Top 10 Latin Songs of 2016

Find out which Latin songs made our top 10 list for 2016. We’ll be counting down from number 10 to our top pick for the year.

“Hasta el Amanecer” by Nicky Jam

“Hasta el Amanecer” by Nicky Jam was released in January 2016 and quickly rose to the top of the Latin charts. The catchy dance track features a mix of Spanish and English lyrics and is sure to get you on your feet.

“Shaky Shaky” by Daddy Yankee

“Shaky Shaky” is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee. It was released on May 13, 2016 by El Cartel Records as the lead single from his upcoming studio album, El Disco Duro. The song was written by Daddy Yankee and Raymond Ayala, and was produced by DJ Nelson.

“Shaky Shaky” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States, becoming Daddy Yankee’s ninth number-one single on the chart. The song also peaked at number one in Spain and Portugal, and within the top ten of several other countries including Argentina, Chile and Mexico.

A music video for the song was released on June 17, 2016. It features Daddy Yankee dancing with a group of people in various locations around San Juan, Puerto Rico. As of October 2016, the video has received over 700 million views on YouTube.

“Duele el Corazon” by Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin

“Duele el Corazon” by Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin is a song about a heartbreak. The lyrics talk about how a person can love someone so much, but they are no longer together. Despite the pain, Enrique Iglesias sings that he would still want his former lover to be happy.

“Salsa Tequila” by Anders Nilsen

“Salsa Tequila” by Anders Nilsen was the top Latin song of 2016 according to Billboard. The song is a cover of a 1993 hit by Norwegian singer-songwriter Lars Kilevold. “Salsa Tequila” topped the Billboard Latin Songs chart for two weeks in February 2016.

“La Bicicleta” by Carlos Vives & Shakira

This song topped the charts in several Spanish-speaking countries and even made it to number eight on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States. It’s a catchy, feel-good track with a reggaeton beat and infectious chorus that will have you singing along in no time.

“Bobo” by J. Balvin

“Bobo” is a song by Colombian reggaeton singer J. Balvin. The track was written by Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin, Atticus Ross, and Timothy Christiansen, and was produced by Sky and Free School. It was released on August 29, 2016 as the fourth single from his second studio album Energía (2016).

“In the Name of Love” by Romeo Santos feat. Usher

Romeo Santos returns to the top of the Latin Songs chart with “In the Name of Love.” The ballad, which features Usher, is the lead single from Santos’ upcoming album, Golden. The album will be released on July 21 and features collaborations with Wiz Khalifa, Pitbull and Marc Anthony.

“El Perdon” by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias

This song by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias is a reggaeton track that was released in 2015. It samples the hook from “I’m Your Baby Tonight” by Whitney Houston. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in 2016.

“Ay Vamos” by J. Balvin

“Ay Vamos” is a song by Colombian reggaeton singer J. Balvin from his 2014 studio album La Familia. The track was written by José Cantoral, Juan Diego Medina Vélez, and Balvin himself. It was released on April 22, 2014 as the third single from the album.

The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in October 2014 and remained at the top position for six consecutive weeks. It became the fourth best-performing Latin single of 2015 in the United States and won a Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song in 2016.

In English, “Ay Vamos” means “Let’s Go.” The lyrics of the song are about a man who is trying to woo a woman. He tells her that she is beautiful and that he wants to take her out to have a good time.

“La Gozadera” by Gente de Zona feat. Marc Anthony

“La Gozadera” by Gente de Zona feat. Marc Anthony is a song recorded by Cuban duo Gente de Zona. It was released on June 16, 2015, through Sony Music Latin as the lead single from their second studio album, Visualízate (2015). The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States and was certified double platinum in that country.