The Top 5 Latin Music Videos of All Time
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A countdown of the most popular Latin music videos of all time, including hits from Shakira, Ricky Martin, and Selena.
“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee is undoubtedly one of the most popular Latin music videos of all time. The song was originally released in January 2017 and quickly rose to the top of the charts, becoming the first Spanish-language song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in over two decades. The music video, which features Fonsi and Daddy Yankee singing along to the infectious beat while strolling through the streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been viewed over 4.5 billion times on YouTube, making it the most-viewed Latin music video of all time and the fourth most-viewed video on YouTube overall.
“La Bicicleta” by Carlos Vives ft. Shakira
This song was released in 2016 and immediately took the world by storm. It was Shakira’s first music video to reach one billion views on YouTube, and it currently has over two billion views. The video tells the story of two lovers who are separated by circumstance but find their way back to each other.
“La Bicicleta” by Carlos Vives ft. Shakira is undoubtedly one of the most popular Latin music videos of all time.
“Chantaje” by Shakira ft. Maluma
Shakira’s “Chantaje” video featuring Maluma is the most-viewed Latin music video of all time with over 2.6 billion views. The sultry visuals for the track, which appear to take place in a seedy motel, feature the Colombian singers getting up close and personal with each other. While there is no shortage of steamy moments, Shakira and Maluma also manage to throw in some PG-13 moves like sensual dancing and making out in a shower.
“Vente Pa’ Ca” by Ricky Martin ft. Maluma
Entertainment Weekly recently released a list of what they believe to be the top 5 Latin music videos of all time. Topping their list is “Vente Pa’ Ca” by Ricky Martin ft. Maluma. The music video, which was released in 2016, has amassed over 1.2 billion views on YouTube.
Other music videos that made the top 5 include “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee (2017), “Mi Gente” by J Balvin ft. Willy William (2017), “Chantaje” by Shakira ft. Maluma (2016), and “Echame la Culpa” by Luis Fonsi ft. Demi Lovato (2017).
“El Perdón” by Nicky Jam ft. Enrique Iglesias
“El Perdón” by Nicky Jam ft. Enrique Iglesias is a music video that was released in 2015. The video has been viewed over 1 billion times on YouTube and has been praised for its creative visuals and catchy tune.
The video stars Nicky Jam as a man who is trying to win back the love of his life, played by actress Ana de la Reguera. The video features a number of creative visuals, including a scene where Nicky Jam is transported back in time to the days of the Cuban Revolution.
The video was directed by Emilio Estefan Jr., and it features cameos from a number of celebrities, including Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, and Daddy Yankee.
