The singer took his reggaeton to the court in 2009 to record scenes for the “Grito Mundial” video clip.
In October 2009, Daddy Yankee surprised his followers by recording his song “World Cry” in the candy boxstadium of the Club Atlético Boca Juniors. The collaboration between the Puerto Rican and Argentine soccer generated great expectations, since two emblematic passions were merged into a single project.
The recording was during halftime of a match that Boca played against Chacarita and that allowed the club’s fans to witness, live, the filming of a unprecedented musical production. The choice of La Bombonera as the setting was not coincidental: it is the stadium that represents one of the maximum expressions of soccer culture in Argentina and its inclusion in the video clip was a unique touch.
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The day Daddy Yankee recorded scenes at Bombonera for “Grito Mundial”
The day that the Bombonera beat to the rhythm of Daddy Yankee was at halftime of the game between Boca and Chacarita, the singer entered the playing field with his production team and filmed the video clip with the euphoria of the Xeneixes fans who were completely surprised by the presence of the artist and joined the show with overflowing applause.
The moment was recorded and established as a milestone in the history of urban music and Argentine football. The video clip was directed by Carlos Pérez and produced by Elastic People. Filming in the football stadium was part of the production, as it also included scenes in the Brazilian favela. The combination of locations left Dddy Yankee with his intention to convey a message of unity and passion through his music.
Official music video for “Grito Mundial” by Daddy Yankee
The video clip It premiered on January 20, 2010. The song, which was released as the first single from the album Mundial, sought to convey a message of hope and unity in times of crisis, using football as a metaphor for improvement and teamwork. La Bombonera was chosen as the location for one of the most emblematic scenes of the video clip that highlights the connection between music and sports, two elements that, according to Daddy Yankee, have the power to unite people beyond borders.
The video clip shows Daddy Yankee performing the song in various settings, including La Bombonerawhile images of people of different cultures and ages enjoying football are interspersed. This visual representation reinforces the song’s message and amplifies its reach internationally.
Source: Ambito
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