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".
Wherever I May Roam
J Balvin Lyrics
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Y todavía sueno como nuevo
Balvin no tiene relevo
Me sobra el dinero, el respeto y los huevos
Yo cada movimiento que hago
El juego a otro nivel lo elevo
Tú sonaste, te apagaste
Y no lleva' ni la mita' 'e lo que llevo
Y la real
Parece que entre más viejo yo más duro me pongo
Envidiosos, respiren hondo
Que tengo la salsa, hagan combo (combo, combo)
Yo sé qué es estar en la cima
Pero también yo sé qué es tocar fondo (fondo)
La diferencia tuya y mía
Es que yo nunca he traicionado a mi combo (yeah)
Cada día más caro (caro)
Sigo siendo un descaro (descaro)
Cada día más duro, cada día más claro (yeah)
Cada día más caro (caro)
Sigo siendo un descaro (descaro)
Cada día más duro y tú cada día más malo (I, I, I, I)
Me lo gané
Yo sí que lo trabajé y no lo disfruta quien no la suda (suda)
Y cuando me siento estresao'
Me monto en el avión con Enzo y la boluda (boluda)
Tranquilo esperando, escribiendo mi historia
A lo Pablo Neruda
Ando modo fit (fit)
Pero en la maleta sí que la tengo flow Buda
Y esa es la menuda
Sigan fronteando con carro'
Yo ya estoy en las alturas (-turas, -turas)
Se creen la movie rápido
Por eso es que casi ni duran, casi ni duran
¿Tú quieres superarme, my G?
La cosa está dura (está dura, está dura, está dura)
Tú lleva' dos años pegao'
Pero yo llevo diez haciendo cultura (I, I, I, I) (yeah)
Cada día más caro (caro)
Sigo siendo un descaro (descaro)
Cada día más duro, cada día más claro (yeah)
Cada día más caro (caro)
Sigo siendo un descaro
Anywhere I roam (I, I, I, I)
Oh
But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll redefine anywhere
Anywhere I roam
Where I lay my head is home, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
(I, I, I, I, I, I)
The lyrics to J Balvin's version of Metallica's song "Wherever I May Roam" show the artist expressing his confidence in his abilities and success. He emphasizes that despite his longevity in the industry, he still sounds and performs as if he were just starting out. He boasts about his money, respect, and bravery, affirming that every move he makes is to elevate his game to a higher level.
Balvin acknowledges that reaching the pinnacle of his profession comes with its own set of challenges. He has experienced the euphoria of success but also the heartbreak of defeat. However, the difference between him and his critics is that he has never betrayed his closest allies: his combo.
He then talks about his discipline and hard work to achieve his position in the industry. Balvin has worked hard for what he has and knows that he is the only one responsible for his success. He takes respite in traveling in Enzo and la boluda, taking his time to write his story, and enjoying life. Even with his success, Balvin is still hungry for more and is not afraid to speak his mind or redefine who he is.
Overall, J Balvin's version of "Wherever I May Roam" is a testament to his tenacity and dedication to his craft. He is not only proud of his work, but he is also willing to challenge those who seek to compete with him. His lyrics are a reflection of his self-confidence and perseverance, which have propelled him to the heights of the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya son más de diez años metiéndole
I've been at it for over a decade now
Y todavía sueno como nuevo
And I still sound fresh
Balvin no tiene relevo
No one can replace Balvin
Me sobra el dinero, el respeto y los huevos
I have money, respect, and courage to spare
Yo cada movimiento que hago
Every move I make
El juego a otro nivel lo elevo
I take the game to the next level
Tú sonaste, te apagaste
You had your moment, but then faded away
Y no lleva' ni la mita' 'e lo que llevo
And you don't have even half of what I have
Y la real
And the truth is
Parece que entre más viejo yo más duro me pongo
It seems the older I get, the stronger I become
Envidiosos, respiren hondo
Envious people, take a deep breath
Que tengo la salsa, hagan combo (combo, combo)
I have the sauce, let's make a combo
Yo sé qué es estar en la cima
I know what it's like to be at the top
Pero también yo sé qué es tocar fondo (fondo)
But I also know what it's like to hit rock bottom
La diferencia tuya y mía
The difference between you and me
Es que yo nunca he traicionado a mi combo (yeah)
Is that I've never betrayed my crew
Cada día más caro (caro)
Getting more expensive every day
Sigo siendo un descaro (descaro)
Still being audacious
Cada día más duro, cada día más claro (yeah)
Getting harder every day, but clearer too
Cada día más caro (caro)
Getting more expensive every day
Sigo siendo un descaro (descaro)
Still being audacious
Cada día más duro y tú cada día más malo (I, I, I, I)
Getting tougher every day while you're getting worse
Me lo gané
I earned it
Yo sí que lo trabajé y no lo disfruta quien no la suda (suda)
I worked hard for it, and those who don't sweat for it don't enjoy it
Y cuando me siento estresao'
And when I feel stressed
Me monto en el avión con Enzo y la boluda (boluda)
I hop on a plane with Enzo and the fool
Tranquilo esperando, escribiendo mi historia
Calmly waiting, writing my story
A lo Pablo Neruda
In the style of Pablo Neruda
Ando modo fit (fit)
I'm in fitness mode
Pero en la maleta sí que la tengo flow Buda
But I've got the Buda flow in my suitcase
Y esa es la menuda
And that's the deal
Sigan fronteando con carro'
Keep pretending with your cars
Yo ya estoy en las alturas (-turas, -turas)
I'm already in high places
Se creen la movie rápido
Thinking they're movie stars quickly
Por eso es que casi ni duran, casi ni duran
That's why they hardly last, hardly last
¿Tú quieres superarme, my G?
Do you want to surpass me, my friend?
La cosa está dura (está dura, está dura, está dura)
It's tough out there
Tú lleva' dos años pegao'
You've been stuck for two years
Pero yo llevo diez haciendo cultura (I, I, I, I) (yeah)
But I've been making culture for ten years now
Anywhere I roam (I, I, I, I)
Anywhere I wander
Oh
Oh
But I'll take my time anywhere
But I'll take my time no matter where I am
Free to speak my mind anywhere
Free to speak my mind wherever I go
And I'll redefine anywhere
And I'll redefine wherever I am
Wherever I roam
Wherever I wander
Where I lay my head is home, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Wherever I rest my head is home, yeah
(I, I, I, I, I, I)
(I, I, I, I, I, I)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
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gustavo alarico
Voy a poner esta canción de alarma, así me despierto antes que suene
Marcos Ferreyra
Jajaja
ButtersBeats
super origginal
Morash
@Thomas llora pues
Javier Linarez
Nawaaaa verdad buena esa jajajaja
Monica Peñon Tovar
Jijijiji buena estrategia
the zucc
¡Asombroso! La mejor parte es, sin duda, cuando J Balvin se calla la boca.
saulencio del norte
Jajajaja Jajajaja te apoyo
XxDarkSalazarYTx
@Czheyner La Mente Musical Quiero un video tuyo haciendo metal Progresivo.Sin computadora
XxDarkSalazarYTx
@Czheyner La Mente Musical a ver si lo haces por computadora es muy fácil pero tocar bateria,guitarra,bajo,saber cantar bien, es dificil