| "Baticano" | ||||
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| Single by Bad Bunny | ||||
| from the album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| Released | October 31, 2023 | |||
| Length | 4:16 | |||
| Label | Rimas | |||
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| "Baticano" on YouTube | ||||
"Baticano" is a song by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, released on October 31, 2023, through Rimas Entertainment, as the fourth single from his fifth solo studio album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana (2023). Its music video stars American actor Steve Buscemi and pays tribute to the German film Nosferatu. It peaked at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1]
Background and reception
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
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
| 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
- ^ 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.
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