A Cuban living in Switzerland, known on TikTok as @raymelnapoles, shared several videos reacting to the new statements from El Micha, who in a recent interview reiterated his decision to travel to Cuba whenever he wanted.
As could be expected, the words of the reggaeton artist have sparked a strong controversy, especially on social media where several users have shared their opinions, including the young Cuban singer Rayme Nápoles, who lives in the Swiss country.
In his reflection shared a few hours ago, the young singer and composer of urban music began by clarifying that he has never been to Miami, but that many Cubans in his same situation "think the same" as he does. Based on that premise, he formulated a strong critique of what he deemed an incoherent attitude on the part of El Micha.
According to his analysis, the reggaeton artist has radically changed his discourse regarding Cuba and recalled how in the past he had released critical songs against the Cuban government, but currently, he seems to be supporting the regime's policies. "It is practically evident that he is a communist Micha, a revolutionary Micha," he commented, adding that although the singer does not openly declare it, his stance suggests support for what is happening on the island.
The Cuban composer based in Switzerland also described El Micha's statements as contradictory and opportunistic. "We see a person who speaks badly of the place where he is earning money and wants to go to another place."
For this Cuban emigrant, El Micha goes to the island not to sing for his people, but to inflate his ego, something that, in his opinion, he couldn’t do in Miami. “What you want is to feel like a king because you know that when you go to Cuba, to inflate, you can’t do it in Miami,” he stated in his criticism, indicating that the true motive of the artist for returning to the island would be to gain recognition and feed his vanity.
In his critique, he also recalled El Micha's journey in Cuban music, comparing it to his own experience. “I am from Caney... and that's where the parties were almost always held, and I started singing without autotune, without anything, all live,” he commented, emphasizing his humble beginnings. In his opinion, El Micha had forgotten his roots and no longer represented "the people from below," the same ones who had supported him in his early days.
Finally, the young man concluded his analysis with an accusation of double standards towards the reggaeton artist, recalling that in the past he had criticized the Cuban government, but now it seemed he was defending it. “You are double moral, because if you have a concept, why did you attack the Cuban government and now defend them?” he questioned.
The Cuban in Switzerland invited other users to share their opinions on the topic and encouraged them to watch El Micha's interviews on YouTube so they could draw their own conclusions.
The reflections of this young man on TikTok have quickly elicited reactions in the comments that reflect the various positions generated by the topic. Some supported the idea of keeping music and politics separate, as a user commented: "I support Micha, he is a singer. Music is not politics. I would like to go to Cuba and be with my people and soak up the Cuban energy. Politics is another thing. Let's not mix them," to which Ray responded by inviting them to watch the full video.
Other responses touched on more controversial points about El Micha's position regarding Cuba. One user expressed their discontent with the reggaeton artist's attitude, stating that he only went to Cuba "for money" and that he did not care about "Cuban pain." Similarly, another user added: “What we have in abundance in our community is inconsistency,” pointing out the lack of consistency in the positions of public figures, both inside and outside the island. In response to these types of comments, the video creator remained firm in his criticism, replying that “the sad thing is that Cubans have suffered because of politics and what is shameful is that they pretend not to know about politics.”
In the midst of the discussion, there were also those who defended the right of any Cuban to visit the island, such as a user who stated: "There is no being in this world that can keep me from entering my country, I am Cuban," to which Ray replied by acknowledging this right, but emphasizing that it is a "deeper" issue than just the desire to return.
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