The urban style of Latino music
known as Reggaeton, a lively mix of classic Latin designs and R&B, Hip Hop and Electronica, is really
taking off in the United States. It makes sense, then, that numerous popular
American rappers and R&B artists are recording collaborations with these
up-and-coming Reggaeton artists.
Here is a short playlist featuring some
of the best rap music. This list can be useful for those interested in musical
fusion as well as an entry point for rap fans to become familiar with a new
genre of music that is becoming increasingly popular.
1. Daddy Yankee
featuring Snoop Dogg - Gangsta Zone Daddy Yankee is a Latin Grammy Award winner
and is both one of reggeaton's pioneers as well as one of the hottest artists
today. This song gives off a hard, street vibe and features a great verse by
West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg.
2. Wisin y Yandel featuring 50 Cent -
Mujeres en el Club Reggaeton duo Wisin and Yandel are one of the most active
collaborators with artists in other genres, as they have recorded songs with
numerous big names in Hip Hop, R&B as well as Pop. The beat has the feel of
a 50 Cent song and the controversial rapper from South Jamaica, Queens delivers
a characteristic verse.
3. Don Omar featuring Juelz Santana - Conteo The
"Don" of Puerto Rican Reggaeton music is immensely popular and this song
features a verse by Harlem native Juelz Santana. Juelz Santana's father was
Dominican, and he uses a few Spanish sentences in the song.
4. Daddy
Yankee featuring Young Buck and Lloyd Banks - Rompe (Remix) Rompe is one of
Daddy Yankee's most popular singles, and he recorded a remix featuring the two
G-Unit members. It is an upbeat, high energy song and has been used as the
walk-up music of several Latino MLB players.
5. Wisin y Yandel featuring T-Pain - Imaginate This song
represents the slower, more R&B influenced style of Wisin y Yandel, and it
features T-Pain, complete with his characteristic Auto-Tune audio pitch
adjuster.
This list will only get you started in the exciting world of
Reggaeton, so be on the lookout for more collaborations, and expect many more in
the near future.
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