Baticano
| "Baticano" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Bad Bunny | |
| from the album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana | |
| Language | Spanish |
| Released | October 13, 2023 |
| Length | 4:16 |
| Label | Rimas |
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| Music video | |
| "Baticano" on YouTube | |
"Baticano" is a song by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, released on October 13, 2023, through Rimas Entertainment, as a track on his fifth solo studio album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana (2023), with a music video released on October 31, 2023. The music video stars American actor Steve Buscemi and pays tribute to the German film Nosferatu. The song peaked at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1]
Background and reception
[edit]On October 9, 2023, Bad Bunny announced his fifth studio album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana,[2][3] as well as its track list, where "Baticano" was included as the fifteenth track.[4] Billboard ranked "Baticano" at number 18 on their list of songs from its parent album, stating that it "reinforces the message that no one is exempt from their own shortcomings".[5]
Music video
[edit]Its music video was released on October 31, 2023, on Halloween.[6] Directed by fellow video director Stillz and mainly a black-and-white video,[1] it stars the singer playing the role of Count Orlok (Nosferatu) and American actor Steve Buscemi as his mentor; the video pays tribute to the 1922 German film Nosferatu.[7] In the beginning of the video, Buscemi is seen reviving Nosferatu and setting him free, where he creeps over a sleeping woman.[8] It later taking place in a graveyard, where corpses perform choreography.[9] In parts of the video, a man is seen abusing his wife with a portrait of Jesus seen on the wall and a father covering his son's eyes as two men kissing appear on the television, angrily turning it off.[10] Towards the near end of the video, Bad Bunny is seen praying[6] and Buscemi also warns him that "the Earth is cruel out there" and that "[the Earth isn't] ready for [him]".[8]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Global 200 (Billboard)[11] | 59 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[12] | 34 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 78 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[14] | 22 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Brandle, Lars (November 1, 2023). "Bad Bunny Turns Into Nosferatu For Creepy 'Baticano' Music Video". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Haczek, Ángela Reyes (2023-10-13). "Bad Bunny estrena su nuevo álbum, "Nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana"". CNN. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ "Bad Bunny lanza nuevo álbum 'Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana': Escúchalo aquí". Billboard. 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana by Bad Bunny, 2023-10-13, retrieved May 6, 2024
- ^ "Bad Bunny's 'Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana': All 22 Songs Ranked". Billboard. October 13, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Hernandez, Jeanette (October 31, 2023). "WATCH: Bad Bunny Enlists Steve Buscemi for 'BATICANO' Music Video". Remezcla. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Ismael Ruiz, Matthew (November 1, 2023). "Bad Bunny Shares New 'Baticano' Video Co-Starring Steve Buscemi: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Vito, Jo (November 1, 2023). "Bad Bunny Enlists Steve Buscemi for 'Baticano' Video: Watch". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Alex (October 31, 2023). "Bad Bunny Transforms Into A Terrifying Monster In His Horror-Themed 'Baticano' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Hoste, Elliot (November 2, 2023). "Bad Bunny enlists Steve Buscemi for a Nosferatu-inspired music video". Dazed. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ "Bad Bunny Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ "Top 100 Canciones". PROMUSICAE. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ "Bad Bunny Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ "Bad Bunny Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2024.