The Top 10 Latin Music Hits of 2014

The top 10 Latin music hits of 2014 include a wide range of styles, from reggaeton and bachata to salsa and cumbia. Whether you’re a fan of Latin music or not, these are the 10 songs that you need to know about from the past year.

“Bailando” by Enrique Iglesias

“Bailando” by Enrique Iglesias featuring Descemer Bueno and Gente de Zona spent 14 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart in 2014, making it the longest-running Latin hit of the year. The feel-good track, which celebrates the simple joys of dancing, was a summer anthem in both English- and Spanish-speaking countries.

“El Perdon” by Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias

“El Perdon” by Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias was the top Latin music hit of 2014. The song spent eight weeks at the top of the Latin Billboard charts and was also a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “El Perdon” was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best Latin Pop Album.

“La Gozadera” by Gente de Zona

“La Gozadera” by Gente de Zona was a massive hit in 2014, spending ten weeks atop the Billboard Latin Songs chart. The song, which features Cuban singer Marc Anthony, is a party anthem that celebrates the joy of dancing and spending time with friends and family.

“La Mordidita” by Ricky Martin

“La Mordidita” is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin for his tenth studio album, A Quien Quiera Escuchar (2015). It was released on April 21, 2015, as the third single from the album. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, becoming Martin’s fifth single to top the chart. In Spain, the song debuted at number two on the PROMUSICAE (PROMUSIC) Top 100 Singles Chart, and peaked at number one in its fourth week, making it Martin’s first number-one single in the country since “She Bangs” (2000).

“Ay Vamos” by J. Balvin

“Ay Vamos” is a song by Colombian reggaeton singer J. Balvin. It was released on April 29, 2014 as the lead single from his second studio album La Familia (2014). The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States and topped the charts in several other countries, including Colombia, Mexico and Spain.

“Hasta el Amanecer” by Nicky Jam

“Hasta el Amanecer” by Nicky Jam was one of the top 10 Latin music hits of 2014. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Performance.

“Ginza” by J. Balvin

J. Balvin’s “Ginza” was one of the top Latin music hits of 2014. The song debuted at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 2014 and peaked at number 49 in December 2014. “Ginza” was also a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, peaking at number 9, and it was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

“El Taxi” by Osmani Garcia

“El Taxi” by Cuban artist Osmani Garcia was one of the top Latin music hits of 2014. The song, which features Pitbull, was a huge hit in both the United States and Latin America.

“Travesuras” by Nicky Jam

“Travesuras” is a song by Puerto Rican singer Nicky Jam. It was released on July 11, 2014, by Sony Music Latin. The song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States.

“Una Lady Como Tu” by Manuel Turizo

At number 10 on our list of the top 10 Latin music hits of 2014 is “Una Lady Como Tu” by Manuel Turizo. Released in February of this year, this reggaeton song quickly became a summer anthem in Latin America. With its catchy beat and seductive lyrics, it’s no wonder that “Una Lady Como Tu” has been one of the biggest hits of the year.