Callaita

Lore & Background

In the days prior to its release, Bad Bunny shared several snippets of "Callaíta" on his Instagram page. In a live recording from his iPhone, he called it "My favorite song!!!!!!!" On May 29, he posted another broadcast where he played about 30 seconds of the song from inside a Lamborghini parked along the Puerto Rican seaside, captioned "I don’t know when to release it." On May 31, Bad Bunny covertly self-released "Callaíta" at midnight as a standalone single. The song was later included as the final song on the tracklist of his fourth studio album Un Verano Sin Ti, which was released on May 6, 2022.

Reader's Guide

"Callaíta" is a reggaeton song produced by Tainy. The production evokes the beach with sounds of crashing waves, distant seagull cries and echoes of a steam organ, creating a "spellbinding collage-turned-reggaeton lullaby." Lyrically, it is about an introverted girl who likes to party hard and live life to the fullest. Generally shy and unassuming, after a few drinks she unleashes her wild side. In the chorus, Bad Bunny sings "She’s quiet, but she’s daring for sex, I know / Marijuana and drinks, enjoying life how it is."

Did You Know?

• The music video was released on May 31, 2019, and was directed by Kacho López Mari and produced by Puerto Rican production company Filmes Zapatero.
• In the video, Bunny talks about a girl who, despite seemingly meek and quiet, lives a life free of inhibitions and hesitations.