Cosas De La Peda plunges us into that all-too-relatable moment when a birthday text from an ex reopens every wound. Over a smooth Regional Mexican groove, Prince Royce and Gabito Ballesteros trade confessions that feel half-spoken into a shot glass: “Te extraño, pero borracho no me duele tanto.” In other words, they miss their former lover, but liquor dulls the sting. The song turns the nightclub, the bar, even the morning after into stages for denial and vulnerable honesty, mixing corridos, tumbados, and references to Selena to paint a vivid picture of modern heartbreak.
Behind the catchy melody lies a tug-of-war between pride and longing. Both singers pretend they have moved on—bragging about new flings and late-night parties—yet every drunk text and voicemail reveals the truth: one “¿cómo has estado?” could pull them right back. The result is a playful, bittersweet anthem that says, “I am fine without you… unless I hear from you,” capturing the messy reality of love, loss, and the little “cosas de la peda” we do to survive it.
Prince Royce, born Geoffrey Royce Rojas on May 11, 1989, in The Bronx, New York City, is an American singer and songwriter of Dominican descent. From a young age, Royce showed a passion for music, experimenting with songwriting and poetry before launching his professional career in 2008.
He is best known for his fresh blend of bachata, Latin pop, and R&B, which propelled his 2010 self-titled debut album to the top of the US Billboard Latin Albums and Tropical Albums charts. Hits like "Stand by Me" and "CorazĂłn Sin Cara" earned him critical acclaim and multiple awards, making him one of the leading figures in modern Latin music. Royce has since released several successful albums, including "Phase II," "Soy el Mismo," and "Five," collaborating with stars such as Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Pitbull.
Prince Royce continues to innovate by mixing traditional bachata with contemporary sounds, inspiring a new generation of Latin music fans worldwide.