Mick Jagger, the iconic Rolling Stones frontman, celebrated his 80th birthday by surprising everyone by dancing to reggaeton. The legendary rock star proved that age is just a number, as he had fun to the rhythm of the song “Pepas” by Farruko.
The celebration was recorded on video and quickly went viral on social networks. In the short clip, you can see Mick Jagger dancing to the music of the Puerto Rican, something that undoubtedly caught the attention of thousands of people.
Although for several years reggaeton has gradually dominated the music industry, several people criticize the music genre as superficial and focused on the sexualization and objectification of women. Because of this, the genre has been demonized and devalued by many; however, it seems that even though Jagger is a rock legend, he enjoys reggaeton, just like any other style of music.
In this way, Mick Jagger shows us once again that music is a universal language that unites people from all over the world because the important thing is to have fun.
Who Is Farruko, the Reggaeton Singer Who Made Jagger Dance?
Farruko is a Puerto Rican singer, composer, and music producer of reggaeton and urban music. His real name is Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado, and he was born on May 2, 1991, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
Throughout his career, Farruko has released numerous hits, including songs such as “Krippy Kush,” “Chillax,” “Calma,” and “La Modelo,” among others. His music combines elements of reggaeton, trap, and other urban genres, which has allowed him to attract a large audience and achieve success in Latin America and the United States. Even Obama added him to one of his iconic lists of favorites!
This story was written in Spanish by Mariana Martell in Cultura Colectiva