Calle 13

René Pérez is part of the Puerto Rican band called Calle 13. The band is known for its satirical lyrics and songs about Latin American social and political issues. René wrote the song Adentro that talks about materialism and violence. In the song, he talks about certain "rappers" like Daddy Yankee that sing about killing people, being drug dealers, and being part of gangs. He tells them that they don't know what they are singing about and that they are not setting a good example to the kids who listen to their music. He tells them that have probably never been through a time in their lives where they didn't have food or an education. He talks about how after seeing wars and guerillas, he isn't scared of seeing the "gangs" that the rappers are part of. He tells them to ask themselves what they would do if a family member or a friend was killed like they sing about killing people in their songs. He says that what those rappers really need is to go to places like Syria and Africa so they can truly experience what war and death is like.
In the video, guns and gold chains are being thrown inside a Maserati while René sings. American baseball player Willie Mays was appeared in the video when he gave his baseball bat to René which he used to break the car's windows and lights. Mays also gave him Roberto Clemente's jersey. Clemente was a Puerto Rican baseball player who died while on a plane that was deading to Managua. Niacaragua had been struck by an earthquake and aid was needed. The plane crashed since was overloaded with aid packages. The Maserati, which, was loaded with jewelry and guns was then thrown off a cliff. This is targeted towards materialism and violence. He talks about luxuries and how he bought the Maserati before he realized the conditions that some people live in. He realized how important luxuries have become to people and how some are sacrificing their lives and will do anything to be able afford them. He realized how much we depend on material things and how we should be worrying about other things.
Through his song, René hoped to send a message to end violence and materialism.
Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ7mt30A6aY

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