translated from Spanish: J Balvin and a tribute to the black history of Colombia with “Rebellion”

José Álvaro Osorio Balvin, simply known as J Balvin, reinvents the reggaeton in every one of their songs; without a doubt, is one of the main references of the genre today. On this occasion, the artist presented his new material, entitled “The rebellion”, and which represents a tribute to black history in Colombia. It is a theme inspired by the song of the same name by Joe Arroyo in 1986.

“I want to tell you, my brother, a bit of black history.” History our”; with those words begins the video for nearly three minutes. The spirit and aim of both versions is the same: talk about the situation which had to pass through the black community in Colombia. Precisely, in the chorus of the original song expresses “non-stick you black, because the soul is stirred me my prieta, what J Balvin adds”Gentle, treat me with softness”. However, to tell that, the musician goes back to the cultural diversity that currently exists in that country. For that, he mounted a stage full of dancing and colors. The video, directed by JP Valencia, garnered more than 3 thousand reproductions in only a matter of hours.

In regards to the music scene, singer takes fragments of the original version of sauce and combines it with their style of reggaeton. But also, in the melody you will notice that it ventures into the trap. In this note:

Original source in Spanish