Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico Tour Residency Will Make Eye-Popping Sum for Island's Economy
Bad Bunny's tour kicks off as he is set to make economic history in Puerto Rico. His 30-date No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí concert residency in San Juan will last three months. It's predicted to bring in $335 million and create around 8,000 jobs.
"We can cherish our culture, join forces and envision a different future for the island. We've been at the forefront of music for a very long time, from the salsa movement and Menudo to Ricky Martin and Daddy Yankee," said Javier J. Hernández Acosta, Dean of the School of Arts, Design and Creative Industries at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in San Juan. "But Benito is doing it in a more holistic, all-encompassing fashion. Our country's best raw material is its creative talent."
The tour of his latest album, "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," sold out tickets within the first four hours. The first nine concert dates were available only to residents of Puerto Rico; customers had to have proof of residence when purchasing tickets.
The world tour kicks off in November, with more than 50 shows on four continents. The singer will make no stops in the continental U.S.
"Benito is telling us, 'If you want to see me in concert, you will have to fly here and withstand the heat. You will have to traverse the dark highways where the lights have still to be replaced following the hurricane,'" said Cuban singer/songwriter Daymé Arocena.