- Source: Acho PR
"Acho PR" is a song by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny featuring American rappers Arcángel and De la Ghetto and Puerto Rican rapper Ñengo Flow. It was released on October 13, 2023, through Rimas Entertainment.
Background and release
Bad Bunny previously collaborated with said singers on the song. On October 9, 2023, Bad Bunny announced his fifth studio album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, and revealed the track list, and "Acho PR" was included as the twenty-first track. As the song title suggests, "Acho PR" it represents pride in Puerto Rican culture, the importance of unity and loyalty to the community, and the determination to overcome obstacles and succeed. It is a celebration of Puerto Rico and the people who have emerged from its vibrant streets.
Music and lyrics
"Acho PR" serves as the 21st track off Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, with the 20th track "Europa :(" being referred to as a spoken word interlude that serves as an intro to the former. Musically, "Acho PR" is a Latin trap song and is an "anthem" that represents and pays tribute to Puerto Rico and its vibrant culture. The lyrics highlight the pride and unity of the neighborhoods and hamlets in Puerto Rico. The artists express their connection to the streets they grew up on and celebrate their upbringing in the neighborhoods. They emphasize their loyalty to their people and their commitment to representing their communities. The song shows their resilience and determination to succeed despite the difficulties they have faced. There are references to the criminal lifestyle, but it is important to note that these references are intended to illustrate the harshness of their environment rather than glorify violence or illegal activities. Artists use this imagery to demonstrate their authenticity and reflect the challenges they encountered growing up. The lyrics also have reference to Bad Bunny's ex-partner, Gabriela Berlingeri.
Critical reception
Billboard ranked "Acho PR" as the best song on Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, stating that it is "an ode to life in the barrio in Puerto Rico, with its parties and its music, its crime and excess".
Promotion
= Music video
=A music video for "Acho PR" was released on Bad Bunny's thirtieth birthday, March 10, 2024; the singer, alongside Dwayne Johnson, presented an award at the 96th Academy Awards that day. The video features all four artists, as well as its producers, Tainy and MAG, during the recording of the song in a studio in New York City. Around the end of the video, it features some of Bad Bunny's highlights of 2023 and ends the clips by announcing two new dates in Puerto Rico for his Most Wanted Tour.
= Audio visualizer
=An audio visualizer was uploaded to YouTube on October 13, 2023 along with the other video visualizers for the songs that premiered simultaneously with the release of Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.
Charts
References
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- Acho PR
- Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana
- Puerto Rico
- Puerto Ricans
- De la Ghetto
- List of Latin songs on the Billboard Hot 100
- Bad Bunny discography
- Afro–Puerto Ricans
- Arcángel discography
- 2023 in Latin music