Though his music is primarily reggaeton, J Balvin has experimented with a variety of musical genres in his work, including electronica, house music, trap, and R&B. He has collaborated with artists such as Pharrell Williams, Major Lazer, and Sean Paul. Despite working with many English-speaking artists, J Balvin continues to sing almost exclusively in Spanish, and hopes to introduce Spanish-language music to a global audience. He is also noted for his eclectic and colorful fashion sense.
Balvin's breakthrough came in 2014 with the single "6 AM" featuring Puerto Rican singer Farruko which peaked at. The song, along with the single "Ay Vamos", bolstered sales of his debut album La Familia. In 2016, he released Energia, which included the hit singles "Ginza", "Bobo", "Safari", and "Sigo Extranandote". In June 2017, J Balvin released the single "Mi Gente" with Willy William, which achieved international success and later reached one billion views on YouTube. This preceded the release of his fifth full-length album, titled Vibras, the concept for which was developed from the moment "Mi Gente" started "connecting with audiences around the world," presented as a fusion of reggaeton with different worldwide styles and rhythms. It received favorable reviews from critics and audiences alike, with Juana Giaimo of The Guardian praising the sound of the reggaeton music on the album by calling it "smooth" and "sensual", and dubbing it the "perfect party playlist, [which] confirms that the noisy style of early reggaeton hits such as Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' is slowly being left behind."
He has also collaborated with Cardi B and Bad Bunny on the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "I Like It".
Blanco
J Balvin Lyrics
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(Leggo, leggo)
(Colores)
Yo te como sin beat, acapella (ey)
Suave que la noche espera (uh, ey, ey)
Ya te encendí como vela
Y te apago cuando quiera
Negra está la noche como pantera
Ella coge el plan y lo desmantela (ey)
No es de Puerto Rico y me dice "mera" (mera)
Tranquila, yo pago, guarda tu cartera
For real, made in Medellín, eh
Te lo doy sin que tengas que pedir, eh
Te seguí, me cambié de carril (wuh), ey
Mareao, no sé si ir o venir
For real, made in Medellín, ey
Te lo doy sin que tengas que pedir, eh
Te seguí, me cambié de carril, ey
Mareao, no sé si ir o venir
Yo te como sin beat, acapella (ey)
Suave que la noche espera (uh, ey, ey)
Ya te encendí como vela
Y te apago cuando quiera
Negra está la noche como pantera
Ella coge el plan y lo desmantela (ey)
No es de Puerto Rico y me dice "mera" (mera)
Tranquila yo pago, guarda tu cartera
For real, made in Medellín, eh
Te lo doy sin que tengas que pedir, eh
Te seguí, me cambié de carril (wuh), ey
Mareao, no sé si ir o venir
For real, made in Medellín, ey
Te lo doy sin que tengas que pedir, eh
Te seguí, me cambié de carril, ey
Mareao, no sé si ir o venir
A cualquier malla le marco (gol)
A lo Cristiano Ronaldo
Tírame el beat, que lo parto (pew, pew)
Manos en alto que esto es un asalto (ey, ey)
Esto no es misa, pero vine de blanco (ey, ey)
Hago solo éxitos a lo Benny Blanco (ey, ey)
No puedo parar, si paro me estanco
Sobra prosperidad, eso lo sabe el banco
For real, made in Medellín, eh
Te lo doy sin que tengas que pedir, eh
Te seguí, me cambié de carril (wuh), ey
Mareao, no sé si ir o venir
For real, made in Medellín, ey
Te lo doy sin que tengas que pedir, eh
Te seguí, me cambié de carril, ey
Mareao, no sé si ir o venir
Made in Medellín
Y el otro niño de Medellín:
Sky Rompiendo
J Balvin
Colores
In "Blanco," J Balvin speaks of eating his lover "acapella," without any backing beat, suggesting that their connection is strong enough that they don't need any distractions to be intimate. He paints a picture of a sultry night and the passion they share. Balvin's lover is like a panther, in his eyes. They both are doing their own thing, and she is a force of destruction, but she lets him pay, and she keeps going. The Colombian singer has no idea whether he should come or go with his lover, and he is willing to give her what she wants before she asks for it. He is cocky when he boasts he can score goals against any goalie, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, and he speaks of his long-standing collaborations with producers like Benny Blanco and Sky Rompiendo. The song is overtly sexual, with Balvin singing of his sexual prowess and the connection he shares with his lover.
In 2020, "Blanco" was part of J Balvin's album "Colores," which featured songs marked by bold colors that represented a feeling. Blanco means white, and the song is supposed to capture the idea of purity and balance. Balvin wanted to create an album that would be inclusive of all people and all types of music. He described the tracks as "universal" and something that anyone could listen to and understand. The "Colores" album was a critical and commercial success and went on to win various awards.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo te como sin beat, acapella (ey)
I can make you feel just as good without any backup, baby
Suave que la noche espera (uh, ey, ey)
We take it slow, letting the night unfold before us
Ya te encendí como vela
I got you burning like a candle flame
Y te apago cuando quiera
And I can put you out whenever I want
Negra está la noche como pantera
The night is dark and mysterious, like a panther
Ella coge el plan y lo desmantela (ey)
She takes control of the situation and makes it her own
No es de Puerto Rico y me dice 'mera' (mera)
She's not even from Puerto Rico, but she's calling me 'mere' anyway
Tranquila, yo pago, guarda tu cartera
Don't worry, baby, I got the bill. Keep your wallet safe
For real, made in Medellín, eh
This ain't no joke, I really represent Medellín
Te lo doy sin que tengas que pedir, eh
I'll give it to you without you even having to ask
Te seguí, me cambié de carril (wuh), ey
I followed you and changed my path for you
Mareao, no sé si ir o venir
I'm dizzy, can't tell if I'm coming or going
A cualquier malla le marco (gol)
I score on any team, like a soccer champion
A lo Cristiano Ronaldo
Like the great Cristiano Ronaldo
Tírame el beat, que lo parto (pew, pew)
Give me your beat and I'll tear it up
Manos en alto que esto es un asalto (ey, ey)
Put your hands up, this is a hold up
Esto no es misa, pero vine de blanco (ey, ey)
This ain't church, but I'm dressed in white
Hago solo éxitos a lo Benny Blanco (ey, ey)
I make only hits, like Benny Blanco
No puedo parar, si paro me estanco
I can't stop, if I do I'll get stuck in one place
Sobra prosperidad, eso lo sabe el banco
I'm overflowing with prosperity, the bank knows it
Made in Medellín
This product was manufactured in Medellín
Y el otro niño de Medellín:
And the other boy from Medellín:
Sky Rompiendo
Sky breaking it down
J Balvin
J Balvin
Colores
Colors
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alejandro Ramirez Suarez, Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin, Rene David Cano Rios
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@francotk6033
El próximo disco lo podrías llamar "Sentimientos" Para saber cual escuchar en cada momento
@Melixita_ojiverde
No yo conozco una canción que ni es de él pero se llama un color a la ves es Bonita
@mathuramohabir9727
Claro vl jajajaja
@francotk6033
@@Melixita_ojiverde jajajaj por apolarme
@ivanrios7776
@@Melixita_ojiverde 3t3u3y3r333tt0r30000t33333333330333
@cesiajurado6013
La canción la canción me encanta 😍😘
@sebastianqd9210
Uno siempre vuelve a dónde fue Feliz, por eso yo volví a escuchar tus audios y me hiciste sentir "Colores".🤍 Angelita
@adepereira9420
Uno siempre vuelve a dónde fue Feliz, por eso yo volví a escuchar el álbum "Colores".🤍
@kieslin824
Ya entendí 💟
@keilaferrero5472
@Miguel Alcala Gomez Che si no te gusta que ases escuchando ?