Over the past months, the Bad Bonita / Bad Bunny translation project reached more people than I ever expected. What started as a creative experiment quickly turned into something much bigger, connecting thousands of people to Latin music and culture.
For my first post, I wanted to share the full-length video here, along with a short open letter expressing my gratitude to Bad Bunny for the doors he has opened for Latin artists and culture worldwide.
I also want to thank everyone who watched, shared, and sent encouraging messages throughout this journey. Your support has meant more than you know.
An Open Letter to Bad Bunny đ
Dear Bad Bunny,
Thank you.
Thank you for breaking barriers and bringing Latin culture to the world stage in a way that few artists have done before. Thank you for staying true to your language, your roots, and your people while the entire world is watching.
In an industry that often pressures artists to adapt or dilute their identity, youâve done the opposite. Youâve shown that culture, language, and authenticity are not obstacles to global success. They are the reason for it.
For so many of us in the Latin community, seeing our stories, our rhythms, and our language represented proudly on the world stage means more than words can explain.
Your work reminds people everywhere that music doesnât need translation to be powerful. It connects first through feeling.
The translation project I shared recently came from a place of deep respect for that. My goal was never to replace the experience of hearing your work in Spanish. It was simply to help people who donât speak the language better understand the message behind what you created, and hopefully introduce even more listeners to your music and to the culture it represents.
If even a few people discovered your music, or gained a deeper appreciation for Latin culture through that video, then Iâm grateful to have played a small role in extending that impact.
I also want to thank everyone who has supported the project. The messages, the encouragement, and the conversations that have come from it have been incredibly meaningful.
Seeing how many people connected with the video reminded me why I do this in the first place.
My goal as an artist has always been simple:to connect people through language, culture, and music.
I sing in multiple languages because I believe music can build bridges between communities that might otherwise never meet. When people understand each otherâs stories and traditions, even just a little more, the world becomes a better place.
So to Bad Bunny: thank you for continuing to open doors and represent Latin culture with pride.
And to everyone who watched, shared, and sent kind messages, thank you for being part of this moment.
This is just the beginning.
â Sadja
I love seeing you stream my originals! it's so crazy that on any given day, you're choosing to listen to the words we wrote and put out into the world âïž have you heard the new song? It's called Hard To Breathe www.youtube.com/watch