Known as the King of 'Reparto', Chocolate MC expressed his frustration upon discovering that his song "Wow Pedro" was mentioned on a segment of "Revista Buenos Días," a show aired by Cuban Television. The artist made it clear that he is not pleased with being featured on the regime's TV and even suggested it might be a tactic by State Security.
"The idea that 'reparto' songs are influencing Cuban youth's vocabulary is nonsense. No way! Don't use me for that or put me on TV making people think 'Oh, Chocolate is on television now,'" the artist declared. His outburst came after his name was mentioned in a segment hosted by journalist and professor Cristian Martínez González, known for his work on the blog Buen Idioma.
The specialist used Chocolate's song to illustrate how urban music, particularly reggaeton and 'reparto', has introduced questionable linguistic constructions into everyday speech. "I never had the pleasure of telling my mom 'come to the living room, I'm on TV.' And now these folks are featuring 'Wow Pedro' with that mute girl doing hand movements," the reggaeton star voiced his displeasure during a live broadcast on his social media channels.
Chocolate MC believes that the exposure of his song on television is part of a broader scheme by the authorities. "Things are getting out of hand. I feel insulted," he remarked, emphasizing that he is not like Oniel Bebeshito, another reggaeton artist mentioned in the same program for the song "Tacto, que llegó el reparto," where a comma is required before the causal conjunction.
Released at the end of 2024, "Wow Pedro" became a viral sensation across all platforms. The song includes veiled references to the artist Harryson and has been widely used in dance routines and social media posts. This success has once again placed Chocolate MC at the forefront of 'reparto', both in Havana and Miami.
Chocolate MC and Cuban Television Controversy
Why did Chocolate MC react negatively to being mentioned on Cuban Television?
Chocolate MC was displeased because he believes being mentioned on Cuban Television is part of a tactic by State Security and he does not want to be associated with the regime's media.
What was the purpose of using Chocolate MC's song on the TV segment?
The song was used by journalist Cristian Martínez González to demonstrate how urban music has introduced questionable linguistic structures into everyday Cuban speech.
What impact did 'Wow Pedro' have after its release?
'Wow Pedro' went viral across platforms, featuring in dance routines and social media, and contributed to Chocolate MC's prominence in 'reparto' music in Havana and Miami.