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".
bola rebola
J Balvin Lyrics
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Vai assim, 'tá bom?
Vamo te ensinar tudo direitinho, assim, ó
Dig dom, ahn
Dig dom, ahn, ahn
Dig dom, ei
Ai, vamo lá, vai, vai
Shake your body, baby, só pra mim (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
'Tô ficando crazy, faz así (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
'Tô vendo que aprendeu direitin' (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Tipo assim (Vem, ahn)
E aí? (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Yo te pongo loca, look at this (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
'Tá ficando crazy, faz así (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Mira que aprendiste direitin' (Ahn, ahn)
Tipo assim (Vem, ahn, vai)
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola
Dale ahí (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Mueve esa' nalga' sólo pa' mí (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Una vaina crazy, soy así (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Déjame aprender, baby, teach me (Ahn, ahn)
Y sigue ahí (Vem, ahn, vai)
I need you to focus, watch me throw it back
So much body, you want it so bad
If I let you taste, just know this ain't a race
With the stamina, you better show that
Do what I want, it don't matter what you say
Baja downtown, uh-la-la-la, uh-la-ay
Wind up my waist, so they know that I don't play
If you ain't movin', then you're standin' in my way
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola
Fiesta de barrio, gastando la suela (Prr)
Como se baila en la favela (Ah)
Real, nunca telenovela (Ey)
Ferrari, juguete' que vuelan (Ey)
Siempre caliente, nunca frío (Uh)
Como carnavale' de Río (Uh)
Diamante' dan escalofrío'
Arroba J Balvin, dale click al bio (Rrrá)
Ave María, ¿pa' este calor tiene' agua fría? (Ay)
Soy testigo de tu' grosería' (Ajá)
Lo malo de ti e' que no ere' mía
Refréscame como cerveza fría (Ey)
Dame a probar de tu heladería (Ey)
Hoy vamo' a hacer lo que ante' no quería' (Wuh)
Pa' allá a downtown e' que yo bajaría (Rrrá)
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola, rebola
Bola rebola (Prr)
Bola rebola rebola, bola rebola rebola
Bola, rebola rebola, bola, uh
Bola rebola rebola, bola rebola rebola
Bola, rebola rebola, bola, ah
Bola rebola rebola, bola rebola rebola
Bola, rebola rebola, bola, uh
Bola rebola rebola, bola rebola rebola
Bola, rebola rebola, bola, ah
Tropkillaz, Anitta, MC Zaac
J Balvin, man, J Balvin, man
Leggo', leggo'
Latino gang
The lyrics of J Balvin's song, "Bola Rebola" is primarily about dancing and having fun. The song starts with the instruction to the woman on how to dance and then builds up to the catchy and repetitive chorus, where the phrase "Bola Rebola" is shouted repeatedly. The chorus of the song is quite addictive and accentuates the upbeat rhythm, making it a perfect party anthem. The verse section of the song is about the sensuality and vibrancy of the carnival and how it gets people crazy. The lyrics also hint at the confidence and feminine power with the lines "Do what I want, it don't matter what you say, Baja downtown, uh-la-la-la, uh-la-ay."
The use of repetition throughout the song in the form of the phrase "Ahn, ahn, ahn" and "Bola Rebola" shows the infectiousness of the dance beat and the way the rhythm can get into one's blood.
Overall, the song's lyrics express having fun, letting go, and surrendering to the rhythm of the music, which are typical components of Latin American music and dance forms.
Line by Line Meaning
Ê, mulher, ahn
Hey, woman, ahn
Vai assim, 'tá bom?
Is it okay the way you are? Vamo te ensinar tudo direitinho, assim, ó
Vamo te ensinar tudo direitinho, assim, ó
We’ll teach you everything right here, like this.
Dig dom, ahn
Dig dom, ahn
Dig dom, ahn, ahn
Dig dom, ahn, ahn
Dig dom, ei
Dig dom, hey
Ai, vamo lá, vai, vai
Come on, let's do it, go, go
E aê? (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
What's up? (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Shake your body, baby, só pra mim (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Shake your body, baby, just for me (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
'Tô ficando crazy, faz así (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
I'm getting crazy, do it like this (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
'Tô vendo que aprendeu direitin' (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
I see you've learned it well (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Tipo assim (Vem, ahn)
Like this (Come, ahn)
E aí? (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
How about that? (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Yo te pongo loca, look at this (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
I’m making you crazy, look at this (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
'Tá ficando crazy, faz así (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
It's getting crazy, do it like this (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Mira que aprendiste direitin' (Ahn, ahn)
Look how well you learned it (Ahn, ahn)
Tipo assim (Vem, ahn, vai)
Like this (Come, ahn, go)
Bola rebola, rebola
Ball roll, roll
Dale ahí (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
There you go (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Mueve esa' nalga' sólo pa' mí (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Move those hips just for me (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Una vaina crazy, soy así (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
It's a crazy thing, that's how I am (Ahn, ahn, ahn)
Déjame aprender, baby, teach me (Ahn, ahn)
Let me learn, baby, teach me (Ahn, ahn)
Y sigue ahí (Vem, ahn, vai)
And keep going (Come, ahn, go)
I need you to focus, watch me throw it back
I need you to watch me as I throw it back
So much body, you want it so bad
You want my body so badly
If I let you taste, just know this ain't a race
If I let you try, just know that it's not a competition
With the stamina, you better show that
And you better show your stamina
Do what I want, it don't matter what you say
I'll do what I want, it doesn't matter what you say
Baja downtown, uh-la-la-la, uh-la-ay
Go downtown, uh-la-la-la, uh-la-ay
Wind up my waist, so they know that I don't play
I wind up my waist, so they know I don't mess around
If you ain't movin', then you're standin' in my way
If you're not moving, then you're in my way
Fiesta de barrio, gastando la suela (Prr)
Neighborhood party, wearing out the sole (Prr)
Como se baila en la favela (Ah)
How we dance in the favela (Ah)
Real, nunca telenovela (Ey)
Real, never a soap opera (Ey)
Ferrari, juguete' que vuelan (Ey)
Ferrari, toys that fly (Ey)
Siempre caliente, nunca frío (Uh)
Always hot, never cold (Uh)
Como carnavale' de Río (Uh)
Like Rio's carnival (Uh)
Diamante' dan escalofrío'
Diamonds give us chills
Arroba J Balvin, dale click al bio (Rrrá)
At J Balvin, click on the bio (Rrrá)
Ave María, ¿pa' este calor tiene' agua fría? (Ay)
Oh, my God, do you have cold water for this heat? (Ay)
Soy testigo de tu' grosería' (Ajá)
I'm a witness to your rudeness (Ajá)
Lo malo de ti e' que no ere' mía
The bad thing about you is that you're not mine
Refréscame como cerveza fría (Ey)
Refresh me like a cold beer (Ey)
Dame a probar de tu heladería (Ey)
Let me taste from your ice cream shop (Ey)
Hoy vamo' a hacer lo que ante' no quería' (Wuh)
Today, we're going to do what we didn't want to do before (Wuh)
Pa' allá a downtown e' que yo bajaría (Rrrá)
To downtown is where I would go (Rrrá)
Bola rebola rebola, bola rebola rebola
Ball roll, roll, ball roll, roll
Bola, rebola rebola, bola, uh
Ball, roll, roll, ball, uh
Bola rebola rebola, bola rebola rebola
Ball roll, roll, ball roll, roll
Bola, rebola rebola, bola, ah
Ball, roll, roll, ball, ah
Tropkillaz, Anitta, MC Zaac
Tropkillaz, Anitta, MC Zaac
J Balvin, man, J Balvin, man
J Balvin, man, J Balvin, man
Leggo', leggo'
Let's go, let's go
Latino gang
Latino gang
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ABRAMUS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andre Murilo Da Silva, Hailey Leane Collier, Jazelle Paris Rodriguez, Jose Henrique Castanho De Godoy Pinheiro, Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin, Junior Isaac Daniel, Larissa Machado
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