Among El Taiger's repertoire, there is one song that profoundly reveals his emotions, "St Jude." Released in May 2023, the music video for this track was dedicated to children fighting cancer at the hospital. Following the artist's tragic death on October 10, caused by a gunshot to the head, many of his fans have renewed their support for this song, which had previously garnered under 100,000 views on YouTube.
José Manuel Carbajal, in a past interview highlighted by Un Martí To Durako on Instagram, expressed, "I made it so that everything collected goes to the children of St Jude with special conditions. A song that everyone knows, if you give a like, you save a life."
Fan Reactions to El Taiger's Legacy
The response from El Taiger's fans was immediate and heartfelt. Comments flooded in, such as, "I don't know if the times I click to watch the song count, but I've been to YouTube about 15 times to listen to it"; "In his madness, he was the sanest and had the biggest heart"; "We need to get it to a million, he's in heaven now, but we can still save many children who need it"; "Let's fulfill his wish"; "That's an order, let's hit that million mark"; "His huge heart can be felt in his voice, it's like he's on the verge of tears"; "We are and will always be your fans for life"; "He had a tremendous heart, but people choose to focus on his flaws, which everyone has."
Growing Support on YouTube
In the aftermath of his passing, El Taiger's YouTube channel saw a surge in activity, with the song surpassing 530,000 views. Fans left numerous comments honoring his memory and mission: "We all came here to help you reach a million for the St Jude kids as you wished, even though we couldn't save your life"; "Forgive us, José, for not making this song viral sooner, for not providing the help you needed. Rest in peace"; "I am one of those who came to listen after his death, not knowing it existed. Here's my contribution to your earthly mission"; "Let's share this amazing track, fellow countrymen, and complete the task The Tranka of our country came to do on earth"; "If it's true this song was so important to you, here you have my support. Have a beautiful journey"; "Let's make the million José asked for real. I know it will make him happy wherever he is," are just a few of the sentiments expressed in over seven thousand comments.