reggaeton
what it is
Reggaeton (reggaetón, reguetón) is a form of urban music that became popular with Latin American youth in the early 1990s. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton's predecessor originated in Panama as reggae en español.
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big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
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questions
What is reggaeton?
Reggaeton (reggaetón, reguetón) is a form of urban music that became popular with Latin American youth in the early 1990s. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton's predecessor originated in Panama as reggae en español.
What are good reggaeton albums to start with?
Try King Of Kings by Don Omar, La Nena de Argentina by Maria Becerra, Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny, and Real G 4 Life Part 2 by Ñengo Flow.
Who are some women making reggaeton?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/reggaeton/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making reggaeton, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20