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Quevedo Releases 'Ni Borracho,' a Carnival Ode to the Canary Islands

The merengue‑inflected track pledges rootedness in Gran Canaria through Carnival imagery and local vernacular.

Overview

  • Quevedo premiered the single and its videoclip on February 13 after nearly seven months without a solo release.
  • The lyrics function as a tribute to Canary Islands Carnival, naming towns across the archipelago and centering the refrain “No me mudo ni borracho.”
  • The song draws on merengue rhythms while weaving in local customs such as mogollones and guachinches.
  • Canary expressions like chacho, baifo, pivito and magua appear throughout, underscoring an emphasis on regional identity and language.
  • The video features La Pantera, Banda Agaete, members of Efecto Pasillo, Lucho RK, Fabiuki and Lewis Potter, alongside iconic brands Tropical, Dorada, Ron Arehucas and Ambrosías Tirma.