The release of Ana Paloma's debut song, "El mejor del mundo," dedicated to her father El Taiger, featuring Yulién Oviedo and Reyx C, has sparked a heated debate on social media. Much of the criticism has been aimed at Yulién because the song was launched on his YouTube channel and digital platforms, rather than on platforms owned by the young girl herself.
In a live session, the Cuban singer calmly addressed these criticisms and clarified the reasoning behind this decision. "Since Anita is in Cuba, you know how challenging it is to set up platforms from there because we're talking about YouTube. When you start a channel from scratch, you need 4,000 hours for YouTube to allow you to monetize it. Anita had a YouTube channel, but it didn't have enough hours for her to monetize it. Besides that, she didn't have music platforms like Spotify or Apple Music," Yulién explained.
The artist emphasized that the primary goal was for the girl and her siblings to earn as much money as possible, which is why they decided to use already established platforms like his own. "All the money that's coming in is going directly to Caliéntalo Media's platform, which holds 100% of the authorship, the master, everything, in Anita's name."
He added, "This is something I did from the heart. From the moment I was asked to help, I said yes. I invested my time with a lot of love, and if I have to do it again, I will as many times as necessary. I'm not benefiting in any way—I monetize with my music," reiterated the singer.
Yulién urged those who criticize and judge on social media without considering their words to get informed before making judgments and reminded everyone that he has a music career spanning over 35 years.
In the comments on his Instagram post, Teresa Padrón, former manager of El Taiger, defended him: "Yulién, people will always talk and give their opinions even if they have no reason, truth, or motive. That's life. You, I, Anita, Nani, and everyone else who worked on this project know how things were and are. We are grateful for being able to use your YouTube to upload the song's video. I know you do it from the heart, as you have done everything so far. Sometimes people connect with negativity, but in the end, they are defeated by it. We will ask God to help them and change their thoughts for good and positive things."
"El mejor del mundo" premiered on December 31 and the YouTube video has already amassed over 295,000 views.
Understanding the Controversy Around Ana Paloma's Song Release
Why was Ana Paloma's song released on Yulién's platforms?
Due to the difficulties of setting up platforms in Cuba, Ana Paloma's song was released on Yulién's platforms to help her accumulate the necessary hours for monetization and to maximize revenue for her and her siblings.
What was Yulién's response to the criticism?
Yulién clarified that he helped out of goodwill, emphasizing that he is not benefiting financially from the song and that his involvement was purely out of support for Ana Paloma and her family.