Cuban Singer in Switzerland Criticizes El Micha: "You're Just Riding the Wave for Your Own Benefit"

A Cuban living in Switzerland, known on TikTok as @raymelnapoles, has posted several videos responding to the recent comments made by El Micha, who in a recent interview defended his decision to visit Cuba whenever he wants.

As expected, the reggaeton artist's words have sparked significant controversy, especially on social media, where many users have shared their opinions, including the young Cuban singer Rayme Nápoles, who resides in the Alpine nation.

Rayme Nápoles' Reaction

In his reflection, shared just a few hours ago, the young urban music singer and composer began by clarifying that he has never been to Miami, but that many Cubans in his situation "think the same" as he does. From that premise, he launched a strong critique of what he considered to be an incoherent attitude on the part of El Micha.

According to his analysis, the reggaeton artist has radically changed his stance on Cuba and recalled how he had previously released songs critical of the Cuban government, but now seemed to support the regime's policies. "It practically looks like Micha is a communist, a revolutionary Micha," he remarked, adding that although the singer does not openly declare it, his stance suggests support for what is happening on the island.

Incoherence and Opportunism

The Cuban composer based in Switzerland also described El Micha's statements as contradictory and opportunistic. "We see someone who speaks ill of the place where he's making money and wants to go somewhere else," he said.

For this Cuban emigrant, El Micha goes to the island not to sing for his people, but to inflate his ego—something he couldn't do in Miami. "You want to feel like a king because you know that when you go to Cuba to show off, you can't do it in Miami," he asserted in his critique, indicating that the artist's true motive for returning to the island is to gain recognition and feed his vanity.

In his critique, Nápoles also recalled El Micha's journey in Cuban music, comparing it to his own experience. "I'm from Caney... and that's where we almost always had parties, and I sang without autotune, without anything, all live," he commented, emphasizing his humble beginnings. In his opinion, El Micha had forgotten his roots and no longer represented "the people from below," the same ones who had supported him in his early days.

Finally, the young singer concluded his analysis with an accusation of double standards against the reggaeton artist, reminding that he had criticized the Cuban government in the past but now seemed to defend it. "You are double-faced because if you have a concept, why did you criticize the Cuban government and now defend them?" he questioned.

The Cuban in Switzerland invited other users to share their opinions on the matter and encouraged them to watch El Micha's interviews on YouTube to draw their own conclusions.

These reflections from the young man on TikTok have quickly sparked reactions in the comments, reflecting the various stances on the topic. Some supported the idea of keeping music and politics separate, as one user commented: "I support Micha, he's a singer. Music is not politics. I would like to go to Cuba and be with my people and soak up Cuban energy. Politics is something else. Let's not mix them," to which Ray responded by inviting them to watch the full video.

Other responses touched on more controversial points regarding El Micha's stance on Cuba. One user expressed discontent with the reggaeton artist's attitude, claiming he only goes to Cuba "for money" and that he doesn't care about "the Cuban pain." Similarly, another user added: "What abounds in our community is inconsistency," pointing out the lack of consistency in the stances of public figures, both inside and outside the island. In response to these comments, the creator of the video remained firm in his criticism, saying, "The sad part is that Cubans have suffered because of politics, and the shameful part is that they pretend not to know about politics."

Amid the discussion, there were also those who defended the right of any Cuban to visit the island, like a user who stated: "No one in this world can stop me from entering my country; I am Cuban," to which Ray responded by acknowledging this right but emphasizing that it is a "deeper" issue than just the desire to return.