“Pepas” by Farruko

For starters, we’re not exactly sure what the word “pepas” means in Farruko’s homeland and within the context of this song. According to one site, it is apparently some type of drug/medicine. According to another, it is actually a Mexican slang term for a female’s reproductive organ.

Based on the context in which it is used in the chorus, if either Farruko would obviously be referring to the former. And why? This is because it seems what he is saying is that he uses “pepas” for the purpose of keeping his throat clear, being a professional musician and all.  And further along those lines this is obviously a dance song, i.e. one he is performing in a “disco”.

Indeed the vocalist prefers to ‘party every day’, including drinking, smoking, lawlessness – the full package. In fact from the time the ‘sun comes out’, his daily routine apparently includes resorting to the usage of “hookah and alcohol”.  So we know that intoxication is part of his YOLO philosophy as well as, obviously, music, in addition to regularly enjoying movies with his compadres. 

YOLO! YOLO!

And yes, this track is based on YOLOism, as presented from the onset. Or as the vocalist puts it, “you only live one [life]”, so you have to capitalize on the opportunity by ‘enjoying the moment’. And to him, practicing such a modus operandi entails all of the above.

Also, part of the doctrine being put forth includes ignoring negative statements which others may say about you. Or at least that’s how Farruko responds to his personal haters, by instructing them to focus on their own matters as opposed to his own.

The Conclusion of “Pepas”

So conclusively, we can say something like this is a standard early-2020s party song. We have the homeys, the music, the drugs and the lack of care for tomorrow, if you will. The only thing missing from the well-worn equation lyrically are references to hot women. 

But for all we know, based on the knowledge presented in the first paragraph of this post, maybe the title/chorus, to a native Latin American, can be read as such also.

Farruko

Farruko is an artist from Puerto Rico who specializes in a genre called raggaeton and in that regard can be currently considered one of the top artists in the game. For instance, he’s dropped a couple of LPs which topped Billboard’s US Latin Albums chart. 

Moreover, despite being professionally active since 2007, Farruko is slated to go on his first US arena tour ever, entitled LA 167 (La Uno Seis Siete), later this year. Also earlier in 2021, he took home a Premios Juventud award for Song with the Best Collaboration via the remix of a track entitled Relación‘ (2020). The song featured a few other Latin American music stars. One such notable names is fellow Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee.

Facts about “Pepas”

Besides Farruko the five producers of “Pepas” are also credited as its co-writers. They are as follows:

• Ghetto
• K4G
• IAmChino
• Victor Cardenas
• Sharo Towers

In addition to the above, the following songwriters also contributed to the composing of “Pepas”:

• Frank Miami
• Juan M. Gomez
• White Star

Mike Ho, a filmographer who specializes in hip-hop and raggaeton, directed the music video to this track. And whereas this seems to be the first time we’ve come across his name, he’s actually been quite active in that regard during the last few years.

“Pepas” was originally released on 24 June 2021. Not long after its release, it managed to break onto the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs. It did the same on the Hot Latin Songs charts stateside. Furthermore, it replicated the same feat on the Spain Top 20. 

And to note, as of the release of the track the vocalist is 30 years old.