LA PALABRA releases “Me Invitaron a La Casa de Bad Bunny” (I Was Invited to Bad Bunny’s House), a single that fuses his classic Caribbean sound with a nod to the urban music universe. It is now available on YouTube and streaming platforms.
The song blends the orchestra’s Caribbean style and traditional romantic salsa with evocative lyrics and a humorous nod to urban artist Bad Bunny.
The song stems from a real-life experience: the invitation LA PALABRA received to participate in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, where he played dominoes alongside other artists amidst a spectacular setting.
That performance broke the mold and left an indelible memory for several generations. It holds special significance for Spanish audiences, given Bad Bunny’s successful performance in Madrid a few months ago. The Super Bowl domino scene remains etched in the memories of thousands of fans and left a lasting mark on LA PALABRA’s artistic career. That collaboration was a major milestone for him, and today it opens doors to new audiences.
To speak of LA PALABRA is to speak of a turning point in Latin music. Cuban pianist, arranger, and composer Rodolfo M. Foster Isaguirre—known artistically as “LA PALABRA”—is recognized as a pioneer in the creation of romantic salsa (or salsa sensual).
In the late 1970s and early 1980s in Los Angeles, California, he began experimenting by blending sensual pop ballads with the clave and Afro-Caribbean rhythms of traditional salsa. The major breakthrough came in 1981 with his salsa version of “Lady”—the ballad by Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers—an international hit considered the seminal recording of the commercial romantic salsa era. From there, his legacy grew with classics such as “Rumores,” “El Tun Tun de tu corazón,” “Todo se derrumbó,” “Nunca más dirás adiós,” and “Estoy en Ti.”
LA PALABRA has kept his melodic style intact, anchored by Isaguirre’s piano and horn arrangements. Today, he continues to release music and bring his sound to international stages.
