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    DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS | Bad Bunny

    Released: Jan. 5, 2025
    Articles:
    • Visualizing Bad Bunny’s “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” | Events and Announcements
        • Join Prof. Efraín Agosto and his Religion and Politics in Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Diaspora (LATS 253) class for a conversation with historian Jorell Meléndez-Badillo on his recent collaboration with music artist Bad Bunny. Meléndez-Badillo is an Assistant Professor of Latin American and Caribbean History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the author of Puerto Rico: A National History (Princeton University Press, 2024). His highly acclaimed book informed the historical elements of Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS [I Should’ve Taken More Photos] (Rimas Entertainment, 2025). For the artist’s sixth album, Meléndez-Badillo created 17 visualizers that feature historical notes, highlighting different eras, from the 1500s to the present day, and figures in Puerto Rico’s political and social justice past. Released on January 5, 2025, some of the visualizers reached over 20 million views on YouTube after a week. Meléndez-Badillo’s presentation will include playing and analyzing some of Bad Bu
    • Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico, and public history | press.princeton.edu
        • The evening before Three King’s Day, on January 6th, Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny released his sixth album DeBÍ TiRAR MaS FOTos (I Should Have Taken More Pictures). Instead of releasing highly produced videos, the artist's team worked with Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, author of “Puerto Rico: A National History,” to create historical slides that were launched alongside each of the seventeen tracks.
    • “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS”: Bad Bunny’s most powerful album | The Black and White
        • On Jan. 5th, Bad Bunny released his sixth album, “DeBí tIRAR MáS FOToS,” translating to “I should’ve taken more photos.” During the album’s promotion, Bunny released two singles, “PIToRRO DE COCO” and “EL CLúB,” both accompanied by music videos published on YouTube.  The music video for “PIToRRO DE COCO” depicts Bad Bunny sitting in a...
    • Album Review: ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ | The Falconer
        • Proving that music transcends language barriers, Bad Bunny’s sixth studio album, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” released on Jan. 5, pays homage to his Puerto Rican homeland through traditional sounds and rhythms. Despite achieving three top-charting albums, a headlining slot at Coachella and the title of most-streamed artist on Spotify, Bad Bunny wanted to return to...
    • Bad Bunny salutes Puerto Rico on 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS' | The Daily Targum | Jan. 28, 2025, 5 a.m.
        • Bad Bunny's sixth studio album, "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS," is more than just a music release. It's a bold proclamation of his unwavering dedication to Puerto Rican culture and politics. Across its 17 tracks, the album integrates themes of nostalgia, resistance and resilience to present a subversive piece reflecting Puerto Rico's past and present. It serves as both a celebration and a call to action, mirroring the complexities of the island's identity and its ongoing struggles. 
    • Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ Spends Second Week Atop Billboard 200 - Black Promoters Collective (BPC) | Black Promoters Collective (BPC) | Jan. 26, 2025, 8 p.m.
        • Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos captures a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated Feb. 1), earning 151,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 23 (down 26%), according to Luminate. Of Bad Bunny’s four chart-topping albums, it’s the second to spend more than a single week at No. 1; his 2022 set, Un Verano Sin Ti, has collected the most weeks atop the list, with 13 weeks, nonconsecutively. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, Mac Miller’s from-the-vaults release Balloonerism debuts at No. 3, marking the eighth top 10-charting set for the rapper, who died in 2018. The set’s songs date back to 2014, but the project was shelved in favor of other releases. Trending on Billboard The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the
    • Debí TiRAR MáS FOToS (Review) | NACLA
        • Bad Bunny's new album, which elevates the artists and musical traditions of Puerto Rico and its diaspora, comes at a time of intense concern over the effects of climate crises and gentrification.
    • Bad Bunny's politics of presence | NPR
        • Benito's Saturn Return leads to a folk revival on 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,' remixing the poetics and politics of Puerto Rican roots music.
    • Bad Bunny's "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" is a love letter to Puerto Rico | The Rice Thresher
        • With “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” Bad Bunny kicks off 2025 with an electrifying return to his roots, creating an album that is equal parts tribute, reinvention and celebration of Puerto Rican identity. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio doesn’t just deliver 17 tracks; he crafts a vibrant journey that honors the traditions of his homeland while fearlessly reshaping the landscape of Latin music. It’s a bold, deeply personal statement that reaffirms his place not only as a global superstar but also as a cultural ambassador for Puerto Rico.
    • Bad Bunny Phoned Home | Vulture | Jan. 13, 2025, 5 p.m.
        • His new album, a spirited homage to Puerto Rico, smokes its predecessor.
    • Why Bad Bunny's 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS' is an act of political resistance | WRVO Public Media | Jan. 8, 2025, 9:02 p.m.
        • On Sunday, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and people are saying it's his most "Puerto Rican" record yet. The global pop star has clearly come home to his roots in a meaningful way and given the political situation on the island, releasing an album so proudly Puerto Rican is a major act of resistance. Anamaria Sayre, Felix Contreras and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento break down what exactly makes the record so Puerto Rican and why its Bad Bunny's most reflective, ambitious and ingenious era yet. Songs featured in this episode: •Bad Bunny, "EL CLúB" •Bad Bunny, "NUEVAYoL" •Bad Bunny, "BAILE INoLVIDABLE" •Bad Bunny, "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii" •Bad Bunny, "TURiSTA" •Bad Bunny, "CAFé CON RON" •Los Pleneros de la Cresta, "Resistencia" •Bad Bunny, "PIToRRO DE COCO" •Ecos de Borinquen, "El Alma de Puerto Rico (The Soul of Puerto Rico)" •Bad Bunny, "WELTiTA" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills
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    GNX | Kendrick Lamar

    Released: Nov. 22, 2024
    Articles:
    • Guest Review From Album of the Year Club: gnx by Kendrick Lamar | The BleuPrint
        • On Friday, November 22nd, Kendrick Lamar dropped a surprise album titled GNX, about the Buick Grand National. There was little to no roll-out for this LP, apart from a snippet of “squabble up” at the end of the recently released “Not Like Us” music video. Most people, including me, didn’t even realize Lamar was in...
    • Kendrick Lamar’s GNX has entirely changed my perception of rap music | The Central Trend
        • Rap fans of the United States are no stranger to diss tracks; from Tupac and Biggie to Jay-Z and Nas, rap “beef” has existed since the birth of the genre. And at the end of last year, two musicians—Drake and Kendrick Lamar—engaged in one of the most iconic and impactful series of diss tracks in...
    • Kendrick Lamar "GNX" Album Review | Reveille | Jan. 9, 2025, 6:08 p.m.
        • It’s been almost seven months since critically acclaimed hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar released “Not Like Us”, his concluding statement towards the equally prolific rapstar Drake in a rap beef that created some of the biggest buzz in the musical landscape this year. Even after all this time, the feud still feels fresh in many people’s...
    • Kendrick Lamar Releases Surprise Album ‘GNX’  | EBONY
        • Kendrick Lamar surprises fans with GNX, a 12-track album showcasing his independence and innovation. Available on all streaming platforms. Kendrick Lamar just brought the music world to a halt. Without warning, Kendrick surprised fans by dropping GNX, a 12-track album now available on all streaming platforms. The project, which comes after his 2022 release, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, signals a shift for the rapper. For the first…
    • Kendrick Lamar’s new album GNX: him versus everyone | Daily Emerald
        • On Nov. 22, Kendrick Lamar surprised the hip-hop and rap community by unexpectedly dropping his brand new album “GNX.” Lamar has been at the forefront of the rap game this year from his three recently released diss tracks, “Euphoria,” “Meet the Grahams” and “Not Like Us,” which were mainly targeted at the Canadian rapper Drake....
    • No surprise this week: Kendrick Lamar rules the charts | VPM | Dec. 4, 2024, 10:08 a.m.
        • A week after Kendrick Lamar's new album, GNX, was surprise released, it proved to be a chart phenomenon, debuting at No. 1 on the album chart and claiming the Top 5 spots on the singles chart.
    • GNX by Kendrick Lamar- Album Review - | The Badger | Dec. 14, 2024, 8:45 p.m.
        • West Coast 90’s throwback dispels any argument for the Greatest of All Time. This is evidently the most 2Pac-inspired album Kendrick has released
    • ‘GNX’ solidifies Kendrick Lamar’s status in the rap game | Old Gold & Black
        • Released in 1987 at a low production number, a GNX (Grand National Experimental) is the slightly more evolved cousin of the beloved Buick Grand National. Along with its sleek — but by no means ornate or grand — exterior and striking accents of silver chrome and black rubber it is a car known for its...
    • Kendrick Lamar : GNX | Album review | Treble | Dec. 12, 2024, 3:25 a.m.
        • A surprise album released without warning or fanfare, on 'GNX', Kendrick Lamar delivers a concise, immediate record that simply slaps
    • Album Review: GNX by Kendrick Lamar | The Township Times
        • General Background: “GNX” is the sixth studio album by hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar. It was released on Nov. 22 at noon in a surprise release. It contains 12 tracks with a runtime of 44 minutes. Notable featured artists include SZA, Sam Dew, Roddy Ricch and many other West Coast rappers. How I Rated the Songs:...
    • Kendrick Lamar’s GNX Review | Niles West News
        • Kendrick Lamar released a new album, GNX, in silence without promotion or marketing, on Nov. 22, 2024. Lamar is well-known in the hip-hop music industry for his groundbreaking lyrics. In 2018 he won a Pulitzer Prize for his album DAMN., becoming the first rapper ever to do so. In the spring of 2024, he garnered...
    • Kendrick Lamar drops surprise full album ‘GNX’ | The Tartan | Dec. 2, 2024, 4:24 a.m.
        • Photo from @kendricklamar on Instagram  “Kendrick just opened his mouth, someone go hand him a Grammy right now.” -Certain Certified Loverboys Full transparency: I was supposed to be reviewing “The…
    • Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' | New Castle News
        • Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s
    • This Kendrick Lamar Album Is Enough | GQ | Nov. 26, 2024, 2 p.m.
        • While we’d certainly take a second project if the rumors are true, the idea that ‘GNX’ is too slight on its own is a misguided one.
    • Kendrick Lamar - GNX | Northern Transmissions | Nov. 26, 2024, 9:04 p.m.
        • GNX by Kendrick Lamar album review by Adam Fink for Northern Transmissions. The modern legendary hip hop artist's new LP is now available
    • Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' | TribLIVE.com | Nov. 22, 2024, 7:10 p.m.
        • LOS ANGELES &mdash; Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album. The Grammy winner&rsquo;s 12-track &ldquo;GNX&rdquo; is his first release since 2022&rsquo;s &ldquo;Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers&rdquo; and his sixth studio album overall. It also comes just months after
    • On GNX, Kendrick Lamar Chooses Violence | Consequence | Nov. 23, 2024, 7:04 p.m.
        • Kendrick Lamar is back with his surprise album, GNX, fueled by a reinvigorated competitive spirit and desire to burn down the industry.

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