Not A Crime (No Es Ilegal) throws a vibrant reggaetón party around one bold idea: love cannot be outlawed. Daddy Yankee, Puerto Rico’s global hit-maker, teams up with Play-N-Skillz to playfully imagine romance as a crime scene. He jokes about surrendering to the police of passion, accepting a “sentence” of unforgettable kisses, and handing over the keys to his castle to the one he loves. The catchy hook—“Todo el mundo se puede enamorar, esto que sentimos no es ilegal”—pounds home the verdict that anyone, anywhere, has the right to fall in love.
Under the swagger and Spanglish wordplay lies an inclusive, feel-good message. The song invites listeners to step on the gas, shout their feelings out loud, and ignore any gossip that says love should follow rules. From barrios to favelas, Cupid catches everyone eventually, so why hide? Crank up the track, dance without fear, and remember: when it comes to love, you can’t break a law that doesn’t exist.
Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, known professionally as Daddy Yankee, is a pioneering Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter born on February 3, 1976, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Often hailed as the King of Reggaeton, he brought the genre to global prominence with his 2004 international hit "Gasolina," which played a crucial role in making reggaeton a worldwide phenomenon.
With a career spanning over three decades, Daddy Yankee has sold around 30 million records and earned numerous awards, including five Latin Grammy Awards. His 2017 collaboration on the record-breaking single "Despacito" further cemented his place as a global Latin music icon. Known for his powerful influence on Hispanic urban music, Daddy Yankee officially retired in December 2023 after his final tour in Puerto Rico, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Latin music.