The Cuban reggaeton artist Mawell reacted strongly on social media following statements made by Johayron, who recently said in a live session that there is still "one distribution track that needs to go global." Although he does not mention him directly, Mawell's response seems aimed at the young artist and leaves no doubt about his stance.
“Why are fellow artists in the genre saying daily that what is needed is to finally make a global hit, as if one doesn't already exist?”, Mawell wrote in his Instagram stories. “I’m left in shock, as everyone wants to cover up something so big. Enough, I’m tired of them hiding it and acting like it didn’t happen”.
Her words were accompanied by a video in which she explained that she hadn't planned to publish that message, but felt the need to do so due to the lack of recognition
"I have changed, and I am a new artist and person. I left many things behind. But I had to bring this up because many artists and people are trying to cover the sun with a finger. Whether it's about internationalizing or creating a hit to make it global, they are erasing what already exists."
"Better said: to achieve another world theme or several more after the one that already exists. I changed, but I can't allow it to be erased and overshadow my own. Anyone would do it," he stated.
The reaction comes just a few days after Johayron stated that the Cuban cast needs a song with global impact. While he acknowledged that Mawell had achieved this with "Triple M," he added that "it was a cover" and that the success wasn't handled properly
"You go crazy, and no one knows how to deal with it. You have to learn," Johayron expressed during the live stream.
“Triple M,” released by Mawell, is considered one of the greatest hits of the Cuban music scene. The song has accumulated 100 million views on YouTube, 60 million on Spotify, 2.7 million on TikTok, and has been awarded gold, platinum, and double platinum certifications. Even influencer Georgina Rodríguez, partner of Cristiano Ronaldo, shared several videos featuring the song.
Mawell, who claims to be in a new personal and artistic stage, made it clear that he is not willing to allow his journey to be minimized or to forget everything he achieved with "Triple M."
Frequently asked questions about the controversy between Mawell and Johayron and the impact of Cuban reggaeton
Why did Mawell react to Johayron's comments about Cuban reggaeton?
Mawell reacted due to the lack of recognition of his success "Triple M". Johayron suggested that there is still a missing Cuban collaborative track with global impact, which Mawell interpreted as an attempt to downplay the success of his song. Mawell stated that he will not allow his contribution to the genre to be overlooked.
What has been the impact of "Triple M" by Mawell on Cuban music?
"Triple M" has been one of the greatest successes of the Cuban ensemble. The song has accumulated 100 million streams on YouTube, 60 million on Spotify, and 2.7 million on TikTok, in addition to receiving gold, platinum, and double platinum records. It has been internationally recognized, even by personalities such as Georgina Rodríguez.
How has the recognition from Billboard Latin influenced the Cuban distribution?
Billboard Latin's recognition has positioned the Cuban cast on the international scene. The magazine highlighted the cast as an urban movement with global projection, which has been seen as a validation of the genre. However, it has also sparked controversy regarding the representation of its true representatives.
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