Ramón "Raymond" Luis Ayala Rodríguez (born February 3, 1977), known artisti… Read Full Bio ↴Ramón "Raymond" Luis Ayala Rodríguez (born February 3, 1977), known artistically as Daddy Yankee, is a Latin Grammy Award winning Puerto Rican reggaeton recording artist. Ayala was born in Río Piedras, the largest district of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he became interested in music at a young age. In his youth he was interested in baseball, and aspired to become a Major League Baseball player. He was unable to continue this sport when he got shot in the leg by being mistaken for his friend by a unknown man, leaving him unable to walk correctly. He then became involved in the underground rap movement that was in its early stages in Puerto Rico, later to be called Reggaeton. After receiving lessons from several artists within the genre, he developed an independent career, first recording in a production titled Playero 37. After this he began to produce independent albums. His first solo album was No Mercy in 1995. He subsequently formed a duo with Nicky Jam, and then continued his solo career with the releases of El Cartel and El Cartel II. This led him be one of many pioneers of the reggaeton genre.

In 2002 El Cangri.com became Ayala's first album with international success, receiving coverage in the markets of New York and Miami. Barrio Fino was released in 2004, and the album received numerous awards, including a Premio Lo Nuestro and a Latin Billboard, as well as receiving nominations for the Latin Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards. Barrio Fino performed well in the sales charts of the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Japan. On June 5, 2007, El Cartel Records released El Cartel: The Big Boss, which was ranked as the top-selling album in Latin music genres in 2007. He promoted the album with an international tour which began in the United States and continued through Latin America, breaking attendance records in Ecuador and Bolivia. His performances have appeared on more than 70 albums, including compilations such as Mas Flow 2 and Blin Blin Vol. 1. Outside of his work as a musician, Ayala has also worked as an actor and producer. Throughout his career, he has been generally reticent to discuss his personal life, but has publicly expressed the importance of his wife and children to him.

No Es Culpa Mia
daddy yankee Lyrics

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Somo' así, underground
'Tamo' aquí, bien posteao'
A su gata póngale candao'
Que esto va mucho con demasiao'

Somo' así, underground
'Tamo' aquí, bien posteao'
A su gata póngale candao'

Que esto va mucho con demasiao'

No es culpa mía, uh-oh
Si la gata tuya quiere bailar
No es culpa mía, uh-oh
Si ella se me pega descontrolá'

Así que muévelo (sigue), muévelo (sigue)
Muévelo (sigue), muévelo (sigue)
¿Qué pasó? Uh-oh
Somo' así, underground

Salgo con fuerza, como el tigre entre la maleza
Reza, que no los coja yo de sorpresa
Pa' los cazadore' que se convierten en presa
Empieza, oh, no

Siente la brisa, quietecita a lo Mona Lisa
Trisa', es lo que te hago bajo la frisa
Aquí no estamo' en misa, dale de prisa
Me avisa'

No es culpa mía, uh-oh
Si la gata tuya quiere bailar
No es culpa mía, uh-oh
Si ella se me pega descontrolá'

Así que muévelo (sigue), muévelo (sigue)
Muévelo (sigue), muévelo (sigue)
¿Qué pasó? Uh-oh
Somo' así, underground

Somo' así, under-
Así, under-

Así, under-
Así, under-

Overall Meaning

In "No es culpa mía," Daddy Yankee establishes himself as an undeniably talented and confident artist who can't be held responsible for the actions of others. The opening lyrics set the mood for the song, with Daddy Yankee confidently asserting that they are "underground" and well-positioned. He then encourages his listeners to keep control of their significant others by keeping them "candao'" to avoid any potential overindulgence. The chorus reiterates that he's not at fault if someone's girlfriend wants to dance or gets out of control and "se me pega descontrolá'." Through these lyrics, it's clear that Daddy Yankee is encouraging listeners to enjoy themselves without worrying about being reprimanded or blamed for anything that happens while they're having fun.

The second verse reinforces Daddy Yankee's position as an artist in control of his craft, with him declaring that he's like a tiger hiding in the bushes, ready to pounce and take control. He warns others to make sure they're not caught off guard, as he's not afraid to take control of any situation that comes his way. The lyrics then shift to a more seductive tone, with Daddy Yankee describing his prowess in the bedroom and inviting listeners to move quickly if they're interested. The lyrics throughout the song are confident, self-assured, and unapologetic, helping to establish Daddy Yankee as someone who's in control of his art and his life.

Line by Line Meaning

Somo' así, underground
We are like this, from an underground environment

'Tamo' aquí, bien posteao'
We are here, well positioned

A su gata póngale candao'
Put a lock on your girl

Que esto va mucho con demasiao'
This goes beyond just a little

No es culpa mía, uh-oh
It's not my fault

Si la gata tuya quiere bailar
If your girl wants to dance

Si ella se me pega descontrolá'
If she clings to me uncontrollably

Así que muévelo (sigue), muévelo (sigue)
So move it (keep going), move it (keep going)

¿Qué pasó? Uh-oh
What happened? Uh-oh

Salgo con fuerza, como el tigre entre la maleza
I come out strong, like a tiger through the undergrowth

Reza, que no los coja yo de sorpresa
Pray that I don't catch them by surprise