Cuban reggaeton artist Descemer Bueno moved his audience with the release of his most recent single, Mercedes, a highly personal and emotional piece, dedicated to his mother.
The song, released this Thursday, September 28, although without a music video, is a dedication not only to the singer-songwriter’s mother, but also to all people who suffer from Alzheimer’s, the neuro-degenerative disease that affects memory.
As the cover of the song on YouTube, a tender black and white image appears of Descemer during his childhood, hugged by his mother, who smiles at the camera.
The song is produced by Plus Media, and has become a piece of hope and comfort for those who face the difficulties of such a terrible disease, not only for the person who suffers from it, but for their loved ones, collateral victims of the disease.
The single is available on all digital platforms starting this Friday the 29th, and has been extremely well received by the artist’s followers, whom it touched on their most sensitive fibers.
On the eve of the premiere, Descemer shared a text on his Instagram profile in which he explained the importance that this topic has for him, and expressed his hope that the song would be “a fresh breeze in the midst of the anguish and hopelessness” that many Sometimes it comes with Alzheimer’s.
“Mercedes, I don’t know how to thank you for everything I am,” he wrote in another post, where he announced the release of the song.
On the networks, the reggaeton singer’s followers expressed their gratitude and empathy, with messages of affection to accompany him in his process, and sharing their own experiences with loved ones who suffer from Alzheimer’s.
Throughout his career, Descemer has always been open about his relationship with his mother, Mercedes Martínez, who lives in Cuba and suffers from Alzheimer’s.
This situation, already difficult in itself, has become even more painful for both of them due to the political barriers that have prevented Descemer from visiting his mother on the island.
In past statements, the artist deeply regretted not being able to return to Cuba due to his political stance, and even pointed out that he had been “tricked” into participating in the considered opposition anthem. Homeland and Lifeensuring that he would never do something similar again.
“You don’t know how much I want to see you, to hug you and kiss you, but I failed you the day I broke the silence,” Descemer declared.
