Latin Pop Music: The Best of 2011
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If you’re a fan of Latin pop music, check out our list of the best songs of 2011. From Shakira to Ricky Martin, these are the hits that had us dancing all year long!
2011 in Review
2011 was a great year for Latin pop music! We saw a lot of great new artists emerge and some old favorites return to the top of the charts. Let’s take a look at some of the best Latin pop songs of 2011.
Best-selling albums
In 2011, a number of Latin pop albums topped the charts around the world. Here are some of the best-selling records of the year:
-Rosa Pastel by Pink Martini
-3.0 by Ricky Martin
-Puerta del Sol by José Luis Perales
-En Primera Fila by Alejandro Fernández
-Corazón Latino by Laura Pausini
Most popular songs
The top 10 songs of 2011 were:
“Rabiosa” by Shakira
“La La La” byLMFAO
“Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar
“Give Me Everything” by Pitbull
“Maria Maria” by Santana
“Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO
“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi
“Bailando por Ahi” by Juanes
“Suave (Kiss Me)” by Nayer
Breakout artists
Shakira
The Colombian singer dominated the pop charts with her hit single “Loca” from her latest album, Sale el Sol. A bilingual mix of reggaeton, pop and rock, the album won Shakira a Latin Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Album.
Pitbull
The Miami rapper continued his reign as the king of club anthems with “Give Me Everything,” his collaboration with Ne-Yo, Nayer and Afrojack. Pitbull also lent his rapping skills to Jennifer Lopez’s sultry summer hit “On the Floor,” and went on to release his own album, Planet Pit.
Laura Pausini
The Italian singer-songwriter won Best Female Pop Vocal Album at the Latin Grammys for her Spanish-language album Benvenuto. Pausini also collaborated with Ricky Martin on the ballad “Lo Mejor De Tu Vida,” which was included on Martin’s bilingual greatest hits album, Música + Alma + Sexo.
The Future of Latin Pop
It’s no secret that Latin music is on the rise. In the past few years, we’ve seen an influx of Latin artists crossover to the mainstream and find success. This year was no different, with many Latin Pop artists finding success both in the Latin market and the mainstream market. So what does the future hold for Latin Pop music?
New directions in sound
2011 was an exciting year for Latin pop music, with artists experimenting with new sounds and directions. We saw the rise of reggaeton fusion, the return of classic ballads, and the emergence of fresh talent. Here are some of the best Latin pop songs of 2011:
Reggaeton fusion: Reggaeton fusion is a new genre that combines reggaeton with other musical styles, such as EDM, hip hop, and Afro- Caribbean. Reggaeton artists are exploring new sounds and rhythms, and the results are both fresh and exciting. Examples of reggaeton fusion songs include “Hasta Que Salga el Sol” by Don Omar, “Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar ft. Lucenzo, and “La Noche de los Dos” byDaddy Yankee ft. Natalia Jimenez.
Classic ballads: After a few years of being overshadowed by uptempo dance tracks, Latin pop ballads made a comeback in 2011. Fans were treated to beautiful love songs from established artists like Ricky Martin (“Tu Recuerdo”) and Gloria Trevi (“Me Rx”), as well as fresh voices like PrettyMuch (“Would You Mind”).
Emerging talent: 2011 also saw the emergence of a number of new Latin pop artists. These talented newcomers include J Balvin, Maluma, CNCO, Sofia Carson, and Luis Fonsi. With their catchy tunes and fresh perspectives, they’re sure to keep us entertained for years to come.
The rise of streaming services
The past decade has seen a major shift in the way people consume music. With the advent of streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, listeners are no longer tethered to their CDs or MP3s — they can access an almost unlimited catalog of tunes anytime, anywhere. This has had a major impact on the music industry, especially for niche genres like Latin pop.
Latin pop music has always been a bit of a niche genre, but thanks to streaming services, it is now reaching a wider audience than ever before. According to a recent report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), Latin American countries like Brazil and Mexico are now some of the biggest markets for streaming services. In fact, Mexico is the second-largest market for Spotify Premium subscribers, behind only the United States.
This growth is being driven in part by Latin American artists who are embracing streaming as a way to reach new audiences. In 2011, only 4% of Latin pop songs were available on streaming platforms; by 2016, that number had jumped to nearly 60%. And it’s not just older hits that are getting streamed — new songs are being added to these platforms at an unprecedented rate. In 2017, Spotify added more than twice as many Latin pop songs as it did in 2016.
What does this all mean for the future of Latin pop? It’s hard to say for sure, but one thing is certain: streaming is changing the landscape of the music industry, and Latin pop is benefiting from this shift.
Social media has had a major impact on the Latin music industry, providing a new platform for up-and-coming artists to reach a wider audience and promoting established artists to connect with their fans. In recent years, we’ve seen an explosion of Latin music on social media, with more and more artists using platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to reach new listeners.
This trend is only set to continue in the coming year, as social media becomes an increasingly important tool for promoting and distributing Latin music. We can expect to see more live streaming concerts, interactive content and exclusive releases on social media, as artists strive to engage with their fans in new and exciting ways.
