Best Latin American Music Videos
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Looking for the best Latin American music videos? Look no further than this blog, where we’ll be featuring the best of the best from across the region. From sultry salsa to upbeat cumbia, we’ll be showcasing the best music videos that Latin America has to offer.
Shakira- La La La (Brazil 2014)
Shakira’s “La La La (Brazil 2014)” was released as a World Cup anthem in support of Shakira’s home country, Colombia. The video features various locations around Rio de Janeiro, and shows Shakira dancing and singing along with Brazilian locals. The video was widely praised for its depiction of Brazilian culture and its positive message of unity.
J. Balvin- Ginza
J. Balvin is a Colombian reggaeton singer. “Ginza” is a song by J. Balvin released on August 14, 2015. The music video for the song was released on October 9, 2015 and has amassed over 1 billion views on YouTube.
The video features J. Balvin dancing in various colorful locations around Ginza, Tokyo, Japan. The video was directed by Colin Tilley and produced by Luga Podesta & Brandon Bonfiglio for AP Barr Productions.
J. Balvin – Ginza has been hailed as one of the best Latin American music videos of all time and has won numerous awards, including Best Urban Video at the 2016 Latin American Music Awards and Video of the Year at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
Maluma- Felices los 4
Maluma is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Medellín, he signed a record deal with Sony Latin in 2012, releasing his self-titled debut album the following year. The album peaked at number five on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart in the United States and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2016, Maluma released his second album Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy, which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and topped both the Billboard Top Latin Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums charts.
Ozuna- Dile Que Tu Me Quieres
The music video for “Dile Que Tu Me Quieres” was released on July 25, 2016, and was directed by Nuno Gómez. It features Ozuna in a school setting, surrounded by his friends. The video has received over 275 million views on YouTube as of September 2018.
Jesse & Joy- 3 A.M.
This music video is Jesse & Joy’s 3 A.M., and it is one of the best Latin American music videos out there. The video tells the story of a couple who is on the verge of breaking up, and it is set in Mexico City. The video was directed by Gustavo Mario Rodriguez, and it was shot in black and white.
Carlos Vives & Shakira- La Bicicleta
This video is a perfect example of the beauty and humor of Colombian culture. Set in the countryside, the video features Vives and Shakira singing and dancing on a tandem bike, surrounded by a group of happy peasants dressed in traditional clothing. The video was shot in one continuous take, which adds to the charm.
Zion & Lennox- Otra Vez
This song by Zion & Lennox is one of the best Latin American music videos out there. The video features the two singers dancing and singing in a club setting, and it is incredibly catchy and fun to watch. The video has received over 100 million views on YouTube, and it is clear that Zion & Lennox are one of the most popular Latin American music groups around.
Reykon feat. Maluma- El Chisme
Reykon is a Colombian singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his collaborations with Maluma, Nicky Jam, Cosculluela, Zion & Lennox, Farruko and J Balvin. Reykon’s first album El Líder was released in 2014 and spawned the hit single “El Chisme”.
Maluma is a Colombian singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his hits “Borro Cassette”, “El Perdedor”, “Corazón”, “Felices los 4” and “Mi Gente”.
“El Chisme” is a song by Reykon featuring Maluma. The song was released as the lead single from Reykon’s debut album El Líder (2014). The music video for “El Chisme” was directed by Pablo Lescano and features Reykon and Maluma in a boxing match.
CNCO- Reggaeton Lento
CNCO is a five-member Latin boyband created from the first season of La Banda. The group is composed of Joel Pimentel, Richard Camacho, Erick Brian Colón, Christopher Vélez and Zabdiel De Jesús. They signed to Simon Cowell’s record label Syco Music and Epic Records in October 2015, and released their debut single “Tan Fácil” in January 2016.
“Reggaeton Lento” was released on August 25, 2017 as the lead single from their self-titled debut album CNCO (2017). It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States and topped the Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts. The song’s accompanying music video has received over 1 billion views on YouTube as of September 2018.
Becky G- Mayores
Mayores is a single by American recording artist Becky G. Featuring Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny, it was released on July 13, 2017 as the lead single from her forthcoming studio album.
The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and number one on the Latin Pop Songs chart in the United States. The song’s accompanying music video was directed by Michael LeBlanc and released on Becky G’s YouTube channel on July 13, 2017.
“Mayores” is a reggaeton and Latin pop song with a length of three minutes and thirty seconds. The song interpolates “Olha a Explosão”, a 2001 single by Brazilian funk musician MC Kevinho. Lyrically, the song talks about an older man who is attracted to Becky G despite her young age.
The song received positive reviews from music critics. Carlos Quintana of Billboard described the song as a “catchy summer anthem”, while Mike Nied of Idolator called it a “banger”. tamar Herman of Billboard praised Becky G’s vocal performance and labeled the song as “infectious”.
