The rapper/doctor/activist discuss his brand-new LP Toda Época Tiene Su Encanto — and why he’ll never ever quit on Puerto Rico
PJ Sin Suela has actually had among the busiest years of his profession.
The seasonal fan-favorite in Puerto Rico began his profession more than a years earlier on Soundcloud. His vibrant phase existence, charming character, appealing shipment, and creative bars put him on the map early. By 2018, he was partnering with Bad Bunny and charting on Billboard. He kept winning fans and developing a as a thoughtful and affable rap artist– and this year guaranteed to be even larger.
In January, he began a string of collab songs including artists such as Nanpa Básico, Charlie Sepulveda, Goyo, and Sparrow & & Barbossa to name a few. By July, he ‘d began hyping up Toda Época Tiene Su Encanto (Every Era Has Its Charmshis brand-new LP, which dropped in September. A fast U.S. trip introduced not too long after, and he went back to Puerto Rico to heading Festival de La Esperanza, the closing project rally of appealing gubernatorial prospect Juan Dalmau, who got the assistance of young citizens, and even Bad Bunny’s recommendation, ahead of the election.
On voting day, PJ worked as a planner at one of the numerous ballot locations throughout the island, and a week later on, he was back onstage for his sold-out performance at San Juan’s Tito Puente Amphitheater. On top of all that, he’s likewise a practicing physician, running a non-profit and doing month-to-month health centers around Puerto Rico for neighborhoods in requirement. A hectic year.
Still, not whatever went as prepared. The album was a hit, however Dalmau lost the election, dealing a blow to PJ and other Puerto Ricans who expected sweeping modification in their homeland.
Through it all, PJ is discovering methods to remain favorable and to keep motivating others. “You do not require to be a political leader to make modification,” he states. “You can begin with yourself. I believe there’s gon na be individuals there who will wish to hear that, and I want to encourage them.”
In an interview with Wandererhe speaks about how he’s dealt with the after-effects of the election in Puerto Rico and the U.S., the response around his brand-new album, and what he wants to use fans moving forward.
It’s after Election Day. How confident did you permit yourself to get?
Excessive.[[Chuckles]Guy, I was favorable that Puerto Rico had actually gotten up and was as desperate for a modification as I was. And I do believe we did see that, in the more youthful population, not even from simply 18 years of age, however actually 12 years of age who can’t vote were taking note, and they’ve been enduring this decrease given that María.
I awakened that day confident,