reggaeton
noun
reg·gae·ton
ˌre-gā-ˈtōn 
ˌrā-
: popular music of Puerto Rican origin that combines rap with Caribbean rhythms
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There’s reggaeton music playing, all her favorite songs and artists.
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Grutman, who made his mark with LIV nightclub and owns other successful restaurants and nightclubs in Miami, said that in 2017 Drake asked him who was the best reggaeton singer.
—Dave Osborn, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Karol came of age during the ascent of reggaeton and Latin club music as a new default in pop, and the first third of the show played to those uncompromising but crowd-pleasing strengths.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The Colombian superstar danced her way through a powerful set, incorporating salsa, old-school reggaeton, and even an all-female mariachi crew.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Grutman, who made his mark with LIV nightclub and owns other successful restaurants and nightclubs in Miami, said that in 2017 Drake asked him who was the best reggaeton singer.
—Dave Osborn, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Karol came of age during the ascent of reggaeton and Latin club music as a new default in pop, and the first third of the show played to those uncompromising but crowd-pleasing strengths.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The Colombian superstar danced her way through a powerful set, incorporating salsa, old-school reggaeton, and even an all-female mariachi crew.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Reggaeton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reggaeton. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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