A Cuban resident in Spain, known on TikTok as Rodito (@instagramroditocubanito), has shared a reflection on the prominence that reggaeton has gained on social media and has questioned whether this music genre has become one of the main symbols with which many Cubans identify.
In a video published on TikTok, the content creator expressed his concern about the constant presence of shared songs and dances in the posts of his compatriots.
"Nowadays, all Cubans, everything they post on their social media, are shared songs and videos of them dancing," he commented.
However, he clarified that his criticism is not solely directed at the musical genre, but rather at the importance being given to it in comparison to other cultural expressions of Cuba.
"Cubans identify with many more things than just distribution. In fact, Cubans around the world are known for salsa, baseball, volleyball, boxing, our culture, and countless other things," he noted.
Rodito also questioned the musical structure of many ensemble songs, which he considers too simple and repetitive.
"We are talking about a musical genre that lasts two minutes, often not even reaching two minutes, with fifty seconds, that has a chorus and that's it, that's the song, plain and simple," he expressed.
In his reflection, the Cuban also highlighted the role that digital platforms have played in the popularity of reggaeton and asserted that other traditional genres of Cuban music could have achieved similar exposure if they had had access to the same tools.
"If those platforms had existed earlier, I can tell you that son, rumba, and countless Cuban music genres would be much better known than they are now," he stated.
But his criticisms were not limited to music. Rodito also questioned certain expressions that have become popular among Cubans on social media, particularly the phrase "he who hasn't tried a Cuban doesn't know what life is."
"Do you feel important selling yourself as a product for others to try out? Is that all you have to offer?" she asked, expressing her disagreement with this type of comment.
Opinions on the cast have sparked debates among Cuban artists. In June 2026, the musician Alain Pérez also criticized the genre by stating that "it offers nothing interesting" from a technical standpoint, although he acknowledged its ability to connect with the young audience.
The cast continues to gain visibility outside of Cuba. During the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week, the artist Helabusador discussed the characteristics of this musical genre, which he described as a fusion of salsa and reggaeton.
Rodito, for his part, insisted that it is not about rejecting the distribution but rather recognizing that Cuban cultural identity encompasses much more than this musical style.
"It is for dancing well, and if we identify with that, then that's great, but let's give it the place it deserves," he stated.
And he concluded his reflection with a strong statement: “We are becoming a little foolish about this issue”.
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