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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Who said reggaeton couldn’t be played with an orchestra?
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
While reggaeton dominates global charts, this project offers a different side of Latin music—one that strives to carve out its own unique identity.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Inside Santa Ana’s Yost Theater last Saturday night, the thick bass of gritty reggaeton beats turned the crowd into one sweaty, shimmering mass of limbs.
—Lucas Villa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
This track quickly gained momentum in the Latin music scene, showcasing a vibrant fusion of traditional merengue rhythms and contemporary reggaeton beats, all enhanced by modern electronic elements.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
While reggaeton dominates global charts, this project offers a different side of Latin music—one that strives to carve out its own unique identity.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Inside Santa Ana’s Yost Theater last Saturday night, the thick bass of gritty reggaeton beats turned the crowd into one sweaty, shimmering mass of limbs.
—Lucas Villa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
This track quickly gained momentum in the Latin music scene, showcasing a vibrant fusion of traditional merengue rhythms and contemporary reggaeton beats, all enhanced by modern electronic elements.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Reggaeton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reggaeton. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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