F-ck this fat f-kkit
With “Despacito” and “Mi Gente” smashing music industry records all around, reggaeton and its poppier reincarcations have reached an unprecedented peak on the international stage. Reggaeton might be global now, but one thing’s for sure: don’t count Aleks Syntek as one of its fans.
In a four-and-a-half minute segment of his recent interview on La Saga, hosted by Adela Micha, the Mexican artist went off against the genre, criticizing its repetitive rhythm, sexual lyrics, and escapist fantasies. And then, he said, “Reggaeton comes from apes, ojo.”
The comment was followed by laughter in the studio, with Micha chiming in, saying, “Well, you just have to watch them dance.” Online, the comment has sparked outrage from media outlets like Noisey Mexicoand Univision.
Yesterday, Syntek issued an apology on Twitter. “I admit I made a mistake in the way I spoke. I respect everyone who listens to reggaeton or does it for a living. It isn’t a genre I’m particularly attracted to, but I reaffirm my commitment to musical diversity and respect for everyone’s taste,” he wrote.
(click the link and hit google translate for this shyt)
Full article in link.
Aleks Syntek Says Reggaeton Comes From “Apes,” Half Apologizes After He's Called Racist
Here's his interview and apology tweet (google translate)
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