MERCEDES CAROTA feels like a high-octane action scene shot on the streets of Puerto Rico. Bad Bunny and YOVNGCHIMI jump into a tricked-out Mercedes loaded with weapons, designer gear, and booming trap beats, then speed through a night of bravado, danger, and excess. They flaunt their cash, name-drop luxury brands, mix drugs, and compare themselves to movie gangsters like Ray Liotta’s crew in Goodfellas. The track is soaked in swagger, but behind the flashy references is a clear message: they are the real deal, and everyone else is just acting tough.
The repeated question “¿Y qué tú eres?” (So what are you?) is the song’s heartbeat. It taunts the pretenders who claim to be bosses, killers, or millionaires but never back it up. By contrasting their own unfiltered street credibility with those empty boasts, Bad Bunny and YOVNGCHIMI draw a sharp line between authenticity and image. In short, MERCEDES CAROTA is a raw reggaeton-trap banger that celebrates power, calls out fakes, and turns the listener’s speakers into the roaring engine of that bullet-spitting Mercedes.
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known professionally as Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter who has significantly shaped Latin trap and reggaeton music. Born in 1994 in Bayamón and raised in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny rose to fame with his breakout 2016 single "Diles" and soon became a leading figure in Spanish-language rap globally.
Celebrated for blending diverse musical styles with bold lyrics, he has released multiple chart-topping albums like X 100pre, YHLQMDLG, and El Último Tour Del Mundo. Bad Bunny is not only a musical innovator but also a cultural icon, making history as the first non-English-speaking artist to be Spotify’s most streamed artist for three consecutive years. Beyond music, he has also ventured into professional wrestling, showcasing his multifaceted talents and broad appeal.