, to my friends, to my family," he told Billboard. "This project belongs to everyone who takes pride in being Puerto Rican and Latino."
Aside from celebrating another trip around the sun, Bad Bunny is gearing up for a historic residency in Puerto Rico. Fans are already buzzing about the impact it'll have, not just on music but on the island's economy.
Watch the video for La Mudanza below and get ready to feel all the feels.
