The 10 Songs That Defined Bad Bunny’s Global Career Ahead of the Super Bowl

• 10 Best Bad Bunny Songs
• The Puerto Rican Artist’s Musical Legacy
• The Evolution of Global Reggaeton

Bad Bunny arrives at the Super Bowl stage as one of the most important figures in the global music landscape, after years of transforming reggaeton, redefining genres, and expanding his cultural impact.

His rise has been fueled by a catalog that not only dominates international charts but has also laid new foundations in urban music.

Ahead of the major sporting event, we revisit the best Bad Bunny songs that have most defined his career, from classic perreo explosions to electronic experiments and political statements.

Choosing just ten is never enough, but these tracks help explain why his legacy is already unquestionable.

10. “DÁKITI” (2020)

The song emerged from an idea by Jhay Cortez and ended up becoming a cornerstone of global reggaeton.

Its futuristic, minimalist, and perfectly calibrated sound set a new club-music standard, influencing productions around the world.

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What seemed like an experiment ultimately became a benchmark of quality and a mandatory reference within the genre.

9. “Callaíta” (2019)

This track marked a turning point in Bad Bunny’s career, definitively positioning him as the “king of summer.”

Atmospheric, tropical reggaeton with electronic touches opened the door to his most romantic and emotional phase within dembow.

“If there’s sun, there’s beach; if there’s beach, there’s alcohol” became one of the most iconic lines in his repertoire.

The song also solidified the influence of X100PRE, already hinting at his desire to push genre boundaries.

8. “Yonaguni” (2021)

In this track, Bad Bunny continues the emotional thread of Callaíta and takes his sensitivity to a more intimate level.

Its blend of electronic reggaeton and pandemic-era nostalgia deeply resonated with a global audience facing uncertainty and isolation.

“Don’t look for me on Instagram, baby—look for me at home” encapsulates his view of modern love and digital saturation.

The reference to Yonaguni reinforces his ability to merge the local and the global in a single musical narrative.

7. “NUEVAYoL” (2025)

The song opens with a powerful salsa reference to Un verano en Nueva York, merging Caribbean tradition with minimalist dembow.

It speaks directly to the cultural bridge between Puerto Rico and the New York diaspora, a constant in Benito’s life and work.

“How is Bad Bunny going to be the King of Pop with reggaeton and dembow?” he asks ironically, challenging barriers imposed on Latin artists.

It expands the musical universe built in Un verano sin ti, reaffirming his cross-generational dialogue.

6. “Después de la playa” (2022)

With an electronic intro by MAG, the track shifts into a vibrant urban mambo that pays homage to Dominican rhythms.

It is one of the clearest demonstrations of his ability to fuse tradition and modernity without losing energy or authenticity.

Después de la playa became a summer anthem thanks to its contagious spirit and celebration of dance.

Its success reaffirmed experimentation as one of Bad Bunny’s greatest strengths.

5. “A tu merced” (2020)

Subelo NEO crafts a polished, sensual pop-dancehall sound close to reggae, where Bad Bunny shows his playful and provocative side.

“You’re always wet and I’m the one who’s thirsty” makes the track’s spicy tone unmistakable.

Its light yet daring style makes it a key piece of his romantic catalog.

The song explores Caribbean textures that reinforce his vocal and conceptual versatility.

4. “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” (2025)

With a progressive intro that explodes into a vibrant salsa tribute, the song masterfully blends tradition and electronics.

MAG and Elikai build a musical bridge where students from the Escuela Libre de Música reinterpret classic salsa micro-homages.

This Bad Bunny’s track breathes nostalgia and modernity, expanding the spirit of Enséñame a bailar into a more emotional register.

It is a celebration of Caribbean identity through reinvention.

3. “El apagón” (2022)

More than a song, it is a political and cultural statement about Puerto Rico, gentrification, and the loss of community spaces.

“Damn it, another blackout” resonates as protest, denunciation, and daily reality on the island.

The track blends bomba, club, and EDM to showcase his Afro-Latin influences.

Gabriela’s closing intervention turns it into a manifesto beyond genre.

2. “Estamos bien” (2018)

The song marked an emotional and aesthetic revolution in Latin trap, breaking traditional ideas of masculinity.

“Don’t worry, we’re okay” became an anthem of resilience after Hurricane Maria.

Its shift from trap to tropical house reflects his fusion-driven vision.

Its performance on The Tonight Show brought Puerto Rico’s crisis to a global stage.

1. “Safaera” (2020)

Considered by many the masterpiece of modern reggaeton, Safaera travels through nearly three decades of perreo with flawless rhythm changes.

The participation of Jowell & Randy and Ñengo Flow amplifies a tribute full of references and samples.

It is a masterclass in rhythmic archaeology honoring Afro-Caribbean history.

Its impact continues to define the global perreo standard and confirms why Bad Bunny is truly one of a kind, according to Santander Music.