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".
Ma' G
J Balvin Lyrics
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Yeah (Leggo)
Latino Gang (Leggo)
Yeah
Sky
Ma' G
Estamos rompiendo, ma' G (Ah)
Siempre celebrando, ma' G (Chh)
Cuando nadie me la dio yo me la di, ey, ey, ey
Estamos rompiendo, ma' G (ma' G, ma' G)
Como rompió Cristiano en Madrid (Madrid)
Como Messi en Barça, ma' G (ma' G)
Cuando nadie me la dio yo me la di (yo me la di)
Ey, ey, bro (Ey, ey)
Yo tengo Louis Vuitton hasta las Crocs (wu)
Haciendo money a lo nivel pro (chi-ching)
Tú recogiendo monedas a lo Mario Bros
Gracias al que me la dio
Estamos bien gracias a Dios (yah)
Sin cadena y sin reloj (wu)
Aquí la joya soy yo
Y eso que no soy Dybala (no, no)
Estamos en la buena y tú en la mala (yi)
Por eso lo que digas me resbala y
Me la lamben
El que decía "José, tú no serás grande" (yah, yah)
Tienen que sufrir viendo como lo mío se expande (wuh)
En mi mesa todos comen, aquí nadie aguanta hambre
Yeah, yeah
Estamos rompiendo, ma' G (yeah)
Fuerte como Tyson, ma' G
Siempre celebrando, ma' G (yeah)
Cuando nadie me la dio yo me la di (yo me la di), ey, ey, ey
Estamos rompiendo, ma' G (ma' G, ma' G)
Como rompió Cristiano en Madrid (en Madrid)
Como Messi en Barça, ma' G (ma' G)
Cuando nadie me la dio yo me la di (yeah, yeah)
Ey
Todos con la copa hacia el cielo (cielo, cielo)
Acá champaña sobra, mucho menos falta hielo (ice, ice)
El que me toque el cuello, lo congelo (wu)
Desde que lo hago yo, todo el mundo se pinta el pelo (jaja)
Mi album lo hizo Murakami (ey)
Tainy y Sky (Sky, Sky)
Tengo panas que son jeques en Dubái
No fronteo (no), pero esta voy a dejarla de punch line
Mi nombre ya está escrito en los Jordan Retro High (uh)
My, G, tú no eres Nusr-et, pa que me tires la sal (tss)
Nada me puede apagar, tengo la luz natural (ja)
Bájale un poco ese ruido que me vas a saturar (por favor)
Que los míos son callaos pero de talla mundial (ey)
Todo lo que saco lo pego (pego, pego)
Eso es fijo (fijo, fijo)
Normal, hasta Obama me bendijo (-dijo, -dijo)
Que sus hijas son fanáticas me dijo (ey)
De Jay-Z pasé de fan a ser su amigo (uh)
Estamos rompiendo, ma' G (ma' G, ma' G)
Fuerte como Tyson, ma' G (ey, ey)
Siempre celebrando, ma' G (yeah)
Cuando nadie me la dio yo me la di (yo me la di), ey, ey, ey
Estamos rompiendo, ma' G (rompiendo)
Como rompió Cristiano en Madrid (Madrid, Madrid)
Como Messi en Barça, ma' G (ma' G)
Cuando nadie me la dio yo me la di (yeah, yeah)
Leggo
Leggo
(Ice, ice, ice, ice, ice)
Wu (ice, ice)
J Balvin, man (ice, ice)
Sky Rompiendo (ice, ice, eh, eh)
Mosty (ice, ice, ice)
Keityn (ice, ice)
The lyrics of J Balvin's song "Ma' G" convey a sense of triumph and celebration in the face of adversity. The opening lines emphasize breaking boundaries and being as strong as famous boxer Tyson. The reference to Cristiano Ronaldo's success with Madrid and Messi's with Barça further reinforces the theme of achieving greatness despite challenges. The repeated phrase "Cuando nadie me la dio yo me la di" (When no one gave it to me, I did it myself) emphasizes self-reliance and the ability to create success independently.
The following verses highlight the artist's journey from humble beginnings to current success. References to luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and making money at a professional level contrast with the image of collecting coins like in the game Mario Bros. The lyrics express gratitude for those who have supported him and a sense of self-empowerment, declaring that he is the jewel in his own life. The mention of not being a specific football player (Dybala) and being in a good place while others are struggling adds a note of resilience and defiance against doubters.
The chorus repeats the message of breaking barriers and achieving greatness, drawing parallels between the artist's own journey and the successes of iconic sports figures like Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi. The lyrics reflect a sense of self-assurance and pride in one's accomplishments, while also acknowledging the role of faith and gratitude in the artist's journey. The imagery of raising a glass to the sky and having an abundance of champagne conveys a sense of celebration and abundance in the artist's life.
The final verses of the song touch on the artist's collaborations and connections within the industry, mentioning influential figures like Murakami and Jay-Z. The references to Dubai, Jordan Retro High sneakers, and interactions with famous personalities like Jay-Z and Obama showcase the artist's global reach and influence. The lyrics fuse elements of triumph, gratitude, confidence, and camaraderie, painting a picture of a successful artist who has overcome obstacles and is now reveling in his achievements. The energetic and confident tone of the song, along with its catchy chorus and references to luxury and success, contribute to its appeal and message of resilience and self-belief.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alejandro Ramirez, Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Temazo Gama Premium 😎😎🙏🙏
Rodrigo Vergara
Tío TP
Ignacio Espinoza
Ojo el kalida prezio
Angel Mora
Holaaaaaa salúdeme siempre comento
Lautaro Aztaburuaga
Temazo Baratisimo
R.D.E. 3
Este tema tiene que ser mas valorado porque toca temas sociales qué otro cantantes no los hacen,❤always j balvin legends🔥🔥🔥
Danielfelipe Clavijogallegos
Jajajaja temas sociales? Tu eres pobre y yo no? Ese es su mensaje? Dios la gente que escucha esto está muy ciega, bueno yo no me puedo quejar, me gustan las canciones en que bizarap pone la pista. Te entiendo también he perdido mis neuronas con música basura...😞
Osbard
Está música no es para tomarsela encerio, psicológicamente el trap te la sube, pero no te comas la peli fuera de eso
Thomas Rendon Reinemer
que orgulloso me siento de ser colombiano!
viva j balvin que siga creciendo