About Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a music genre that emerged in Puerto Rico in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of popular music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Thalía, Rosalía, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, 6ix9ine and Karol G.
Reggaeton has given rise to 3 subgenres on this site, such as Neoperreo, Alternative reggaeton and Bachatón.
From Wikipedia
Reggaeton (UK:, US: ) is a style of popular dance music that originated in Puerto Rico from the Spanish reggae of Panama during the late 1980s. It has been popularized and dominated by artists from Puerto Rico since the early 1990s.
The culture surrounding the genre includes distinct dance styles, most notably "perreo", also known as sandungueo, which features sensual movements heavily influenced by Jamaican dancehall, salsa and merengue and another Latin rhythmic styles.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Reggaeton.
Key artists
- Thalía
- Rosalía
- Luis Fonsi
- Daddy Yankee
- 6ix9ine
- Karol G
- Maluma
- J Balvin
- Becky G
- Tini Stoessel
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Reggaeton?
Reggaeton is a music genre that emerged in Puerto Rico in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of popular music.
Where and when did Reggaeton originate?
Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico in the 1990s.
Who are famous Reggaeton artists?
Thalía, Rosalía, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, 6ix9ine and Karol G.