The Top 10 Latin Music Artists of 2010

These are the top 10 Latin music artists of 2010. They are sure to get your party started and keep you dancing all night long!

Shakira

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer and choreographer. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Shakira began performing in school, demonstrating Latin American, Arabic and rock and roll influences and belly dancing abilities.

Enrique Iglesias

Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish singer, songwriter, actor and record producer. He is widely regarded as the King of Latin Pop. In 2010, he released his tenth studio album, Euphoria, which became his biggest selling album to date. It featured the hit singles “I Like It”, “Cuando Me Enamoro” and “No Me Digas Que No”.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is one of the most popular Latin music artists of 2010. She has released several chart-topping hits, including “On the Floor” and “I’m Into You.” Lopez is known for her sexy dance moves and sultry voice, and she always puts on a great show. Her latest album, “Love?,” was a huge success, debuting at number one on the Latin charts.

Pitbull

Pitbull, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. His first recorded mainstream performance was on a solo track from Lil Jon’s 2002 album Kings of Crunk. In 2004, Pitbull released his debut album M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records; it included production from Lil Jon and Jim Jonsin. Pitbull later released his second album El Mariel, in 2006 and his third, The Boatlift, in 2007. His fourth album, Rebelution (2009), included the hit single “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)”, which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

Daddy Yankee

Daddy Yankee is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known for his hit song “Gasolina”. He has been active since 1992 and has released six studio albums. His seventh album, “El Cartel II: The Big Boss”, is set to be released in December 2010.

2. Shakira

Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter and dancer. She is one of the most successful Latin artists of all time. She has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards and eight Latin Grammy Awards. Her eighth studio album, “Sale el Sol”, was released in October 2010.

3. Wisin & Yandel

Wisin & Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo consisting of brothers Juan Luis Morera Luna (Wisin) and Llandel Veguilla Malave (Yandel). They began their career in 1998 and have released seven studio albums. Their most recent album, “Los Vaqueros: El Regreso”, was released in September 2010.

4. Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter and actress. She is one of the most successful Latin crossover artists of all time, having sold over 100 million records worldwide. She has won seven Grammy Awards and is the founder of the Miami Sound Machine. Her latest album, “Miss Little Havana”, was released in October 2010.

5. Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer, actor and author who achieved fame with his debut album “Me Amaras”. He has sold over 60 million albums worldwide and has won numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards and ten Latin Grammy Awards. His ninth studio album, “Musica + Alma + Sexo”, was released in February 2011.
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Don Omar

Don Omar is a reggaeton singer and songwriter from Puerto Rico. He is best known for his hit singles “Dile” and “No Te La Pongas.” Don Omar has released four studio albums, all of which have been certified gold or platinum in the United States. His latest album, “MTO2: New Generation,” was released in 2012 and reached #1 on the Billboard Latin Albums chart.

Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan was born in Havana, Cuba, on September 1, 1957. Her family moved to Miami, Florida, in the early 1960s. Gloria began her career as a singer with the Miami Latin Boys (later renamed the Miami Sound Machine), andshe released her first solo album in 1977. With the release of her 1987 album “Canta y Baila Conmigo,” Gloria became a crossover star, appealing to both English- and Spanish-speaking audiences. She has won seven Grammy Awards and has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.

Marc Anthony

Marc Anthony is a salsa and pop music singer-songwriter, actor and producer who has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide. He is best known for his Latin pop songs and ballads. He has won numerous awards including five Grammy Awards and two Latin Grammy Awards.

Romeo Santos

Romeo Santos is a Dominican-American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer and former lead singer of the bachata group Aventura. He is considered one of the most influential Latin artists of all time and is credited with helping bring bachata to the mainstream.

Born in The Bronx, New York to a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother, Santos began his career as a member of Aventura in 1999. The group achieved mainstream success with their hits “Obsesión” and “Ella y Yo”, both of which reached number one on the Billboard Latin Songs chart. After the group’s disbanded in 2011, Santos embarked on a solo career releasing his debut album Formula, Vol. 1 in 2011. The album topped the Billboard Latin Albums chart and spawned the hit singles “You” and “Promise”. His second album, Formula, Vol. 2 was released in 2014 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it the highest-charting Latin album by a male artist in history. The album spawned the singles “Odio”, “Propuesta Indecente” and “Hasta Que Te Conocí”.

Santos has won multiple awards throughout his career including five Latin Grammy Awards and three American Music Awards. He has sold over 30 million records worldwide making him one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time. In 2016, he was ranked as the eighth most powerful celebrity by Forbes Magazine.

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez is one of the most popular Latina artists in the world. She released her first album in 2009 and her second in 2011. She has also appeared in several movies and TV shows. Gomez was born and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas, to a Mexican-American family. She began her career as a child actress on the popular kids’ show Barney & Friends.