Get ready for a masterclass in confidence! In “UNO QUITAO Y OTRO PUESTO,” Puerto Rican icon Daddy Yankee steps into the ring to remind everyone why he is still El Jefe. With rapid–fire rhymes he compares the music industry to a high-stakes street showdown: every time one rival is “taken out,” another pops up, yet the Big Boss keeps knocking them all down. Through references to legendary rappers, infamous cartel leaders, and sports greats like Michael Jordan, Yankee paints himself as the last surviving “capo” who invented the formula others only accessorize. The chorus repeats like a victorious chant, underscoring his tireless work ethic—he puts haters to bed “sin tener sueño,” without even feeling sleepy.
Beneath the swagger is a message about endurance and legacy. Daddy Yankee has been “sounding off since the 90s,” unafraid of new challengers, and already hearing the Hall of Fame calling his name. The song invites listeners to own their lane with the same relentless drive: level up, silence the doubters, and keep the energy “sin bajarle”—never turning it down.
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.