Chapter 1
The rise of the Puerto Rican trap king
Chapter 2
Medellín and the sweet reggaeton wave
Chapter 3
Rauw Alejandro and the dance floor evolution
Chapter 4
The global explosion and the next generation
YOUR GOAL
Master of The kings of urban music
Ch 4 · The global explosion and the next generation
chino The Latin Music Explosion
Grammy sound! Grammy sound! Un Verano Sin Ti, broke new ground!
chino Modern urban artists are shifting their lyrics to address mental health, social justice, and local politics.
chino A fresh generation of artists is pushing the boundaries of urban music with new genres and perspectives.
Fun Fact
Latin Grammys: In November 2023, the Latin Grammy Awards were held in Seville, Spain, marking the first time the ceremony took place outside the US.
Glossary
reggaeton (noun)
A style of popular music originating in Puerto Rico, blending dancehall, hip-hop, and Latin American rhythms. In 2022, Bad Bunny's reggaeton album Un Verano Sin Ti topped the US Billboard 200 chart.
A style of popular music originating in Puerto Rico, blending dancehall, hip-hop, and Latin American rhythms. In 2022, Bad Bunny's reggaeton album Un Verano Sin Ti topped the US Billboard 200 chart.
Quiz
Which Latin urban artist holds the record for the highest-grossing music tour in a single calendar year by a Latin artist, set in 2022?
Quiz
What is the name of the famous annual music festival in California where Bad Bunny made history in 2023 as the first Spanish-language headliner?
Quiz
What is the name of the traditional Mexican genre that recently fused with urban trap to create a massive global trend in the mid-2020s?
Quiz
The global smash hit 'Despacito' in 2017 featured which legendary reggaeton pioneer alongside pop singer Luis Fonsi?
Quiz
Which Puerto Rican artist, known for her distinctive anime-inspired style and tracks like 'Lisa,' has become a leading voice of the modern queer urban scene?
Quiz
Which female pioneer is widely recognized as the 'Queen of Reggaeton,' paving the way for artists like Karol G in the early 2000s?
Quiz
The historic rise of Latin urban music on global streaming platforms saw which language become the second most-streamed in the world on Spotify?