Latin Music: The Top 10 Songs You Need to Hear

Looking for some new Latin music to spice up your life? Check out our top 10 list of the best Latin songs you need to hear! From reggaeton to cumbia, there’s something for everyone.

Introduction

Latin music is having a moment. From the popularity of reggaeton to the mainstream success of Latinx artists like Bad Bunny, J Balvin, and Ozuna, there’s no denying that this genre is taking over.

And it’s not just the music. Latin culture is influencing fashion, food, and even language in a way that is not only refreshing but also exciting. If you’re looking to get in on the action, here are 10 Latin songs you need to hear.

“Baila Reggaeton” by J Balvin

J Balvin is a Colombian reggaeton singer. “Baila Reggaeton” is a song about dancing and having fun. The word “baila” means “dance” in Spanish, and “reggaeton” is a type of music that originated in Puerto Rico. This song is sure to get you moving and is a great choice for any party or event.

“Mi Gente” by J Balvin

“Mi Gente” is a reggaeton and Latin trap song recorded by Colombian singer J Balvin, featuring French electronic music duo Willy William. The song was written by Balvin, William, Dipaneet Sharma, Mike Talpa and Nelson Freitas, and produced by Afro Bros, Talpa and Sky. It was released on 28 April 2017 as the second single from Balvin’s LP Vibras.

The song peaked at number one in France and the Flanders region of Belgium, as well as number two in Wallonia. It also became a top-ten hit in over ten countries, including Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. In the United States, “Mi Gente” peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Balvin his first top-ten single as a lead artist and making him only the third Latin artist in history to have concurrent songs inside the Hot 100’s top three simultaneously.

“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi

“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi is a song that you need to hear if you’re a fan of Latin music. The track is catchy, upbeat, and will definitely get you moving. It’s no wonder that the track has been so successful, soaring to the top of charts all over the world. If you’re looking for a new song to add to your playlist, make sure to check out “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi.

“Chantaje” by Shakira

Shakira teams up with Colombian reggaeton star Maluma for the sultry “Chantaje.” The collaboration was born when Maluma posted a video of him singing along to one of Shakira’s biggest hits, “La La La (Brazil 2014),” and the singer reached out to him afterwards. “Chantaje” is the first single off Shakira’s forthcoming eleventh studio album.

“La Bicicleta” by Carlos Vives

“La Bicicleta” is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Carlos Vives and Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Luis Fonsi. It was released on May 27, 2016, as the lead single from Vives’ fifteenth studio album, Vives (2017). The song became a massive success in Colombia and Latin America, reaching number one in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, and peaked at number three on the Billboard Latin Songs chart in the United States.

“Subeme la Radio” by Enrique Iglesias

“Subeme la Radio” is a song by Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias. It was released on 21 February 2017 as the lead single from his forthcoming studio album, due for release in 2017. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States, becoming his thirty-first number-one single on the chart.

“Subeme la Radio” is a catchy, upbeat track with a strong dance beat. The lyrics are about having a good time and enjoying life, with a repeated hook of “turn up the radio”. The song also features guest vocals from reggaeton artists Zion & Lennox.

If you’re looking for a fun, catchy track to add to your Latin music collection, “Subeme la Radio” is a great choice.

“Havana” by Camila Cabello

“Havana” is a song recorded by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello featuring guest vocals from American rapper Young Thug. It was released on August 3, 2017, as the lead single from her self-titled debut studio album, Camila (2018). The song was written by Ali Tamposi, Andrew Watt, Brendan McKee, Camila Cabello, Louis Bell and Brian Lee with its producers Watt and Bell.

A latin pop song with an Afro-Cuban beat, “Havana” is about Cabello’s hometown and her romantic experiences there. It became Cabello’s biggest hit to date peaking at number one in multiple countries including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. In the latter country, “Havana” became both Cabello’s and Young Thug’s first number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and achieved a Diamond certification in France. Commercially, “Havana” is one of the best-selling singles of all time with over 14 million units sold worldwide as of December 2018.

“Amigo” by Enrique Iglesias

“Amigo” is a song by Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias. The track was released as a single on October 6, 2017, and is the second single from his forthcoming eleventh studio album, due for release in early 2018.

The song is a Latin pop ballad which sees Iglesias singing about the importance of friendship. “Amigo” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States, making it Iglesias’ sixth number-one single on the chart. The song also peaked at number one on the Latin pop songs chart.

“El Perdon” by Nicky Jam

“El Perdon” is a song by American singer Nicky Jam and Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee. It was released on February 24, 2015, by Sony Music Latin. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and has become one of the best-performing songs of all time on this chart. It also peaked at number one in various other countries, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain and Venezuela.

The song won the Lo Nuestro Award for Song of the Year and the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance.