ReggaetonReggaeton is a Latin American musical genre that blends a distinctive beat called dembow with elements of reggae, Jamaican dance hall rhythms, hip-hop, rap, merengue, bomba, plena, and salsa. Reggaeton first emerged in Panama and Puerto Rico during the 1990s as an urban sound that resonated primarily with Latin American working-class listeners. Initially derided by critics for its often explicit lyrics and the suggestive dance moves it inspired, reggaeton eventually grew to become a popular musical style in Latin America and around the world.
