Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, is a global sensation. The past year has solidified his impact, with the Puerto Rican artist releasing a record-shattering album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, followed by a historic San Juan residency whose final show broke Amazon’s all-time streaming record. Now, he’s heading into 2026 with six Grammy nominations and the upcoming Superbowl Halftime Show, proving that this once-in-a-generation talent isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
But Ocasio’s success wasn’t sudden. The star has been making music since 2013 and garnering hits and all-star collaborations since 2017. Throughout his decade-plus tenure, he’s been known for his experimental sound, often tapping into disparate sources of musical inspiration to unique, genre-bending results. In that vein, we’ve compiled the greatest songs of Ocasio’s seven-album career, from early hits to recent masterpieces.
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‘MÍA’
“Mía” is one of Bad Bunny’s most popular songs, peaking at number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topping charts worldwide. Part of its appeal was that it featured Drake, who was at the height of his fame, singing entirely in Spanish for the first time. The catchy, upbeat song is also filled with feel-good lyrics, crooning, “You know that you’re mine” affectionately, as though persuading a partner in doubt.
The video for “Mía” was a hit, too. It pictured Ocasio and Drake at a house party, hearkening back to the days of Old School Reggaetón with its visuals of women dancing and posing. The video surpassed a billion views in just a few months. Bad Bunny also performed the song for a viral appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, in which he sings in the streets of Old San Juan, flanked by passerby, musicians, and performers dressed in traditional Puerto Rican costumes and attire. The celebratory video embodies the joyful spirit of the song, highlighting the beauty of Puerto Rico and wide-ranging Bad Bunny’s universal appeal.
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‘EoO’
“EoO” is an ode to the old school Reggaetón that dominated airwaves from the mid-1990s through the early 2000s. Its infectious, dance-inducing chorus not only nods to Ocasio’s 2018 track, “Solo De Mi,” but it also samples Reggaetón duo Hector & Tito’s 2002 hit “Perreo Baby.” It’s a party anthem to celebrate party anthems, with lyrics that recognize perreo (twerking) as both a means of enjoyment and empowerment. Its place among the other tracks on Debí Tirar Más Fotos solidifies Reggaetón’s importance within Puerto Rican musical heritage, implicitly arguing that the genre deserves to be taken just as seriously as other, older genres like salsa.
Given the fun nature of this song, fans were eager for “EoO” to have a music video. While this never came to fruition, Bad Bunny did release a visualizer for the song that juxtaposed it with the more serious, political issues tackled on the album. The video includes paragraphs detailing the history of oppression and U.S. government surveillance in Puerto Rico from the 1960s to the 1980s. Meanwhile, on the other side of the screen, Bad Bunny’s casita (or traditional Puerto Rican house) is seen at night, gradually darkening as its inhabitants go to bed. These visuals highlight the theme of surveillance and suggest that while Puerto Ricans are trying to have fun and live their private lives, the government continues imposing itself on them.
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‘Tenemos Que Hablar’
The opening of “Tenemos Que Hablar” feels more pop punk than Reggaetón, with its Blink-182-like guitar riffs. It’s only Ocasio’s signature “yeah, yeah, yeah,” that clues the listener in to the song’s author. Throughout, the track continues to meld rock rhythms with Reggaetón phrasing and lyrical delivery, yet it retains a head-bang-worthy ‘90s rock feel that any Millennial will adore.
Underappreciated on an album better known for hits like “MÍA” and “Si Estuviésemos Juntos,” “Tenemos Que Hablar” is a hidden gem that shows off both Bad Bunny’s artistic range and his diverse tastes. Punchy, relatable, and delightfully irreverent, this song is a treat for anyone who organizes their playlists by vibe rather than by genre.
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‘Ni Bien Ni Mal’
Breakup anthems are so often steeped in anger and bitterness, rife with ill wishes and better-than-you sentiments. And while Bad Bunny has certainly made his share of those, “Ni Bien Ni Mal” is a different sort of post-heartbreak anthem. It’s about moving on from a relationship by not thinking about or contacting one’s ex, resulting in completely neutral feelings—hence the song’s title, which means “Neither Good Nor Bad.” A fun and surprisingly healthy take, the song celebrates that final sense of closure.
But this song is among Ocasio’s best for more than just its lyrics. “Ni Bien Ni Mal” starts with a tropical, acoustic rhythm that soon incorporates a trap beat, making it yet another example of the cross-genre experimentation the artist does so well. Furthermore, Ocasio’s lyrical delivery is smooth and clear, making the track’s catchy lyrics easy to discern and commit to memory.
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‘Bokete’
“Bokete” is one of the most underappreciated songs on “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” It’s also one of the few ballads Ocasio has that demonstrate pure sadness and vulnerability. On the track, the singer talks about sitting by himself in front of a river (a major symbol in both the album and in Puerto Rican literature at large), thinking about a failed past relationship. Not only does he meditate on the breakup and his loneliness, but he also questions the fickle nature of his ex, lamenting, “You’re pretty, but you like to lie/ Stay on your vacation/ and when you land, no one’s going to applaud for you./ One day, you’ll be old, and you’ll regret/ that you let the most real things in your life go.”
Most of “Bokete” is backed by the ethereal, Nintendo-like music that’s become part of Bad Bunny’s trademark. At the sounds halfway point, though, it eases into a bachata rhythm just as the lyrics reach their emotional climax, Ocasio crooning, “You’re a Puerto Rican pothole, and that’s why you’re so elusive./ There won’t be any more poems for you—this is the last one I’m writing.” Amid yet another genius melding of genres and instrumentals, Ocasio also draws comparisons between a personal situation and the infrastructural issues precipitated by Puerto Rico’s colonial status.
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‘Solo de Mi’
“Solo de Mi” deserves recognition as one of the best self-love songs of all time. An underappreciated hit off of Bad Bunny’s first studio album, X 100PRE, this track is for anyone who has ever handed their power over to another person, boldly declaring, “I’m not yours, or anyone else’s, I only belong to myself.” These lyrics line up with Ocasio’s consistent advocacy for self-respect. Unlike “Vete” or “Bokete,” “Solo de Mi” isn’t so much of a breakup song as it is a proclamation of self-ownership. And that’s something that anyone—single or in a relationship—can relate to.
In line with Bad Bunny’s outspoken stance in favor of women’s rights, “Solo de Mi” also has a music video that features a female singer lip-syncing to Ocasio’s vocals. As she performs, she’s beaten by an unseen aggressor until she finally holds up her hands to stop the violence. Then, her bruises and blood gone, she looks into the camera to sing the chorus yet again.
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‘Booker T’
“Booker T” is a Reggaetón song made for Old School hip hop fans. It channels the bravado of the era flawlessly, announcing, “I’m a king, a champion, Booker T.” With its clever lyrics, cheeky references, and seamless delivery, it’s perfect for any lyric-focused rap fan looking for a gateway drug into Reggaetón and dembow.
As one of Bad Bunny’s most lyrically dense songs, “Booker T” is also a great track for understanding Ocasio’s hustle. In classic hip hop style, he gloats over his success as he disparages his haters, taunting them with intermittent calls of, “Look at me.” Galvanizing and triumphant, “Booker T” stands as one of Bad Bunny’s most satisfying songs.
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‘Mónaco’
Before the ethereal instrumentals of “Monaco” went viral on TikTok, the song was topping global charts. In many ways, it’s a classic trap hit, featuring lyrics in which Ocasio brags about his success and wealth while raising both his middle fingers up at his adversaries. However, in true Bad Bunny fashion, the song also breaks traditional molds, marrying hip hop beats with a recurring sample of French chanteuse Charles Aznavour’s “Hier Encore.”
The music video for “Mónaco” leans into the song’s high-roller themes, depicting Ocasio as a mafia boss alongside Al Pacino and Uncut Gems’ Wayne Diamond and Keith William Richards. In addition to furthering the world of the song, the video also nods to the mafia themes present in the work Bad Bunny’s idols: Not only did Old School East Coast rappers such as Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z take inspiration from mob movies, but Puerto Rican salsa legends such as Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe also incorporated mafia imagery and album names into their work.
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‘Vete’
Even though it was released in 2020, “Vete” is so beloved by Bad Bunny fans that he included it in the setlist for his “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency. And on each of the residency’s 31 nights, fans belted it along with him. With a name that translates to “get out,” “Vete” is a breakup anthem that’s equal parts indignant and empowering. In it, Ocasio tells his ex just about everything everyone wants to tell their ex: That the breakup was their fault, that they should get in touch with Satan, and not to let the door hit them on the way out.
But “Vete” is phenomenal beyond its universal message. It refines many of Bad Bunny’s musical trademarks, from his lilting delivery to his hip hop composition to his Nintendo-inspired instrumentals—which still pop in recent tracks such as “El Clúb” and “Ketu Tecré.” Thus, in many ways, “Vete” epitomizes the Bad Bunny sound.
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‘Safaera’
“Safaera” is about five minutes long, but it feels several minutes longer. The Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana track features Jowell & Randy and Ñengo Flow, who memorably joined Bad Bunny onstage during the Amazon Music livestream of the final show of his residency. They lend the track an Old School Reggaetón feel, with each of their features transitioning the piece into a slightly different rhythm and tone.
“Safaera,” therefore, is the best party song to play for anyone in a playlist rut. Longer than the average Bad Bunny song, with the energy of three-songs-in-one, it’s certain to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s also near-impossible not to dance to, embodying the spirit of Reggaetón just by the mood it inspires.
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