Baticano

Baticano

Baticano

2023 single by Bad Bunny


"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]

Quick Facts Single by Bad Bunny, from the album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana ...

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

More information Chart (2023), Peak position ...

References

  1. Brandle, Lars (November 1, 2023). "Bad Bunny Turns Into Nosferatu For Creepy 'Baticano' Music Video". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  2. 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.
  3. nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana by Bad Bunny, 2023-10-13, retrieved May 6, 2024
  4. Hernandez, Jeanette (October 31, 2023). "WATCH: Bad Bunny Enlists Steve Buscemi for 'BATICANO' Music Video". Remezcla. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  5. Ismael Ruiz, Matthew (November 1, 2023). "Bad Bunny Shares New 'Baticano' Video Co-Starring Steve Buscemi: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  6. Hoste, Elliot (November 2, 2023). "Bad Bunny enlists Steve Buscemi for a Nosferatu-inspired music video". Dazed. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  7. "Top 100 Canciones". PROMUSICAE. Retrieved May 6, 2024.

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