The King of the Repartition, Chocolate MC, reacted angrily upon learning that his song Wow Pedro was mentioned in a segment of "Revista Buenos Días," broadcast by Cuban Television.
The artist made it clear that he does not like the idea of appearing on the regime's television and even alleged that it could be a strategy by State Security.
"The idea that songs from the distribution are influencing the vocabulary of Cuban youth... Nah. Come on! Don’t drag me into that, and don’t put me on television so people get confused thinking 'oh, Chocolate is now on the TV,'" said the artist.
His reaction comes after seeing that he was mentioned in a segment presented by journalist and professor Cristian Martínez González, known for his work on the blog Buen Idioma.
The specialist used Chocolate's song to illustrate how urban music, particularly reguetón and rap, has introduced questionable linguistic constructions into everyday speech.
"I never had the pleasure of telling my mom, 'come here to the living room because they are showing me on the TV.' And now these people are putting Wow Pedro with that mute girl doing her hands like that," the reggaeton artist expressed angrily in a live broadcast on his social media.
Chocolate believed that the fact that his song was featured on television is part of a plan by the authorities.
"This is getting out of control. I'm being insulted," said the artist and warned that he is not Oniel Bebeshito, another reggaeton artist mentioned in the same program, over the song "Tacto, que llegó el reparto," a phrase that requires a comma before the causal conjunction.
Released in late 2024, Wow Pedro went viral across all platforms. The song includes hints directed at the artist Harryson. It has been widely used in choreography and social media posts. This success has once again put Chocolate MC at the forefront, both in Havana and Miami.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chocolate MC and His Controversy with Cuban Television
Why did Chocolate MC get upset with Cuban Television?
Chocolate MC was upset because his song "Wow Pedro" was mentioned in a segment of Cuban Television, which he interpreted as a strategy by the authorities to manipulate his image. The reggaeton artist expressed his displeasure at being associated with the regime's television, feeling that they might want to confuse the public about his critical stance towards the Cuban government.
What analysis did Cuban Television conduct regarding the distribution letters?
Cuban Television analyzed the linguistic impact of the lyrics of distribution songs, highlighting spelling and grammatical errors found within them. The importance of using commas correctly in expressions like "Wow, Pedro" was discussed, emphasizing how these constructions can influence everyday speech, especially among young Cubans.
What has been the impact of "Wow Pedro" on social media?
"Wow Pedro" has become a viral phenomenon on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The song has been used in multiple choreographies and posts, gaining significant popularity both in Cuba and among the Cuban diaspora in Miami. Its success has reaffirmed Chocolate MC's position as a prominent figure in the urban genre.
How has Chocolate MC reacted to the criticism regarding the content of his lyrics?
Chocolate MC has defended his musical style, despite criticism regarding the content of his lyrics and their impact on the language. He asserts that his music reflects popular speech and defends his right to express himself through his art, although he acknowledges the need to be careful with the lyrics to avoid being too explicit, given that his audience includes young people and children.
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