A TikTok video posted by a Cuban woman featuring the song "Baile Inolvidable" from Bad Bunny's latest album unexpectedly went viral. The reason? The voice in the song conjured up thoughts of none other than Fidel Castro for many listeners. The phrase, “While one is alive, one should love as much as possible,” spoken in a calm and solemn tone, sparked a flood of comments from Cubans who swore they had the same reaction upon hearing it. Remarks like, “I thought it was just my trauma,” “I threw my Alexa thinking it was playing something about Fidel!” and “I got chills instantly” were just a few of the hundreds of responses.
Despite the fact that the voice actually belongs to Puerto Rican actor and director Jacobo Morales, who was sampled by Bad Bunny, many immediately connected it with unpleasant memories of endless speeches and obligatory broadcasts. The deep voice, solemn intonation, and deliberate speech pattern were enough to trigger a flashback for Cubans. “That’s called Castrophobia,” one user joked. Another added, “I thought he was saying ‘While Raúl is alive, one should love what they have’... and I nearly had a heart attack.”
The creativity didn't take long to explode. Someone wrote, “Baile Inolvidable - Bad Bunny ft. Fidel Castro,” while another joked, “Imagine Bad Bunny's power, managing to resurrect Fidel just to record a verse.” The creator of the video clarified with laughter, “I didn’t say it was him, I said it sounded similar... relax,” and the responses kept coming. From “I also have a video commenting the same thing in drafts!” to “Every time that part plays, my soul freezes,” the most common comment was: “I thought I was the only one.”
It's clear now: it wasn’t just her. All Cubans thought the same when they heard that Bad Bunny song, and the collective trauma surfaced... amidst scares, nostalgia, and a good dose of humor.
Understanding the Cuban Reaction to Bad Bunny's Song
Why did Bad Bunny's song remind Cubans of Fidel Castro?
The voice sample used in the song, belonging to Jacobo Morales, had a tone, cadence, and gravity reminiscent of Fidel Castro's speeches, triggering memories among Cubans.
Who is the voice in Bad Bunny's "Baile Inolvidable"?
The voice is that of Puerto Rican actor and director Jacobo Morales, who was sampled by Bad Bunny for the song.
What kind of reactions did the song prompt among Cubans?
Many Cubans experienced a mix of nostalgia, humor, and surprise, with comments ranging from personal anecdotes to humorous reactions about the perceived resemblance to Fidel Castro.