Here’s Why Jowell & Randy Are Asking For 1,500 Pounds of Pet Food at Their Upcoming Shows

Jowell & Randy will soon host their five-date stint at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot —where they’ve already handed an interesting rider list to the promoter.

As tradition holds, a rider is a set of requests for the dressing room made by the artist that is typically fulfilled by the hosting venue. This can range from foods to beverages to decorations and beyond. For their upcoming shows, the pair requested 1,500 pounds of dog and cat food.

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Though this may sound bizarre, it’s actually for a good cause.

The Puerto Rican duo — known for hits like “Bonita” with J Balvin, Nicky Jam, Yandel, & Ozuna, and “Safaera” with Bad Bunny and ?engo Flow — teamed up with Giving Tuesday Puerto Rico to highlight the importance of donating to and supporting local social causes.

“We as artists ask for whatever we want because we have our requirements,” member Joel “Jowell” Mu?oz said in a press statement. “We asked for 1,500 pounds of dog and cat food, but it’s to donate to the Save a Sato organization through the Giving Tuesday movement. There are several artists who joined and it is a positive initiative on our part. Anyone who wants to join and donate can choose any other foundation, the important thing is to donate.”

The Pet Friendly PR organization also confirmed that they will be collecting donations of pet foods at some of the Jowell & Randy concerts taking place Dec. 12, 13, 14, 15, and 20.

“Creative actions like this help give visibility to the crucial work of our organizations,” Blamilsa Corujo, local leader of Giving Tuesday Puerto Rico, added.

Other artists who joined the Giving Tuesday initiative included Rawayana, Gale, and Jon Z, asking for donations such as 300 whoppers and 200 hula hoops, for example. For more information, visit Giving Tuesday PR.

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