Callaíta
2019 song by Bad Bunny
"Callaíta" (transl. "Quiet") is a song by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny and producer Tainy with samples from Zion's song "Alócate". The song was released on May 31, 2019, through Rimas Entertainment, as a standalone single. It was later included on Bad Bunny's fourth studio album Un Verano Sin Ti (2022).
Background and release
In the days prior to its release, Bad Bunny shared several snippets of “Callaíta” on his Instagram page. In a live recording from his iPhone, he called it "My favorite song!!!!!!!" On May 29, he posted another broadcast where he played about 30 seconds of the song from inside a Lamborghini parked along the Puerto Rican seaside, captioned "I don’t know when to release it." On May 31, Bad Bunny covertly self-released "Callaíta" at midnight as a standalone single. The song was later included as the final song on the tracklist of his fourth studio album Un Verano Sin Ti, which was released on May 6, 2022.
Music and lyrics
"Callaíta" is a reggaeton song produced by Tainy. The production evokes the beach with sounds of crashing waves, distant seagull cries and echoes of a steam organ, creating a "spellbinding collage-turned-reggaeton lullaby." Lyrically, it is about an introverted girl who likes to party hard and live life to the fullest. Generally shy and unassuming, after a few drinks she unleashes her wild side. In the chorus, Bad Bunny sings "She’s quiet, but she’s daring for sex, I know / Marijuana and drinks, enjoying life how it is."
Music video
The video was released on May 31, 2019, and it was directed by Kacho López Mari and produced by Puerto Rican production company, Filmes Zapatero.
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