Bad Bunny, the pioneer reggaetón artist and Puerto Rican icon, is beloved not just for his upbeat Latin tunes, but also for his unflinching political advocacy. In both the Instagram post he released this Sept. 23 and the song itself, Bad Bunny adamantly describes his frustration with the Puerto Rican government, speaking to their continued cruelty. When it comes to “Una Velita,” timing is everything. Bad Bunny writes for his people and el Borinquen; this single is a testament to the resilience of the island nation. And “Una Velita” is the flickering hope that persists despite the storm.
