Going into 2023, Bad Bunny is all about positive energy.
Benito Antonio Ocasio Martnez, the singer’s real name, has had a very successful year. He is concluding the year as both the top artist and the top-grossing touring artist according to Billboard, having sold out stadiums on his current tour.
Nevertheless, he will be pausing next year. Why? In the Dec. 8 cover story of Billboard, he said, “2023 is for me, for my physical health, my emotional health to breathe, enjoy my triumphs.” Remember yourself, Cabrón. You’ve worked your ass off. “We’re going to celebrate. Let’s go here, let’s go there, let’s go on the boat. I have a number of intermittent engagements, and I’ll go to the studio, but there’s no pressure.”
The “Dakiti” singer was forced to slow down after having voice difficulties during a November performance in Argentina.
The 28-year-old claimed that it happened abruptly, like a snap. I was thinking, “This can’t be happening. These people are giving me the most cabrón energy. It’s the most joyful audience I’ve had all tour. And I’m about to lose my voice? It’s not possible.” It seemed like one of my vocal cords was in trouble, and then suddenly it occurred.
Despite the fact that Bad Bunny persevered through the lengthy three-hour show, which included 40 songs, pausing only briefly to drink some hot tea and do a few vocal exercises, he ultimately had to take two days off to rest his voice.
However, Bad Bunny is going out on a high note in 2022. He was the most streamed artist on Spotify for the third year in a row with more than 18.5 billion streams thanks in large part to his album Un Verano Sin Ti, which was also the most streamed album globally.
He hasn’t let his success get to his head, though.
He told Billboard, “I feel in control. I’ve been able to conquer and heal a lot in my life, and now I feel that security. I’ve never felt more focused in my life and my work. I know who I am and what I stand for in the music business.
