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In the urban scene of Cuba, there is a name that is gaining increasing prominence: Velito el Bufón. This young man from Havana has achieved what few in the neighborhood have: blending the raw language of the street with polished production and a distinctive artistic touch.
Born on October 22 in Havana, his real name is Dariel Gutiérrez Pérez, although hardly anyone calls him that. From a young age, he showed an interest in the arts and trained at the National Lyric Theater of Cuba, where he gained vocal technique and stage presence, a rare foundation among performers in the urban genre.
Before fully dedicating himself to music, Velito graduated as a veterinarian. However, he soon traded in his scalpels for microphones. “Music has always been my thing,” he has confessed in more than one interview. His decision led him to join the Cuban reparto movement, where he is making a name for himself with his unique style.
Velito does not hide his essence. His lyrics are direct, explicit, and streetwise. He speaks of love, desire, personal growth, and social reality with a straightforward tone and without filters, using neighborhood slang with rhythmic intelligence and musical sense.
His first major impact came with the song “Mi barrio,” alongside Alexander Abreu, where he fuses the rhythms with more melodic sounds and a social message. The song realistically portrays daily life in Cuba and earned him the respect of those seeking something beyond simple entertainment in the genre. It currently has over 21 million views on YouTube.
The impact of the song transcended music platforms and was also felt on TikTok, where thousands of users used its verses to express their own experiences. The authenticity of the lyrics turned "Mi barrio" into a daily anthem for many young Cubans.
The true leap to popularity came with "Todo se supera," his collaboration with singer Melanie Santiler. The music video, filmed in Havana, has surpassed five million views on YouTube and has been praised for its freshness, message, and the chemistry between both artists. On social media, comments sum it all up: "A masterpiece from the cast."
In that regard, Velito shows that it is possible to be explicit without being vulgar and that the performance can also be moving. “Velito the Jester is the most versatile artist in the genre,” wrote a follower.
After that success, the singer released “Acapela,” a collaboration with Jacob Forever, one of the most influential figures in Cuban reggaeton. The song has surpassed one and a half million views and established Velito as one of the new icons of urban music on the Island.
The audience's response was immediate. Followers celebrated the union of generations and the fresh sound of the song. "This guy has a voice that sounds like Cuba, but at an international level," commented a fan. Others highlighted his ability to "deliver with class," without losing the provocative character that sets him apart.
Currently, Velito is fully experiencing his artistic phase called “The Era of Morbo,” which has defined his current identity. This phase is characterized by a more provocative and straightforward style. "I promised my wife, my mother, and my children that this would be my year," he wrote on social media when presenting this phase that has catapulted him to the center of the Cuban urban scene.
Outside of his studies, the artist maintains a stable family life with Thalía, his partner, with whom he has one child and is expecting another. On social media, he often shares personal moments that reveal a more intimate and close side, distancing himself from the traditional image of the repairman.
Today, with over 600 thousand followers on Instagram, millions of views on YouTube, and a growing audience both on and off the Island, Velito el Bufón establishes himself as one of the most prominent names in the current Cuban scene: an artist who blends the rawness of the neighborhood with a modern and ambitious vision of urban music made in Cuba.
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