The Cuban music scene is once again at the center of a heated controversy. This time, the spotlight is on Cuban singer Descemer Bueno, who recently took to social media to criticize Italian producer Roberto Ferrante, head of Planet Records, over his controversial remarks about El Chacal. In a late 2023 interview, Ferrante claimed that El Chacal "doesn't have the reach" of Bebeshito, which was his reason for not wanting a highly anticipated collaboration between the two artists to happen. These words sparked discontent among fans of Cuban urban music and continue to stir conversation on social media months later. Now, Ferrante's statements have received a firm public response.
Through his Instagram account, Descemer Bueno seized the opportunity of a post listing the Cuban artists with the most streams in March 2025 to directly address the producer: "Ferrante, what was it you were saying about @chacalrlm? You're going to need to invest more because, according to you, we are the ones who are not doing well. If you don't like it, add some sugar, and if you're diabetic, I recommend agave."
The comment was accompanied by an image showing El Chacal among the top ten most listened-to Cuban artists of the month, with over 12 million streams on digital platforms, surpassing names like Jacob Forever and Lenier. In the same list, Descemer held the second spot with over 27 million streams, only topped by Gente de Zona.
Cuban singer Dany Ome also chimed in the comments, supporting El Chacal: "Ferragamo is a person who is not in his right mind. You can't pay attention to someone talking such nonsense about a Cuban legend like @chacalrlm."
Descemer Bueno's public response adds another chapter to the tense relationship between some Cuban urban artists and Ferrante, who has faced criticism from several island singers in recent times.
The post quickly sparked reactions among fans and other artists, reigniting the debate about the drawing power of Cuban musicians and the influence of record labels on their careers.
Meanwhile, El Chacal, without directly responding to Descemer's message, shared the same screenshot and expressed his gratitude for the support: "Thanks for the support. New music is on the way."
Controversy in the Cuban Music Scene
What did Roberto Ferrante say about El Chacal?
Roberto Ferrante claimed that El Chacal "doesn't have the reach" of Bebeshito, which was his reason for not pursuing a collaboration between the two artists.
How did Descemer Bueno respond to Ferrante's statements?
Descemer Bueno responded on Instagram, criticizing Ferrante and pointing out El Chacal's popularity in a post highlighting top-streamed Cuban artists.
Who supported El Chacal in this controversy?
Cuban singer Dany Ome supported El Chacal, criticizing Ferrante's comments and defending El Chacal's status as a Cuban music legend.