Words By Esto Duro
Are Reggaeton artist supposed to cry? Given the abundance of male bravado and chest-thumping lyrics that dominate the genre (except for Ivy Queen of course) most fans might be inclined to say no.
Thank goodness that Tego "El Abayarde," Calderon isn't just any Reggaeton artist. After ripping through a performance of the title track "Los Mate," off his El Underdog album, Tego sat down for a interview with perennial host Don Francisco on his prime time show on Univision. Several minutes into the discussion, which included several Mexican folk music artist who argued over the racy lyrics used in Reggaeton, Francisco asked Tego to show that there is a lot of thought put into the songs. After the band cued into the rhythym of the song he dedicated to his deceased dad, Esteban Calderon, on his Underdog album, Tego's voice was notably cracking as he tried to finish the first lyric and he lowered his head several times.
After Francisco asked him to explain why he wrote the song, Tego explained the importance his pops had in his career, buying him instruments and enrolling him in music school. As the fire spitting Spanish lyricist continued to speak about his father and how he wished he could've been around to see the birth of his son, Malcolm, a trail of tears began to flow from under his large-google-shaped black shades. Noticing that Tego was displaying such raw, human emotion that he usually saves for his songs, the crowd began to chant, "TEGO, TEGO, TEGO!" which brought a smile to his face and allowed the Puerto Rican born legend to finish the interview.
One love Tego. Keep on being the ambassador for Reggaeton!
For more Tego viewing, check out VH1's documentary on Hip Hop and bling where he visits Sierra Leone with Paul Wall and Raekwon.
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