01 Jun Laura Pausini Makes Bad Bunny’s ‘Turista’ Her Own: “I heard it and fell in love instantly”
Music moves us—no matter the genre. Even if you think you’d never be touched by a style outside your usual playlist, life has a way of surprising us. Who knows, maybe your favorite romantic ballad singer secretly loves reggaeton at 9 a.m. on a Monday.
This isn’t exactly the case here, but the thought came to mind after listening to Laura Pausini’s latest release. The Italian artist surprised fans with a very special track: her own heartfelt version of Bad Bunny’s Turista.
Pausini’s adaptation, infused with her signature voice, feels so natural that if you didn’t know the original, you might think the song was written for her. She revealed that from the moment she first heard it, she was captivated and didn’t want to miss the chance to record and share it—despite it not being part of an album.
“As Woody Guthrie once said: ‘A good song can only do good.’ I heard Turista and fell in love instantly… so I sang it. And here it is. Some songs don’t need to be part of a new album or be released as a single. When a song touches your heart, it’s good in any genre and at any time. Bravo, Bad Bunny,” wrote Pausini, showing genuine admiration for her fellow artist.
Industry peers like Alejandro Sanz praised Pausini for the beautiful rendition, a song that reflects on the fleeting nature of relationships—people who pass through our lives like tourists.
Once again, the versatile and beloved Laura Pausini proves she’s fearless when it comes to genre and can make any song her own with just her voice.
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