Reggaeton: The Sound That Broke Barriers - A Musical Analysis Essay

This essay provides a comprehensive overview of Reggaeton music, tracing its origins in Panama and Puerto Rico during the 1970s and 1990s, respectively. It explores the genre's evolution, highlighting key artists like El General, Daddy Yankee, and Luis Fonsi, and its influences from hip-hop, Caribbean music, and dancehall. The essay details Reggaeton's expansion across Latin America, the United States, and globally, analyzing its cultural impact and the factors contributing to its widespread popularity, including its lyrical themes and political acceptance. It examines the role of artists like Anitta in bridging cultural divides and the genre's influence on mainstream music, emphasizing its ability to break barriers and connect with diverse audiences worldwide. The essay also touches upon the socio-cultural contexts that have shaped the music's development, including themes of urban culture, violence, and social issues.

Reggaeton: The Sound That Broke Barriers

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Reggaeton is also known as regueton. It is a style of music which has arisen in Puerto
Rico in year 1990's. It is one of the most famous music genres in Caribbean in countries such as
Puerto Rico, Venezuela etc. After many years, Reggaeton more famous in Latin America and in
mainstream Western music (Hill, 2019). The following essay will outline the research on history
of Reggaeton and the expansion of music style. It will explain history on artists of Reggaeton. It
will further explain influence of the music style which was emerged from Panama, South
America. Reggaeton has become popular in different countries across the world. The music is
mainly influenced by Hip Hop, Caribbean music and Dancehall etc. The essay will also describe
the specific cultural origin and political base of Reggaeton. The music style was originated from
Panama in year 1970's. It will further explain the ways in which the style of music has become
popular in America and across the world. The search for Latin music has grown by 110% with an
average of ten songs out of fifty songs. Six out of top ten songs that are watched on YouTube are
from Latin artists. There are various artists that gain popularity due to Reggaeton such as Nando
Boom, EI General, Renato etc.
Further, Despacito has continuously dominated Spotify in such as way that no other song
ever has. Moreover, the remix version of Despacito has become true global smash that features
Justin Bieber. The song was seventh most streamed song on Spotify. The Essay will also outline
the expansion of Reggaeton and it's popularity at global level (Baldrich, Beric and Meyers,
2018). Moreover, the song has also received attention outside America from various nations. It
will also explain that approximately 95% of Reggaeton was exported by America to another
countries (Favoretto, 2016). In year 2017, Reggaeton has expanded in nations such as Europe,
mainly half part of North America and whole South America. At last, Essay will explain how
Anitta an artist in Brazil has started singing Reggaeton in Spanish. It will also outline translation
into gringos. The Essay helps to outline the way in which Latin American music has influenced
whole world of media. Anitta has approached to producers of gringo who are already working
with stars of Reggaeton. At this moment, Anitta is still singing songs in Portuguese, but after
analysed that to penetrate the market it is essential to sing in Spanish and English.
MAIN BODY
“Evolution of Reggaeton and how it is expanded drastically and the influence of Reggaeton”.
Chapter 1) Research and History on Reggaeton Artists and Music.
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As per the view of Bodenheimer (2017) the roots of Reggaeton are from Panama and the
music gets evolved and come to prominence in Puerto Rico. The origin of this music style was
begin with recording made during year 1970's in Latin American language. There are various
artsist that are considered as first ragamuffin DJ's from Panama like Black, Apache, Nando
Boom, EI General, Renato etc. During that time, it is common to translate the lyrics of
Reggaeton into Spanish language and sing the lyrics over original melodies. The father of
Reggaeton was EI General who blends Jamaican reggae into Latin version. DJ Playero is
considered as one of the most popular producers at that time. The basis of Reggaeton is based on
Puerto Rico with melding of Panama Spanish reggae and it has influenced from other musical
genres of Latin America. The name Reggaeton gain popularity in mid 1990's due to beat
characterizing with Dem Bow. The name was developed to reflect hybrid sound and differentiate
it from past Spanish reggae that was developed from years of mixing various genres. Today, this
music flourishes across Latin America.
Pacini Hernandez (2016) said that, the popularity of Reggaeton increased in United States
when DJ Blass has worked with other artists like Plan B and in other albums. Further, Reggaeton
has expanded and become well-known due to other producers like DJ Nelson and DJ Eric.
Albums like Las Gargolas 4 become popular in United States. In year 2004, the music style gain
popularity in America and also gain attention of other countries. The history of Reggaeton started
from Jamaica. The music was performed by popular artists such as Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley etc.
In year 2004, Reggaeton has become popular in Europe and United States and music was already
popular among youths. In year 2006, King of Kings of Don Omar's was one of the highest
ranking Reggaeton LP on charts of United States. Wisin and Yandel's was third highest
Reggaeton album. It has ranked at first position in Latin Albums chart in year 2007. In year
2017, Despacito by Luis Fonsi reached a billion views only in three months.
As per the view of Heuser (2016) there are some genres that has gain political popularity
in Latin America are Latin Pop, Latin Rock and Reggaeton etc. Due to new economic boom,
strong influence of foreign countries and changing politics in the region, new generations of the
country has become more open-minded towards Reggaeton as compared to their ancestors. Due
to increase in political liberty of democratic nations, views of political parties towards music
genres are becoming more acceptable. In recent years, regions of America has made political and
economic progress. Due to the growth and increase in political stability the arts have been
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emerged as a sort of creative renaissance in the area. Stability in political environment has lead
to major inflow of artists in new music genres as well as in traditional music also (How
Reggaeton is changing the world, 2018).
According to Pangol (2018) Reggaeton starts as a version of Jamaican reggae to the
culture of Spanish in Panama. Despite various controversies, this music style has gain acceptance
from the culture of Puerto Rican and also help from politicians who started using Reggaeton in
election campaigns to make appeal to young voters in year 2003. The acceptance of the music
has increased and genre becomes popular part of the culture of the people including pepsi
commercial with Daddy Yankee in year 2006. Native Panamanians that are also called
Amerindian's along with Europeans and Spanish who has settled there to start interacting with
Jamaican immigrants has ultimately resulted in genetic combination of two groups and also the
mixture of cultures. Jamaicans who have effectively integrated into the society remain in
Panama, and they add to the atmosphere of culture and also to music scene.
The immigration to Panama has started in year 1990. Immigrant has close ties with their
homeland culture and music. Other example of acceptance are popularity of educationally and
religiously influenced lyrics. Reggaeton is also considered as basis of Latin American Hurban
and a combination of urban and Hispanic that was evolved from reggae and hip hop. The style of
music has help Latin Americans to contribute to the culture of urban America and various
aspects of Hispanic culture.
Cervantes (2015) critics that, the issues over the relationship of music style to national
culture traditionally has focussed on linguistic dexterity and the exchange of ideology by the
aspects of music in Havana. It is dominated by Puerto Rican models in contrast to Cuban dance
musics like electronic sounds and features of the elements of Cuban music like rhythmic
virtuosity etc. All changes in the culture has been reflected in new genres of music in the region.
Chapter 2) Influence in South America and around the world.
According to Favoretto (2016) Reggaeton has already achieved something that other Latin
forms of music like salsa, mambo etc. never attained. As a modern sound related to reggae and
hip-hop, Reggaeton has offered the youth of South America a way to get involved in the
contemporary culture of urban – American without abandoning the aspects of heritage of the
country. In last few years only, this music style has spread in the regions of United States of
America and across the globe. The music has continued its pop ascension and has reached more
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and more people belonging from middle class. It will be no doubt be styled for audience-
borrowed from pop-salsa balladry as well as idol style of America has already begun to take
hold. One of the most wonderful thing about the success of Reggaeton is the impact of the
audience of South America is finally grasping the music performed by the artists in language
other than English. This happened due to power of music than any kind of emerging open-
mindedness. Katz-Rosene (2015) argues that, the relationship of Reggaeton with reggae and hip-
hop also shared various socio-cultural circumstances of poverty in urban areas, high level of
unemployment and participation in violent manner.
The lyrics of Reggaeton have made it an accurate representation of the changing urban
culture of the regions in South America. The music has become a big genre not only because of
the catchy beats and presence in radio or club but also due to the freedom of lyrics. The lyrics
talk about themes that are widely spoken and discussed in the regions of the country.
Balaji and Sigler (2018) argues that, the lyrics of this music style talk openly regarding
violence, gang life etc. and have influenced many people to think in this way. Most of not
required themes of reggaeton have their origin since the time of Spanish colony when racism,
violence, machismo etc. are the base of the system. Moreover, the lyrics of Reggaeton are
unwanted in some parts of the societies in the world but, these lyrics also have positive impact
because they have created awareness among people regarding taboo-themes such as urban
violence, social difference, racism and other forms of discrimination. Don Omar is one of the
most popular founder of reggaeton and awarded artists of the genre. Most of the times, singer
creates the appealing to large mass of people than as a form of expressing own beliefs or ideas on
different subjects. Further, artist like Pit bull has used the lyrics of reggaeton mixed with English
and Spanish to appeal generally rich audience in populated regions of America.
McQueen (2017) said that, reggaeton is also popular outside the country of Latin America.
The community of UK has devoured reggaeton through specialist satellite stations. But, now it
has ability to reach large number of people due to US rap artists. The arrival of Reggaeton
happen in UK when Puerto Rican Daddy has landed in top 10 with the song Gasolina. Although
major labels like Warner and Univeral has came in year 2005. This is the only time when this
music style has exploded in the regions of UK and US. Reggaeton has quickly become famous
among Central Americans, Meixan-Americans etc. Despacito gets hit featuring Justin Bieber,
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee etc. The genre was followed by another reggaeton hit at
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international level that is “Mi Gente”. In year 2017, the streams of reggaeton is more than
quadrupled on previous year. Other streaming services have notived massive increase in America
and Europe's interest in genres that are mainly in language other than English. Ong has seen year
2018 as tipping point for more growth and change predicting another increase in the
collaborations in cross-market artist after noticing how established artists in America have been
busy in working with acts from another countries. Other artists such as Daddy Yankee and
Balvin has found success by teaming up with major US and British singers. These singers are
keen to cash in on the popularity of reggaeton.
According to Brill (2017) Henrique Fares Leite is seeing the artists like Mariana Bo, Alok,
Vintage Culture etc. have ability to reach audience at global level. These all has started out
within the respective markets. Further, the music of Bomba Estereo uses Latino genres to reach
large mass of audience beyond their home country of Colombia. Reggaeton just like economies
and politics of the nation has also influenced by developed nations of foreign countries. South
America has been changed under the influence from United States and other countries in Europe
that describes the similarity between popular music genres of other areas and music genres of
Latin America. Reggaeton have been sprouted from recent political success and economic
success. Reggaton has taken a catch outside the community of Latin America. In Philippines the
artists of reggaeton mainly uses the language of Filipino instead of English or Spanish. Vaughan
(2017) argues that, instead of the increasing popularity of the music style, reggaeton has also
attracted various criticism due to consistent reference to themes belonging to violence etc.
Example – Singer of mexico that is Aleks Syntek who made post on social media regarding
complaint that the music was played at Airport where children are also present.
Reggaeton become popular due to strong influence from foreign countries, changing politics
and and new economic boom etc. Americans are more open minded towards music genre as
compared to their ancestors were. The lyrics of the music of reggaeton are the most controversial
factor of the genre. The lyrics has made more correct representation of the changing urban
culture of South America.
Chapter 3) Expansion of Reggaeton and how it's taking over the music world.
As per the view of Araüna, Tortajada and Figueras-Maz (2019) the audience of reggaeton is
more as compared to any other Latin genre. The reality is that, the playlist is being played in
every part of the world. There are various factors that have contributed to the success of
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reggaeton. Out of various factors, one of the major factor is the trends of audience on Spotify.
There are many listeners who like to listen to reggaeton. One of the most surprising element of
the music genre is change in tone of artists to more gentler, kinder and lovelorn brand of
reggaeton. In year 2015, the playlist of Baila cracking the most streamed at third position on
Spotify at global level. The success stories of reggaeton reflects the family-friendly face of music
genre. Collaboration with mainstream artists has also resulted in main streaming of the genre. J.
Balvin and Jam were in top five Billboard artists. With the spread of Latinos all over the world
like on social media etc. online players have become more crucial in distributing the work of
artists. The artists of reggaeton such as Wisin y Yandel and Daddy Yankee has heavily toured in
Middle East and Europe following the boom of mid 2000's. For the first time people heard music
from reggaeton was due to rapper NORE's song “Oye Mi Canto”.
According to Pacini Hernandez (2016) reggaeton has took over the nation before it was
officially unlawful by the government of Pluto Rican as it has been presented as threat to upper
class. Despite all these controversies, reggaeton has slowly infiltrated the mainstream as artists
like Ivy Queen and Daddy Yankee has spread the music across the whole world. This has
eventually force reggaeton to the forefront of Latin America as one of the popular music. The
increase in the popularity of music styles such as reggaeton has demonstrated that, the
contemporary music style has become popular in global environment. Therefore, there are
various factors that has lead to expansion of reggaeton such as globalisation, advancement in
technology, immigration, genres and styles. Music in Spanish language and Latin styles have
developed in European markets as well as in America since year 2015. The industry of Latin
music has been grown in terms of revenue. Further, the entries in Spanish language has increased
in year 2017 from four to nineteen. Artists of reggaeton such as Melymel, Nicky Jam etc. has
also influenced the North American scene of music (The rise of reggaeton, 2018). These artists
have established themselves in mainstream of global environment and motivate listeners outside
America to involve themselves with music that stem from that region. The artists have merged
bachata and reggaeton to develop hybrid variants that has appeal both the markets.
As per the view of Shahriari (2017) in year 2017, Despacito has passed one billion streams
on Spotify. It has become eight song that has attained this position on the platform. The track
was the champion on Spotify and it is among few that has surpassed one billion viewers
(Despacito continues to dominate Spotify in a way no other song ever has, 2018). Presently, the
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remix version of this song has become global smash that features Justin Bieber. Despacito was
the one of the most streamed song at seventh position on Spotify and the rank is continuously
increasing. Both the versions of the song will continue to add more impressive streams to their
already stream counts. It may become one of the most streamed songs among top five on the site.
In year 2017, one song has blowed up the prior divide between the mainstream music of U.S. and
reggaeton. Despacito song of Daddy Yankee From the above Report it has been concluded that,
reggaeton has originated from Panama during year 1970. The name has gain popularity due to
the beat from Dem Bow. Reggaeton has become popular in US due to various artists such as DJ
Nelson etc. Further, the Report has explained that there are various music genres that become
famous due to strong influence of foreign countries, political popularity etc.
Instead of various controversies, reggaeton has gain acceptance form the culture of Puerto
Rican. It has been concluded that, this music style has achieved something which is not possible
for other type of music styles like salsa etc. The lyrics of the music has correctly represented the
culture of South America. There are various authors that has argued that various themes of
reggaeton are related with violence, racism. Moreover, the music style has gained popularity all
across the world such as song despacito that has featured Luis Fonsi, Justin Bieber, and Daddy
Yankee in the song . There are various artists that have made efforts to reach audience at global
level such as Anitta, Mariana Bo etc (Heikes, 2018). Further, the Report has outlined that the
audience for reggaeton are large as compared with other music genres.and uis Fonsi has spent
nearly 16 weeks on billboard chart of America. It was at number one for longest duration.
Further, the song at number one in more than 47 countries. It has become first video that hit three
billion views on YouTube channel. The impact of the arrival of reggaeton was far beyond dance
floors and studios.
Lefkovitz (2017) said that, one of the major reason behind increasing popularity of reggaeton
outside Latin audience is that the music style is going through transformation. The genre song
which has been generated from Jamaican dance sound has become more melodic in current
years. Now, the artists are trying to leave behind the image of broken street which is believed to
be evolution of the music. Artists of Colombia have stood out because they have adapted
reggaeton adding urban music style in today's new pop. In year 2018, Puerto Ricans have
comeback on the influencer scene of reggaeton. Further, Nicky Jam has become first star of
Latin music to be related with the brand of luxury watch Hublot. Now, reggaeton has become
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capable to capture the audience globally. Cuban star that is Camila Cabello has offered the
benefits of cross-cultural phenomenon while conducting marketing to female.
Chapter 4) How Artists have come together with gringos.
Gough (2017) six out of top ten songs viewed by people on YouTube are of Latin Artists.
Another factor that has lead to popularity of reggaeton is the collaboration between Latinos and
Gringos. Example – Beyonce has sung the song in Spanish in in Mi Gente and one song recorded
with Selena Gomez and Ozuna. Another example of translation into gringos is the song of Justin
Beiber with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee. There are large number of artists that see the
opportunity that is existing in the market. After few years ago when Gomez has entered into the
market, the landscape was still defined by male such as PrFrom the above Report it has been
concluded that, reggaeton has originated from Panama during year 1970. The name has gain
popularity due to the beat from Dem Bow.
Reggaeton has become popular in US due to various artists such as DJ Nelson etc. Further,
the Report has explained that there are various music genres that become famous due to strong
influence of foreign countries, political popularity etc. Instead of various controversies,
reggaeton has gain acceptance from the culture of Puerto Rican. It has been concluded that, this
music style has achieved something which is not possible for other type of music styles like salsa
etc. The lyrics of the music has correctly represented the culture of South America. There are
various authors that has argued that various themes of reggaeton are related with violence, racism
(Rivera-Rideau and Torres-Leschnik, 2019). Moreover, the music style has gained popularity all
across the world such as song despacito that has featured Luis Fonsi, Justin Bieber, and Daddy
Yankee in the song . There are various artists that have made efforts to reach audience at global
level such as Anitta, Mariana Bo etc. Further, the Report has outlined that the audience for
reggaeton are large as compared with other music genres.ince Royce, J Balvin, Romeo Santos
etc. and female have struggled to gain foothold.
According to Kartceva (2018) artists like Shakira has received billions of hits on YouTube
channel. They are collaborated with men to stay relevant in the market. But, in 2018 women
artists such as Gomez, Anitta, Natti Natasha, Karol G etc. have begin climbing the charts. In year
2018, as per the Vevo's numbers, three out of ten videos at global level has been singing Latin
urban pop.
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Further, pop singer of Brazil has intoxicating the mix of fizzy dance pop, reggaeton, funk carioca
etc. that helps to made the name of the singer throughout Portuguese and countries speaking
Spanish. Anitta is the singer of Brazil and the singer has been seen as future star on similar level
as with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. Anitta has been working in the market of Brazil from seven
years but, the singer has started working in the international market only one year before. The
single Paradinha Despacito has rank at number one on different Billboard charts. Anitta has
started singing tracks with Colombian reggaeton with other artists such as Maluma and J Balvin
as well as Aleso who is the superstar of Brazil. The singer has boasts the industry sway in own
way. The solo release of Anitta has racked up the views on YouTube channel and streams
through hundreds of millions. The followers of the singer has also increased upto 30.2 million
followers. Anitta is the largest social media follower that any female has in Brazil. Further, the
singer has also work on an empire in television.
As per the view of Heikes (2018) Brazilian pop star that is Anitta and band Bomba Estereo of
Colombia has increased their fanbase and they have dominated the Billboards charts in various
countries such as United Kingdom and United States of America. Moreover, fans of the music
genre has enjoy the popularity of the music of Latin America that is Reggaeton. The charts of US
and UK have been seen as having more tracks in foreign language and take place in the top 100
than ever before. Bomba Estereo and Anitta has been caught up to see what they form the
sudden demand for reggaeton that is Latin music. In America and Britain and also to view what
they are predicting for the future. Further, Anitta has enjoyed the success with songs that hit at
global level such as “Downtown” with J Balvin and also with another song that is “Is That For
Me” with Alesso. Further, Anitta has also performed in a huge show at the hall which is called
The Royal Albert Haall in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, 28 June (Anitta and Bomba
Estereo on how the music of Latin America has captured global audience, 2018).
According the views of Anitta, the song Despacito has opened various doors to reggaeton
and also for other types of rhythms from Latin America. Large number of people are listening to
the music in other language. Moreover, after this there are various artists that have received the
opportunity to show their talent as the world have started consuming it. According to Araüna,
Tortajada and Figueras-Maz (2019) reggaeton has reached a large number of place across the
world. The music style is receiving much recognition from listeners of the music. Further, music
is a good way to help people to get to know the culture of the country. Music has become a
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mainstream genre. Therefore, Latin music has both dancing as well as freshness. There are
various artists that have evolved from very difficult rhythms like Salsa to more easy and strong
rhythms such as reggaeton. Further, the reggaeton is easy to perform as compared to salsa.
CONCLUSION
From the above Report it has been concluded that, reggaeton has originated from Panama
during year 1970. The name has gain popularity due to the beat from Dem Bow. Reggaeton has
become popular in US due to various artists such as DJ Nelson etc. Further, the Report has
explained that there are various music genres that become famous due to strong influence of
foreign countries, political popularity etc. Instead of various controversies, reggaeton has gain
acceptance form the culture of Puerto Rican. It has been concluded that, this music style has
achieved something which is not possible for other type of music styles like salsa etc. The report
has described that there are some authors also that have said that, the music style of reggaeton
also has various themes related with racism etc. The audience for reggaeton music style are large
as compared to any other genre of the music. Moreover, the music style has gained popularity all
across the world. This can be seen with various examples such as song name despacito that has
featured Luis Fonsi, Justin Bieber, and Daddy Yankee in the song. It has been concluded that one
of the most popular narratives in contemporary pop music is the growth of latin music like
rraeton etc in countries like South America and whole world.
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