reggaeton

reggaeton
1. (Reggaeton) (1128↑, 284↓)
Reggaeton is characterized by rough, monotone rapping (in Spanish) and driving dancehall riddims, and it's rapidly becoming the dance music of choice for a generation of young Latinos. While only recognized as a style in the 1990s, reggaeton has its roots in the '70s, when Jamaican workers moved to Panama to work on the canal and brought reggae music with them. Reggae's popularity grew in Central America and the Caribbean at the same time that American rap was finding its way south. The landmark development came in 1985, when Vico C released Puerto Rico's first Spanish-language rap album. It was only a matter of time before producers linked Latin rap with Jamaica's hard dancehall sounds. All they needed was to add a few native Puerto Rican touches like the bomba and plena rhythms (better known from salsa), and presto: a new genre. Reggaeton finally spilled over Puerto Rico's borders in the 21st century, as artists like Tego Calderon, Don Omar, Ivy Queen and Hector y Tito gained currency abroad. Even boy bands like Aventura climbed aboard the bandwagon, emulating a defanged reggaeton and signaling the genre's growing appeal.

Reggaeton Artists: Daddy Yankee, Tito El Bambino, Don Omar, Calle 13, Don Chezina, El General, Hector y Tito, Ivy Queen, Rey Pirin, Vico C, Tego Calderon, Wisin y Yandel, Luny Tunes, Casa De Leones, Renato, Alexis y Fido, Angel y Khriz, Jowell y Randy, RKM y Ken-Y, Yaga y Mackie, Zion y Lennox, Nicky Jam, Franco El Gorilla, Plan B, Don Miguelo, O.G. Black

Author: Paul Wall Da People's Champ http://reggaeton.urbanup.com/4278609
2. (reggaeton) (663↑, 247↓)
Reggaeton is a Puerto Rican based style of beats which was actually originated in Panama (El General). The beat then evolved from there and it is now cosidered a favorite music by Boricuas. The beat itself is simple and follows the following pattern: A A B...or Tap Tap Bass. Though most of the lyrics which modern-day reggaeton artist use sexist and repetative, some artists use it for love songs and to express how they feel about a special woman aka ]mami chula].

Some examples of reggaeton artists are: Daddy Yankee Nicky Jam Eddie Dee Johnny Prez Smooth reggaeton artist who speak of love not sex, are: Don Omar Zion y Lennox Many more

Author: David aka Jessica's Papi chulo http://reggaeton.urbanup.com/874942
3. (reggaeton) (293↑, 141↓)
Reggaeton is the most popular music in Latin America, as well as a huge youth-based cultural phenomenon. It is not a form of Spanish Reggae, but instead an evolution of the modern Jamaican popular music, called dancehall. Upon listening to both dancehall and reggaeton songs, the similarity becomes obvious. Reggaeton also can draw influences from Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, Vallenato, and House, and combine these forms of music in a new and unique way. It is this mix of different styles found throughout latin america that continues to drive the music forward and keep it from becoming overly repetetive. Reggaeton is based upon the "Dem-Bow" beat. Though many westerners may critique the music for hoving the same beat in every song, the fact is, this is the same as any form of latin music. Every salsa song has the same rhythm, as does every cumbia, every merengue, etc... Any music intended specifically for dancing, as reggaeton is, will always have the same beat to make it easier and more fun to dance to. Also, though many reggaeton songs have explicit lyrics, this is only one form of the genre, called "Perreo," which is usually accompanied by a form of grinding which goes by the same name. However, there are other forms of reggaeton: "Bachateo" and "Romantico" are two of the most common, both typically based around love. Reggaeton can be danced fast, slow, in pairs, or even single. Most reggaeton is based in Puerto Rico, but many productions also come out of the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Panama, and certain parts of the United States (most notably, New York City). The music is extremely popular throughout Latin America, though less so in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Mexico.

Some famous reggaeton artists: Daddy Yankee is the most famous artist at the moment. His huge hit "Gasolina," was followed by songs such as "Lo Que Paso Paso", "Rompe", "Machucando", and "Mirame." Most of his songs are in the perreo style. Don Omar sings more emotional songs, often in the "bachateo" style. Some hits are "Pobre Diabla", "Reggaeton Latino", "Dale don Dale", and "Cuentale." Other famous artists include Wisin y Yandel, Tego Calderon, Zion y Lennox, Tito el Bambino, Hector el Father, Calle 13, Vico C, Ivy Queen, Khriz y Angel, and Rakim y Ken-Y.

4. (reggaeton) (417↑, 288↓)
Puertorican version of reggae, usually is like a gangsta version of reggae. For people that know something in music, know that original reggae from Jamaica and Reggaeton from Puerto Rico are very dissimilar in sound and instruments used

El party de reggaeton es mañana. Tomorrow we have a reggaeton party

5. (reggaeton) (600↑, 481↓)
Probably the worst so-called 'music' on the planet right now (even worse than country). It's seriously fucking annoying and if you live here in Miami, you'd know what I mean as that reggaeton shit is everywhere, pumping out of stupid clubs or being played way too loud by Daddy Yankee-wannabe pickup truck driving pricks who like to 'Ride It Like A Ford'. Reggaeton has the same beat and all songs sound exactly the same (awful). The lyrics are horrible and are derogatory to women. Reggaetons dress like gangsters, but they're not -- they're just no-talent losers. I have never understood why it's called 'reggaeton' either because it sounds nothing like reggae. Reggae = Good Reggaeton = Bad People who listen to reggaeton should be given a good kicking until they learn to appreciate REAL music, not a fucking noise with some Puerto Rican asshole singing badly to a repetitive beat.

One of the more popular reggaeton songs: "Gasolina" by Daddy Yankee A ella le gusta la gasolina (Dame mas gasolina\!) Como le encanta la gasolina (Dame mas gasolina\!) A ella le gusta la gasolina (Dame mas gasolina\!) Como le encanta la gasolina (Dame mas gasolina\!)

6. (reggaeton) (420↑, 311↓)
Reggaeton is a noise produced by combining some annoying pre-recorded rhythms from a cheap electronic keyboard and the lyrics that come out from your sexually active daughter's diary. To gain respect and to make up for their retarded music skills they act and dress up like rap artists. I rather live next to a noisy airport runway than listen to this horrible thing. I love hip hop rap any latin music rock african arabic anything you name it except this retarded reggaeton.

reggaeton "song" la gasolina. daddy yankee dady jerky don omar don ramo

7. (reggaeton) (362↑, 269↓)
Annoying noise made in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic that has spread thru all Latin America, making teenagers think that women are sexual objects. Popular for its vulgar, idiotic , sexist and sexual lyrics, its two-beat constant repetition and the perreo, one way of simulating coitus with your clothes on. Nothing to do with reggae.

(Spanish) Vamos por las girlas para ir a Pananena's a perrear reggaeton (english) Let's get our bitches so we go Perrear reggaeton at pananena's

8. (reggaeton) (253↑, 168↓)
First of all, I'm a College Hispanic. Reggaeton is a retarded form of music that only ignorant Latino people such as gangbangers, uneducated school drop-outs, or Hispanic Criminals listen too. Those kind of people don't like Metal, Classical, Jazz, or anything else; only there cheaply made repeatative synthesized beat with awful rap lyrics in Spanish. Of course, they might always lie and say they like all kinds of music to not sound too ignorant... But to be honest, other forms of music that do not get any recognition such as Melodic Death Metal will always be superior compare to Reggaeton\!\!\! That should actually be called Horribleton. Peace...

Don Omar (what a wannabe\!) Looney Toons (maricon bastards) Reggaeton shit is fucking nigger music in Spanish\! What the fuck is the matter with all you Black puppet Spics? And to all you future gay mother-fuckers that are gonna talk shit against the truth, go fuck yourselves\!

9. (reggaeton) (246↑, 166↓)
Like someone wrote before, it's the worst genre I've ever heard, pure garbage. It came from the spanish reggae, wich is not bad, the lyrics talk about women and sex, obviously, but also the kind of relations that this people from central America have. There is one artist that made this music popular, his name is Edgardo A. Franco but he is known as "El General", he sings in a very unique way and has been the most imitated artist in this genre. But he's not part of this reggaeton thing. Reggaeton is annoying and I consider it is music for ignorants.

Reggaeton is garbage, don't listen to it.

10. (reggaeton) (187↑, 118↓)
Reggaeton or "Spanish reggae," as it's sometimes called, is a genre of music totally unlike reggae in every single way despite its name. Despite some subtle differences and differing tempos, every Reggaeton song virtually has the same beat. It also always has some talentless loser rapping in Spanish about how much he loves sex. You can usually hear it playing from people's cars or ipods. The people who listen to it ALWAYS turn it up obnoxiously loud because they're insecure and want to try to impress everyone by showing them their "good" taste in music.

Reggaeton really sucks

11. (reggaeton) (201↑, 137↓)
Sadly much of the fame of "reggaeton" started in Puerto Rico, it was highly influenced by what before was called "underground". In these past few years it has spread all over the world, but that is not only because of Puerto Ricans, it is because of a demand for really bad music that is occuring everywhere, from Britney Spears to Daddy Yankee. The lyrics are pretty lame, ignorant, and it is very popular among many. Do not associate Puerto Rico with Reggaeton though. In this island there is also a constant battle with this shit, and not every young person here cares for it. We also listen to other music that is a great part of the culture, from salsa and merengue, to bomba and plena. From a 22 year old Puerto Rican from the mother fucking island..... FUCK REGGAETON. period.

el reggaeton es una mierda.

12. (reggaeton) (124↑, 64↓)
A type of music which mostly originated from [Puerto Rico]. Ironic, though, that it's called REGGAEton when it sounds almost nothing like actual [reggae]. It's more like [rap] with [Spanish] vocals. But anyway... it is a type of music where: 1. Every song has the same beat 2. Every artist sounds the same 3. Every song is about the same thing: Women Seriously, just listen to ONE reggaeton song and you've heard every single song in the universe. There is absolutely nothing that makes one song any different from another except for the lyrics themselves, which don't even matter because every artist basically sounds the same - uses the same vocal style and uses the same subject matter. It has even less variety than rap, which is sad indeed. Is usually played at dance parties to get all the people to dance, which is mostly the only reason why it's popular - because it's dance music. You really can't use reggaeton for anything else other than dancing, because if you actually LISTEN to it, trust me - you're not gonna find anything new.

Do you want to make stupid people dance? Just get one reggaeton song - ANY song. It'll work. Don't bother trying to look for something specific - you'll get the same result in any other song. But reggaeton sucks anyway.

13. (reggaeton) (203↑, 150↓)
reggaeton is not actually just Puerto Rico's version of reggae...if you do the research you'll find that reggaeton first came around in panama as "spanish reggae". It has evolved to become "perreo", "dembow", or just "reggaeton"

i like reggaeton me gusta el reggaeton

14. (reggaeton) (62↑, 25↓)
Reggaeton (also spelled Regueton or with an accent) is a Latin style of music. Reggaeton is Panamanian, but has grown to be more associated with "Boricuas" (Puerto Ricans), some claiming the genre as their own. It is characterized by a certain beat called "dem bow", which is a traditional Carribean beat but was first popularized by [dancehall] musician [Shabba Ranks]'s song with a title of the same name. An example of the beat can be heard on that song or simply defined as A-A-B (or ch-ch-bass) or B-B-A (bass, bass, ch). Its influences include Hip hop, techno and Reggae dancehall, and touches of [merengue], [salsa], [bachata], [bolero] and other Latin music can be featured. Unlike reggae, it does not use "riddims", instrumentals created by producers who can be used by any artists, most of the time, but exceptions can be made, such as Deejay Sasha and Ivy Queen's "Dat Sexy Body", which uses the Bookshelf Riddim originating from Reggae dancehall artist Beenie Man. After Raggamuffin (dancehall) deejays from Panama including El General and Black Apache experimented with the same beat, they began "toasting" over it (a kind of Jamaican-style rapping which occurs when talking, rhyming, or singing is done over a beat) in Spanish. It further transformed with the likes of Don Chezina, Vico C, Las Guanabanas, DJ Blass, DJ Playero, and other Puerto ricans and Dominicans who discovered this then-emerging genre, and began rapping instead of toasting. Singles from the next millenium broke Reggaeton into the mainstream music scene, such as [Panamanian] rapper Lorna's "Papi Chulo (Te Traigo el Mmm)" and half- [Puerto Rican] [N.O.R.E.] (also known Noreaga)'s "Oye Mi Canto" (featuring Nina sky, [Daddy Yankee], and [Gemstar and Big Mato]). Finally, Daddy Yankee's tremendously successful song "Gasolina" (written by [Eddie Dee] and produced by [Luny Tunes]) reached \#1 in the United States Latin music charts, and then gained huge acclaim in Colombia, Mexico, Italy, France, the UK, and Germany. At various stages, Reggaeton has been known as "Musica underground", "Dembow", "Spanish dancehall", or "Reggae en espanol", but was then finally known as its current name in the early 2000s. Related genres similar to reggaeton include Salsaton, Merenhouse, Bachateo, and Bhangraton. Reggaeton is like, but not synonymous to, Latin rap. This is because Latin rap defines any rap recorded by artists of Hispanic or Spanish-speaking descent who rap in either Spanish, English or both, where reggaeton has specific influences and is mainly classified by the previously stated Dembow beat. Today, Reggaeton has gained popularity and is being much experimented with throughout Latin America, especially in countries like [Peru], [Colombia], [Venezuela], [El Salvador], [Honduras], [Mexico], [Cuba] and the [Dominican Republic]. Unfortunately, it is one of the most plagiarized genres in the music industry. Some prominent reggaeton artists and producers or artists that have experimented with the genre (not listed in sequence of importance) include Daddy Yankee, Wisin and Yandel, Tego Calderon, Calle 13, Bimbo, Nicky Jam, Luny Tunes, Don Omar, Eliel, Pescozada, El Chombo, Ariel, Casper, DJ Playero, Don Miguelo, Kartier, Tony Dize, El Rubiote, Franco "El Gorilla", El Sensei, Rafy Mercenario, Rakim y Ken-y, Cheka, Yomo, Naldo, Lito y Polaco, Zion y Lennox, Voltio, Hector El Father, Tito El Bambino, Trebol Clan, Ingco Crew, Baby Rasta, Gringo, Arcangel, Tainy, Plan B, Alexis y Fido, John Eric, El General, Lorna, Killer Ranks, Wise, Big Boy, Eddie Dee, Angel y Khriz, Tony Dize, Johnny Prez, Fulanito, Gem star and Big Mato, Vico C, Ivy Queen, Tony Touch, Don Chezina, El General, D'Mingo, Heavy Clan, DJ Pollo, Magnate and Valentino, Baby Ranks, Sasha, Speedy, La Sista, and others.

Reggaeton can be heard on songs such as: "Gasolina" "Chulin Culin Chunfly" "Dile" "Oye Mi Canto" "Quiero Bailar" "Papi Chulo" "Rakata" "Dat Sexy Body" "Reggaeton Latino" "Papi te Quiero" "Cuando Baila Reggaeton" "Que Se Tiren" "Pa' Que Retozen" "Para Mi Barrio (Reggaeton Mix)" "Con Rabia" "A Que No a Treves" "Tra Tra Tra" "Lo Que Paso Paso" "Dejala Volar" "Caramelo" "Ella no te quiere" "Cuerpo a Cuerpo" "Ponte de Pie" "Eso Ehh...\!" "Verme" "El Telefono" Keep in mind that these are only some of the songs that give a good example. Some albums that mostly feature reggaeton include: Daddy Yankee's "Barrio Fino" (or the live version, Barrio Fino en Directo") Don Omar's "The Last Don" Ivy Queen's "Diva" Don Chezina's "Reggaeton Revolucion" Luny Tunes's "King of the Beats", "Mas Flow: The Beginning", "Mas Flow 2", "Mas Flow 2.5", and "Mas Flow: Los Benjamins", which feature other reggaeton artists Heavy Clan's "Cuerpo a Cuerpo" Hector El Father's "The Bad Boy" Tito el Bambino's "Top of the Line" Rakim and Ken-y's "Masterpiece" Wisin and Yandel's "Pa'l Mundo", and "Wisin y Yandel Presentan: Los Vaqueros" Andy Montanez's "Salsaton: Salsa con Reggaeton" Alexis and Fido's "The Pitbulls" Voltio's self titled album, "Voltio" Baby Rasta y Gringo's "Sentenciados" Some (only some) Reggaeton compilations are: "Sangre Nueva (Special Edition)" "Los Rompe Discotekas" "Gargolas-The Next Generation" "Abusando del Genero" "Reggaeton Hitmakers" "Reggaeton Fury" "Chosen Few: El Documental" "100% Dominicano: La Nueva Sangre del Reggaeton" "Dancehall Reggaespanol" (shows a more primitive form of Reggaeton) Some Reggaeton record labels are: Machete Music Buddha's Family Pina Records Sangre Nueva Music El Cartel Records RB Entertainmet Alex Music Tommy Boy Entertainment Don Ricardo Garcia international

15. (reggaeton) (120↑, 84↓)
Derragatory and street influenced music whose roots began in panama in the late 80´s later adopted by Puerto rico and became later known as perreo. It is vulgar and just plain nasty and insults reggae or even being called that is a disgrace. It also should not be credited towards tha boris cuz much of their beats are obtain by mixtures of bachata and other. Its a wanna be gangsta rap genre ooh i hate reggaeton

Lil Jon and daddy yankee makes the shitiest combination ever since they both suck

16. (reggaeton) (184↑, 149↓)
A music found in Panama to Puerto Rico. A Tropical style of Reggae with the carribean beat with all the latin music put together. Very sexual music [hip hop with reggae; Latin style] make you want to grind

Vam0s a Perrear con el reggaeton

17. (Reggaeton) (122↑, 93↓)
An aberration of rap and reggae, translated into vulgar Spanish. Sexually-oriented lyrics make Reggaeton extremely popular, but in the end, the people behind it have no talent, creativity, and NO SENSE OF RYTHIM.

A mi me gusta la gasoliiina... DAME MAS GASOLIIINA... (I like the gasoline? [FTS]\!\!\!)

18. (reggaeton) (96↑, 67↓)
Disturbing noise some consider¨"music". Right up there with country and rap in terms of worse music on the planet.

Reggaeton keeps getting worse, thanks to such jackasses as daddy yankee and don omar.

19. (Reggaeton) (143↑, 120↓)
a shitty genre of music that originated in Puerto Rico. often features shitty spanglish rapping over a generic beat.

fuck reggaeton....death metal/grindcore forever\!

20. (reggaeton) (38↑, 18↓)
THE MOST fucking retarded music in the world, ay i'm cuban and i love latin music but this is just fucking wothless, its got tha same damn beat in ever fukin song and dnt gimme that shit bout "reggaeton love songs" thats bullshit\! the song will be over the same beat bout them dumbasses talkin bout the same shit. Plain out..this reggaeton shit is just a passing fad, no fukin Reggaeton Forever type shit for me

Girl \#1: Gasloina\!\!\! i love reggaeton\! Me: STFU, look at the gas prices and you're singing some fukin stupid gasoline song....kids these days with their tone deaf ears

21. (Reggaeton) (58↑, 39↓)
Typical music from Puerto Rico and Central America. An urban mix of hip-hop, rap and reggae-dance. Born in the early '90s called "Underground". Back then, it had a more tropical beat, hence the 'reggae' part of the name. During it's origin, Reggaeton was often banned from the radio and the music was distributed under the table because most of the songs' lyrics were relationed to sex, drugs and violence. It has now evolutioned into a genuine genre, and is at its peak.

Among some of the pioneer artists are: Vico C, The Noise, Las Guanabanas, Las Gargolas, DJ Playero, Alberto Stylee, Big Boy. Some of today's most famous reggaeton artists include: Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Tego Calderon, Ivy Queen, Calle 13, Eddie Dee, Tito "El Bambino", Hector "El Father", Wisin & Yandel, Zion, Lenox, Nicky Jam, many, many more...

22. (Reggaeton) (82↑, 64↓)
Contrary to popular beleif, reggaeton is NOT spanish reggae. It is spanish RAP with reggae/dancehall beats. Sometimes the rapping is [spanglish], [spanish] with some [english] thrown in here and there. This music style is growing in popularity with artits like Daddy Yankee (who is leading the genre right now), Noriega, Don Omar and Luny Toons.

Take a good listen to how a person in a reggae song speaks, then do the same to a reggaeton song, then a rap song. You'll find that a regaeton song has a reggae beat with rapping. Popular reggaeton songs include: -Gasolina -Dale Don Dale -Oye Mi Canto -Rompe

23. (Reggaeton) (46↑, 30↓)
A type of music mostly popular in the Latino countries as well as the U.S.A. Reggaeton is said to be "half [rap];half [reggae].

In my opinion, reggaeton is full of friggin lyrics exploiting women... yuck.

24. (reggaeton) (42↑, 27↓)
A cross between bad nigger-club music and even worse beaner-club music to form the absolute lowest form of noise: Jungle-Beaner music. Jungle-Beaners, also known as Spickaboos, originated from the offspring of uneducated jungle monkeys and foul-smelling wet-backs. This new filthy abomination then took an enormous shit, forced it onto a compact disk and sold it to both gorillas and wet-backs.

Hey, did you hear that new Reggaeton album? No, I'm not a Jungle-Beaner. Kill yourself.

Author: Walter_Sobchack http://reggaeton.urbanup.com/4103326
25. (reggaeton) (19↑, 5↓)
The reason alot of latinos/latinas get pregnant before they turn 15. but its also a sexy type of dance where the guy pretty much stands there and watches to girl grind her ass on your penis. and it also has repetitive sexist lyrics which sets the mood.

example of reggaeton lyrics. Daddy yankee: mueve el culo mami mueve el culo mami mueve el culo mami mueve el culo mami te voy a meter el pito mami te voy a meter el pito mami te voy a meter el pito mami perrea perrea perrea mami

26. (Reggaeton) (35↑, 24↓)
A bullshit that affects people minds with extremely bad and disgusting words and actions. And it is not the tipycal "music" of central america an caribean, it's the typical NOISE\!\!\! of the people that doesn't know anything about music.

Reggaeton Realy Sucks

27. (reggaeton) (22↑, 12↓)
The only music gayer than rap. Puerto Rican faggots listen to it when they are driving through Orlando with seven of their family members packed into their shitty twenty year old Honda Accords with stupid looking five foot tall spoilers. They think it makes them look cool and sets them apart as a distinct American subculture. In reality everyone who is not Puerto Rican thinks they are fucking retarded lazy ass holes who come to the states with an entitlement mentality, and expect Americans to change in order to accomodate them instead of assimilating into the mainstream American culture.

Steve, "My neighbors kept me up all night last night sitting on their porch, drinking Coronas, and listening to reggaeton." Rick, "Why didn't you do anything about it?" Steve, "I called the Sheriff's Office but the deputy was a puerto rican who only got his job because of affirmative action, so he just went over there and said hi to his cousins."

28. (Reggaeton) (41↑, 31↓)
The worst "music" invented by human kind that only talks about how to get a women in bed and do her and how there all gangsta which they aren't.. They try to copy off of reggae, salsa, rap and a whole bunch of other orginal music styles....This is also disrespectful to themselves and the world. it uses the same beat and they try to sing with hip hop artist to get more credit and respect. And wannabe daddy yankees always blast it because they think its the coolest shit but don't know what the hell there saying in the song

Daddy Yankee R.K.M y Ken-Y Reggaeton has a whole bunch of other bullshit people i wipe my ass with

29. (reggaeton) (76↑, 66↓)
Reggaeton has nothing to do with reggae. If you actually listened to it you would see that it roots from latin hip hop and rap.

Frontean con cojones pero tienen miedo/ No son nadie si no tiran/ Me oyen y se arimillan/ andan friolentos/ mis liricas los cohiban/ tu eres guasa guasa/ tu eres guasa guasa, envuelve maza. - y para el americano que no lo entienda pa'l carajo, q aprenda a hablar español\!

Author: Borikua de Pura Sepa http://reggaeton.urbanup.com/1312206
30. (Reggaeton) (10↑, 1↓)
Imagine Rap raped Reggae and they had a retarded child, that's more or less what Reggaeton is, it is also the source of most of the social and cultural problems of latin america and and the only way stupid bad boys can be rich legally without going to school. It's dance is, in a few words, raping a woman wih your clothes on. I doubt you will find a positive comment about reggaeton here as the people that listen to it use internet just for downloading music and Facebook.

Reggaeton is the only drug you comsume with the ears.

31. (Reggaeton) (23↑, 15↓)
Reggaeton is the combonation between latin hip-hop and jamaican reggae, and thats where it gets its name from because its sounded more like reggae then hip-hop back then when it first started. After reggaeton became more popular in Panama and Puerto Rico it started to take its own sound and a comonly used base line called "Dembow" took place. After dembow started Reggaeton producers and artist started intergrating different hispanic genres into reggaeton such as Salsa Merrengue bachata ect....Reggae and Reggaeton now sound in no way alike. Reggaeton like in every genre has its mixture of singers and rappers, and the topics that they sing and rap about are like every other genre. It is now being targeted by every one as vulgar and "trash" because like Rap, Rock, when it first started, is the hot new genre that the younge people listen to and related to. The only difference between Reggaeton, Hip-Hop, Rock, Salsa and every other genre is the type of rythem and beat it has, Because they all have singers and rappers and some genres even have people who just scream out words that rhyme. Every genre has songs degrating women, every genre has songs about money, sex, drugs, life ect.....

Sex related songs: Reggaeton: "Noche De Sexo" (Night of Sex) by Wisin y Yandel ft. Aventura Hip-Hop: "Lollipop" by 50 Cent & Lil Kim Rock: "Lets put the x in sex" by Kiss ect...... Derogatory to Women: Reggaeton: "Guata Gata" by Guatauba ft Plan B Hip-Hop: "Shake That Ass" by Mystical Rock: "Brown Sugar" by The Rolling Stones ect...

32. (Reggaeton) (38↑, 33↓)
Reggaeton is an offspring of Reggae, Rap, Panamanian Spanish Reggae and House. The music is a form of Puerto Rican music, and it is constantly confused with it originating from Panama. This is not true because the Panamanians introduced to the world Spanish Reggae, which is a totally different sound. Reggaeton went through many years of underground percolation that fortified the genre to its present-day being. Its long underground history started in the late '80s from the sounds of Rap and Reggae storming the Puerto Rican airwaves. A few years later, the Panamanian sound and lyrical genius of El General officially introduced to the World a new sound, Spanish Reggae. Puerto Ricans immediately accepted the sounds of Panama, but knew it was lacking, because of the lack of other Panamanians joining, proliferating the movement. Also, variety seemed null. Throughout the years (mid '80s-present), different Underground music movements continued to grow into powerful levels in Puerto Rico. Thanks to public radio stations on the island for a huge variety of radio stations, they all fed of each other directly and indirectly: *Puerto Rican Rap Underground *Puerto Rican Reggae Underground *Puerto Rican Goth Underground *Puerto Rican House Underground *Puerto Rican Drum & Base Underground *Puerto Rican Happy Hardcore Underground *Puerto Rican Techno/Raver Underground *Puerto Rican Salsa Mainstream *Puerto Rican Rumba Mainstream *Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena Mainstream *Puerto Rican Freestyle Mainstream and Underground The different music scenes in Puerto Rico evolved, and Reggaeton was the offspring of all of them. Today, one who listens to Reggaeton will understand if one studies the music well, it is a combination of ALL of the above listed. It will be foolish to say that Reggaeton of today is not evolving, as it is mixing musical forms of the Orient, Middle East, Indian, Dominican Republic and American Rock (samples). Reggaeton is a beautiful music from Puerto Rico because it is Puerto Rico, Past, Present, and Future. Also, Reggaeton is the World, which is evident in its beats. Reggaeton should continue to have a wide variety of stars who will fuel the movement within other movements. This is how Reggaeton will continue to evolve both in Puerto Rico, and the throughout the world in the future. To say that Reggaeton is Panamanian is wrong, as it fed off Panamanian Reggae, but it also fed off many other types of music genres throughout its birth and growth. Reggaeton is an offspring of music. Reggaeton for sure will define ALL music in the future, and it will be really interesting to see what the Youth of Puerto Rico will provide to the world. All eyes are on you Puerto Rico...

1. Wow\! What is the amazing beat, says the White lady moving her hips irresistibly? 2. The Asian lady tells her "It's Reggaeton, a type of music from Puerto Rico..." 3. Oh, my god\! This stuff is great says the Jamaican who just smoked two blunts...Star, you be wildin'... 4.Diablo loko, esto esta candela, says the Dominican guy to his boy. 5. Makore Motek, Sababa\! This is great, says the Israeli girl to her boy friend in Tel Aviv, Israel.

33. (reggaeton) (69↑, 67↓)
a genre of music which was previously known simply as Spanish Reggae. Artist known as El General from Panama and other pioneer artists began the movement which sounded like the Jamaican Reggae of that time. The Spanish Reggae classic "Te ves buena" by El general is actually the "Hmm...Mommie, Mommie" dancehall joint. "El Gran Pana" is the spanish version of "Don Dadda" These early Spanish Reggae classics even made their way into the Jamaican Reggae scene. This genre has evolved to what is now called Reggaeton and its pure garbage. Annoying choruses and high pitched voices attempting to rap over very simple beats which all sound the same make this the worst genre of music I've ever heard. By the way I am a Latino. Latinos were listening to Rap, Hip Hop and (true) Reggae until this Reggaeton went commercial. Anyone who knows music knows this is music at its worst\! Props to the pioneers of this music who stayed true to the form but this new generation of Spanish Reggae sucks. Hopefully it will die out in at least another year. If it is so good why are the Latino Djs the only ones promoting this Basura(Garbage)?

Reggaeton music is for the retards with no taste in music. "I listen to Reggaeton because every other immigrant is listening to it too" Create your own original music and stop biting off of other's ideas and saying it in spanish.

34. (Reggaeton) (73↑, 72↓)
A music genre from South America. Usually all reggaeton songs sound exactly the same having the same beat, rhythm and tempo and being its lyrics all about the same subjects. People who sings or produces it usually lacks of music talent using it as an excuse for calling theirself talented musicians. In order to become a Reggaeton performer all you have to do is to use the same background music from the already existing songs belonging to this genre and incorporate some lyrics which contain words as "mami", "papi", "ay" and other terms related to sexual topics. Reggaeton is manufactured music for it is all the same and you couldn't tell the difference between tracks of a CD.

Reggaeton song Tego Calderon - Ven Mamita

35. (reggaeton) (95↑, 94↓)
shitty spanglish rapping over a badly done reggae beat.

Julio Voltio has murdered great songs like "Drop it Like it's Hot" with his reggaeton spew.

36. (reggaeton) (88↑, 87↓)
1)Spanish for "Un-listenable." 2)Officially the worst music ever created. The Music gods should put a curse of locusts and frogs on whatever country invented it. Bob Marley spins in his grave as we speak because they used the word "Reggae" to name such a horrible genre of music.

1) "I would rather listen to a cat being butt raped with a shard of broken glass than listen to reggaeton" 2) "Listening to reggaeton makes me want to burn things"

37. (reggaeton) (55↑, 55↓)
South American genre of music which consists of a repetitive beat, annoying vocals and primitive, simple lyrics in some sort of spanglish (it has nothing to do with Spanish).

Comparar a cualquier cantante de reggaeton con Mozart es como comparar un trozo de madera con un Stradivarius.

38. (Reggaeton) (44↑, 45↓)
Commonly considered noise, Reggaeton's reputation is off to a bad start here in the States. Close-minded english-speaking people with maybe two years' worth of high school spanish under their belt are quick to reject this new genre. Reggaeton evolved from both Reggae and Jamaican Dancehall music. So, it's a dancing genre, like the waltz or salsa or tango. Because it's a dancing genre, the beat is the same tap-tap-bass in almost every song. Most people discard the genre based on that fact alone. And that's just silly, seeing as the ever-popular bubble-gum pop has the same boom-boom-tap beat. Which, when you think about it, sounds pretty similar to the Reggaeton beat. And for you ravers out there who also balk at this genre: Drum-N-Bass? Trance? Happy Hardcore? Boom-hiss Boom-hiss. HULLO\! Trance is just as repetitive in it's beats as Reggaeton. I listen to techno, and that beat in every song I realized actually helps me appreciate the music AND slip into the trance the music was designed to make me. Reggaeton's beat does the EXACT. SAME. THING. Next: Lyrics. Yes, some of them are sexist and crude. But let's face it, this is America, we can't even listen to Christina Aguilera's "Dirrty" without getting our panties in a twist. Also, Ludacris, anyone? Yeah, his stuff's pretty nasty, too. But you guys still listen to him\! Oh yeah, Ying Yang Twins, Lil' John, all those idiots rap about fucking drunk girls brains out, regardless, "Get Low" is still played at every high school dance without fail. It's really easy to say that rap is sexist and crass and inappropriate. But it isn't completely. Usher, LL Cool-J, Ne-yo, P.Diddy all sing or rap about love or just clubbing and having a good time. Reggaeton's exactly the same. Just because Reggaeton's banner boy Daddy Yankee has a dirty mouth, don't dismiss the genre. Some of these guys (and girls like Ivy Queen) have good voices and nice lyrics. So before you condemn Reggaeton, look up these artists: Zion Rakim y Ken-y Don Omar Hector El Father Baby Rasta.

So before you condemn Reggaeton, look up these artists: Zion Rakim y Ken-y Don Omar Hector El Father Baby Rasta.

39. (Reggaeton) (3↑, 5↓)
FOR ALL You ASSHOLES THAT DONT APPRECIATE SEXY DACNING MUSIC\! reggaeton is the best music ever for dancing. mostly listened to by hispanics. so all yu white people tlking trash about reggaeton. BESA MI KULO (: muchas gracias. ahor, DALE MAS GASOLINA\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\! and no , its not all the same. its just danced the same. if yu dont like it . then simply dont listen to it.

Gasolina - Daddy yankee Dale Pal Piso - Watussi , Jowell Reggaeton ♥ ♥ ♥

40. (reggaeton) (40↑, 45↓)
spanish music. u either like it or you dont. if you do great if u dont oh well. alot of people think its spanish rap but its not. spanish rap is waaaay diferent. reggaeton has a more caribbean feel to it than spanish rap. thats why its called REGGAEton

what do u listen to? reggaeton all the way

41. (reggaeton) (59↑, 64↓)
- Stupid ignorant gringo who doesn't speak spanish: Reggaeton is a music that is only about degrading women, and promotes the use of drugs and alcohol. And all the songs are retarded .For example, Daddy Yankee has a retarded song and all he says is "I want gasoline" wtf is that supossed to mean - Me: Yah,its probably true in some cases, but have u ever heard of DJ Playero? The Noise? Vico C? La Industria? Have u bothered in doing some research u dumb shit. And btw, when he says "Gasolina" he means sex, u idiot.

- I wont put a definition. Just get some of the DJ Playero's productions : Playero 40 and 41. And Vico C old stuff. Those are good examples of good Reggaeton. And please at least learn how to speak spanish before talking trash about reggaeton. Do yourself a favor and don't look like and idiot trying to make fun of something you don't even understand.

42. (reggaeton) (38↑, 46↓)
Puerto Rican / Panamanian spin-off of [reggae] music, being these two countries the main hubs of mass production / distribution of Reggaeton. It borrows a lot of graphical / sound cues from [gangsta rap] and mixes them down with percussive, abrasive variations of [dancehall] reggae. Melodies are usually minimal, there is a liberal use of samples from pop tunes and sound effects (siren, etc) and drum machines rather than analog percussions are used. Reggaeton's lyrics usually are in the same ground as those of gangsta rap: Mentions of women -often in a sexual/misogynist sense- drugs, gangs, sex and double entendres abound, yet youngster-oriented radio stations in Puerto Rico and Central America somehow get away with it, broadcasting Reggaeton practically 24/7, given its big popularity across kids in the area.

Three things you will usually find together in my hometown: [Ricer]s, gangsters and Reggaeton.

43. (Reggaeton) (28↑, 37↓)
The reggaeton is a RITTIM (not music as some cockfags call it) that was originally born in PANAMA, it's derivated from an african music called "raggamuffin". when the panama channel was under construction, many puerto ricans who worked there heared the raggamuffin, when they got back to puerto rico they teached the raggamuffin to everyone, in the year 1982 the reggaeton was invented IN PANAMA, but it was never too succesfull, however some years later the puertoricans who were back from panama and had listened to reggaeton, stole it from there and mix it with raggamuffin, causing the reggaeton to "evolutionate" into what it is today: a poor "music" that have the same rittims in all the song (PUM PURUM PUM PUM). and if you read some stupid people deffinitions, they will try to defend of this fact saying "all the latin music have the same rittim" THAT IS NOT TRUE\! just something that an idiot invented to defend his pseudo-music. 95% of the reggaeton lyrics speak about wild sex (it even endure and condone sex among people who havent even reached the 15 years), getting drunk, going to "partys" and all that shit, the other 5% is still stupid, but at least not only about sex, however it speak of inmature love relationships, or things like that, making it really stupid. the reggaeton have an even dumper dance called "perreo", derivated from the wild dog sex, you can see a dog fucking another dog, next day you see the same dog fucking OTHER dog, so the word perreo is like a style to fuck the bitches one day without getting really commited with them. perreo is just "having sex with clothes", it's not even deserved to be called a dance, and the worse part of this its that its just danced by fat and ugly bitches who know they will never get a dick inside they're pussys, and by rapers or guys who cant get close to the pretty girls. reggaeton is the prove that humanity is decaying, since "Daddy yankee" is the god-father of a kid called "miguelito" now "miguelito" is called "the heir of daddy yankee" he's a 8 YEARS OLD KID, and in his first video (recorded when he was 7) called "MONTALA" (montala means "ride it" in spanish) the song lyrics was just about this "YA LLEGO MIGUELITO VEN Y MONTALA\!" (miguelito's here, come and ride it\!) singed by the 7 years old kid, in the video the kid is touching the ass of many horrible bitches dancing (most of them ditn even looked 18), so reggaeton is a corrupting music. the "reggaetoneros" are just idiotic people, who dress like gangsters but are nothing but a bunch of possers, they say that the rockers and basically anyone who doesnt listen reggaeton or dislike it, it's because they are "jealous" that what tooked 60 years to the rock, reggaeton made it in five, and this is shit, because the rock becamed a world-wide phenomenum after 3 years of being created, reggaeton has 20 years old and it's not even world-wide yet\! the singers think that the only thing that matter's is the money and the way they dress, they dont sing to share a message, they do it to get money. the reggaeton has repetitive lyrics, rittim, horrible singer voices and does not even uses instruments. but fear not, because the reggaeton it's just another stupid fashion that will end from one day to the other, like the hippies or the 80's music.

"Einstein goes to a party, and he find's a guy, he starts a conversation with him Einstein: greetings\! can I know your IQ? the guy answer him "400", so einstein began to talk about hidrology, sistem engineering and calculous. Einstein find another guy Einstein: greetings\! can I know your IQ? the guy answer's him "100" they began to talk about biology, astrology and cartography. he finds another guy and make him the same question, the guy answers "80" so they began to talk about politicians, world hunger and countrys. he fins ANOTHER guy and make him the same question, as usual the guy answers "70" so they began to talk about sewers and cleanning. and finally he find's a guy and ask him Einstein:"Greetings\! can I know your IQ?" guy: MY I-what? Einstein: Have you listened daddy yankee's latest album? that was a reggaeton fan ¬¬

44. (reggaeton) (89↑, 98↓)
reggaeton is a party type of music dat has a good bass and its like spanish rap/ hip hop mixed witht the reggae beat. Its what most young Hispanic and latinos listen to.

Some examples of da best reggaeton rappers are Nicky Jam, Hector y Tito (los bambinos), Voltio, Tego C., Yaviah, Yaga y Mackie Ranks, Don Omar, Wisin y Yandel, Zion y Lennox, Rakim y Ken-y, Lito y Polaco, Daddy Yankee, Tempo, Getto, Gastan, and Tony Dize

45. (reggaeton) (30↑, 40↓)
Reggeaton is an Spanish kinda of Rap, That uses Two chorus and Three verses. Reggeaton is a mix of the 1988's Erotic Salsa, From Jamaican Reggae, Newyorker/Jamaican Hip-hop/Rap, All combined with the Batteries "Kick and Snare" and a Annoying Repetive Rhytym called: "Dem bow" Repeats the same chorus around Five times, using the Dem bow in order to Hypnotize people into it. Some countries have banned some of the sexual songs of reggeaton, Countries like Columbia and Republica domincana.

Reggeaton artists(The most populars in PR) Daddy Yankee Don Omar Hector "El bambino" Semi-Popular: Julio voltio Tego calderon The parents of rap in PR: Ivy queen Vico-C Lisa M(now retired) Banned songs in RD: "La Popola" Sang by Glory(Since Popola in some parts of RD means Vagina) Lyrics: Ahi, No me des mas Na' que me duele la Popola, Ahi dale por atras que me duele la Popola, Dale por alla pa' que descanse la popola. Translation: Ah\! Don't bang me no more, That my Popola hurts, Ah bang me from behind that My Popola hurts, Bang from over there so My popola can rest.

46. (Reggaeton) (42↑, 52↓)
Reggaeton is a Puerto Rican mixture of dancehall and hip-hop. I really don't like it but girls like it since you can dance to it. They often play a little reggaeton on the radio Friday nights on the premier rap/r&b station around where I live. I can't understand what they say but it is most likely about girls and dancing.

Reggaeton is an overrated genre made that has recently gone more commercial. It has gotten to the point that NORE makes reggaeton songs and Lil' Jon has a reggaeton remix of "Gon' Do Shit" with Daddy Yankee.

47. (reggaeton) (10↑, 21↓)
I'm sorry for most of the confusion people have now a days, but reggaton didn't originate from Panama. When [Boricuas] first started singing [Perreo] or [Dembow] they called it reggaton because it was much easier to say and the word perreo sounded too street. Back in Panama, when the people heard this, they rebelled and said that Puerto Rico had taken their music, but really it was different. Panama just had a way different type of beat also called reggaeton. In conclusion, reggaton is just a name, not the beat of the music.

Panameno: "Hey, those Puerto Ricans stole our reggaeton\!" Boricua: "No we didn't that's perreo, we just named it reggaeton. It's not the same beat anyways." Panameno: "Oh"

48. (reggaeton) (64↑, 77↓)
A whole genre of music that consists of one single beat, reggaeton is a first of its kind. Reggaeton is probably the only genre of "music" that contains "songs" that can only be distinguished from each other by the lyrics (when they can be understood). "Songs" consist mainly of the universal reggaeton beat, an angry puerto rican yelling about something, and an annoying air horn sound. Note: This music genre will be short lived, so get as much as you can now. I predict that this fad will end in 4 - 5 months (which is not soon enough).

All of those $9.99 Reggaeton CD's that only people with no taste in music buy.

Author: X The Eliminator http://reggaeton.urbanup.com/1449024
49. (reggaeton) (16↑, 32↓)
reggaeton is the most popular type of latino music out there right now. its origins are in Puerto Rico, which has the most reggaeton artists. reggaeton is often associated with el perreo because of the heart racing/club type of music that typically goes with it. reggaeton was formed by the mix of raggae carribean music with a strong Puerto Rican flavor mixed in. definitely the best music out there for latin youth these days.

"ey, fat joe made a new reggaeton cut se llama "mas maiz" "yea homez i heard it its tha shit man 4 reel cuz."

50. (reggaeton) (17↑, 35↓)
The worst genre of music ever known to man. Most likely a marketing ploy by the Zionists to generate the feeling that spics are cool in order to keep the border open to them. Another symptom of the disese of Latin/beaner/spic immigration.

Those spics over there are blasting their shitty reggaeton (ragGAYton) music. Divershitty sure is great, isn't it?

51. (Reggaeton) (22↑, 41↓)
The best music on the planet\! A combination of [Hip-Hop], Rap, Reggae, That makes you want to dance(perrear).

El Reggaeton es mi vida/ Reggaeton is my life. These are some of the best "reggaetoneros": Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel, Alexis y Fido, (Pit Bull?) Calle 13, Tego Calderon, and Jowell & Randy\!

Author: FReDo (The oFFiCiaL) http://reggaeton.urbanup.com/3004441
52. (reggaeton) (102↑, 123↓)
iz a spanish version of reggae its da hottest type of music these days especially within the latinos.mostly known by artists like daddy yankee and don omar

i got all da newest reggaetton songz \!\!\!

53. (reggaeton) (43↑, 65↓)
one of the most catchy genres ive ever heard of it rocks\!\! im from puerto rico and this is quickly becoming one of the best genres in the island.

"yo se que a ti te gusta el pop rock latino pero es que el reggaeton se te mete por los intestinos por debajo de la farda como un submarino y te saca lo de indio taino" any way people who dont like it its because there mom tells them its wrong.

54. (Reggaeton) (26↑, 49↓)
The best form of music in the world.

Reggaeton is fun to listen to.

55. (reggaeton) (46↑, 70↓)
is just a cheap rip off of Reggae, the Jamiacan national music. Reggaeton is a prime example of what happens when black people do latino drugs\!

Reggae but Spanish insteasd of Patwah

56. (reggaeton) (64↑, 91↓)
Music made by wetbacks that sucks, it is a cheap imitation of hip hop and reggae. that music sucks and only wetbacks listen to it

reggaeton is listen by wetbacks \<-shit hip hop is for blacks \<- good

57. (reggaeton) (57↑, 87↓)
started in Puerto Rico la isla de encanto which is cool. Reggaeton is spanish music over seemingly reggae-ish beats. not like bob marley reggae but just that beat mixed with a more hip hop and spanish vibe. Its starting to get played alot more on the radio and stuff.

Did you hear that new song by Pitbull? No I didn't Reggaeton Sucks Ass

58. (reggaeton) (48↑, 78↓)
Music that puerto ricans think they created just because they sing it in spanish. When in reality, the Jamaicans gave birth to this style of music known as Dance Hall. By the way both suck.

It's funny how the radio stations are using reggaton to brainwash their latino listeners.

59. (reggaeton) (38↑, 71↓)
An awesome form of expressive musical art directed worldwide primarily for boricuas in the city, underground gangstas & young spanish speaking individuals. Unfortunately, now that white girls listen to it, reggaeton has gotten commercialized, soon to be gone to pot like hip hop, reggae & rap is today.

Daddy Yankee's 'gasolina' was a phat track, until the white-female controlled top-40 radio stations started playing it. From muchachos locos liberales: ninas blancas (white girls) stop tryin to be like us\!\!\!

60. (reggaeton) (116↑, 151↓)
Most untalented piece of shit music EVER created, It's not even Reggae in the first place\! has spread like a virus among many countries in Latin America and some parts of the US also, Not very different from Rap, in fact It's pretty much the same thing : No real instruments, Horny/Retarded lyrics, and some annoying beat on the background.

KikO La Gata Fiera BigmacX latinlover Fuck off\! Reggaeton sucks amigo :) Sincerely : A spic with good tastes.

61. (Reggaeton) (50↑, 87↓)
Gringos stay away from the reggaeton is as simple as that

Gringos really have nothing like reggaeton so they gotta be stealing it from us latinos

62. (reggaeton) (45↑, 83↓)
Wow i've been listening to reggaeton for years and years and most of you have completely no idea what you are talking about. Ignorance is not good. Sometimes people think its funny but its not. Its just very sad. Im feel really sorry for you guys. Im so sorry you dont have the knowledge to actually know what your talking about. To all my boricuas stay proud. Boricua Hasta La Muerte.

Don Omar\! El rey de reggaeton. Glory Glow.Tego Da Underdogg. Wisin El Sobreviviente. *Los Bandoleros vs Mas Flow 2*

Author: LaBoricuaDePielMorena http://reggaeton.urbanup.com/1334201
63. (reggaeton) (36↑, 80↓)
A type of music that stupid dumb Mexicans like to listen to. It's value is crap. It's pretty much just rap by dirty mexicans, making them spicggas

Rap: yo yo yo, what up dawgs? Reggaeton: yo yo yo, que pasa perros

64. (reggaeton) (64↑, 119↓)
Just wanted to comment the last post.. Hey you fuck, at the beggining I was assuming that you're very smart since you listen to that crap you mentioned... But then I realized that you're not more than a retarded piece of shit.. Reggaeton is not from the us you cunt, thats the reason it's in spanish.. have you ever heard of pto rico? dominican republic? (both of them major sources of reggaeton) .. their language is SPANISH, you ignorant dickhead. Im possitive sure that girls in the us love going to night clubs just to listen the djs playing intelligent music, just as Dr. Otcagon.. Dipshit... And what's with reggae history? who the fuck cares about that? i hope you get lung cancer, since you must smoke a lot of weed becouse of your degree and enormous respect and devotion to reggae costums..

Reggaeton = Crazy girls wanting to have sex with you (well, not YOU.. normal people..) Dr. Otcagon = Girls waiting in line, just crazy to kick the crap out of your not-spic and very pure american ass Once again, i hope you choke and die..

65. (Reggaeton) (104↑, 164↓)
??? alright you people, is this where you go and talk shit about reggaeton??? you fuckers make me sick, you ignorant fucks..."reggaeton has the same beat...blah, blah blah...its too sexual...blah, blah blah...shut the fuck up\!\!\! you just dont fuckin know anything. those that are typing shit about reggaeton just need to stop SHUT THE FUCK UP AND READ ok. ... im getting tired of it, seriously. so lets get this straight.... Reggaeton (also spelled with the Spanish accent as Reggaetón, and sometimes as Reguetón in Spanish) is a form of dance music which became popular with Latin American (Latino) youth during the early 1990s and spread to North American, European, Asian, and Australian audiences during the first few years of the 21st century. Reggaeton blends Jamaican music influences of reggae and dancehall with those of Latin America, such as bomba and plena, as well as that of hip hop. The music is also combined with rapping (generally) in Spanish. Reggaeton has given the Hispanic youth, starting with those of Puerto Rico and Panama, a musical genre that they can consider their own. The influence of this genre has spread to the wider Latino communities in the United States, as well as the Latin American and Central American audience. While not as influential, reggaeton as a genre has also spread worldwide to places such as Europe, Asia, and Australia. While it takes influences from hip hop and Jamaican dancehall, it would be wrong to define reggaeton as the 'Hispanic'- or 'Latino'- version of either of these genres; reggaeton has its own specific beat and rhythm, whereas Latino hip hop is simply hip hop recorded by artists of Latino descent. The specific rhythm that characterizes Reggaeton is referred to as "Dem Bow". The name is a reference to the title of the Jamaican dancehall song that first popularized the beat in the early 1990's. Reggaeton's origins represents a hybrid of many different musical genres and influences from various countries in the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States. The genre of Reggaeton however is most closely associated with Puerto Rico, as this is where the musical style later popularized and became most famous, and where the vast majority of its stars originate from. Reggaeton lyrics tend to be more derived from hip hop than dancehall. Like hip hop, reggaeton has caused some controversy, albeit much less, due to a few of the songs' explicit lyrics and alleged exploitation of women; supporters claim this criticism is misplaced due to most reggaeton songs having completely clean lyrics, and having less of a focus on violent lyrics unlike hip-hop . Further controversy surrounds perreo, a dance with explicit sexual overtones which is associated reggaeton music. Early history and Origins Reggaeton's roots are from Panama with the music evolving and coming to prominence in Puerto Rico. Reggaeton starts as an adaptation of Jamaican reggae (and later Jamaican dancehall) to the Spanish-language culture in Panama. The origins of reggaeton begin with the first Latin-American reggae recordings being made in Panama during the 1970s. Reportedly, the Jamaican reggae influence on Panamanian music has been strong since the early 20th century, when Jamaican laborers were used to help build the Panama Canal. Artists such as El General, Chicho Man, Nando Boom, Renato, Black Apache are considered the first raggamuffin DJs from Panama. El General has been identified as one of the fathers of reggaeton, blending Jamaican reggae into a Latin-ised version. It was common practice to translate the lyrics of Jamaican reggae song into Spanish and sing them over the original melodies, a form termed Spanish reggae or Reggae en Español. Meanwhile, during the 1980s the Puerto Rican rapper Vico C released Spanish-language hip hop records in his native island. His production of cassettes throughout the 1980s, mixing reggae and hip hop, also helped spread the early reggae sound, and he is widely credited with this achievement. The widespread movement of Spanish reggae in the Latin-American communities of the Caribbean and the urban centres of the United States help increase its popularity. During the 1990s reggae production took off seriously in Panama; this also occurred separately in Puerto Rico due to the increased popularity of Jamaican ragga imports. Towards the middle of the decade, Puerto Ricans were producing their own "riddims" with clear influences from hip hop and other styles. These are considered the first proper reggaeton tracks, initially called "under", a short form of "Underground". DJ Playero was one of the most famous producers at the time, releasing several "underground" cassettes that featured early performances of some soon-to-be-famous artists like Daddy Yankee. The basis for reggaeton was laid in Puerto Rico at this time, with the melding of Panamanian Spanish reggae, with influences from dancehall, hip-hop and various other Latin American musical genres. The genre morphed through the years, at various points being termed Melaza, musica underground, reggae de Puerto Rico, and Dem Bow. This last name originated from reggaeton's distinguishing rhythmic feature: the Dem Bow (alternately spelled Dembow) beat. This beat was constructed by Jamaican record producer Bobby "Digital" Dixon, and first became popular in the song "Dem Bow" (They Bow) performed by Jamaican dancehall artist Shabba Ranks in 1991. The song and beat achieved greater popularity among Spanish-speaking Latin Americans when Panamanian artist El General released the song "Son Bow" in 1991, a Spanish language cover of "Dem Bow" using the same musical track. It should be pointed out that neither Shabba or El General sang "Reggaeton" as neither the genre nor its title were as yet formed. Additionally "Dem Bow" was just a single song in Shabba's catalog, with Ranks not singing another significant song using the "Dem Bow" beat. However the influence of the original Bobby Digital beat is undeniable, and modern Reggaeton often still reflects the original instrumentation, as well as the original rhythmic structure. Rise to popularity The name reggaeton only gained prominence in the mid-1990s (from the 1994 to 1995 period), with the Dem Bow beat characterizing the genre; this is in contrast to the more reggae, dancehall and hip hop-derived tracks previously created. The name was created in Puerto Rico to signify the hybrid sound, and distinguish it from the previous Spanish reggae, created from the years of mixing the different genres. Today, the music flourishes throughout Latin America. Reggaeton soon increased in popularity with Latino youth in the United States when DJ Blass worked with artists such as Plan B and Speedy in albums such as Reggaeton Sex. The first song which introduced Reggaeton to a big amount of fans is the song "Tra Tra" by Don Chezina. From there on reggaeton gained fans with songs such as "Amor Con La Ropa" by Speedy, "No Puedo Estar Sin Sexo" by Plan B, and "Dembow" by Wisin and Yandel. Reggaeton expanded and became known when other producers followed the steps of DJ Playero, like DJ Nelson and DJ Eric. In the mid 90s albums like Playero 37 (In which Daddy Yankee became known) and The Noise 5 and The Noise 6 were very popular in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Singers like Don Chezina, O.G. Black & Master Joe, Baby Rasta & Gringo, Lito & Polaco among others were very popular. Many now popular producers, such as the Dominicans Luny Tunes, Noriega and Eliel, first appeared in the reggaeton scene in 2003. Albums such as Mas Flow, The Last Don, and Las Gargolas 4 expanded reggaeton's popularity among Latinos in the United States. 2004 was the year that reggaeton gained widespread popularity in the United States, eventually gaining attention in many "Western" countries. This was due to N.O.R.E. introducing the genre to mainstream America with the song "Oye Mi Canto", followed by Daddy Yankee who came out with his album Barrio Fino and his mega hit single "Gasolina". Another important artist that contribuited to gain popularity to reggaeton, especially in Europe, is Don Omar, with singles like "Pobre Diabla" and "Dale Don Dale". Other very popular Reggaeton groups include Zion & Lennox and Wisin & Yandel. Don Omar's May 2006 album, King of Kings, became history's highest ranking reggaeton LP in the top 10 US charts, with its debut at \#1 on the Latin sales charts and the \#1 spot on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Radio Chart with the single "Angelito". Don Omar was also able to beat the in-store appearance sales record at Downtown Disney's Virgin music store previously set by pop star Britney Spears, further demonstrating Reggaeton's massive rise to popularity in the United States. Features of reggaeton Reggaeton beats Reggaeton's most notably unique feature is a driving drum-machine track, which sounds almost identical in virtually all reggaeton songs, and was derived from a popular Jamaican dancehall rhythm. As stated previously this beat is called "Dem Bow", from the Bobby Dixon-produced Shabba Ranks song of the same title. Many of the sounds found in a typical reggaeton beat are electronically synthesized. Simple melodies may be produced with keyboards, electric guitars, and other electronic instruments. Other forms of electronic dance music have significantly influenced reggaeton beats, such as techno, house, and genres such as the merengue hip hop (also called merenhouse) of groups such as Proyecto Uno and Zona 7. Reggaeton beats are highly versatile. The great variety and flexibility of reggaeton beats can be illustrated by Luny Tunes' CD The Kings of the Beats, which is a collection of purely instrumental beats. Reggaeton beats can be based on merengue, bachata, bolero, and especially hip-hop beats. The introduction of bachata into reggaetón beats in particular has been credited as a development that has expanded the genre's musical vocabulary beyond its original two- or three-chord song structure. Reggaeton and hip-hop Reggaeton bears many resemblances to hip-hop. The most notable resemblance to hip-hop is that reggaeton, in most cases, is recited instead of being sung. Another feature is that reggaeton CD's are laid out like hip-hop CD's, including intro's, occasional interludes, and hidden bonus tracks. Reggaeton also has hooks throughout a song that may include a chorus of singers. Reggaeton artists also adopt pseudonyms comparable to those of hip-hop artists. Overall, reggaeton and hip-hop are both thought of as street-styled music popular among urban youths. Despite the similarities, reggaeton only roughly fits into the Latin hip-hop category but is not synonymous with hip-hop. True Latin hip-hop has beats that almost exactly resemble mainstream hip-hop beats. These "hardcore" Latin hip-hop artists include Big Pun, Fat Joe, Akwid, and Jae-P. Reggaeton, though, has rap-styled lyrics but has a very different beat that is influenced not by hip-hop, but by reggae, dancehall, merengue, and techno. Although reggaeton has been highly influenced by American hip-hop, it has also borrowed features from many other genres as well and is not strictly considered to be Latin hip-hop. Reggaeton and hip-hop are often remixed together, and reggaeton songs and live concerts may feature hip-hop artists such as Lil Jon, 50 Cent, and Eminem. Hip-hop songs such as Usher's Yeah and Snoop Dogg's Drop It Like It's Hot have been remixed by replacing the original beat with a reggaeton beat. In other remixes, reggaeton DJ's may rap out an English song in Spanish. Reggaeton and hip-hop are accepting influences from each other today, and these musical blends also signify a cultural melting pot in today's urban scene. Lyrics and themes Reggaeton lyrical structure highly resembles hip-hop lyrics. Like hip-hop, reggaeton artists recite their lyrics rap-fashion rather than sing it melodically. Like hip-hop music, reggaeton songs have hooks that are repeated throughout the song. Unlike hip-hop, many reggaeton songs are not completely dominated by male rappers and also have choruses of female dancers who repeat small portions of the song; for example, the girls say "dame más gasolina" in Daddy Yankee's song Gasolina. Female dancers most commonly say their parts during the hooks, but often also in the lyrics. Reggaeton also started as a genre composed of only male artists, with a slowly increasing number of female artists debuting over the years. Notable female reggaeton artists include Ivy Queen and Glory. Reggaeton lyrical themes are versatile. Typical themes may include dancing, love stories, partying, short anecdotes of the rapper's life, and problems in life. Popular reggaeton songs are mainly intended to be danceable, rhythmic, party-like songs for young people. Reggaeton may or may not be objectionable depending on the artists, song, and the listener's interpretation, as one reggaeton song may have many interpretations because a song's meaning may not be very clear and direct. For example, the song Gasolina is often considered appropriate for children and has made it into the Reggaeton Niños series. However, because of the various possible connotations and literal interpretations of the song, some people criticize Gasolina as having possibly inappropriate sexual content. Usually, reggaeton CD's are not labeled "explicit" like many hip-hop CD's are. One exception is that Daddy Yankee's Barrio Fino en Directo (Barrio Fino Live) was labeled explicit for objectionable content in the live concerts (and for explicit language by Snoop Dogg in Gangsta Zone), even though the regular studio version of Barrio Fino was not labeled explicit. Most reggaeton songs have completely clean lyrics (as in no profanity); very few songs have cursing/swearing in the lyrics. Reggaeton across the world Puerto Rico Reggaeton is most commonly thought of as originating from Puerto Rico, where it has flourished and spread across Latin America and the international stage. The Puerto Rican influence in reggaeton has involved the addition of hip-hop to the Panamanian reggae style. Puerto Ricans have claimed reggaeton as their own partly due to the fact that the movement was originally anti-establishment, with the government attempting to ban the perreo ("doggystyle") dance. Reggaeton is now more accepted within the country. Reggaeton derives from the post-Salsa music youth generation of the 80s and early 90s in Puerto Rico. Before reggaeton exploded in the mid-nineties, young street artists, heavyly influenced by East Coast hip hop and turntablism, rapped over cassette tracks easily acquired within their Commonwealth (United States insular area) status. This new genre was simply called "underground". It contained very explicit lyrics about drugs, violence, poverty, homophobia, friendship, love, and sex. These common themes still predominate today in reggaeton music. "Underground" music was recorded in "marquesinas" (or Puerto Rican porches) and distributed in the streets via cassettes. By the early 90s "underground" cassettes were being sold in commercial music stores. The genre caught up with the middle class youth and inevitably found its way to the media. By this time Puerto Rico had a few clubs dedicated to the "underground" scene. Club Rappers in Carolina, and club PlayMakers in Puerto Nuevo were the most notable. Bobby "Digital" Dixon's dembow track was exploited in order to appeal in the context of the club. "Underground" music wasn't intended originally to be club music. A Puerto Rican government agency called Morality in Media intervened and banned selling "underground" music and required that all local productions being sold displayed a Parental Advisory label. By 1993 Dj Negro released The Noise 3 with a mock up label that read Non-Explicit Lyrics. The album contained no cursing until the last song. The album was a hit and "underground" music further crept into the mainstream. Senator Velda González of the Popular Democratic Party and the media continued to view the movement as a social nuisance. Latin America Reggaeton has been a huge hit all across the globe, especially in Latin American countries, like most parts of the Carribean, Colombia, Central America including Mexico where it has become staple music in most parties and events, complementing the common mix of merengue, salsa and electronic music and has paved a huge fan base. In some countries (such as Venezuela, with Calle Ciega, Doble Impakto and Mr. Brian and Pescozada and Heavy Clan from El Salvador), domestic "reggaetoneros" have arisen, expanding the Pan-Latin feel of the genre. United States In the United States, reggaeton is highly popular among Hispanic youth. Reggaeton is now popular in cities all over the United States, including Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, New York City, Boston, Houston, Miami, Phoenix and almost every city with a significant Hispanic American population. Many popular Latino rappers and singers have also collaborated with reggaeton artists. Europe Reggaetón has become popular in Spain, particularly because of its appeal to Latin American immigrants, particularly those from Ecuador. A Spanish concept called "La Canción del Verano" (The Summer Song), under which a particular song or two define the mood for the season and are regarded unofficially as such by Spanish media, served as the basis for the extreme popularity of reggaetón songs such as the late Panamanian rapper Lorna's "Papi Chulo (Te traigo el Mmm)" in 2003, and Daddy Yankee's Gasolina in 2005. Puerto Rican and Panamanian reggaetón artists have toured the country, and Spain is developing a cadre of local reggaetón artists of its own. Reggaetón is also experiencing a boom in Italy, thanks to artists like Don Omar (who filmed the video for his song Angelito in Rome, featuring many of the city's historic landmarks). Italian and Latin American music and culture often tend to intertwine with each other. Many popular Italian artists record in Spanish as well as Italian and vice versa, such as Laura Pausini and Tiziano Ferro. Italy's latin roots and similar culture regardless of language barriers can help explain an increase in the popularity of Reggaetón in Italy. And as time passes it is most likely that Italian artists will begin dabbling in the music genre themselves.

alright you people, is this where you go and talk shit about reggaeton??? you fuckers make me sick, you ignorant fucks..."reggaeton has the same beat...blah, blah blah...its too sexual...blah, blah blah...shut the fuck up\!\!\! you just dont fuckin know anything. those that are typing shit about reggaeton just need to stop SHUT THE FUCK UP AND READ ok. ... im getting tired of it, seriously.

66. (reggaeton) (26↑, 87↓)
It is a dominican music that alot of Puerto Rican think they know but all good reggaeton artist come from the DR.

Daddy Yankee - Gasolina

67. (reggaeton) (67↑, 134↓)
A genre of music that only stupid ass, incoherent spics who dont know or respect the political history of reggae listen to. Thats why we dont have anything, we need to start listening to intelligent music, like Dr. Otcagon, MF Doom and De la Soul

This is AMERICA, SPEAK ENGLISH YOU SPICS\!

68. (reggaeton) (31↑, 99↓)
is spanish reggae
69. (reggaeton) (11↑, 91↓)
Music people dance too in Chile

Chile the chilean from \#boobs and the Counter Strike world.

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