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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Alejandro’s son Jesus is a household name in Venezuela and among expats in the diaspora as one-half of the popular reggaeton group Jesus y Yorky.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Rosalía’s collaboration with notable reggaeton producers and artists got her international platinum certifications but also sparked some apprehension about how quickly a Spanish singer found purchase in Afro-Latino musical traditions.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
The festival lineup celebrates a rich fusion of genres ranging from rock and indie to Mexican regional music, reggaeton and electronic music, showcasing some of the biggest international stars.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Rosalia, by now, has proven herself to be pop’s most provocative chaos agent, having released radical projects like El Mal Querer, which played with flamenco traditions and pop genres, and Motomami, an exploration of femininity through sharp-eyed production and reggaeton beats.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Rosalía’s collaboration with notable reggaeton producers and artists got her international platinum certifications but also sparked some apprehension about how quickly a Spanish singer found purchase in Afro-Latino musical traditions.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
The festival lineup celebrates a rich fusion of genres ranging from rock and indie to Mexican regional music, reggaeton and electronic music, showcasing some of the biggest international stars.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Rosalia, by now, has proven herself to be pop’s most provocative chaos agent, having released radical projects like El Mal Querer, which played with flamenco traditions and pop genres, and Motomami, an exploration of femininity through sharp-eyed production and reggaeton beats.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Reggaeton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reggaeton. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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