Dangerous Bunny first carried out at Coachella in 2019, a then-emerging reggaeton and entice artist. On Friday, the Puerto Rican hitmaker returned to the desert as a worldwide famous person to make historical past as the primary Spanish-language artist to ever headline the competition.
“Latinos have been rompiéndola [killing it] for a while now,” he mentioned with satisfaction. “I simply did a tour final yr that I by no means imagined I’d have the ability to do. I’ve been out for a while, however [I’m back] and it feels cabrón to be right here tonight and that you simply’re all right here with me.”
The previous 4 years have been pivotal for the Grammy-winning artist, who has redefined what it means to be a Latin artist at present with two No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 (together with his newest, Un Verano Sin Ti) and a record-breaking tour.
So, when he took the stage at precisely 11:35 p.m., he was obtained because the icon that he’s. A roaring crowd went loopy when Dangerous Bunny, who wore a colourful puffer jacket and chunky diamond necklaces, appeared on high of an oblong field. His two-hour present — one of many longer Coachella headlining units in latest reminiscence — included particular friends similar to Jhayco, Jowell & Randy and Ñengo Move, plus Put up Malone (who’s look was overshadowed by mic points). The set additionally, most notably, featured a passionate speech by Bunny who assured his zealous followers that, “Individuals assume they know the lives of well-known individuals — however they don’t.”
Right here’s what went down throughout Dangerous Bunny’s history-making efficiency.
He Expressed His Gratitude
Earlier than Dangerous Bunny sang actually all of the hits, these in attendance heard a prerecorded video of the Grammy-winning artist expressing the importance of this second. “The solar and the moon have witnessed epic moments, magical nights. Artists have discovered their goal, their inspiration, the reply to all their questions, that maybe weren’t questions within the first place. Right here, historical past has been made hundreds of occasions. My head is spinning. It’s unimaginable to see the checklist of all the opposite artists which have carried out on this stage. So a lot of them, however nobody like me,” he mentioned fully in Spanish. “It’s the primary time a Benito closes the competition. It could be the primary time, however maybe not the final time.”
He Carried out All the Hits
Guessing which track Dangerous Bunny would begin with was no straightforward activity. Surprisingly, he kicked off with “Me Porto Bonito” — a daring transfer to some because the banger may simply have simply closed his set. ”Coachella, quieres perreo? Earlier than I maintain going with my present, what do you like? Me speaking in English or español? You determine.” The unanimous resolution was, after all, español. And as soon as he resumed, it was nearly like he didn’t wish to cease. The primary half of the present featured a stacked setlist together with hits from albums launched since he was final at Coachella: “Moscow Mule,” “Neverita,” “Si Veo A Tu Mamá,” “La Difícil,” “La Santa,” “Estamos Bien” and “Te Boté,” amongst different anthems.
He Set the File Straight
Mid-set, Dangerous Bunny took a second to make one factor very clear: “Humbly talking, individuals assume they know the lives of well-known individuals however they don’t,” he mentioned categorically. “They don’t know what we really feel, what we reside by. They may by no means know what a coronary heart can really feel. Don’t consider every part you hear. You gained’t get to know the actual me by a video on Instagram, an interview or a TikTok. In the event you actually wish to get to know me, I invite you to my residence. My identify is Benito Martinez Ocasio,” he acknowledged. “I’ve met good individuals, I’ve met unhealthy individuals. You be taught from each. I do know who I’m, what my goal is and I promise you I’ll see it by. Don’t fear about me, I’m okay.”
He additionally addressed a quote of his from a latest interview he gave, through which he mentioned he didn’t really feel strongly concerning the lyrics to one among his songs. “I don’t remorse something. I don’t even remorse my errors since you be taught out of your errors. The very last thing I’d remorse is penning this track,” referring to “El Apagón,” which he carried out proper after this heartfelt speech.
He Welcomed Each Anticipated and Sudden Company
Dangerous Bunny would have had no drawback filling 120 minutes on his personal. However the extra the merrier. The chart-topping artist introduced out OG reggaetoneros Jowell & Randy and Ñengo Move to carry out the perreo anthem “Safaera” from Bunny’s 2020 set YHLQMDLG. It’s secure to say that his subsequent visitor was the least anticipated; as Dangerous Bunny made his approach to one other a part of the stage out in the course of the group, he was joined by Put up Malone, who performed guitar renditions of “La Canción” and “Yonaguni.” However after a couple of tries, his mic by no means cooperated and Dangerous Bunny ended up singing the 2 songs a cappella (he even briefly tried holding a second microphone to the then-unplugged guitar). “One thing occurred to el cabrón cable,” he mentioned visibly upset.
However technical difficulties didn’t cease him from persevering with his present. As an alternative, he jumped on a Jet Ski as frequent collaborator Jhayco rode one beside him to carry out their euphoric duet “Dákiti.” And but, there was nonetheless extra. Bunny ended the set again on the primary stage — and on his personal, performing hits “Callaíta,” “Me Porto Bonito” and “Después de la Playa” as a closing prolonged spherical of fireworks exploded behind him.
This story first appeared on Billboard.com.
