Las que no iban a salir

Lore & Background

Bad Bunny teased some of the songs included on the album on Instagram, one week before the official release. Some songs were presented by him as unreleased tracks that didn't make the final cut of his studio albums X 100pre and YHLQMDLG. Parts of the album were recorded while being in quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "En Casita" featuring Bad Bunny's then-girlfriend Gabriela was released on April 4, 2020, as the album's lead single, exclusively on SoundCloud. "Cómo Se Siente (remix)" was released as the album's second single on May 10, 2020, alongside the album. Six days after its release, Pitchfork's Matthew Ismael Ruiz described the album as "quick and dirty, with uncharacteristically crunchy production value and lo-fi aesthetics." 9 out of 10 songs were scrapped from his previous album YHLQMDLG, and was put together in two days. Despite its roughness, it received positive reviews from music critics. The album debuted at number 7 on the US Billboard 200 with 42,000 album-equivalent units, including 46.2 million streams and 8,000 pure album sales. It marked Bad Bunny's third top 10 album in less than a year. Notably, the album debuted in the top 10 the same week his previous album YHLQMDLG fell out of the top 10 for the first time since its debut on the chart. Also, the album debuted at number one on the US Billboard Top Latin Albums replacing his previous album YHLQMDLG becoming one of the few artist to do that in that chart. Simultaneously, in that same week Bad Bunny held the numbers one, two and three (with YHLQMDLG and X 100pre) on the Top Latin Albums chart, becoming the first time that this happened since Juan Gabriel's death. Las que no iban a salir was the fifth best selling Latin album of 2020 in the United States, with 315,000 equivalent album units.

In Their Own Story

The studio lights hummed with a low buzz as the engineer scrolled through the digital files late at night. Among the finished masterpieces of *YHLQMDLG*, a folder labeled 'Maybe Later' sat untouched for months. Inside were melodies that felt too raw, lyrics that didn't quite fit the summer vibe, and beats that demanded a different kind of energy. Instead of archiving them forever, the decision was made to let these orphaned tracks breathe on their own. As the upload button clicked, the world waited in silence, unaware that a treasure trove of unreleased anthems was about to flood their speakers.

Reader's Guide

Every song title is stylized in all capital letters, for example, "En Casita" is stylized as "EN CASITA". Notes: [a] signifies an uncredited co-producer.

Did You Know?

• The album was released without any previous announcement on May 10, 2020.
• 9 out of 10 songs were scrapped from Bad Bunny's previous album YHLQMDLG.
• The album was put together in two days.
• It debuted at number 7 on the US Billboard 200 with 42,000 album-equivalent units.
• Bad Bunny held the numbers one, two and three on the Top Latin Albums chart in the same week as this album's debut.

Sudden Release and Pandemic Origins

Released without prior announcement on May 10, 2020, by Rimas Entertainment, this compilation arrived as a surprise during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Bad Bunny had previously teased select tracks on Instagram just one week before launch, framing them as unreleased material that originally did not make the final cuts of his studio albums X 100pre and YHLQMDLG. The project's creation was deeply influenced by the artist's isolation; portions were recorded while he was in quarantine. This context shaped the album's identity as a collection of discarded gems rather than a meticulously planned studio effort. The lead single, "En Casita," featuring then-girlfriend Gabriela Berlingeri, had already been shared exclusively on SoundCloud in April 2020, setting the stage for the full release. A second single, the remix of "Cómo Se Siente," accompanied the album's official drop, further cementing its status as a spontaneous yet significant addition to his discography.

Lo-Fi Aesthetics and Critical Reception

Critics noted that the album was assembled with remarkable speed, reportedly put together in just two days. Pitchfork reviewer Matthew Ismael Ruiz characterized the work six days post-release as "quick and dirty," highlighting its uncharacteristically crunchy production value and distinct lo-fi aesthetics. Despite these rough edges, which contrasted sharply with Bad Bunny's usual high-polish productions, the compilation garnered positive reviews from music critics. The project consisted largely of nine out of ten songs that were scrapped from his previous album YHLQMDLG, offering fans a raw look at the creative process behind his major releases. This reception underscored the artist's ability to maintain artistic integrity and fan engagement even when delivering material that was not originally intended for public consumption.

Chart Dominance and Historical Milestones

This figure included a massive 46.2 million streams alongside 8,000 pure album sales, marking Bad Bunny's third top-ten entry in less than a year. A historic chart moment occurred when the album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums, replacing his own previous record YHLQMDLG. This maneuver allowed Bad Bunny to simultaneously hold the first three positions on that specific chart with X 100pre and YHLQMDLG, a feat not seen since the death of Juan Gabriel.

Collaborations and Stylistic Presentation

The compilation features a diverse array of guest appearances from prominent figures in Latin music, including Zion & Lennox, Yandel, Don Omar, Nicky Jam, and Jhayco. Notably, it also includes a feature by Bad Bunny's then-girlfriend, Gabriela Berlingeri, adding a personal dimension to the project. Stylistically, the album adheres to a specific visual identity where every song title is presented in all capital letters; for instance, "En Casita" appears as "EN CASITA." The official stylization of the album title itself follows this convention, appearing as LAS QUE NO IBAN A SALIR. This attention to detail in presentation complements the collaborative nature of the tracks, bringing together various voices within the reggaeton and Latin trap scenes to create a cohesive, albeit spontaneous, listening experience.